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Latest post on 15 April 2011 - 11:37
Oh one of my favourite SingStar and Karaoke songs ;). Was it really 30 years ago? Wow, I remember watching them win this, or a repeat of it anyway. I feel incredibly old now!
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Latest post on 15 April 2011 - 11:36
Fabulous! I knew it had to be easy. Bit like paying your Salik by mobile- I knew it was easy but just never got around to registering it and once I did I have never looked back. Thanks Ms B ;)
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Latest post on 15 April 2011 - 11:28
There's an Australian product called Neet Effect 3B and it is made specifically for this purpose: http://www.epharmacy.com.au/product.asp?id=39712&pname=Neat+Effect+3B+Action+Cream+100g Brilliant stuff!
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Latest post on 07 April 2011 - 16:36
I can only think of a handful of friends that have their school fees paid by the company. Honestly most people I know pay the fees out of their own pockets. I don't think the school fees are that insane here TBH. In Australia, whilst there are 'free' or government schools, the tax rates for higher income earners are astronimical (up to 47% on a sliding scale) so are not technically free at all but rather tax payer funded. That said, we pay in the 35-38K region for our school here in DXB- reasonable considering the teacher-child ratio, resources (although I do feel we should have better resources but that's a whole new thread!) and overall outcomes. I would love to send our kids to some of the well resourced American schools but at double the tuition fees it wouldn't be feasible nor necessary for us to do so. For the record, the kids school in Australia where they are enrolled for the future is approx 65K per year (think I converted that right!) so paying 35-38K here isn't to much of a stretch at this stage.
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Latest post on 02 April 2011 - 20:40
There is anew place that just opened at JBRat the bottom of Sadaf 8 called Beyond Beauty that uses Dermalogica products. I can't personally recommend the facials as I've only had pedicures/manicures there. The staff are all lovely and are obviously well looked after (the girl doing my nails last time offered that info to me saying they were all very happy working for the owner) if that is something you go for. Nice clean place with reasonable prices.
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Latest post on 02 April 2011 - 20:36
You are welcome . . . Thats want EW is for . .. helping friends ! LL :) edited by Lakes Lucy on 02/04/2011 How awesome are you! :D. Hope someone 'pays a favour forward 'to you soon to reward you for your helpfulness :) <em>edited by Scotchanddiet on 02/04/2011</em>
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Latest post on 02 April 2011 - 20:32
MrsL I have used the website Vrbo.com quite a bit for villas, apartments, condos around the world with excellent success. I'm not sure of the offering of catered villas bur I am sure they exist. I did know of one place in Tuscany that a friend stayed at that was more of a b and b style villa ( ie the owners lived on site). I have it saved on my bookmarks on another computer so can dig it out for you when I remember.
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Latest post on 02 April 2011 - 20:21
No, bouganvillia is not poisonous as far as I know. Growing up we had a yard full of it and the neighbourhood kids and I were always covered in scratches. Perhaps if you are feeling unwell, an antihistamine like Phenergan might help? Will also put you at ease a little.
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Latest post on 02 April 2011 - 20:09
Well Missy clearly this is your own fault for not booking your weekend away through me ;) Sorry to hear it was a disaster weekend and mr freckles is toilet bound. On the bright side a good case of the runs is a great way to drop a few quick kilos! Hope you and ms freckles and mstr freckles stay healthy.
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Latest post on 29 March 2011 - 21:03
It cracked me up last night. Every p*g or p*rk bleeped out but not the sh*ts or worse. I did hear bacon slip through though. It certainly makes for enjoyable viewing!
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Latest post on 27 March 2011 - 20:54
I'm taking wog to mean Greek and am suitably offended ;) No no- please don't be! It is indeed a term of endearment. Possibly a few generations ago it might not have been but by younger Australians it is indeed a compliment. :D
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Latest post on 27 March 2011 - 20:48
A typical Aussie wog :) [i'>*PC people wog, when used with Aussie, is not a derogagtory term it is an endearment*[/i'> Exactly! Think that's why I love him. Wogs are always passionate about their food. Some of the best food can be found in Melbourne for a reason.
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Latest post on 27 March 2011 - 20:28
I know a family that has had several maids through them. One didn't work out so well and the maid actually asked to leave. She was then placed with another family in Dubai and is very happy there (I keep in touch with her... Although the family I know does most certainly not!) The next maid they got from explorer has been with thrum since then with no issues. From what I understand, you pay 2200 aed to the agency, they pay the maid 750 aed and the agency pays fir the visa, medical, flights etc. Gosh. What a shame that the maid only gets 750. :( I know! I could never do it. I would feel absolutely terrible knowing that was all she was getting.
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Latest post on 27 March 2011 - 20:24
George Columbaris. You really don't like him? I do! Except when he spits out each word! I also like Matt Moran though and most people despise him! <em>edited by Scotchanddiet on 27/03/2011</em>
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Latest post on 27 March 2011 - 20:19
Dubai London clinic do it (they are open Saturdays ). He would get the results within an hour.
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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 18:08
Perhaps I'm not the best person toreply as I love gadgets. I have iPods, iPhone, iPad, kindle, blackberry and various other laptops and net books. I use them all for different things of course: iPhone - personal phone Blackberry- work phone iPod- for music and podcasts Kindle - as an ereader iPad - as my travel computer, in front of the tv computer, in bed computer Laptops- for work Netbook- for things I can't do on iPad like downloading tv shows, excel spreadsheets etc.
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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 18:01
Hold down the 'a' key. To unlock hold the button at the top of the phone
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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 17:59
Putting alcohol in a Coke can or whatever is a common teenage thing the world over. I don't know how anyone could be shocked over this. We put vodka in shampoo bottles at school camp in my day. I can still recall that soapy alcoholic taste if I close my eyes and try hard enough ;) ;). Ah we were such good catholic school girls !
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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 16:28
B3gger the grammatical errors, I'd be more concerned about the content of the letter! Which school allegedly has grade 8 students drinking alcohol at school!? which do you think? ;) Getting quite a REPutation isn't it. ;) On that note, time for a scotch...
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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 16:22
B3gger the grammatical errors, I'd be more concerned about the content of the letter! Which school allegedly has grade 8 students drinking alcohol at school!?
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Latest post on 24 March 2011 - 16:11
I finished W3R3 last night. I am going to skip the rest day and go to W4R1 tonight as I have a pretty boozy weekend planned and am thinking the last thing I will want to do is run hungover. Think the run increases to 6 minutes continuously tonight- ekk!
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Latest post on 22 March 2011 - 21:57
Oh that gives me hope Frannie. Well done on the continuous running. Tonight I finished week 3' run 2 and was fine. Again I lacked motivation to get started but once I was dressed and the iPod turned on I was fine. I am getting frustrated that three weeks in and combined with a good diet I am not losing weight on the scales. Am hoping that I am losing centre metres instead. Here's hoping anyway!
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Latest post on 22 March 2011 - 19:47
Qatar without a shadow of a doubt!
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Latest post on 22 March 2011 - 18:43
I know a family that has had several maids through them. One didn't work out so well and the maid actually asked to leave. She was then placed with another family in Dubai and is very happy there (I keep in touch with her... Although the family I know does most certainly not!) The next maid they got from explorer has been with thrum since then with no issues. From what I understand, you pay 2200 aed to the agency, they pay the maid 750 aed and the agency pays fir the visa, medical, flights etc.
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Latest post on 22 March 2011 - 11:12
Arohadxb's house. Figure she will always have tents, survival gear and quite possibly scotch. :D
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Latest post on 21 March 2011 - 16:29
'Just saying' :D
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Latest post on 21 March 2011 - 15:55
Pretty much always. But I just remembered that I didn't tip the guys who delivered sone Ike **** to me recently. Ooops
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Latest post on 21 March 2011 - 11:47
my personal saying I hate is : "Me thinks" I cannot stand it!
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Latest post on 21 March 2011 - 11:43
If you are a city/urban person then you will love JBR. It is busy and there is always something going on. Lots of activity and LIFE! If you are a suburban person then there is pretty much no doubt that you will struggle at JBR. We personally love it.
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Latest post on 20 March 2011 - 22:58
Yes they take credit card and yes add 3% merchant fee. (nursery)
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Latest post on 20 March 2011 - 21:08
Yay! A C25k thread! I just did week 3, run 1 tonight. So far so good and I am determined to get through it. I will be away for a week right in the middle of the program so I am trying to think of stratgies to not abandon the progr am mid way through. Today was the first day doing the 3 min run and whilst the first one was pretty hard, I soon fell into the groove and was so glad that I decided to get up off the couch (literally) and hit the treadmill before dinner. I am combining this with watching what I eat using Calorie King. My youngest baby is 2 years old now- time to stop blaming pregnancy weight for the extra kilos I am carrying around!
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Latest post on 20 March 2011 - 09:35
I do love How I met your Mother- love Neil Patrick Harris. Right off to autotune that in the Du recorder. I haven't seen Mad Men but everyone raves about it. What is it about?
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Latest post on 20 March 2011 - 09:30
Oh and I also love 'trainwreck' Tv like Real Housewives of New York or Dallas Divas and Daughters. (yes...I really truly did just admit that in an open forum!)
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Latest post on 20 March 2011 - 09:20
well, I didn't see the original post, but you know what, if I'd been there, I would have offered some help... and maybe even ushered her off for a coffee afterwards. This is from someone whose DD's last major public tantrum drew spectators and when, through hyperventilating screams, she indicated that she was then going to wet herself in the middle of the passageway, saw me, with 13kg of DS unceremoniously rugby-balled under one arm, drag DD along to the toilets (she refused to walk), again screaming to the extent that a security guard loitered outside, presumably to make sure that I wasn't actually killing her. Out of all the staring bystanders, NOT ONE offered to help out, not even to hold DS's hand when he was trying to run away. I can tell you right now, that if any one of them had muttered that I was a bad mum at that point, I would have told them that they can deal with it and gladly walked off. If any of you out there have a tantrumming child in a public place and a brunette 30-something gives you a sympathetic smile... it's me. GREAT post :)
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Latest post on 20 March 2011 - 09:18
Emirates tickets are not transferable. So therefore you need to either put ticket in for the refund (minimal) or cut your losses. This ticket cannot be sold and used by someone else.
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Latest post on 19 March 2011 - 14:30
Positives: Excellent committed teachers Great community feel Small class sizes (15 approximate per class ) Reasonable fees Approachable principal Outstanding PE teachers Opportunity for children to shine in their own way - dance, public speaking at weekly assembly etc Cons Lack of finished facilities such as pool, auditorium, cafeteria So there is what I think most parents of Star will tell you.
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Latest post on 19 March 2011 - 14:22
Ah the poor love. That sounds like me whenever I lose my senses momentarily and venture out to the grocery store with both if my terrors.. I mean angels . We've all been there so nothing to be ashamed of ;)
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Latest post on 18 March 2011 - 19:28
OPI is my favourite too. Merle Norman at Festival City has a smallish stock for 32aed each. They are the only stockists I have found in Dubai. I recently bought a heap from Amazon but customs stopped them so I lost $50 plus shipping :(
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Latest post on 16 March 2011 - 12:34
They cut the same scar for my second c-sec. I think they cut it slightly 'longer' than the original though. Definitely agree with the others that subsequent Caesars are much easier and less painful. Good luck with your delivery!
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Latest post on 16 March 2011 - 12:32
I booked the 48ft yacht with Xclusive for 3 hours using the Entertainer Voucher for 2400aed for12 passengers.
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Latest post on 16 March 2011 - 12:27
Wow- none of you guys better move to Australia then! Groceries here are CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP compared to the capital cities there. Example of Brisbane prices at local supermarket: Diet coke bottle 12 aed Loaf of bakery bread 14 aed Chicken breasts 40aed per kilo Nappies 120aed Clothes are much cheaper here, petrol is much cheaper, cars are cheaper, services are cheaper. You won't find too many Aussies complaining about coat of living here (other than school fees and rent!)
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Latest post on 15 March 2011 - 17:09
Yes you do it there . Not sure of hours though
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Latest post on 15 March 2011 - 17:07
I have a rather horrible story about this so don't read on if this is likely to upset you. I know a woman in my home city, well actually in the country outside my city, that had this. Her children were always having something dramatic or another. She also used to go onto Long Term Trying to Conceive forums and 'invent' conditions she had, miscarriages etc. Harmless enough. Then one day something truly horrendous happened. Her 2 year old drowned in their backyard pool. Tragic right? Yes... Absolutley horrible. BUT the police actually suspected the mother of doing it and she was held for many hours for questioning. She wasn't formally charged in the end but everyone who knew her and her delight in making up these illnesses for both herself and her daughters suspected something amiss. She is now getting her attention through the media as she has set up a foundation in the name of her daughter. She is always finding out stories of people who have tragically lost their children and calling them out of the blue to offer 'support'. She is thriving on the attention she gains through this as of ourselves her story comes out again. Horrible horrible stuff. <em>edited by Scotchanddiet on 15/03/2011</em>
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Latest post on 15 March 2011 - 00:02
I have a few on the go. A Maeve Binchy easy read - The Return Journey Holy Cow- Sarah ? And am re - reading The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald. How about you?
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Latest post on 14 March 2011 - 23:49
Love that story Salb
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Latest post on 14 March 2011 - 23:41
Grilled salmon and cous cous. Or probably toothpaste if you want to be technical!
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Latest post on 14 March 2011 - 23:38
Has anyone seen the little sachets used for Slow Cooker meals? They are made by McCormick in Australia and are the easiest recipe bases ever. I haven't seen them here in Dubai rough.
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Latest post on 14 March 2011 - 23:30
Modern Family- love that show! I also like 30 Rock and The Office
 
 
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