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Latest post on 09 December 2012 - 22:51
What does the paediatrician say?
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Latest post on 09 December 2012 - 22:14
Another thumbs up for the power of the ExpatWoman :D
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Latest post on 09 December 2012 - 14:16
When I was in M&S in London last week, there were many delicious ready to cook meals, prepared with only fresh ingredients, on offer.
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Latest post on 09 December 2012 - 13:30
Unfortunately, M&S don't do anything but frozen meals here, they don't provide fresh food here as the quality they require cannot be maintained in far-flung places.
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Latest post on 07 December 2012 - 22:41
:(
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Latest post on 07 December 2012 - 22:37
Already under discussion here, Mich: http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=195528
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Latest post on 07 December 2012 - 22:36
Google "download watch free tv series" or something similar and you can catch up on your computer. There are several sites which don't even need a Vee Pea Enn.
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Latest post on 07 December 2012 - 21:55
Any chance of getting Christmas over and done with before we start on Easter, please? :)
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Latest post on 07 December 2012 - 20:03
Is it just me, but do you need to worry yet about a school for a six month old baby? Welcom to Dubai, Claudia, hope all goes well for you and your hubby.
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Latest post on 07 December 2012 - 19:44
According to this, the Nail Spa chain does the moulded Bio Sculpture: http://www.thenailspa.com/treatments/perfect_enhancements.aspx but I think their locations are all in New Duba, you could check on their site to see if there's something near you.
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Latest post on 07 December 2012 - 13:02
I'm sorry, no suggestions as to where to go, but in the past, in Europe, have found travelling on December 25th or January 1st themselves to be cheaper than at other times :)
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Latest post on 07 December 2012 - 12:59
Sorry, can't help but just to say it's taken me all this time to realize who you are :) Still working on Gracie over here;)
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Latest post on 07 December 2012 - 12:49
Pingu, I don't know if this link is relevant or helpful for your circumstances: http://www.procourier.co.uk/passport-courier.htm
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Latest post on 07 December 2012 - 11:24
http://www.dhlservicepoint.co.uk/whatyoucansend.htm
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Latest post on 06 December 2012 - 21:24
It sounds to me as if this is a company which acknowledges unmarried partnerships with the term "accompanied", which obviously cannot apply legally here. Single and married are obvious and presumably family means "married with children" all living in the same place. Of course, it is up to each company as to how they interpret things - I'm not sure we can be of any help. <em>edited by simpleasabc on 06/12/2012</em>
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Latest post on 06 December 2012 - 19:01
Christmas lunch gets you this: http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=195482 and if you put Xmas lunch in, you find lots more.
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Latest post on 05 December 2012 - 12:43
Personally, after 20 years in Geneva, snow holds no attraction for me and am longing to get back to the heat of the desert:)
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Latest post on 05 December 2012 - 11:03
Lenochka, it was called "Ace "ruined" my Christmas" and seems to have been removed, probably at the request of the OP who was being "gently teased" in the way only EW can do, about her definition of ruination :)
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 23:40
Sorry, my husband's not on the market ;)
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 13:04
I can't add anything more to what the other ladies have advised, but would like to warn you that even if you close down their FB account, a teenager is perfectly capable of opening another account in secret whilst at a friend's house.
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Latest post on 01 December 2012 - 11:28
Make lemon meringue pie using remaining lemon curd?
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 07:04
I'm wondering if it rained overnight as the garden is exceptionally damp - the gardener hasn't been yet and it seems too wet out there even for heavy dew..
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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 00:38
Yes, visited first and would not have taken the plunge otherwise. Even so, we made a mistake for our teen, though not for our marriage.
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Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 09:35
From this, it looks to me as if it's not going to be as big nor last as long as it did last year, but I may be wrong: https://www.jumeirah.com/en/Hotels-and-Resorts/Destinations/Dubai/Madinat-Jumeirah/Exclusive-Offers1/Festive-Celebrations/Souk-Festive-Market/ Definitely for both children and adults - well, it was last year, anyhow :)
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Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 08:14
I've just checked our last 7 DEWA invoices on-line. The electricity costs range from a low of 208 in March, to a high of 1846 in August, and average 995. We live in a 4-bed stand-alone villa and there are people living here who forget to turn the air-con and lights off when they go up to bed.
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Latest post on 24 November 2012 - 15:19
At Gems WIS, we have Sunday 2nd Dec off as UAE National Day, and 3rd Dec is a staff training day and also off.
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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 13:52
Not forgetting that you require written permission from your husband to leave the country with your children, and also his permission (NOC) if you wish to work. edited by Alismum on 22/11/2012 I've left the country on my own with my daughter and was not asked if I had any permission from anyone. She is 17, but that is still not considered the age of majority here.
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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 06:26
:( :( I can't stand the rain :(
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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 06:25
Hi, Anchor18. Sorry to hear of your quandary. I'm not really any good at this kind of thing, but in your shoes, I probably wouldn't move. Also, are you [b'>sure[/b'> you'd be able to work if you came to Dubai? That would make a difference to your life and you might be happier going back to work. I'm really not sure about how divorces work here - from reading on EW only, it seems that some men manipulate the law here in their favour for child custody, even if they are not Muslim and many women contemplating divorce come on here scared that the law here will work against them, but I've honestly no idea about how this works in practice. I hope someone with more knowledge will be able to advise you. If, in your heart of hearts, you feel the marriage is over, I would think you need to talk to your husband and tell him as soon as possible, so he can make his plans accordingly.
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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 06:15
No vacuum for us here, BH, still tipping it down, flooding the balconies..Ah well, at least the gardener won't be wasting water today :)
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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 06:08
Fresh raspberries and blueberries usually available in Spinneys. Haven't noticed cranberries recently, can't remember where I found them, sorry.
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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 06:07
I just got soaked in the Meadows bringing the washing in - it was tipping it down about 10 minutes ago - can't tell if it's still raining now or if it's stopped. Not a happy bunny :(
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 22:55
I'm horrible at making pastry, so I tried this a few years ago, and the overwhelming response was that my family preferred it over the pie version! I have been begged for the recipe whenever I've brought it to friends'. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/granny-kats-pumpkin-roll/ Now that looks really edible :)
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 22:46
Done :)
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 21:57
Ok so everyone just dumps their faulty Kindles and buys the newer version? Am I the only one who bonded with mine and can't bear to part with it? :D Have you tried contacting Amazon Customer Services to see what they say? My screen froze and I was sent a new Kindle immediately, presumably under warranty. They were really helpful - but mine had black lines all across the frozen screen and it didn't work at all.
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 20:15
I've got Buy Me a Pony's spread sheet somewhere, if you would like it, email me on . It's very thorough - unfortunately, her family had huge maintenance/running cost problems not of their own making which could not be factored in when planning. If you do decide to come, you will need to do a search (or ask someone more organized than me) for the check list of requirements/costs when first renting here as there are many hidden pitfalls. <em>edited by simpleasabc on 21/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 20:10
Suebfg, in that case, I think you're laughing. We have to use the tax we are saving to pay for Sixth Form school fees, which are not cheap. We also have to pay our own medical insurance, though we get flights home. We are very lucky in that the co pays our rent a year in advance. Depending on where you live and the school fees, I think that package sounds excellent.
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 20:04
Back in Geneva, we used to find that a class gift of a voucher for a department store went down the best with teachers as they could choose what they wanted and think of their class when they used whatever they chose. The other thing they appreciated was personal home made gifts from the children in their class. Maybe teachers here think differently?
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 20:02
Your husband is celebrating his birthday with the UAE :) Congratulations :) There will be lots of flags out, massive traffic jams, fireworks and fantastic festivities - you'll have a great time :)
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 19:17
I'm not sure when you say your husband earns £85k pa if you mean gross or net? If it's gross, then I think the package he's being offered is wonderful; if it's net - I still think the package he's being offered is pdg :) As others have said, if you could ensure that the company will pay the rent cheque for a year in advance, you will make your lives much easier, rather than the accommodation allowance being factored into the monthly salary. Ditto school fees at least a term in advance. <em>edited by simpleasabc on 21/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 23:29
Staying here with pleasure and hoping against hope that no emergency forces a return to the miserable Northern Hemisphere.
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 17:39
I think that's English Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, so ages maybe 7 and 11? (I had to google it :) )
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 17:20
Sorry, what is DMCC - Dubai Municipality Charity Committee?
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 16:43
If you separate them too young, you already take away their innocence by anticipating they will be aware of the differences between them in a bad way.
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 15:46
Email the teacher and ask them for what has been covered this term by return email. Then you'll have it in writing.
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 14:25
October, perhaps you could try these people (or someone similar) to see if they could do it for you? http://www.apostilles-direct.co.uk/uae_embassy.html They'd be expensive, of course, but might be worth it for your time and hassle factor?
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 11:34
Make sure it conforms to UK specs, or that it is not too outrageously costly to convert to UK specs.
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 09:32
Thanks for the info, Yorky, the menu does indeed look great :) Enjoy.
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 09:30
Ladies, if you want to donate anything like pillows, blankets, toothpastes, napies, etc for the 200+ residents... please drop them off at the Almas reception for distribution. (from a note in our building close by) Thanks Thank you for letting us know. Yes, thank you for that.
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 09:27
Sue R, I've always assumed it was an American thing. Aren't they "self-basting", so once they're in the oven and the timer's on, you don't have to worry about them? <em>edited by simpleasabc on 19/11/2012</em>
 
 
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