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Latest post on 02 May 2011 - 13:17
DS has a VTech that he's had for a few years. All the games for that are educational so I have no problem. The kids have a Wii with a few games but they mostly play Wii Sports or on the Wii Fit, if they play with it at all. DD has a DS which she rarely uses, plus an iPod. DS has an MP3 player. The Vtech, DS and MP3 players are great for travelling but don't get used a great deal otherwise. Both kids have computer access.
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Latest post on 02 May 2011 - 08:31
I did pass comment on the dress to DH that the pattern made it look as if her nipples could be seen. But... I think Kate, Pippa, Camilla, the Queen, Kate's mum all looked lovely. Wills didn't look bad either, balding or not :)
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Latest post on 01 May 2011 - 19:43
Sorry you feel the need to flounce (not that it'll make any difference; people do it quite frequently), but did you do [u'>no[/u'> research before employing a maid? With the salary you say you are giving you are paying waaaay over the norm. You are paying the kind of salary that people pay to tried-and-trusted maids who have put in years of good service. These maids know what the going rate is; they knows they're being paid way over the odds and they also know you're ripe for being taken for a ride and that's exactly what they're doing - taking you for a ride. *wishes VP was here*
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Latest post on 01 May 2011 - 19:10
Cakes, does your OH just deal with properties in Dubai or does he deal with northern Emirates too?
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Latest post on 01 May 2011 - 17:21
All? Didn't read the whole thread, did we?
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Latest post on 01 May 2011 - 16:51
I'll do my best, indignant, puffed-out look. Then scarper.
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Latest post on 01 May 2011 - 16:44
I'd love to say, "I don't know why you're acting as if you're so much better than me, it's not as if YOU can afford to shop in here." (But I never would.) I've been lucky with the attitude, but I hate the shadow following me around the store. The next time it happens I WILL ask them if they have good reason to suspect I'm going to steal from them. If they say No then I'm going to ask that they stop following me as if I have THIEF tattooed on my forehead. If they say Yes however, then I'll really be stumped :)
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Latest post on 01 May 2011 - 14:35
Ooh, that would have annoyed me too!
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Latest post on 01 May 2011 - 13:29
How late was she?
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Latest post on 01 May 2011 - 13:28
I went MANY years ago and I do remember getting a lot of rain.
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Latest post on 01 May 2011 - 11:33
I'm the type of person who never really looks well groomed no matter how much time I've spent on my appearance or how well I'm dressed (which most of the time is 'not very' :)). I was in Tiffany's in MoE a couple of years ago and was treated very courteously and given a lot of time, despite not looking rich. Given the service I received I was happy I did buy from them. Some higher end stores know how to select/train their staff.
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Latest post on 01 May 2011 - 07:12
I have to question the common sense of the EMPLOYER who pays 2500 - 3000 a month to a maid who can't seemingly do a thing right. Sounds like a perfect pairing.
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Latest post on 01 May 2011 - 06:39
Personally, my feeling is that if you'll be out of pocket don't come. Dubai is great but it's certainly not worth losing money over. If you can work out a feasible package then great, otherwise stay where you are. If you come and it doesn't work out then debt will complicate the process of going back or going elsewhere. Good luck with getting proper answers (and hopefully getting a decent package!)
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Latest post on 30 April 2011 - 20:04
You and me both LOL!
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Latest post on 30 April 2011 - 16:35
Glad you got your money back but what a shame you had to go through all that in the first place.
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Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 20:57
Nope, our sausage rolls and Cornish pasties are to die for! (jk ;) ) There are some wonderful British foodies.
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Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 18:02
Yes the Anglican church does.
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Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 17:14
I googled "blackberry skype" and the site shows that you can run Skype on a BB. Not sure if there would be a problem getting in on from here though.
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Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 15:36
Those poor two girls, who on Earth advised them on their outfits? Must have done it for a bet! I've said it before; I'll say it again. [i'>This has the evil mark of Sarah York all over it.[/i'> :D "Wear it, Darling, you look WONDERFUL!"
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Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 15:33
Or a pretzel.
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Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 15:26
Didn't notice it before, but I think young Pippa's been at the fake tan ... :D Yes, it was a bit bright. I also think the heavy eyeliner sported by Kate, her Mum, whicheverofAndrewsdaughters and a few others was a shame.
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Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 15:23
Yeah, the press will have a field day with them.
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Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 15:23
I've never made so many posts in one day :D
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Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 15:21
Sigh all you like, I'm waiting for it :D
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Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 15:17
I read that Prince William chose not to wear one! oh aye. so he will be out on the pull we his mates... and no ring to take off and lose.. LOL!! I guess most women will know he's married.
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Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 15:07
It looks like a Disney headband. ETA at Tallybalt. <em>edited by Sanddy_Dogg on 29/04/2011</em>
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Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 14:47
Both of Prince Andrew's daughters look shocking! I sense Sarah York's hand in that! ;) One way or another, invited or no, she was going to get a bit of her spirit into this gig! :D Oh ROFL!!! :D <em>edited by Sanddy_Dogg on 29/04/2011</em>
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Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 14:43
Well SOMEONE should have, but maybe not their mother :)
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Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 14:41
I don't know but I very much doubt it.
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Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 14:22
Both of Prince Andrew's daughters look shocking!
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Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 14:14
Kate's mum
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Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 14:13
Most people!
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Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 14:08
Oh my!!! :D
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Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 14:02
BEAUTIFUL!!!!
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Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 13:50
The Queen looks lovely - she dosn't look older :)
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Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 13:36
I had to chuckle at the royals in minibuses.
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Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 13:35
Mine's watching motorsports. I've got the laptop on my lap.
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Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 13:32
Kate's mum looks lovely
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Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 12:38
The fashion seems to be to wear hats on your forehead not on your head.
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Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 12:36
Wind. Poor Tara didn't get her new nose in time for the wedding. <em>edited by Sanddy_Dogg on 29/04/2011</em>
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Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 12:34
I don't recall seeing them here either, WM. ETA OP, do a search on Microgynon. I found one where a poster said it's no longer available. You might find more info if you go through the threads that come up on a search. <em>edited by Sanddy_Dogg on 29/04/2011</em>
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Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 12:26
You can buy contraceptive pills over the counter here but your particular brand may not be available. If you don't mind posting which brand you use then I'm sure someone can tell you if it's stocked here.
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Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 12:22
I was just about to say I want to push it back on her head!
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Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 11:11
ROFL!
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Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 11:09
I wasn't remotely interested but now I'm watching it I'm quite excited :)
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Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 10:53
FFS I do wonder about myself sometimes. Help! :\: That made me say "Awww!" :)
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Latest post on 28 April 2011 - 11:45
Our live-in left 14 months ago. The kids have had to learn that they now have a part to play in the running of the household. Nothing too serious but they are expected to pick up after themselves, put dirty laundry in the washing basket, bring lunchboxes through to kitchen, pick up dog poo (DD's dog; DD's job). The house is not clean and tiny all the time like it was with a maid, but it's mine now. My maid was great in the first few years with a DH away a lot of the time and my youngest being only 18 months old. After a few years she didn't seem so necessary. The kids were older and at school all day, I don't work so I didn't see the point in paying someone to do my housework while I watched. I don't like the invasion of privacy so in the end the positives were outweighed by the negatives. Yes, it is hard work but my floors don't need to be swept and mopped everyday, nor does every surface need to be dusted every day. The toilets get scrubbed daily and the bathroom wiped with Clorox wipes daily, a proper clean with sponge/scourer and Jif a couple of times a week. DS doesn't use the shower in his bathroom, he uses ours so that's one less to clean. I did have an agency maid come twice a week to do floors only but I stopped that a month ago as it wasn't convenient for me. I'm much happier not having a maid but then my hands aren't anywhere near as full as yours! :)
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Latest post on 28 April 2011 - 11:32
Singpore Airlines was *ok* a couple of years ago. Great service but older planes. At the time the airline was doing a deal where you could book hotels through them for $1.
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Latest post on 28 April 2011 - 10:17
Liwa Heights at JLT are worth looking at. Was just about to say the same thing. We use their apartments as a hotel if we're staying in Dubai.
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Latest post on 28 April 2011 - 08:39
The Lakes is closer to ASD than Meadows. You can walk from anywhere to anywhere in The Lakes (weather permitting) so you are always within walking distance of the main pool, gym, convenience store.
 
 
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