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Latest post on 20 May 2013 - 08:55
My friend is travelling alone with her baby and doesn't want to take the carseat home How do people get around this? TIA
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Latest post on 20 May 2013 - 08:53
Hello Can anyone recommend a good flower delivery company in Dubai TIA
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 17:18
My Dh and I are moving to Essex in 4 weeks I've never been there. I've started to watch TOWIE for inspiration I have now shortened my dresses by 4 / 6 inches I've been practising the accent and I've booked myself in for an orange tan just before we leave MissMoe - can I highly suggest the following (and take it from one who absolutely knows - from a viewing stance):- a) buy the cheapest orange tan you can - none of the designer stuff as it works (otherwise the locals will realise you are not from the area); B) purchase ill fitting high heels (the higher the better) again, from the cheapest shop - usually a supermarket; c) purchase elocution lessons (as in 'alright luv', 'innit', 'wotever' 'you dissing me?') then you will comfortably fit in; D) and as you already metioned, skirts shortened to only approximately 6 inches in depth. Good luck (you will need it)!!!! V Fake boobs, lips, big hair and bodycon frocks!
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 17:16
What is a chav called in australia? A bogan. :D edited by LadyBee on 19/05/2013 Do they not wear Uggs outside lol
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 17:13
CRB check was done in the UK No police check was done here as he hadn't worked here Quite scary when you think about it
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 16:52
Thanks. I'm not techy at all.... I had a quick google and it looks as if it is €4.95 a month to get smart dns. Is that correct? I can also show you how to download all your UK TV for a small fee! Apprentice included :-)
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 16:52
As a matter of interest, any ladies here been to Essex (or the locals there would call it 'issex')...? Now, there is one place in UK for chavs!!! Had the high misfortune of living there for a time.... My DH is from Essex...lived in Chigwell when I met him. Although I never lived there I know exactly what you mean! I love watching TOWIE though! But have you seen The Valleys? That a whole new level Horrific Suze and i thought Geordie Shore was bad!
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 16:50
Hi Sarahlou 123 I tried mailing this guy omar, but the mail bounced back saying the ID does'nt exist, maybe he has quit cobone Have you been on linked in and tried to contact the CEO? Try 04/4554600
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 16:48
Ooooh Saffron sounds erm.....supposed to going there with DH work colleagues including CEO in June!! As a matter of interest, any ladies here been to Essex (or the locals there would call it 'issex')...? Now, there is one place in UK for chavs!!! Had the high misfortune of living there for a time.... Essex is a county and its huge. not all of essex is full of chavs ! Chavs are all over the UK and plenty oop North also
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 14:51
Try this guy Omar Abu Omar Community Manager [email protected]
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 14:50
Essentials on al wasl road do St Tropez spray tanning very good aswell :-) Roots on Beach Road are pretty good
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 14:48
Help - our floor tiles in the master bedroom in our Springs Vilal have started to rise up - its like in an earthquake movie ! The have rised a good 20mm in some places. Has onyone seen this happen before and can advise what to do ? Thanks Happened to a friend of mine that lived on a high floor at JBR She thought the tv had fallen off the wall the noise was that loud She was told the building moved and that is what caused it to happen. Very scary as her LO was crawling at that point!
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 14:48
You can find Bells's Clove Oil in Carrefour in the section where they sell sticking plasters etc. It is usually on the bottom shelf along with some other stuff like iodine and pharmaceutical grade olive oil. It comes in a tiny bottle. It's supposed to be good for treating toothache too. Yep we used to give it out by the bucket load in the pharmacy Smells awful yuk
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 14:46
Go to any Friday brunch and you'll see much the same loool! My friends Dad caught a glimpse of one said lady going commando at Saffron
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 14:45
OMG, I just googled to make sure if that is what I want and i don't want it like Bo Derek!!!!! No, I want the ones that are not fixed on the scalp, the loos ones, I don't know what are they called!!!!! Maybe micro braids!!! that is what i want :) Haha i was not sure what type you wanted sorry :-)
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 12:21
spray orange essential oil on the boundary wall - or spray them with water when you see them. Oooh like the sound of that - orange oil Thanks Orange peel works too I only see the paw prints on the cushions not the cat itself
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 12:20
I don't want mold growing on our stuff when we're away a couple weeks this summer. How do we avoid it? AC on at a higher temp (keep the DEWA bill lower) or off completely? I've seen conflicting info. Couple of weeks? I have been away a month and left the A/C off never had any mould A couple of months i understand but not weeks I draw all the curtains and close all the doors
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 11:54
If BUPA say they allow it, who are you to argue about the ethics? if you want to take your ethical influence from an insurance company; go ahead.... personally i find this unethical. The whole idea is to help someone who is in trouble and asking for help. That is where I take my ethics from. Me too. Any of us could be in this situation and provided it was all legal and above board i would help where i could.
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 11:23
Sarahlou123 Like Bo Derek, LOL, Yes. Can I retouch my roots after braiding??? Can you please recomend a place, since it is my first time I would like to have it done nicely :) Hello It would be very diffucult to do you roots are the hair is braided in I have no idea where to go sorry i have only seen these salons in Deira whilst walking past
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 11:23
Sarahlou123 Like Bo Derek, LOL, Yes. Can I retouch my roots after braiding??? Can you please recomend a place, since it is my first time I would like to have it done nicely :) Hello It would be very diffucult to do you roots are the hair is braided in I have no idea where to go sorry i have only seen these salons in Deira whilst walking past
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 11:22
I'm so sorry for posting so much (I'm in major getting organised and getting my head around this move mode!) My husband has been offered an interest free car loan. I'm wondering how much our monthly costs will be for a semi decent second hand (or new) car plus insurance a month? A rough estimate would be great. I'm trying to work out how much more we can spend on our accommodation. I am aware that the roads are manic so would ideally like a slightly bigger car. Any help much appreciated x Depends on the value of the car, insurance is based on that 2 doors and convertibles cost more insurance wise.
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 11:22
This is a genuine question. Do the people involved with running these camps have background checks done on them. Perhaps something like a UK type of enhanced CRB check? Or is it a case of just send the children and hope the people involved are what they should be? That is a good point but I don't think anyone here who works with children is subject to a background check. In my country (the USA), even parent helpers have to undergo a background check! A friend of mine from the UK worked with Emirati teenagers and had a CRB check done
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 11:10
Is there any need for a bus or taxi between the metro station and the mall??? Thanks ladies x No you literally fall off the Metro and 5 min walk to mall
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 11:10
This is a genuine question. Do the people involved with running these camps have background checks done on them. Perhaps something like a UK type of enhanced CRB check? Or is it a case of just send the children and hope the people involved are what they should be? good Point ! Doubtful lol
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 11:08
is this really ethical? Yes
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 11:07
Are there any tanning salons in Dubai - preferably near airport way? Do you mean sunbeds or spray tans? If you mean subeds see below There is one in the blue mall on Jumeriah Beach Road One at JBR and one in the FF platinum building at Media City I do not know of any near the airport. Spray Tans Try Roots in Mirdif and the one in Garhoud near Welcare ( Cannot remember name sorry)
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 11:05
we have the UK free view box installed in our apt...Granted it goes through our internet...all freeview channels...BBc 1 2 3 4 itv 1 2 etc and can watch back for 7 days ... its a one of payment etc etc.......Don't know why im bothering as every time I post this it gets deleted? means I don't miss BGT and waterloo rd! ;-) Hi mich - that's interesting- I have one of those sitting in a cupboard upstairs - how do you install it - would love to watch waterloo rd! I want to know too :-)
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 11:04
My DH is away and i'm trying to connect the surround sound and various other bits to the TV, but without success. Does anyone know of an odd jobs person than knows about stuff like that? We used to have a brilliant one but he seemed to have disappeared from Dubai :( I Googled and there was a step by step Youtube video to follow
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 11:03
I have never braided my hair and so tempted to do so now, the problem is i have so much gray hair (good genes from my beloved parents). So, I am not sure how would that work??!! What happens when my gray grows out???? Any suggestions?? Do you recommend Braiding? Do you know a good place for it What sort of braids? There are many kinds. If you mean the ones like Bo Derek had in the movie 10 then they stay in for quite a while and if your grey grows through then it was be the same as normal. If you mean those kinds of braids then i would go to a specialist afro caribbean salon to have them done. I have seen them in Deira and a quick Google search should throw up some answers
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 11:03
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Latest post on 16 May 2013 - 16:46
We're off to Thailand soon with our 15 month old bub. I'm starting to worry a bit about feeding her while there as she still prefers most of her meat to be pureed. She'll take chunks of veg, pasta etc but meat still has to be pureed. How the heck am I going to get meat into her while we're away?! Do hotels usually cater for toddlers and puree stuff? I'm planning to take as many Ella's Kitchen pouches as I can get in to my suitcase but I'd prefer her to eat freshly cooked food seeing we're away for about 2 weeks. Also, when can I be more relaxed about how much salt she takes? I'd be happy for her to eat what we're having but I'm worried that most of the food there will be laden with salt and maybe MSG? Help! Edited as phone changed some words! edited by onthemoveagain on 16/05/2013 We ate out alot and i cannot say i found the food to be oversalted or MSG ridden There are so many restaurants and the menus were fantastic, we ate a mix of Thai and English food whilst there
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Latest post on 16 May 2013 - 16:45
Hi Kaba, Organic store on Sheikh Zayed usually have mayo but may be out of stock. The brand is Plamil and it's called organic egg free mayo. If that branch doesn't have it, call the greens branch as they often have stock. There is another brand they have but my DS prefers this one. For cheese try Choithrams. I know the one opposite Safa park has Tofutti cream cheese, tastes like cream cheese but is dairy free and made from soy, it's not bad at all. http://www.tofutti.com/dairy-free-cheeses/ They stock the cream cheese and sour cream, but I think the sour cream is in a different colour tub. Works well for dips, I add some Knorr french onion soup mix and you have french onion dip. DS loves it and doesn't feel like he's missing out. Is it a cows milk allergy as organic store has sheep and goats cheese and goat's milk. My DS is intolerant to caesin so non of the options suit us. I think there may also be a dairy free mozarella which is soy based. Which might work for pizza. Also check out the salad dressing INAPAARMAN's kitchen brand that they sell in carrefour and spinneys as the honey and mustard dressing is dairy free. http://www.paarman.co.za/allergen_info_may2013.pdf Good luck I know how frustrating it is, my son is dairy and wheat intolerant, very hard to cater for. edited by TimTam on 16/05/2013 I think this Friday or Saturday it is 20% off at the OC <em>edited by sarahlou123 on 16/05/2013</em>
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Latest post on 16 May 2013 - 16:44
Unfortunately the best surgeons here are usually quite expensive My friend had hers done by Dr Imran Tahir. She took no pain relief and was back at work in a week ( She is a hairdresser so on her feet all day) Whilst Jaffar Khan is renown for augmentation, Imran Tahir is known for being the reduction king His is the one name that has been bandied round for years regarding this procedure and i know of many people who used him :-)
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Latest post on 16 May 2013 - 14:03
Not sure the relevance of a travel stroller vs a bassinet? If your baby is too big for the bassinet (although I find with a bit of bent knees, you can fit a bigger baby in) then you'll have to put them on the floor or hold them ... Knee or floor. I highly doubt you can use a travel stroller
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Latest post on 16 May 2013 - 14:02
Ha ha! When the baddie stripped off at one stage and started flexing his muscles NEKKID, I pointed out to DH that it would've been a waste to NOT have him do that since he'd been a CK model. I got the strangest look. :D He looks a bit like Tamzin Outhwaites Hubby who is on Miranda I am a sucker for an Irish accent also
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Latest post on 16 May 2013 - 12:54
Hi ladies, I keep hearing people ask about what nursery I'm going to put my 3 month old daughter in? Why haven't I signed her up yet? Is this something that I should be looking into now? I would like her to start with 1-2 days per week when she reaches 11-12 months. Any advise on good and affordable nurseries. The fees of those I've researched are crazy! Thanks! edited by Bubbles123 on 11/05/2013 I believe British Orchard has a good reputation My friend had both of her kids in there and they open day on May 25th 9.30-12.00pm They are in Mankool which is close to Sana traffic lights after turning to Karama My friend paid AED10,000 a term but that was back in 2009 so they may of increased
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Latest post on 16 May 2013 - 12:53
Hi ladies, I keep hearing people ask about what nursery I'm going to put my 3 month old daughter in? Why haven't I signed her up yet? Is this something that I should be looking into now? I would like her to start with 1-2 days per week when she reaches 11-12 months. Any advise on good and affordable nurseries. The fees of those I've researched are crazy! Thanks! edited by Bubbles123 on 11/05/2013 I believe British Orchard has a good reputation My friend had both of her kids in there and they open day on May 25th 9.30-12.00pm They are in Mankool which is close to Sana traffic lights after turning to Karama
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Latest post on 16 May 2013 - 12:30
Hi Ladies, I'm sure I read somewhere that there is a Genesis tribute band playing in the next few weeks here in Dubai, but now I cannot find any info..... Thanks... Time Out may have something about them
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Latest post on 16 May 2013 - 12:28
Does anyone live hear and what's it like? Also probally a silly question, but I take it, its where the new school is being built? where else to live is close to the new school being built? Thanks I have several friends who live at VH and it is beautiful Lots of shops close by ( Have to drive there) and the school is a short distance by car
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Latest post on 16 May 2013 - 11:12
Definitely wise not to keep your cash here. The uae government has full rights to your bank accounts and they can be frozen at any time e.g if you have a car accident etc. if you click on the 'Finance' tab on this site (above) you can contact Paul Jenkinson he is the recommended Advisor and will give free advice on opening offshore bank accounts in the Isle of Mann or Jersey where your money is protected. I think you can save in Euros, Sterling or Dollars, depends how you are paid. Hope this helps. why would your accounts be frozen if you have a car accident ? I have never heard of this either? I have been in a car accident here and my account wasn't frozen
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Latest post on 16 May 2013 - 10:23
I always have Gel and switched to gellish. My nails grow pretty quickly in this part of the world and even after the gellish is off they arent soft or brittle Like the OP i only have french for a week wheras the colours last me around 3 weeks
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Latest post on 16 May 2013 - 10:21
Barasti - don't know the cost though. Not nice on a Friday full of chavs, Saturday is okay and it is free on parts of it
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Latest post on 16 May 2013 - 10:19
Frankie is also a new series - first episode on iPlayer at the mo. Not bad. Got The Fall lined up next! I have just downloaded that to watch this weekend
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Latest post on 16 May 2013 - 10:19
I heard about 'The Fall' on Radio four, Gillian Anderson was on Womans hour. Same guy who did Prime Suspect. But surely it isn;'t on OSN? Nooo ... BBC iplayer download. We watched the first ep last night; intriguing! Gotta love Scully working her posh RP voice. Looking forward to the next ep as well. :) The baddie is quite nice to look at :-) ex underwear CK model
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Latest post on 15 May 2013 - 16:50
Got it! Huge thank you Everything is on there even old stuff! As soon as it has been on in the US it goes on :-)
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Latest post on 15 May 2013 - 16:37
To teach in schools, you'll just need your degrees all attested. I'm not sure how the UK system works but in the US, high school is through grade 12 and for that you just need a bachelors in elementary education with a teaching certificate. For teaching what we call college or university you need a masters degree and your teaching certificate. Also, unless you have opened your own licensed company, I'm pretty sure its illegal to tutor, even though people and teachers do do it. It is illegal and if reported (which can happen) then you are in big trouble
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Latest post on 15 May 2013 - 16:12
Furthermore he has working experience as a Body guard and a safety agent. Any help appreciated! Ask him to Google all the security and risk companies in the region. They all have career portals As i stated earlier most of these roles are word of mouth and military networking :-)
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Latest post on 15 May 2013 - 16:11
Ok have done some calling around: AXA - won't insure without a no claims bonus for 3 years (problem there!) Oman Insurance - will ensure but want the best part of 9000 aed Arab Orient - won't insure convertibles RSA - possibility Any other suggestions? Help appreciated!! I have used Nasco and they were the cheapest out of most of the insurers here I do not know about convertibles though
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Latest post on 15 May 2013 - 16:11
Why is it such a big deal? Possibly get a non-convertible car. Really?
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Latest post on 15 May 2013 - 14:59
I just downloaded 'The Fall'. Glad to hear it was good! Will check out 'Life of Crime' as well. Cool. I love stuff set in the '80s. Speaking of which, have you watched 'The Americans' sarahlou123? No i have not. Is it good? I watch so much TV now the weather is heating up, i shall have a look at it. We're only three eps in, but yes: it's very good, I think. Good old-fashioned Cold War spy thriller-type thing with some good twists and turns (so far!). :) I will add it to the list. Thank you I started watching Cracker and Prime Suspect again ( Old boxsets) forgot how great they were The baddie in the Fall is an ex Calvin Klein model so good eye candy haha
 
 
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