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Latest post on 29 August 2011 - 12:40
Oooh, yes, seeing mention of "Mistresses" has reminded me of "Cutting It". And nobody has mentioned "Downton Abbey" yet :)
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Latest post on 29 August 2011 - 12:30
When I made Banoffee Pie a few months ago, I boiled the tin for at least 4hours, as Jill says, making sure the water was topped up all the time. Alternatively, as I later realized, I could have bought a pouch of Waitrose Toffee Sauce (available in a Waitrose or Spinneys near you ;) ).
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Latest post on 28 August 2011 - 21:41
I'm really lucky, at least in Firefox I don't have to see the ads ;)
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Latest post on 28 August 2011 - 21:39
yeah :) i am hoping there is a "profile preferences" or "user settings" etc option on EW, i cannot find any, but maybe it is just me... Are there websites where you can do that? Really? Gosh, I've always either imposed my own same fonts on every site or accepted what every site gives me.
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Latest post on 28 August 2011 - 21:25
I don't think you can change the font on individual websites, but I'll wait to stand corrected, as I'd like that option, too :)
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Latest post on 28 August 2011 - 21:21
Depends on your browser and OS. I'm using Firefox in Windows XP which gives me the option (Tools > Options > Content > Fonts and Colours > Advanced) to allow websites to choose their own fonts, or not.
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Latest post on 28 August 2011 - 20:29
The Good Wife Teachers Waterloo Road The Hour
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Latest post on 28 August 2011 - 17:44
It's called Prime Gourmet and it is right on the corner next to the Gold and Diamond Park, on the slip road by SZR. Excellent meat :)
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Latest post on 28 August 2011 - 14:19
Funnily enough she hasn't come in today! Coincidence? We don't think so.. If I were you, I would cut my losses and get on to an agency now.
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Latest post on 28 August 2011 - 13:50
At least one of these in Bath is free :) http://visitbath.co.uk/site/things-to-do/tours-and-sightseeing/guided-walking-tours Also these in Bristol? http://www.citysightseeingbristol.co.uk/walking.html
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Latest post on 28 August 2011 - 13:20
Sorry, Wuffles, I was a bit thrown by your mention of Chester as being between Gloucester and London, is all :) Bristol and Bath are near enough to each other for you to easily spend one day and a night in each and then get the fast train back to London from either place. They are both lovely places to wander round, as well. The Pump Rooms are really nice (bit smelly ;) ) and the Bristol Museum has a lot to offer. (Feeling nostalgic for my student days now:) ) <em>edited by simpleasabc on 28/08/2011</em>
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Latest post on 28 August 2011 - 12:44
It's both wifi and 3G and 64GB. I hold no brief for it, just wondered if it might be of interest to some :)
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Latest post on 28 August 2011 - 12:43
Wuffles, I'm sorry if this sounds rude, but from what you are saying, I'm not sure if you've looked at a map? Wales (and Bath) is much nearer to Gloucester than Chester, which is over 100 miles to the north of Gloucester, whilst London is less than 100 miles to the south-east of Gloucester. Bath is a beautiful place and Bristol, just down the road, is also gorgeous, particularly the Clifton (university) area. I still think, if you want somewhere to stay for two nights, on the way to Gloucester from London using public transport, Oxford is the best place - loads of interesting walks, lovely river banks, punting :)
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Latest post on 28 August 2011 - 11:59
Good grief, I hadn't realized the train and bus services in England had deteriorated so badly :) I would think Oxford would be the obvious choice, or go to one of the lovely Cotswold villages like Broadway or Burford? Or else take a little detour into Welsh Wales?
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Latest post on 28 August 2011 - 10:08
I'm using the Firefox browser, which gives me the option (Tools &gt; Options &gt; Content &gt; Fonts and Colours &gt; Advanced) to allow websites to choose their own fonts, or not. Did you see that research which showed that people who use Firefox are smarter than those that use plain old Internet Explorer? Am I surprised? ;) (That when I google for the story, I see the caveat "it now seems likely this story may have been a hoax" :D )
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Latest post on 28 August 2011 - 10:04
So sorry to hear it continues.. Just put those pregnancy hormones to good use and let rip at those who deserve it :) Good luck with RERA, also. There are still numerous empty villas down the same street - wonder if they have sewage problems, too?
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Latest post on 28 August 2011 - 09:50
I'm using the Firefox browser, which gives me the option (Tools &gt; Options &gt; Content &gt; Fonts and Colours &gt; Advanced) to allow websites to choose their own fonts, or not.
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Latest post on 28 August 2011 - 09:34
I've never liked Times New Roman, except when reading "The Times", in the days it Thundered, of course ;) <em>edited by simpleasabc on 28/08/2011</em>
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Latest post on 28 August 2011 - 09:29
I've changed my font settings so I can have the font and size I want, not dictated by the website I'm on. The layout here is still peculiar and difficult to negotiate.
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Latest post on 27 August 2011 - 21:20
I didn't realize it was an Intercon at Aphrodite Hills, but anyhow, apparently it's absolutely gorgeous, particularly if you're keen on golf and being miles away from anywhere :)
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Latest post on 27 August 2011 - 17:15
Don't forget it's "dry" from Monday at 6pm to Tuesday at 7 pm..
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Latest post on 27 August 2011 - 15:44
Is this the internet link you are using? Looks as if it's still open for uniforms. Do shops usually close during Eid holidays here? http://www.magrudy.com/ourshops
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Latest post on 27 August 2011 - 14:15
Oooh, FCY, that sounds like a good idea - did you buy the sand pit thing here? If so, where? (Unfortunately, no longer do children's stuff, dorter is waaaay toooo old for that kind of thing.) <em>edited by simpleasabc on 27/08/2011</em>
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Latest post on 27 August 2011 - 12:41
Thanks, arohadxb, you'll know where to find me this pm :)
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Latest post on 27 August 2011 - 12:17
BFC, have a look at this thread about Captain Jack's from last year: http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=125071 It's really a great fun thing to do, particularly if you manage to go during the sunset hour :)
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Latest post on 26 August 2011 - 23:10
Apparently, a jar of Marshmallow Fluff from Safest Way will make you feel better.
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Latest post on 26 August 2011 - 22:26
Dorter uses this stuff, which makes lashings of difference: http://www.maxfactor.co.uk/uk/lash-extension-effect/
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Latest post on 26 August 2011 - 18:33
S'OK, arohadxb, BMAP got my message and I got yours and hers, no probs, I'm just a bit slow on the old email uptake, perhaps (my dead computer still dead, I don't like husbad's lappy :) )
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Latest post on 26 August 2011 - 18:31
Not according to this: http://uae-embassy.ae/Embassies/au/Content/775 but maybe the travel agent knows better?
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Latest post on 26 August 2011 - 18:05
Looking at that recipe, it seems as if there is far more sugar in Marshmallow Fluff than in meringues. Apparently, you can make marshmallows with Marshmallow Fluff - I'd be surprised if you found it in Waitrose, as PI says, more likely American-oriented supermarkets will have it.
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Latest post on 26 August 2011 - 17:53
This is becoming a habit, I'm only receiving half my emails and txts and people don't seem to be getting what I send, either. :( Or else I just don't exist ;)
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Latest post on 26 August 2011 - 13:38
There are two threads dating from 20th August, if you put Dubai Top 10 into search, you will find them both.
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Latest post on 26 August 2011 - 12:49
&lt;Fx: Looks at watch.&gt;&lt;\Fx&gt; My, my, it's 12:48 on Friday afternoon, not midnight on Thursday - thought I'd found the TNT ;)
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Latest post on 25 August 2011 - 12:38
We adopted our dog from K9 Friends and the only place we have been really happy to take her and where she is happy to stay and we know she is well looked after and part of the family is with Johanna and her family at the Dubai Dog Academy in Al Barsha, tel: 050 871 0060. Because we foolishly left it too late to book for Johanna this summer (she only takes a few dogs at a time, the ground floor of her house is made over to the dogs she looks after), we've had a couple of disastrous experiences with kennels in Dubai and only want our K9 friend to stay with Johanna in future. I think she is fully booked till the first week in September, but give her a call anyway. Last time Pinga stayed there, I think we paid AED70 per night, all inclusive, but I might be wrong. This has been a Dog Service Announcement, I have no affiliation to the Dubai Dog Academy and am not paid to advertise for them :) <em>edited by simpleasabc on 25/08/2011</em>
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Latest post on 25 August 2011 - 11:32
The Lush in Mercato Mall is a bit hidden, it's upstairs round a corner past the Food Court, IIRC.
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Latest post on 24 August 2011 - 14:26
Gosh, I haven't seen Philly cream cheese in a block for years - mind you, I suppose not having lived in England for over 20 years would do that. I use the Philly spread very successfully for cheesecakes, though I don't bake them.
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Latest post on 24 August 2011 - 13:17
There is at least 10 grammatical mistakes in the OP`s original post. Seriously?! Are there?
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Latest post on 24 August 2011 - 11:33
'Flowery' way :) Yes, attract more bees with honey :) I'm afraid I don't have your way with words, flowery was meant as a compliment, honest, Guv ;)
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Latest post on 24 August 2011 - 11:08
Did Guinness think better of her pithy comment yesterday, then? I did! I thought it was a bit harsh (and probably more about my OCD than the OP's job hunt) so I deleted it. I thought it was harsh but accurate and I am glad to see AmyAus82 making the same point, albeit in a more flowery way :) You may have noticed my own obsession with a site called alt.possessive.its.has.no.apostrophe? :D
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Latest post on 24 August 2011 - 10:55
Did Guinness think better of her pithy comment yesterday, then?
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Latest post on 24 August 2011 - 09:54
Sorry for not replying before, AP - I've a stonking migraine and have been lying still in a darkened room as much as poss in the past couple of days. No, I haven't had a txt from you, my no is: Zero five five three zero three eight five five three. Hope something gets done some time today (12.30 - 1pm more likely 3 - 3.30 pm, I'd guess :( )
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Latest post on 23 August 2011 - 12:36
Kelly, Dorter and I were offered different second appointments at the same place (Al Barsha). I just rang them up and they asked me when it would suit us to come and we went 3 weeks later. I got the impression (also from other threads on this end 2010 beg 2011) that you could just turn up when you felt like it and they would deal with you immediately in the Ladies Only bit.. The worst part for us was that we had to go to the Central Post Office to pick the cards up when they arrived and despite Dorter and I having been "done" at the same time on the same day, there was a month's difference between the arrival of our cards ;) <em>edited by simpleasabc on 23/08/2011</em>
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Latest post on 23 August 2011 - 12:15
I believe they are stricter about use of ID cards in Abu Dhabi as it is where the UAE government is? The thing is, if they start fining people for not having the cards, that'll be a nice little earner too.. Theoretically, since Jan 1st, you can't buy a car here without an Emirates ID card, nor renew the car registration, but I don't know if that is actually how it works in practice?
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Latest post on 23 August 2011 - 12:07
Gosh, we cross-posted with each other there, MoT :)
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Latest post on 23 August 2011 - 12:05
MoT, most people don't know about it when they first arrive, unless there happens to be a helpful thread about it on EW. As I mentioned on an earlier thread, my husband told his company that the ID cards were compulsory because I learnt about them from EW - if I hadn't read about it here, we would still be ID card-less and maybe heading for trouble, as we rarely read the local newspapers.
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Latest post on 23 August 2011 - 12:02
Aussiepup, if things still aren't fixed properly by the time your guest is due, please give me a call and we'll see if we can help out somehow, since we're just down the road from you. Are you the one on the corner with new hanging baskets on the balcony?
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Latest post on 22 August 2011 - 23:27
No words of wisdom to offer, just a cyber {{{{{{HUG}}}}}}
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Latest post on 22 August 2011 - 16:32
Jane, some random thoughts :) I shouldn't think there would be any more problem bringing a dog into Switzerland/France than into England. We are anticipating taking our dog back when we leave, and apart from expecting it to be hugely expensive and upsetting for our dog, there won't be any problems in having her with us. Of course, we own our home so allow ourselves to keep a pet, I'm not sure about the general rule there, but there seem to be plenty of dogs around. It is very unusual for people to buy in Switzerland, mortgages tend to last for 100 years and be passed on from parent to child as an inheritance. Most people rent, and stay in the same place for years and years, hence the difficulty in finding nice apartments to let in Geneva. As a foreigner (and possibly even if you're a Swiss national), you are not allowed to buy as an investment (I mean doing a place up for a quick sale and move to somewhere else in the same area), you can only sell without incurring huge taxes if you have owned a property for 10 years or if you leave the country for good. It's not easy to get a mortgage without at least a 20% deposit (we were only able to buy because of fortuitous circumstances, including a golden handshake in the right amount). If you do buy in the Geneva area, there are generous local government subsidies for installing solar heating :) I can't speak to buying in the French frontier area at all, but I think it's supposed to be much easier there. It is my understanding that you are far more likely to be able to find a job where you don't need French in Geneva than in Lausanne, but Swiss Sandy probably knows better than I do :) When are you going to have a nose around? <em>edited by simpleasabc on 22/08/2011</em>
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Latest post on 22 August 2011 - 16:12
Knadia knows ;)
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Latest post on 22 August 2011 - 16:05
AFAICT, it's nothing to do with the employer. My husband told his employers that they needed ID cards as they didn't know about it (they are mostly ex-pats there). My husband only knew about it thanks to me reading about it on "the Expat Woman", as he calls everyone on the forum ;)
 
 
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