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Latest post on 28 May 2014 - 12:14
Girders upstairs in Ocean View hotel on JBR Mcgettigans outside at JLT
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Latest post on 28 May 2014 - 12:13
Hi Everyone, Just to share a little gem I came across at the weekend - new skateboarding park just recently opened - great for the kids now that the temperature is getting higher!! Its called the Sk8 Factory and is in Al Quoz 4. We went at the weekend - easy to find, great prices and boys had a ball. xx Is it near the Marina shop?
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Latest post on 28 May 2014 - 12:12
I just read about a great new centre opening in Al Quoz next Wednesday. It is a huge indoor trampolining/bounce park. they have a website www.bounce.ae. and a Facebook page.The concept has been brought here from Australia. They have different sessions for different age groups. You need to book on-line. 70-80 dhs an hour. A great way for kids to have fun and get fit! I met with the owner last year. It looks like a fab place to go and I will pop down there at some point :-)
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Latest post on 28 May 2014 - 10:52
Ha - not your Aussie friend then???? It is yes :-) You scared her off with your scouse lesson! Please tell me you didn't send her into premature labour No LOL
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Latest post on 28 May 2014 - 10:51
Can anyone recommend a good hairdresser to put up hair for a formal party? I just want something simple and elegant. Thanks! I have mine done by a Filipino lady at Jet Set. Grosvenor House Marina They do some beautiful braids aswell She only charges 100-150 and is one of the best I have used 300 is a lot for an updo
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Latest post on 28 May 2014 - 10:33
Ha - not your Aussie friend then???? It is yes :-)
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Latest post on 28 May 2014 - 09:43
Friend and DH was supposed to go but she is pregnant and has been put on bed rest Lives near Motorcity and will sell for face value Thx
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Latest post on 28 May 2014 - 09:09
Can I just add from the bikini wearing side, that I wore one on holiday for the first time in I don't know how many years last week. I felt amazing :) Just go and do it, to be honest most people will be so absorbed in what they are doing that you won't even get a second glance. Enjoy the time with your family. I do here GE and a lot of my friends are size 6-8, I don't get intimidated. The world would be a boring place if we were all Victoria Secret lookalikes :-)
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Latest post on 28 May 2014 - 09:07
yes - i couldn't cope with public transport here. Yes, I don't fare well in some of the smelly cabs and their driving leaves a lot to be desired <em>edited by sarahlou123 on 28/05/2014</em>
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Latest post on 28 May 2014 - 09:01
Will be sold out by lunchtime !! lol Actually, if anyone's desperate, the lime cordial from Spinneys is much nicer and available most of the time... I am going to go and buy it all haha I have a fondness for the Rose one as it reminds me of the lime marmalade that my Nan used to eat :-)
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Latest post on 28 May 2014 - 08:52
Of course you are being silly! Who cares what you wear? There is such a mix of attire at waterparks here. Big bikinis, little bikinis, burkinis, shorts and t-shirts, jeans. Think how much fun you will have with your little one. All she will be thinking about is how much fun she is having with her mummy. I can't say I've ever gone to a waterpark thinking I looked fabulous but I've always had a great time with my children, how I look is totally irrelevant. You are going to have so much fun, enjoy! The whole looking fabulous thing will go out of the window when you go down a slide head first and come up looking like a drowned rat. I agree with the others, who cares, have a great time!
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Latest post on 28 May 2014 - 08:46
In Al Maya DIFC
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 17:22
I nearly choked when they started talking about 'smashing the Bishop' on the radio this morning..... I have heard of "bashing" ha, that is hilarious
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 17:22
How big are we talking here? I hate creepy crawlies
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 16:39
Assuming it will be mostly brits there - otherwise it would be us vs them! Any non-brits who've wandered in by mistake will be so bemused! Especially when they can't understand a word he says ;) My Australian friend says she doesnt understand a word he says so I am going to give her a crash course in Scouse ;-)
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 16:27
I assume there will be all sorts of bizarre ways of reserving your seat. Towels, a bag of chips (real chips, not crisps!), the maid....! Towels are not a British thing if you know what I mean ;-) Bangers and Mash too ha
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 16:07
http://pickykidappguide.com/category/app-reviews/apps-for-3-year-olds There are a few on here that I have seen my Niece play
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 16:06
Answer from John Bishop's Office via his fb page. Doors open 7pm, show starts at 9pm, finishes approx 11pm. Sorry we were awaiting confirmation from the venue. I got a mail on FB from Done who also said 9pm Yep 9pm start. Makes life much easier :) It does, let's see how many people will be saving seats for their mates who are allegedly at the bar lol Oh no - I'd forgotten the whole no-numbered seats thing... Never heard of such a thing before...! It will be like musical chairs!
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 15:50
No Lilypad, you could just be more in tune with the earth! There are people all over the world who 'feel' something a few days before they happen. It's very interesting. Should we now refer to her as "Doris Stokes?" <em>edited by sarahlou123 on 27/05/2014</em>
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 15:30
I don't have kids but seeing friends and family I would say it is different for each man Some of my family Male members have been giddy, others not so much I think it differs depending upon personality :-)
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 15:26
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 14:40
Who is John Bishop? English comedian from my neck of the woods in the UK
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 14:39
I have just been quoted at least a 12 week turnaround on renewing your passport through Liverpool. Height of season it said in the newspapers, they are understaffed and very busy
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 14:37
We going to Phuket, stopping in bangkok first then on the way bangkok and stopping on bangkok for 2nights. I hope it better by then :-/ http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g293920-i5037-k7476017-Curfew-Phuket.html I would keep an eye on the above fingers x'd
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 14:04
well, out of curiosity, I went on their fab page and saw the snaps of the boudoir shoot she's done... and they're lovely... very tasteful wow that lady she's shot looks stunning!! ahhh well... maybe something i'll consider when I've lost at least 20 kilos and all my stretch marks have miraculously vanished! The girl is wearing a sweater! That's not the idea of boudoir I had ... The ones I have seen are in underwear etc Yes, underwear and a sweater. Have a look. I've worn less in pictures from Wild Wadi! Haha, i saw the ones advertised on here but the ones I have seen back home are wearing considerably less. A bit like the Calendar girls ha
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 13:49
Answer from John Bishop's Office via his fb page. Doors open 7pm, show starts at 9pm, finishes approx 11pm. Sorry we were awaiting confirmation from the venue. I got a mail on FB from Done who also said 9pm Yep 9pm start. Makes life much easier :) It does, let's see how many people will be saving seats for their mates who are allegedly at the bar lol That'll make life fun. Is there any parking down there? Yep, I am driving too. If you stay on SZR and come off just after the Trade Centre apts there is a paid place there.
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 13:46
Answer from John Bishop's Office via his fb page. Doors open 7pm, show starts at 9pm, finishes approx 11pm. Sorry we were awaiting confirmation from the venue. I got a mail on FB from Done who also said 9pm Yep 9pm start. Makes life much easier :) It does, let's see how many people will be saving seats for their mates who are allegedly at the bar lol
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 13:45
Ladies you are wonderful ! I called Shaun this morning, he was here within a couple of hours and the afore mentioned cooker hood is now gleaming....he truly is a miracle worker ! How much does he charge? For the ladies who do the inside you can buy a product in the UK called oven pride You pop the racks in the bag provided, pour in the liquid, leave to soak and hey presto. It strips all the c$$p off them
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 13:42
could you imagine trying to be polite while eating salted cod...... No I couldn't, it was terrible ha
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 13:42
well, out of curiosity, I went on their fab page and saw the snaps of the boudoir shoot she's done... and they're lovely... very tasteful wow that lady she's shot looks stunning!! ahhh well... maybe something i'll consider when I've lost at least 20 kilos and all my stretch marks have miraculously vanished! The girl is wearing a sweater! That's not the idea of boudoir I had ... The ones I have seen are in underwear etc
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 13:40
oh bless you (shouldn't laugh...... sorry) Laugh away, thank goodness I didn't serve it to anyone else but me!
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 13:39
Answer from John Bishop's Office via his fb page. Doors open 7pm, show starts at 9pm, finishes approx 11pm. Sorry we were awaiting confirmation from the venue. I got a mail on FB from Done who also said 9pm
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 13:28
Hi, is cord easily available here in Dubai? Cord? do you mean cod You can get it but be careful to not buy the salted one I did. I put it in a fish pie and the salt overpowered everything. It tend to be frozen and then defrosted here. Choitrhams and c4 sell it You need to soak salted cod in water / milk before you use it. Thanks for the tip. I never knew that. I made Jamie Olivers Fish pie and nearly vomited it was that salted ;-)
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 13:21
Hi, is cord easily available here in Dubai? Cord? do you mean cod You can get it but be careful to not buy the salted one I did. I put it in a fish pie and the salt overpowered everything. It tend to be frozen and then defrosted here. Choitrhams and c4 sell it
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 13:15
well, out of curiosity, I went on their fab page and saw the snaps of the boudoir shoot she's done... and they're lovely... very tasteful wow that lady she's shot looks stunning!! ahhh well... maybe something i'll consider when I've lost at least 20 kilos and all my stretch marks have miraculously vanished! I have seen other pics where are they are wearing less and they are also tastefully done
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 13:14
Any idea what time was it? I was cooking at 9:30 didn't feel a thing Around 10am
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 12:51
Can anyone recommend a good place to advertise an IT support/customer service position without getting tons of emails from carpenters and engineers!! TIA Gulf Talent
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 12:23
looking for recommendations of someone to come and design and fit a new kitchen .... I saw a recommendation for a firm called under one roof http://www.underoneroof.ae/
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 12:22
I don't think it tastes anything like cod :-(
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 11:38
Just in case any one else was wondering about the show on Thursday! According to the WhatsOn website it starts at 21:00. But Dubai Calendar website says 20:00. Typical! edited by Geordie expat on 27/05/2014 I have emailed Done, GE so will keep you posted x I spoke to one of the management at Done and he said 8.30 LOL I did read it was 9 though
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 11:30
Just in case any one else was wondering about the show on Thursday! According to the WhatsOn website it starts at 21:00. But Dubai Calendar website says 20:00. Typical! edited by Geordie expat on 27/05/2014 I have emailed Done, GE so will keep you posted x
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 11:13
Thanks to you all for your responses ! Possibly being a bit pedantic but as the mattress toppers are meant to stretch over the mattress they will need to be larger than the 200 by 200 mm mattress. The One mattress toppers are definitely too small , are the Home Centre ones sold by mattress size or by actual size ? I had to buy a slightly larger one as there wasn't one that fit my mattress perfectly They can also be cut if that makes sense. Then I had to buy the deep sheets to keep it all together :-)
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 10:17
Thank you - I will brave a trip to MOE when I feel mentally strong enough ! Are they quite thick ? Not really but during the Summer I have to have the a/c on full belt in the bedroom as they can be quite warm. I love mine and never want to get out of bed :-) I would go to MOE at 10am it is always dead and Home Centre is next to C4 so in and out within the hour. :-)
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 10:16
Do nurseries come under the MOL or KHDA? My colleagues Wife works in one and she gets 22 days however I do not know if this is the same for all sorry
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 10:14
This may help http://www.qatarqna.com/general/how-attest-documents-required-applying-visa In the UAE which I imagine is similar we have to have them notarized by a solicitor, then the FCO and then the embassy
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 10:11
Felt it in my office in Business Bay too, first time I have actually felt one and can't say I enjoyed it. Me too, I thought I was going dizzy! I had never felt one before
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 10:10
My friend advocates Kerastraight and it is endorsed by the British hairdresser Trevor Sorbie Her name is Donna and she works at Roots Barsha
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Latest post on 27 May 2014 - 10:09
I got mine from Home Centre and my bed is 200x200 ( Sorry not good with sizes) C4 do them also
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Latest post on 26 May 2014 - 13:44
Try Carol Smylie at Mirdif. Is she a Gynae? :-) No, but she still deals with this. Do you two still need this? What with the purple rinses..... :\: LOL You do realize I don't actually have a purple rinse lola ;-) Me neither :) If you guys are going to gab on, could you please gab on about something more interesting than IUD's and purple rinses? ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh
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Latest post on 26 May 2014 - 12:58
Try Carol Smylie at Mirdif. Is she a Gynae? :-) No, but she still deals with this. Do you two still need this? What with the purple rinses..... :\: LOL You do realize I don't actually have a purple rinse lola ;-)
 
 
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