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Latest post on 17 May 2012 - 15:42
One thing I would check about Maze Tower... on the SZR side at night it has neon lighting along the height of the building, changing colours every minute or so, it's very bright. I would check that it's not going to annoy you, or that there's good blockout curtains/blinds in the apartments. Because if you lived on that side, if you wanted to enjoy the view at night you might also have to put up with the neon lights flashing on and off... hope that makes sense!! Good location though, the metro is so handy, one station down to Financial Ctr, 2 to Dxb Mall, 3 to Business Bay, 1 to Trade Center etc... can access the airport on the metro line. Restaurants/gyms etc in DIFC and Emirates Towers itself, a Lifco supermarket across the metro bridge, as well as Chilis, Wagamama, Burger King, Subway and local restaurants on that side. Also Al Maya on the DIFC side, not too far and they deliver ETA: appears the neon lighting is on both the SZR and DIFC side. Pics at this [url=http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?s=2c0633a2b3e68809a2fbdb2a9ee6604a&t=278126&page=14'>link[/url'>, scroll down <em>edited by SkyKitty on 17/05/2012</em>
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 22:24
Don't forget the bowl Sprinkler!!
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 22:22
Could you take it with you? November still gives you the 6 months on the pet passport most places require if you get the shots done now.... ?
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 22:21
Real Aussie Weet-Bix (NOT Weet-a-Bix) Second the Cheezels. ALso Cheezels minis. Ummm.... Iced Vo-Vos... Tick-Tocks... anyone with kids in Oz will know those! Surf or Fab washing powder, in the fancy frangrance (frangipani orchid is nice) Forgot the rest but I usually bring back a reall heavy case!
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 22:19
Yeah I've heard that one too. And the 'alternative' meaning of DSO. Also no lingering in Frozen Foods at Spinneys, someone might think you're out for a good time, or so I'm told...! ;) And wasn't there something about grass? Anyway don't want to get us deleted so that's it on that subject. As others have said, just try to get out there. It's good you have some non airline people around, all of the ones near me are strictly airline only so it does get a bit 'shop talk' sometimes...
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 19:30
Ah right, yes sorry thought the post was meaning in general, lol!
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 19:19
I [b'>seem [/b'>to get the cold shoulder... it depends, maybe you think that's what they're doing when perhaps a lot of them haven't met many non-airline families. It can be kind of daunting because there's not that instant "common ground" that all flying families have- you don't have to go through a lot of the chit-chat and finding out about each other's little details because you already know a lot of it. So they could just be a bit shy rather than being mean, try to see it from that perspecive maybe? Try asking them positive things about their work, after all a lot of pilots/wives only seem to get negative negative negative so having someone interested in the fun aspects of their life might appeal to some of them. I am the same it's much harder for me to 'bond' with someone as soon if they're non crew. Not saying it's a bad thing, it just takes more time because crew are like a family already.... give them a chance, we're not all bad ;) Could also be easier with one or two rather than a group. Also keep in mind many airline families have little time together (especially if kids are in school) so aren't very keen on 'sharing' their DH/DW on those precious days off...
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 19:15
Hmm had a look today and didn't find any, is it only in certain supermarket chains?
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 19:14
I believe they do, wasn't that the airport where they had the emergency landing recently? Anyway I'm pretty sure they fly from LGW as their crew once were telling me about working split rosters between airports
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 00:46
Best of luck to her, as long as she's 21 minimum and has some kind of people experience (even working in a coffee shop etc, or unpaid work) she should do fine.
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 00:41
C-A, in the picture you spoke about the caption of, pardon my ignorance but who is the man second from left? Is that His Highness? It just made me do a double take, as (I don't mean this in any way disrespectfully) he looks exactly like my father in that photo, it's uncanny. Or I suppose I should say, my father looks like him!! Right down to the expression on his face. Very very odd for me, on first glance!!
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 00:39
Well from what I know they recruit a lot, any details of locations etc would be on their website, emiratesgroupcareers.com I know lots of people who got hired from London for various Gulf airlines, so my guess is they won't stop visitng any time soon...
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 00:15
Actually come to think of it one of my exes had a lab and boy was she a ***. She would be a fatty if we let her, had to be very strict with her or she'd gobble anything in sight! Someone needs to start 'Pet Airways' here, like they did in the US...
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 00:12
Have any of you ladies seen the hotplate cleaner for electric (yuck!) cooktops? Was easy enough to get at home but here they seem to have no idea what I'm on about. It's supposed to protect the element and keep it black, apparently it's supposed to be dark to stop it cracking. Looks kind of like shoe polish and sometimes comes in a dispenser bottle with a hard sponge type thing on the lid.
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 18:40
Lol I know but for some reason the phrase 'fat dumb and happy' comes to mind when i think of labs. I guess it's because they will eat you out of house and home if you let them! really require lots of discipline, just like a child haha
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 18:38
When you consider the extra time taken with them, I don't think it's unreasonable for there to be an extra fee. After all, they are looking after your child. There has to be a specific person at each point to chaperone the child, take care of their papers and make sure all is in order. Not to mention most airlines have dedicated facilities to keep the kids safe and supervised (lounges, rooms with tv, feeding them etc etc etc) I'm speaking generally of course, not about any particular airline but I do know of several who employ staff for just this purpose. That's what the fees cover.
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 17:38
Always the way lol. Feel free to get the crew to ask them to pipe down if they're being really loud, especially if it's a 'night flight'... personal conversation is allowed, hearing them five rows away is not
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 17:15
picturing a fat happy lab on someone's lap just made me lol.... To be honest I've never seen more than a few people using their phones during the flight. Or do you mean after it lands and everyone's doing the "HELLO? HELLO? YES IM ON THE PLANE" conversation? Oh and btw, we can hear the BBM going off as we're coming in to land, crew are not stupid they know how to BBM too!!! :P
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 15:57
Not all of us were culture bashing. Some of us just genuinely are scratching our heads to the reasoning behind it. Some are saying it's cultural, but not medical or religious. So doesn't that then make it a fashion (of that culture?) If there's a reason for doing that I've missed, like I said I would love to know. My post was more wondering at the people who get so huffy puffy about parents smacking their kids then turning around and piercing the ears of kids as a fashion statement, not because its a cultural or religious thing. Hope that clears it up.
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 13:50
What I meant was, the OP's husband has said he does not want it done. TO then go behind his back and do it anyway IMHO shows disrespect for the marriage and his position as the husband and family head (yes I believe husband and wife are equal partners BUT the wife in some cases should defer to the husband) it would cause arguments friction and that is in a healthy relationship. if there were problems doing something 'silly' like that could make it much worse.
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 13:40
[b'>To the OP: if you want to do it just go and do it! [/b'> Hmm great way to show respect for the husband, isn't it? He's already said he doesn't want it done. How would you feel if you didn't want your son circumcised but your husband went and did it anyway "because he wanted to do it"?? I still haven't heard one good reason given for getting babies' ears pierced aside from fashion or the wants of the parent. Perhaps some 'religious; reasons are medical ones also, if so then please enlighten us. <em>edited by SkyKitty on 15/05/2012</em>
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 13:37
Yes, guide dogs amazing but even more so 'assistance dogs'. They do everything from opening doors, to using ATMs, to finding items in the fridge. We were shown a video as part of training and it's amazing what they know how to do. One even helped his owner with washing! He was picking up each item of clothing as directed and putting it in the washer! This is why it's very important not to touch a service dog without permission. they can get distracted from their tasks. By all means ask, and respect the owner's decision. Many are happy to let you pet the dog IF you ask first. Generally, service dog on leash only- not working. Service dog in harness and/or with blanket= working. (As a general rule) But I would always ask first. It's very sweet to see a dog and owner sleeping happily on a flight together. Often you see the owner stir and immediately the dog puts its head up to check if they are ok. They almost sleep with one eye open! One old man fell alseep and his hand dangled down into the aisle. When the dog saw the trolley coming he licked his hand until he woke up and moved it. (We would have anyway, but the dog beat us to it!) Oh yes most of them are trained not to take food from anyone but the owner or a trusted friend/dog trainer. So don't even try it :P <em>edited by SkyKitty on 15/05/2012</em>
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 13:29
To answer the take-off question, the owner must be able to have full control of the dog at all times. Because they sit on the floor the luggage bar stops them sliding back under the seats, and they can usually squeeze themselves under the seat if that is what they prefer. So lol a bit like luggage I guess but then again they are very well behaved not like people, some of whom get up and try to wander around during take off. As I understand it the dog would leave the plane with the owner like everyone else in an emergency. I would say the dog would have far less hesitation about the slide than people would.
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 13:26
The dog is sitting at the bulkhead, so usually on the floor. but if the owner brought a dog harness like for in a car, I can't see why they couldn't use one. I've never had someone ask the question to be honest. I believe a portable oxygen bottle would work as well on a dog as a human, but as they breathe differently they may not need it (think of dogs working in mountains etc) A dog could sit in a life raft like anyone else I imagine. I know the whistle comment is a wind-up, but here we go- I suppose a barking dog at sea would get lots of attention anyway ;)
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 13:06
I think these days most cicrcumsicions are done in hospitals or by doctors, with appropriate pain medication. It's only in certain parts of the world where they persist in doing it 'the old way' - but that's a whole other topic. I'm talking about in Western society, where a cuff across a kids' ear for being a true little sh!t can land you in jail, yet no one bats an eyelid at ear piercing. At least for circumcision there was a medical reason behind it in the first place, I don't believe this is the case for ear piercing.
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 13:02
Guide dogs are mostly allowed but not on all routes. For example on flights over a certain length they are required to have a stop to enable feeding/walking/toileting the dog. Certain countries won't allow them between certain places. Guide dogs are so well behaved and some of the sweetest 'passengers' I've ever had on board. You'd almost forget they were there if you didn't know. I once had a lady rush to the galley, horrified, saying "Some guy has snuck his dog on board and it's hiding under the seat!" LOL we had to explain that it was in fact a service animal and allowed onboard. The dog could have sat on the floor at the bulkhead but chose to sit under the seat instead (seat behind was empty!) They can 'hold it' for a long time but we have a wee mat just in case they can't. But they pretty much will only 'go' when the owner says to.
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 12:59
Etihad: [url= http://www.etihadairways.com/sites/Etihad/ae/en/planatrip/baggage/Pages/Pets-and-sports-equipments.aspx'>link[/url'> Emirates: [url=http://www.emirates.com/ae/english/help/FAQDetails.aspx?faqCategory=0&searchText=falcons'>link[/url'> Qatar: [url=http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/animals.page'>link[/url'>
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 12:52
Yes falcons are allowed on most Gulf carriers. There are special rules for them but to be honest the falcons are better behaved than some people!! ;)
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 12:51
It does make me wonder, that smacking your child when it misbehaves can get you tagged as a child abuser yet punching a hole through their ears with no pain relief is looked on as fine? really where are the priorities in the world?
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 12:40
Well anyway on the original topic, I think the OP should talk with her husband and ask him what his reasons are. Maybe they are similar to some given on this thread?
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 12:18
Yes, because most mums will admit to their child's face that they inflicted on them something which caused them great distress and pain, for sure that makes them mother of the year. Not to sound condescending but I am sure you mum downplayed it for your, after all if you didn't recall then why tell you that it was really bad? Better t just say "Oh no you slept right through it" which having seen babies getting their ears pierced, I find VERY hard to believe. And by 'most babies' I assume you mean worldwide? If not then it's not 'most babies' is it? All the kids I've ever seen have it done (waiting in line at hte pharmacy) screamed their heads off. I remember having to ice my ears to numb the pain, I even still remember begging them not to do the second one and my aunt asking me if I wanted holes in only one ear?
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 12:09
Capt America, with respect when you are 1 year old (or younger) you probably don't remember it, and it's been proving that babies actually subconsciously remember painful events. So you don't really know you didn't scream the place down, you probably just don't remember doing it. Preemie babies have been studied in incubators and the ones who are subject to painful tests without anasthetic have almost all had emotional issues later in life. Who knows piercing ears could be the same.
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 11:46
Very true. I get that people want to see me but what ynks my chain is that they only ever want to seem to 'see me' when I am back, and make absolutely no effort to respond to emails or write on facebook or whatever.... THAT annoys me. Almost much as the once yearly "So I've got an interview for your company..." email from various people who haven't spoken to me since high school.... grrrr
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 11:31
Also something else just occured to me, your thread title is "I so much want" not "my DD wants"... are you doing this to satisfy your own requirement or is there another reason as the ladies have mentioned? If it's just for fashion I think your DH has the right of it.... it just comes across as selfish to want to do it for a 1 year old child purely for fashion or to fit in. (I get that religion can make things a bit tricky)
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 11:25
I got my ears pierced at 13, and it was the most painful thing I'd ever experienced. Why anyone would want to inflict that on a choiceless baby I never can quite understand...
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 11:22
It's loud because it's hungry. It's hungry because you don't feed animals before you slaughter them, it makes butchering them easier and less messy. I would still call and ask what the deal is, as I understand it the municipality has been cracking down on it a lot lately (ever since the jumping sheep story) and if the people you mention are in a position to be setting an example to others then just maybe they might ask them to reconsider slaughtering a sheep in their yard... yes slaughtering animals is part of life here but doing it in residential areas has now been decided to be against the code. It's in place for health reasons not to make anyone look silly or shamed, if you're worried just call from a public phone with a phone card... <em>edited by SkyKitty on 15/05/2012</em>
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Latest post on 14 May 2012 - 15:36
It's ok, I wasn't offended... it's one of those things I think that can never be done 100%, which is why they say it can't be done- covering themselves legally, I guess. Like I said, most vegetarians aren't so specific and realise it's probably going to happen somewhere that a tiny bit of 'something' might get in there... it's part and aprcel of being veg I think. The intention is what counts for them, as I have it from my veg friends :)
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Latest post on 14 May 2012 - 15:07
Also there is a difference between something being vegetarian and something being nut free. For the purposes of people with severe nut allergies, anything more than 0% nuts is not nut free. And as we know that is pretty much impossible to do in the environment we are talking about. Also, I have never heard of a vegetarian dying because they unknowingly ingested a microgram of meat... If we're going to bring religion into it (which I don't want to get off track and get this thread deleted, but feel I should address) I believe most religions hold the view that you must do something deliberately and knowingly for it to 'count'. I'm sure many people have done something that they feel is against their beliefs without knowing (e.g. a bhuddist crushing an ant while they sleep, but never knowing they did) I don't think is the same as one deliberately going out and stomping on animals. Anyway, let's get off religion and back to food. <em>edited by SkyKitty on 14/05/2012</em>
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Latest post on 14 May 2012 - 15:05
You answered your own question. Ryanair and Emirates are two VERY different airlines. If people want burger/fries they are more than welcome to BYO. FYI, EK do serve pizza on certain flights...
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Latest post on 14 May 2012 - 14:31
You wouldn't believe how many mothers ask me for fries as "my child won't eat that". Seriously? LOL. Personally I think you get quite a bit of "not so veg" in kids' meals from certain airports- M&Ms, crisps, fruity drinks... I've actualy written to the inflight product dept and asked them to look at what goes on kids' trays.Most of them are hyper enough without all the excess sugar... In other outstations though, they get pretty good stuff like apple slices, fruit barsm yoghurt and so on... I pretty much always book a kids' meal if travelling full fare.
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Latest post on 14 May 2012 - 14:19
Yes previous posters are correct. Given the nature of airline catering & operations, it is virtually impossible to guarantee any meal or aircraft to be 'nut free'. I do know the business class nuts tend to have only cashew, macadamia, almonds rather than peanuts and I think in economy the bar snacks are actually more like those japanese crackers/pretzels. However as they say another passenger may bring nuts onboard which there is no ban on. Given that we are not operating out of actual kitchens, there's not really the facility to 100% ensure no cross contamination- e.g. the crew might hand over a meal containing a nut sauce then give a drink, depending o nthe service. With up to 400 or so people on board, they simply cannot disinfect their hands after every tray. We do wash hands before serving food and after cleaning, for example. My best advice is: at an appropriate time, let the crew know you have a nut allergy and that you have an Epi/Anapen on you. Crew are trained in their use but will only do so if you or someone you are with are unable to use it and its a life-threating situation. I generally ask the passenger if someone travelling with them is also taught how to administer the injection. I then make a note of the seat number on the passenger list and let the other crew know. That way if someone not working in that section comes across you gasping for breath and swelling up, they have an idea already what it is without having to figure it out. A lot of passengers with nut allergies tend to bring their own antihistamine (if you use it) as you know it works. the one we have onboard may not be right for you. If you bring your own food, I'd suggest bringing also an empty foil takeaway container. Meals from outside cannot be heated in the first & business microwaves, as its a safety issue, but if you have your food put into a foil then we can heat it in the oven for you. Bear in mind no pork please :) the smell is very strong and really not recommended as we serve only halal food (but I'm sure you know that) Also goes without saying check with your doctor in case you are unsure. Bring spares, and double triple quadruple check you don't have an "airport brain" moment and check in the Anapen (it happens!) Safe trip!
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Latest post on 12 May 2012 - 13:10
Hungry Caterpillar, the Rainbow Fish (it has shiny foil on the scales) and I used to have the Grug books when I was little. He's kind of an Australian folk story and aimed at older kids but the pictures can be fun... also, Bangers & Mash (the two gorillas), Paddington Bear, Noddy- most kids' characters have books in versions for littler kids. Oh yes and Thomas the Tank Engine was a favourite! :)
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Latest post on 12 May 2012 - 13:08
Beebers, by 'opaques' I meant opaque stockings, which are not solid (say, anywhere from 50-80 denier) and are not meant to be worn instead of pants/leggings. Leggings are thicker but still don't leave much to the imagination- they are meant to be worn with, not instead of, other clothes. Gym pants and gym leggings are something different entirely. Some women either don't know or don't care the difference. That was my point.
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Latest post on 11 May 2012 - 22:42
I know this thread is old-ish, but I wanted to ask, is this the same Transguard that is part of Emirates group? I only ask because we find so many books onboard that are never claimed and I'm thinking maybe you could work with the lost & found dept to get ahold of all the unclaimed books at the airport- I'm sure there's heaps! Most people buy a novel, read it then leave it behind to save weight...! Also, maybe you could put a book donation box in the HQ building/crew arrivals, am sure plenty of crew have lots of books they no longer want/need :D
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Latest post on 11 May 2012 - 19:18
Should be ok, just go slowly and make sure each one has its own 'hidey hole'. Feeding them within sight (but out of batting range) usually helps as they can see the other one but don't feel threatened that the other will take their food... And if one has more of a problem with the new arrival try separate play times together, if the reluctant one sees it's 'sibling' getting along it might be more inclined to get along too... :)
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Latest post on 11 May 2012 - 19:14
How did you go? Had a look last time I got the chance and it seems that row 20 in the middle does have the space for a basinette... however those seats are D&G seats which are on the aisle and not the ones that you can reach out and touch each other... HTH
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Latest post on 11 May 2012 - 18:53
My sister's HTC does this with Skyyyyyyyyy-pe. It shows her logged in at midnight Dubai time, which she wouldn't be considering her time zone. She appears & reappears throughout the day. I think it's just doing this automatically, as mentioned, when she goes in and out of coverage zones...
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Latest post on 11 May 2012 - 17:45
Yep generally it'll be okay with a doctor's letter & you might need clearance from the airline's medical dept. Check the website of the airline concerned and also each airport you'll travel to. (Just google the airport name, most have their own web site)h Also if you don't already have one suggest buying a small lunch cooler to keep the medication in, then you can just ask the crew to pop it in the chiller when you don't need it, if it needs to be kept cool. Have stored plenty of diabetic medication this way <em>edited by SkyKitty on 11/05/2012</em>
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Latest post on 11 May 2012 - 15:51
I'd check that carefully, it's always been the case that once you opt out, you're out for good (apart from exceptional circumstances) If there's no villas then they'd probably allocate apartment until one becomes available. If you don't have kids, unless DH is a captain or whoever is the employee has a contract stating a villa, then you'd get an apartment. Plus now the financial results are out you might find some families leaving, traditionally May/June is the 'resiging month' as the bonus comes (or doesn't!) and summer is coming... so the exodus begins. I wouldn't worry about it until they tel lyou there's no villas.
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Latest post on 11 May 2012 - 15:51
No problem, hope it all goes well!
 
 
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House in Husavik

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How to Make Your Own Life as an Expat and Why It’s Important

How to Make Your Own Life as an Expat and Why It’s Important

The Labriz eforea spa location

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The Real Expat: Chasing Your Dreams to Find Your True Purpose

The Real Expat: Chasing Your Dreams to Find Your True Purpose