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Latest post on 01 October 2011 - 23:28
About 5 minutes.
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Latest post on 01 October 2011 - 22:17
I've just realized that when this happens to me, I indicate to show my intention to move to the right when I can, to let the tail-gater have their way, and that seems to work. I don't break the speed-limit and if they get agitated about it, it's their problem, not mine. I've also just realized that I rarely travel in the far left-hand lane, in order to avoid this kind of thing.
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Latest post on 01 October 2011 - 22:14
HeyJude, if you look at other people's excessively high DEWA bills, it is often a one-off problem to do with a ball-cock not working or an unexpected leak (why does this sound rude?) from the tank or the watering system, or, occasionally, the DEWA counter working too fast. Best to find someone who can diagnose the problem fast and accurately, and correct it. From what I've gathered after a year here, I don't think DEWA will help you with diagnostics, it will be up to you or your landlord to act quickly to find the problem, and, with any luck, the solution.
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Latest post on 01 October 2011 - 21:51
In our experience, Tool Time was OK, not brilliant. (We only called them out because of their name, as we're fans of the Tim Allen show!) They came out on a one-time call-out at quite short notice, though and did the job. Other people often mention Hitches & Glitches as good in an emergency, though we've no personal experience of them. It looks as if you can't hire them on a one-off basis, though I may have misread this. http://www.hitchesandglitches.com/aboutUs.html
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Latest post on 01 October 2011 - 15:25
You could try Aston, though I don't know if they go to Falcon City: 0558252423. If not, maybe Helping Hands could do it - I'm sorry I don't have a current number for them.
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Latest post on 30 September 2011 - 21:25
We last went in August, I think - I hated it as I hate queues and crowds. But at least it was sunny and good humoured! If you can, you need to avoid French school holidays, as everything is much more crowded - we went once in May, when it was a French long week-end, and it was worse than in August :) Do they still do Fast Pass tickets for certain rides? If they do, the best thing to do is go first thing in the morning to get Fast Pass tickets for things like Peter Pan, Thunder Mountain Railway, Space Mountain (those are the only ones I can remember which had them) and then work your day around that. Best to go in the week so Parisians aren't there! The time we enjoyed most was at Hallowe'en, even though it was cold and wet, we were prepared and it was really good fun!
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 23:55
Flew business. It was fine. Groundstaff at Doha excellent.
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 23:08
Sorry, am not contributing to this thread, just wanted to ask you how you are doing, Mrs Laughan? And how is your DS's new school in England?
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 22:52
We wre in Istanbul during Eid last year. and museums were closed only first half of first day of Eid.. Arch, I was going to suggest Istanbul too, glad to have it confirmed that it is mostly open at that time. Such a beautiful city and ticks all the right boxes for OP - apart from being Muslim!
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 22:26
So difficult to answer. Greece is in turmoil at the moment, many people are suffering a great deal. We have family and friends there and are hesitating about going back to Athens for the moment, it is so traumatic for everyone. In my experience, everywhere in Greece is kid friendly, they are lovely with children. There are so many beautiful places to visit, I don't know where to start! Do you want an island, or the mainland? North or south? City or countryside? Beach or inland?
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 22:18
I'm so sorry, if my husband had been here tomorrow, I'd have snapped them up like a shot and even paid you for them!
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 22:17
What bothers me the most is not long hours, exclusion from events or frequent travel... the unpredictability is what drives me INSANE! Never know when he'll be done for the day (could be 4PM... could be 4AM, seriously), never know when they might ask him to travel with only 24 hours of notice, never know when they'll make him work weekends, never know when we can go on vacation (they can ask that you change your vacation after you get it approved and tickets and reservations! UGH makes it impossible to plan anything)... as someone who always plans for the future and never procrastinates on being prepared it drives me NUTS! And it doesn't help that sometimes he forgets to mention things that he DOES know in advance! Oyyyy Welcome to my life for the past 14 years.
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 20:55
But surely, Madame Banoffee, Michael Bolton is just another of your pseudonyms?
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 17:15
The original recipe: http://www.hungrymonk.co.uk/banoffi_pie/
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 10:39
As far as I know, the clinical psychologist who worked with teenagers at the Dubai London Clinic is on maternity leave. She is British and her name is Dr Fiona. Maybe ring them up and see if she's coming back or if they have a replacement for her?
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 10:35
Oh, LIL, I'm sorry, I know there were 8 colleagues who clubbed together to hire the boat and they paid AED250 per head, which means it would be AED1000 for each of your friends..
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 10:32
The toffee bit is the boiled tin of condensed milk. You could also buy Dulce de Leche or toffee sauce instead, just as good and save time. I thought the "offee" bit involved sprinkling coffee granules on before the bananas, or whipping coffee essence into the cream, or something?
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 10:16
Darn it, PI, I got all excited then, hoping for a good recipe :)
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 10:14
Sorry, LIL, I asked and he didn't know, he needs to ask his colleagues here but as he is wandering around India at the mo, I won't get an answer from him till next week. I could always ring them up myself, of course - could you remind me later and I'll get the name of the guy I need to speak to later today, if that's OK. Actually, have to go to his office this afternoon, so will do it then.
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Latest post on 29 September 2011 - 10:11
DubaiMaman, I'm guessing you're French? The Genevans maintain eating carrots boiled with rice, and cooked apples, and rehydration with coke (not the diet sort) are good for upset tummies :)
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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 20:09
Does this mean we get 40 days off school? ;) Was anyone here for the 30 year celebrations? What was that like? I seem to remember last year that there were reprimands because people got too excited and celebrated too late along the Jumeirah Beach Road.
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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 18:11
Have you tried this map, CP - I'm sure you must have, but just in case! http://wikimapia.org/#lat=25.1086062&lon=55.179053&z=17&l=0&m=b&search=Fraser%20Suites
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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 16:16
e mail concerning something on Dubizzle - I want it but for less than half the price you are selling it for - oh and can you get your moving people to deliver it to my home in Sharjah as it will cost me to get it there! :\: What the? :-P I suppose if you don't ask, you won't get, hey, SM, but still, what a cheek :)
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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 15:54
Lovely picture, muurtje, thanks for sharing it :D
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Latest post on 28 September 2011 - 15:07
I think I've seen signs on some roads here giving 60 as a minimum speed, maybe that applies on the SZR?
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Latest post on 27 September 2011 - 23:51
I was taken for afternoon tea at Al Qasr at the Madinat. One serving of tea at AED140 (I think) would have sufficed for the two of us. I'm sure they would just bring an extra plate and cup for you to share one portion of tea. It was in March, so we were able to sit outside and it was absolute bliss. http://www.jumeirah.com/en/Hotels-and-Resorts/Destinations/Dubai/Exclusive-Offers-in-Dubai/Exquisite-Afternoon-Tea-with-Jumeirah/Afternoon-Tea-at-The-Lobby-Lounge/
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Latest post on 27 September 2011 - 23:21
Tipahtertipu and Kissymac you have mail. and thanks simpleasabc i've had to return to uk due to ill health, i'm on chemo now which isn't pleasant but hoping it's going to give me the miracle i need! Gosh, I really hope so too. I'm sure you're in good care, you must be feeling better for being home. Keep your spirits up, all good wishes for your recovery.
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Latest post on 27 September 2011 - 23:18
What's wrong with an original Beatle?
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Latest post on 27 September 2011 - 19:57
When you find that out, please tell me, too. :(
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Latest post on 27 September 2011 - 16:58
I enjoyed Afterwards more than Sister, but both were good. Ditto.
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Latest post on 27 September 2011 - 16:55
We should actually start an online book club :-) what do u say?? EW tried a couple of years ago - it sank. They do run real bookclubs thou - there is probably one in your area There is still an EW on line book club, if you go to Forums > Home > Book Club, you'll find it. Don't know how active it is, the most recent posts date from a few days ago.
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Latest post on 27 September 2011 - 16:52
wine labels ;) Do I know you? If not, why not? ;)
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Latest post on 27 September 2011 - 11:55
Perhaps the British Council could advise you? http://www.britishcouncil.org/me-uae.htm
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Latest post on 27 September 2011 - 11:40
I think all the ideas are great! Do you think the trip to Venice or Istanbul or week-end in Europe could include one close friend of hers? In my experience, girls this age are in a world of their own and only slightly register what's happening with the rest of their family, and far prefer to experience things with a friend their own age than with the "oldies", if you see what I mean?
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 23:28
I am wondering if the point arohadxb was somehow missed, a bit? I do understand what she is saying and she sums it up in her last para below. I 'think' she is saying that it is sad that the op looked back on being a sahm and asked if that was all there is and all she has achieved, as if it was not much? I dont think aroha is saying sahms should be fulfilled and happy about staying home but should take that chunk of life and embrace it while it lasts, then move on to other things. I wonder if looking back on your life and thinking you have not achieved anything or 'is that it' in relation to being the major carer of your children could just mean it is time for you to reevaluate your past in order to move forward. Surely there have been other wonderful achievements in life that can also count? Anyway, there will always be 3 camps in relation to sahms :)...those that do, those that dont and those that want what the others have. thank you sue...was starting to believe I actually spoke some other un recognisable language. How much do you think SueB charges for interpreting fees? :D
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 23:03
Hollywood has a lot to answer for! I'd have said it was Shirley Conran, expecting us all to be Superwoman and giving those of us who can't manage to "have it all", inferiority complexes..
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 22:46
"Adrian Mole, The Prostate Years", and Robert Goddard's "Blood Count". Just finished "The End of the Wasp Season" by Denise Mina, but much preferred "Afterwards" by Rosamund Lupton, which I read in one go a few weeks ago.
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 22:39
For goodness' sake, Arohadxb, say what you think, stop pussyfooting about. Just tell it like it is. What? call a spade a shovel, like? Just trowel it on.
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 22:37
I usually buy vanilla pods and stick them in a bag of caster sugar if I want vanilla sugar. I think you can buy vanilla pods (though not essence) here.
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 22:36
For goodness' sake, Arohadxb, say what you think, stop pussyfooting about. Just tell it like it is.
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 22:32
Is it a jurisdiction thing or a bank thing (no matter where the bank is located)? It is standard bank procedure (and the law in most countries) if a account holder dies - all his accounts are frozen until there is a legal disbursement of the estate. In many countries, if the executor of the estate has the proper paperwork and presents it to the bank, that is sufficient. Ask the bank. When my father-in-law died, it took seven years for his widow to be able to access their (joint) account and their safe at the bank. When she did, she was allowed to open the safe in the central area of the bank and to her surprise, withdrew the gun he had used to fire a victory salute from the top of the Athens Chamber of Commerce on the day Greece was liberated, in 1944. Fortunately, it wasn't loaded, though the bullets were in the safe beside it. We have learnt from this that when one of us dies, the other will be sure to empty any joint accounts before giving the death certificate to the banks concerned.
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 22:24
Is baking parchment/greaseproof paper too thick for your requirements?
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 19:21
I was just about to ask if the Pizza Express here was as good as the ones in England :) I don't know if "American Hot" is a traditional Italian pizza, but it's my favourite :)
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 16:34
I'm not one to talk about parking at the MOE, as I've often been known to go in there, drive round for a while looking for somewhere to park properly, give up and head for the exit and then get lost. I'm just wondering, is there a way you could manoeuvre into the precious parking spot so that the driver's door is by the kerb, so you could exit more easily if something like that were to happen again? Mind you, I suppose it just reverses the problem as then the child would be inaccessible. Hmm, so much for that bright idea.
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 14:31
Did I miss an original mention of Welsh Rarebit (or Rabbit)? Fantastic cheese on toast :D mmmmmmm love Welsh Rabbit :) Do you make it with cider or beer?
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 14:28
No, but I circumvented it and have done what I needed to do, thank you :)
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 13:56
My screen resolution settings seem to have changed themselves every night for the past week or so. I have no idea how or why. This has occasionally happened to me before on this laptop, but not with such great regularity. No other pages apart from the HSBC front page are affected. Bizarre!
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 13:41
Thank you all for your help. I don't seem to have a compatibility view button anywhere in my toolbar. Never mind, I'll get there somehow!
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 13:16
It is fine from my laptop. I get the same view with Internet Explorer or Firefox: Online banking Log on Register Have you tried clicking on the compatibility view tab (looks like a torn piece of paper at the end row on the top line of the page) It works in Internet Explorer, but in FF, I still don't get the whole of that page horizontally. It worked a few days ago, though. Pah. I don't see anything resembling a compatibility view tab anywhere - should that be in FF or on the HSBC page. please?
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Latest post on 26 September 2011 - 12:51
Happy 29th Birthday, Princess I :D Hope it just gets better ;)
 
 
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