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Latest post on 17 April 2014 - 09:24
yeah.... but you know Reek is going to turn on his master..... i *think* that its all just an act.... and that he is binding his time until he finds the two boys and then all h3ll will break lose. Oh yes!
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Latest post on 17 April 2014 - 09:21
sarahlou123- when you had your lift was your size reduced ? I was just about to research this but would be great to hear from someone that had it done here I didn't have mine lifted just enlarged. My friend had hers enlarged and lifted but had them done in Brussels as she found a fab surgeon here. Another friend had hers reduced here with Dr Imran Tahir and she was back at work in a week with no pain killers ( She also stands up all day in her job) she raved about him. sarahlou123, Do you by any chance know how much your Friend paid for the Breast Reduction? I have a friend who would love to talk to someone who has had one and get some Info of the same. It was about 4 years ago and around 35k if my memory serves me correctly My enlargement was 24k in 2010 and I do know hers cost a lot more
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Latest post on 17 April 2014 - 09:20
he is isn't he, not quite classically good looking but smouldering and dark..... yes but poor Tyron ..... and hope Sansa (sp) got away...... edited by IzzyOnTheSeat on 17/04/2014 Me too The poor girl with the dogs.
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Latest post on 17 April 2014 - 09:07
Hi, Would like to know how this ended as am in a similar situation. We renewed the lease in august 2013. We got an email from the landlord more than a month later saying he wouldn´t renew in aug 2014 for "personal reasons". Am I right in thinking this is not correct for the following reasons: 1) it is not 12 months notice 2) we didn´t get a notarized or registered mail letter but an email (not sure if he can prove we got it, didn´t sign anything 3) personal reasons is not one of the reasons a landlord can evict you, he keeps telling us (not mailing) that he wants to sell but not sure this is true We really want to stay in the house, don´t mind if the price goes up. Does anyone think this is worth going to the rent committee for? thanks Yep, he has to give you a valid reason and tell him that if he doesn't give you the required 12 months notice or it is because one of the above then he can take it up with the rent court. Let him open a case. It is very difficult to evict a person in the UAE and can take a long time to do Tell him you spoke to the rent committee and that they gave you the above information Also send him the link which quotes this. No doubt the rent calculator is not giving an increase that he would most probably get with a new tenant lol
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Latest post on 17 April 2014 - 09:05
I haven't seen any since Christmas but it would be worth trying the Park & Shops. Choitrhams at the Greens had it 2 weeks ago. I bought it for my crumble
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 16:23
Brick Lane Brit Balti both in Barsha That is if you want English curries :-)
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 16:08
Hello ladies. We have our stuff wrapped and shipped today as we are moving to Dubai in the beginning of May.but we didn't get our 2y olds cot bed as we want to get him a nice themed bedroom from Dubai.We need to find and purchase one practically as soon as we land. So I was wondering if anyone can recommend a furniture company where I can find a nice selection of toddler furniture? Ps. I checked normal furniture shops' web sites.couldn't see much.and I don't want pottery barn or ikea.. Thanks Home Centre Pan Emirates Homes R US
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 16:06
"12-year-old daughter gave birth to her 13-year-old boyfriend's baby - making them Britain's youngest parents" "We don't know where it happened. What you're implying is that we knew they were having sexual intercourse in bedrooms. No. We cannot keep her wrapped up her whole life." "At 27, the girl's mother, who was a teenage mother herself, is also now one of Britain's youngest grandmothers" [url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2605672/Britains-youngest-parents-Mother-12-gives-birth-7lb-baby-girl-falling-pregnant-primary-school-boy-aged-13.html'>link[/url'> Good Lord, I was still playing with dolls at 12 Her own Mum was 15 then? apple doesn't fall far from the tree Will the Father be prosecuted for statuatory rape? <em>edited by sarahlou123 on 16/04/2014</em>
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 16:02
I'm bored and starving !!! I have just had a twix and a cup of coffee, feel a bit sick now Finished my third bottle of water and maybe toast for tea :( Why toast? I went to the carwash last night and couldn't resist the BK drive through At least next week I will be walking everywhere so may lose a bit :-)
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 16:00
Got two dogs and three cats of our own, but....... I have a Mr GE and that would make a lovely holiday for me. If only ;) you send Mr GE or you go and leave Mr GE? I need cat sitters for Eid + 1 week if you are interested. If you had one I could help but 3 is too much :-(
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 16:00
I'm bored and starving !!! I have just had a twix and a cup of coffee, feel a bit sick now
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 15:54
http://www.thebestricecookers.com/brown-rice-slow-cooker/ See if they sell any of the makes here
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 14:47
I am looking for the obstetrician Dr Aleksandra Shopova. Does anyone know where she is please? I have heard she is in the Umm Suqeim, Jumeira area but I don't know where to start. TIA If you Google her name is says Al Zahra Private Hospital on SZR
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 14:44
Banana or supporting oz? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2605724/Crowds-turn-greet-William-Kate-George-arrive-Australia-ten-day-tour.html Banana. Now I am thinking of the Minions from Despicable Me!
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 14:27
House of prose There is also the Feline Friends book sale fortnightly at the Arte souk. HOP pays peanuts, I took a lot of new titles in which cost 50-120 each and he was offering me 5 per book! I ended up donating at the MOE during Ramadan instead
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 14:26
For me I guess it just seems a bit off to ask why you aren't invited. I do get that we can't please everyone, but we are actually paying for the whole things ourselves. It all adds up per person. There is a reason people go away to do it and don't tell anyone :-) Nothing like a celebration of your love for each other to cause drama within families I hope it all goes well for you :-) My cousin is currently planning her wedding and the dramas are starting - she has said "no children" and they are getting greif off Aunts / Uncles who want their grandchildren there..... she is ready to go bridezillla on them :D edited by IzzyOnTheSeat on 16/04/2014 If I ever remarried I would go off somewhere exotic and not tell anyone until after :-) I had a small 1st wedding with just immediate family and my closest friends.
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 14:25
If we were very cheeky or swore as kids My Mum would say Persil Soap Fairy Liquid Pick your poison. Needless to say we never swore or were cheeky! Me too, and I got the odd whack on the backside! My parents were strict but fair and loving and I wouldn't have dared give my dad any lip! Mine too. Mind I once used the F word in front of my Dad by mistake and got a clip. I was over 18 at the time too. Never used the F word even to this day however called my Sister a stupid moo and was grounded and had my mouth washed out. My Mum wouldn't ever tolerate back chat or swearing. Manners cost nothing was her favourite saying and my Sisters have brought their children up exactly the same.
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 14:22
I had the same dramas - just ignore ;-) where are you getting married may I ask ? i have friends who want to tie the knot here but not muslim My friend who isn't a Muslim got married at the Ritz Carlton Hotel
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 14:22
For me I guess it just seems a bit off to ask why you aren't invited. I do get that we can't please everyone, but we are actually paying for the whole things ourselves. It all adds up per person. There is a reason people go away to do it and don't tell anyone :-) Nothing like a celebration of your love for each other to cause drama within families I hope it all goes well for you :-)
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 12:48
If we were very cheeky or swore as kids My Mum would say Persil Soap Fairy Liquid Pick your poison. Needless to say we never swore or were cheeky!
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 12:42
What is your budget and what are your requirements? Ie, 2 beds, near metro, 30 mins from x...... if you tell us these, we may be able to help you. Sorry, my post with that info might have moved too far down after all the replies. I am looking for a 1 bed apartment anywhere close to DIFC where my office will be. A place a bit further away, but with good access to public transport (metro and / or taxi) would be ok too, but I would like to make it to work in about 30 min in the morning if possible. I am a single woman moving by myself, 28 years old, and looking for a place that is also in a lively area with restaurants, shops, etc. in walking distance. The budget I was planning to spend is anything up to 80 k, but I could go up to 90 k if necessary. And I fear I will have to ;-) I was taking Al Barsha into consideration so far and someone mentioned Silicon Oasis before, but not sure if that's good in terms of connection with public transport. So far I don't plan to buy / rent a car in Dubai, at least not immediately. Might try it one day though, just to see if its much more convenient to get around and if I could live with the cost of it. But at first, I would much prefer finding a place that doesn't require a car to get to work. Try the older buildings in the Greens. I have lived there for 3 years and live in the newer part ( Rents for the newer buildings were 75k but now are 100k) It has a community feel, is clean, shops and restaurants close by, nice lake and close to Dubai Internet City Metro I managed to find mine on Dubizzle and went through the LL. Much easier than using an agent
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 11:46
Hey ladies This morning a friend has forwarded a health warning to me that she received from her sons school yesterday (I think) and just want some opinions on it as this is the first time i've come across this here. The message I received was as follows..... "Dear all UAE Residents. Kindly as per UAE Health Authority, avoid any hot spots such as shopping malls, hospitals, parks, public places, water parks and beaches for the next 72 hours due to the spread of the new killing virus (Corona) which has been discovered recently in UAE - Al Ain and other parts of the UAE including Dubai, Ajman and Sharjah, until further notice (it was discovered in Al Ain and already 5 people died because of it and they are Asian - Filipino nationals) Keep forwarding as it is a fast spreading disease. " Has anyone else received a similar warning from schools or nurseries, or generally heard about it? Do warnings like this tend to be a bit sensationalist over here or should it be taken seriously? I dont want to be super paranoid about it but my DD seems to pick up every infection going at the moment and dont want to be putting her at any unnecessary risk. Would appreciate any thoughts on this, especially if there's any healthcare professionals on here working in any of the hospitals / clinics who can shed any accurate info on the situation. TIA! :) xx Someone sent this to me last night and the response in the newspaper is below http://m.gulfnews.com/news/uae/health/health-authority-urges-public-not-to-worry-about-mers-virus-1.1318978
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 11:45
Also look at Silicon Oasis, which is only a 15-20 minute drive from DIFC and you'll find much more within your budget. Some of the apartments have lovely desert views yet you are very close to lots of amenities. But a car is a must if you live at Silicon Oasis, right? Doesn't seem like a place with many taxis going around, and definitely no access to the metro (not via feeder busses either I think). Except for that part, Silicon Oasis does look nice! I will take it into consideration :-) It isn't near a metro and a good 20 minute drive in new Dubai
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 10:58
I find Googling the error message tends to bring up all sorts of help :-)
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 10:45
My Sister and her 3 kids visited Nerja in Spain may times when the kids were young They prefer the more traditional parts of Spain than the Blackpoolesque places The always rented a villa with a pool and hired a car. I think she used www.nerjaholidayvilla.com <em>edited by sarahlou123 on 16/04/2014</em>
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 10:41
http://www.viator.com/Dublin/d503-ttd Cannot help with where to stay however Trip Advisor can help and also provides you with reviews Cork and Blarney Castle Guiness tour Giants Causeway
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 10:41
It is sarahlou123, simple things like who is covered by CC insurance, we had 4 different answers prior to our vacation and in the end they were all incorrect. If you cannot trust their staff with simple matters like this then what hope do we have with bigger issues. They closed our local branch too so its appeal has expired. I don't think CS is a strong point with any of them here :-(
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 10:40
http://www.viator.com/Dublin/d503-ttd Cannot help with where to stay however Trip Advisor can help and also provides you with reviews
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 10:38
anyone having problems sending mail today via hotmail? No all good
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 10:36
I have always found slimming world and WW the best healthy eating plans. These faddy shakes and 600 calories a day diets may be great in the short term but putting your body into starvation mode doesn't not help at all and you pile it all back on These days I use the App My Fitness Pal which calculates the calories you consume on a daily basis, mixed with weights and cardio. This is the only proven method and you can lose a steady 2llbs per week which is far more effective than starving yourself and it is unlikely you will put it back on.
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 10:33
I have been with RAK Bank and ENBD for 8 years with no problems whatsoever ( Is your bank the latter)
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 09:30
I never turned mine off, does not anyone else do this? Just bumped up the thermostat to a higher temp during the cooler months. edited by Redrec Tangle on 15/04/2014 Me too it never goes off, just up a bit. Same here, cannot sleep with it off
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 09:25
did you like the ending Miss PR? I only got through half of the 1st episode and fell asleep ha I shall keep you posted on when I have watched them both. I may have to do it in the UK next week
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 09:08
I can second Slimfast. I lost a lot of weight using it. However, it all came back again once I stopped :-( There is no substitute for a proper diet and exercise. Me too and I was that hungry and almost keeled over
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Latest post on 16 April 2014 - 09:05
I know its not the best way to go but I need to try something! Anyone used a good one please? Slimfast seems to be popular
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 15:55
abaya / naked ? Pyjamas incase of burglaries ;-) Why so formal? I thought it was customary in these parts to be wearing a push-up bra and lacy knickers. LOOL Sorry SarahLou Too itchy and I am sure my security guy would love that.
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 15:54
Use the search posts above and type in maids salary It brings up so many threads http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/search.aspx
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 15:01
abaya / naked ? Pyjamas incase of burglaries ;-)
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 14:59
i have blistered on my chin in the sun here.... with sunscreen on :( is your back ok now? the worst is sunburn on bra strap areas :( It is brown now? the worst part was the lower back so waists on skirts, pants and pyjamas rubbed for a few days ouch. I sat under an umbrella between 1-3 also?? i thought you were maxi dress queen.... Not for work or bed :-)
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 14:57
i have blistered on my chin in the sun here.... with sunscreen on :( is your back ok now? the worst is sunburn on bra strap areas :( It is brown now? the worst part was the lower back so waists on skirts, pants and pyjamas rubbed for a few days ouch. I sat under an umbrella between 1-3 also??
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 14:48
dont say that - have known to blister here before now.... My back was so red and sore for 3 days.
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 14:47
i have a halo round one side of my face..... Am going to the beach this weekend - factor 50 everywhere except the "halo" Be careful I was at the beach on Friday wearing factor 50 and came off looking like a tomato :-( Thankfully it is turning brown now
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 14:44
I am going to watch the 2 episodes tonight. There has been too much on the TV recently and need to play catch up! we expect your thoughts tonight or tomorrow then ;) Tomorrow I am also watching Undeniable with Claire Goose, 2nd part last night. Good one to also watch
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 14:43
An upside down pineapple in your trolley either means you're a swinger laying an invite or an EW poster… Or both... Well I never knew that. I'll be more careful with my pineapples from now on. Any other grocery items that I need to be aware of? I thought it was Tide Washing powder outside the front door? Was that not an old Army thing and I thought it was Tide or Daz in the kitchen window :) Not where we lived hahahaha perhaps RAF ;-)
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 14:42
I need spray tan..... have hijab tan lines from hiking in oman.... look ridiculous :( get some fake tan to fill in the white bits :-)
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 14:35
I now have visions of Izzy doing the old harmony hairspray adverts :-)
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 14:19
I know this topic has come up lots recently. My situation: Currently on a 30 day tourist visa (in between jobs) Need to renew my UK passport Reading the other posts it seems it will take longer than 30 days to be returned so what do I do if I go over the 30 days + 10 days grace period and I still don't have my passport to do a visa run? Thanks! I think you will be fined for the days you are over My understanding is that it is 100AED per day
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 14:14
do i get the usual 2 mms cut off my hair or shall i be radical and get an inch...... edited by IzzyOnTheSeat on 15/04/2014 I have gone from bra strap length to short in one fell swoop My hairdresser in the UK refused to cut it so short so I grabbed the scissors, cut my ponytail and said now you have to! haha I say an inch :-) brave!!! It is very long now so maybe time for a change :-)
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 14:14
An upside down pineapple in your trolley either means you're a swinger laying an invite or an EW poster… Or both... Well I never knew that. I'll be more careful with my pineapples from now on. Any other grocery items that I need to be aware of? I thought it was Tide Washing powder outside the front door?
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Latest post on 15 April 2014 - 14:05
I have a receipt from the company but the owner is saying that this is not their letter heads. The cheque was cashed out and I went to HSBC (my bank) to cheque if I can get a copy of the cheque and who withdrew it but they said they cannot do it unless I have a request from Police or RERA and both police and RERA cannot give me this letter. If anyone knows any person in HSBC that can help, I will be more than thankful. So let me get this straight the bank will not give you a copy of your cheque that you wrote? Thats BS - i have got copies of cheques i have written - had to pay a fee but have got them. Me too
 
 
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