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Latest post on 26 March 2013 - 09:19
No medical advice. But Book yourself into a nice hotel so you can get some sleep :D
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Latest post on 25 March 2013 - 17:55
Been to Malaysia a few times in August and never had bad weather and it's a beatiful country.
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Latest post on 20 March 2013 - 14:59
Many a time I've been out and about in our great city and almost chundered from the smells. It's especially horrible when you are a trapped 'audience' for example in a taxi. Eta happy Thursday minus one <em>edited by summer breeze on 20/03/2013</em>
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Latest post on 16 March 2013 - 22:02
http://www.glutenfree-supermarket.ae/information.php?info_id=30 You can buy products from them as well. If out and about, Caribou Coffee do a gluten free range in their shops.
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Latest post on 15 March 2013 - 11:47
I know this shouldn't be the way to think, but I always assume that I won't get any deposit back and if I do it's a bonus!
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Latest post on 13 March 2013 - 17:55
Like others have said I have found the admin staff at DESS this year incredibly helpful and friendly. My kids were lucky enough to be awarded places at DESS and DESC commencing Sept 2012. They are miles happier at school than they were in UK and the standard of their work is much better. More is expected of them but it never seens done in such a way that the kids feel pressurised. The sporting opportunities at DESS are fab and my youngest is thriving on that. On the flip side if I had known about English College when I was applying then I would have tried to get my kids place there but PURELY for financial reasons. EC is much cheaper. (DESS fees may be rising 10% in Sept which further adds to our pain..they've just applied to the KDHA for approval). The fact the primary and secondary at EC are on the same campus is another consideration if you expect to be out here a while as I drive MANY kms back and forwards between the 2 schools.(the primary and secondary for DESS are about 20/25mins apart) The idea of both being at same campus seems very appealing at times DESS and EC are both non-profit schools which I personally think makes all the difference. I have investigated EC as due to financial reasons we may need to look at moving ours (if we can get them in to EC). It seems to me that the quality of teaching is very similar at both. If finances were not a consideration I would not even contemplate moving them as they're both so happy and doing so well at DESS. I think your decision would also depend to a certain extent to where your husband will be working and where you may be living. You are in a very fortunate position as I would say you can't really go wrong with either school. EC is not a non-profit school.
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Latest post on 12 March 2013 - 15:14
ange74 (or anyone else for that matter). Can someone give me an apporximate cost for 2 medium sized dogs from DXB to NZ?
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Latest post on 06 March 2013 - 07:04
Whatever they want to be... As a teacher for many years it made me sad when I said to children "what do you want to do when you're older?" and got a response of "my mum and dad want me to be a doctor/engineer/lawyer". Their lives, their choice. I'm not the one going to be stuck in that job for 40+ years.
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Latest post on 03 March 2013 - 19:55
Maybe some Cornish tin cuff links/tie pin or something else from this website: http://www.croftytin.co.uk/10th-anniversary-gifts.asp?types=10th+Anniversary+Gifts+%3E+10th+Anniversary+Favourites+%2D+Cufflinks Difficult to make suggestions as don't know what he is into.
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Latest post on 03 March 2013 - 10:33
But what if you need to put a lot on the line; job; friendships etc.... is it still worth it? I gave up a job because I wasn't enjoying it and, because you spend so many of your hours at work, you have to do more than just tolerate it. Now doing something I actually love. True friendship will survive anything and you will make new friends along the way. I suppose I'm a bit of a risk taker - I took a gap year a few years back as I didn't like my job and travelled the world. I know I would have regretted not doing it. When I got back I never went back to my previous line of work. I value my happiness and if your dream will make you happy then why not.? I suppose it depends on financial security and how much of a risk taker you are. Only you know that.
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Latest post on 03 March 2013 - 09:13
I would go for it. If it doesn't work out then it was not meant to be. Failure is easier to live with than regret IMHO. You're only too old when you're dead!
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Latest post on 26 February 2013 - 20:48
I'm fortunate enough to have chowed down on some of the most superb steaks over the years! :D So has the hubby. His favourite was half a cow in Argentina!
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Latest post on 26 February 2013 - 20:25
At least it was meat contaminating the other meat and not something more sinister. I'm fortunate enough to be allergic to most meat and shellfish so have been veggie for most of my life :)
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Latest post on 21 February 2013 - 06:11
I usually go for 10%, but depends on quality of service.
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Latest post on 21 February 2013 - 06:10
There are some universities that accept students who have only completed year 11. It would be a foundation course, but may be worth thinking about if all else fails.
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Latest post on 17 February 2013 - 13:03
Can't recommend the best, but Standard Chartered are amongst the contenders for the most frustrating. Tried to get CC 2 years ago, submitted all paperwork and they lost it. Tried again, after about 5 times of filling in paperwork managed to get one. Tried to get a suplimentry card at the same time - never happened. Went in yesterday to try get the sup. card agian. The guy had no idea of what he was doing. After backward and forwarding with a collegue for around 30 minutes, he eventually asked us for passports which we didn't have so offered ID cards but apparently these are not good enough. Walked out....
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Latest post on 16 February 2013 - 15:09
This is from their website: You can pre-pay to check in 20 kg of baggage on any flydubai flight. If you want to take more baggage, you might be able to pre-pay to check in 30 kg or 40 kg if there’s enough space on the flight. You can check in up to 3 pieces of baggage, as long as their combined weight doesn’t add up to more than the baggage allowance you’ve paid for. Each piece of baggage has to weigh 32 kg or less and be smaller than 75 cm x 55 cm x 35 cm. Looking at the last line, I would either think they won't allow it or he will need to be persistent to get it on.
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Latest post on 15 February 2013 - 12:53
Let's forget about culture. The teacher at that time is STILL responsible even when the kids are in bed and asleep. I definitely don't disagree with you there. But with a drink or two at a dinner party, you would be no less capable of dealing with a situation, than if you had none at all. I chimed into this thread because the title might suggest to some that teachers are going on drunken binges on school trips. This would be of course wrong in anybody's book. But there is a gray area, where a drink or two is acceptable to some, and not to others, and it is largely cultural. My point being, that if you send your kids to a European/US school, teachers will be drinking socially in the situations I earlier described. Again, you can choose not to send you kids to European/US Schools if this is unacceptable. But I really don't think you would be able to change it. I'm European, non-Muslim who never drank on school trips and, personally, I don't find it acceptable to drink on the job. I really don't see why some people can't do with out for a few days!
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Latest post on 15 February 2013 - 12:37
I'm assuming here that all the posters objecting have never ever had a drink whilst they were with their children?? And never drink on holiday with said children?? Personally don't see the problem as long as the teachers were not drunk...... I think it's a very different situation. The chance for being arrested for negligence is higher for staff on a school trip when alcohol is involved.
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Latest post on 15 February 2013 - 12:22
Personally, as a teacher, it's a big no, no. Do what you want in your own time, but on a trip is not your own time! You have taken on the responsibility of going on a trip, knowing what that entails and the expectations. Surely a few drink free nights is not too much for anyone regardless of how stressful things are going - and yes there are times when you are tearing your hair out.... Callmemaybe above is a response from a teacher. I'm an ex-teacher who would never dream of having a drink whilst on a school trip, wherever in the world my school was located or wherever the trip was. I just don't see it as an appropriate thing to do. Even when offered I have always said no. I'm sure there are plenty of other who think that a tipple is OK, but I wouldn't drink at work and a trip is work. <em>edited by summer breeze on 15/02/2013</em>
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Latest post on 13 February 2013 - 07:56
The other guideline is at age of 35 you should have at least one annual salary as savings in cash... at age of 45 you should have 3 annual salaries as savings and at 55 - 5 annual salary and at 65 - 8 annual salaries Ah yes, in that fantasy world where everybody can shovel large amounts of savings away while still enjoying a nice life. Must be nice to live there :) I think I could manage it! By the age of 65, 8 times my current annual salary....that would be absolutely nothing. I'm ahead of the game yipeeeee.
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Latest post on 11 February 2013 - 15:44
Yeah, I agree with you, tallyscot. I am always a bit suspicious of people who come on threads like this just to criticise and say they would never do it. I dunno, I pick up a hint of jealousy or insecurity. '> LaLaLayla this made me smile - fortunately I still have the muscle control in my face to do this! And no not jealous (if I was I would get it done) or insecure (don't feel the need to get it done as I'm perfectly happy with me). <em>edited by summer breeze on 11/02/2013</em>
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Latest post on 11 February 2013 - 09:37
You've gotta love the irony of having your post frowned upon by the Botox brigade. Love it!
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Latest post on 11 February 2013 - 08:06
I agree but I find it alarming that so many ladies appear to be obsessed with Botox. I have long hair, over 40, purse/handbag don't match and I have wrinkles. However, I would not go down the route of fillers or Botox. The thought fills me with fear, particularly the Botox. my DH loves me just the way I am and I really don't care what anyone else thinks. But each to their own...
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Latest post on 10 February 2013 - 14:13
All appeared well organised tonight. The queue was long but didn't really take too long to get in. Even getting out of car parking didn't take long at all. The only issues I had were people constantly texting throughout the performance - very rude and annoying. Also someone saw fit to bring a baby who did start to cry at one point - very selfish. Very rude and annoying: maybe the performance was not great Very selfish: I see one selfish person in here and it is not the crying baby Don't think I would have been best pleased about either. When I was a teen mobile phones were for yuppies and resembled a brick - the battery needed its own form of transport. So they really weren't commonplace. As such I really don't place a high 'value' on them. Mine is pretty much for emergencies so I can't get to grips why some people have to have them on hand 24/7 and be texting the equivalent of war and peace everyday. They are totally anti-social. And it is very rude and disrespectful to these fabulous performers to ignore instruction to turn them off. Also it's irritating to those close by who see the lights going on whenever a text is received. With regard to the baby it is selfish of the patent to take the child. When I booked my tickets the t&Cs clearly stated not for kids under 5 and by the looks of it everyone saw it too. Who knows why they were allowed in? Door staff couldn't be bothered? Parents foot stomping to be allowed in? Either way the parents are at fault for taking a baby to the venue in the first place knowing that it was against the t&Cs.
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Latest post on 03 February 2013 - 11:55
I know this is going to be a bit vague, but a few years ago there was a shop in MOE I think it was called minutes. It sold lighters and keychains. It was opposite a large exchange shop at the end furthest from the ski slope, it's not on the main corridors, but on one of the linking ones. They used to stock some.
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Latest post on 02 February 2013 - 19:52
DS: Gluten free bread with cream cheese, gluten free crackers, a musli bar, apple wedges, small tomato salad (if we are not running late, lol), juice + yogurt drink. DD: Gluten Free bread with ham, gluten free crackers, grapes, yogurt, juice. Edit to add, the ritz style cheesy crackers are called mini cheddars, OMG, I so miss those! lol. edited by Purple on 02/02/2013 The ones I'm thinking of are called ritz cheese sandwiches. It's two ritz biscuits with a 'cheese' filling.
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Latest post on 02 February 2013 - 16:25
*fondly remembering ritz-cracker-gate, marmite-gate, mini-cheddar-gate* *Snort* You've really got to be careful with salt content TB! Do you remember the Ritz crackers that used to have (what the manufacturers described as) cheese in them? Used to love those - a true salt fest. Oh I could sit and eat a packet of them now! Anyone see them out here?
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Latest post on 02 February 2013 - 16:21
Depends on what sort of food your kids like. Maybe: an Asian noodle salad, veggie sushi, Vietnamese rolls, samosas, pasta salad, cous cous, frittata, falafel.
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Latest post on 31 January 2013 - 16:40
Thanks sb. Will check out. Costing me a fortune at the moment. Don't think they are cheap. I've had a quote for 2600 for 2 year old medium cross, and 3100 for 4 year old large cross.
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Latest post on 31 January 2013 - 14:20
I have been struggling to find pet insurance over here. It appears that companies did it and then they didn't. Today I found a company who is offering it. It is called pet secure. Now I don't wish to break any forum rules, I am just trying to share info that it is available. I don't know what they are like and I am in now way recommending them or not. This is purely for your information. Eta - I don't work for this company or have any vested interest what so ever. I just know some people would appreciate knowing that pet insurance is available. <em>edited by summer breeze on 31/01/2013</em>
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Latest post on 31 January 2013 - 14:03
Best stop going to Friday brunches then.
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Latest post on 31 January 2013 - 14:01
Dubai College is regarded as the best secondary school but they pick the students they want. They pick you,you dont pick them. Lol! I know someone whose son was told to get a tutor by a teacher there when he asked for extra help.... DC is like a UK grammar school therefore it should get good results because, as you say they cream off the high attainers. But that does not necessarily make it the best - other schools do exceptionally well with the students they have.There are so many other factors - there is no one size fits all solution to picking a school for your child. If the child is academic, then DC, Jess Arabian Ranches or DESC are good options. In general non-profit schools would be my choice. Is it not difficult to get into Desc and Jess because of debenture and siblings placements? Depends on the year group - I would imagine year 7 would be most difficult as feeder primaries take a lot of places. But as with an school in Dubai which is considered good, there will be limited places. There are lots of new schools opening up this year and next. I know sparkly have few in the pipeline, but again I prefer not for profit schools.
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Latest post on 31 January 2013 - 13:57
I booked Ahlan for my parents (both in 70s) and it was the thing that impressed my dad the most for the entire holiday! He wouldn't stop talking about how good it was. Never used Merhaba so cannot compare, but my folks were sure happy with Ahlan.
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Latest post on 31 January 2013 - 13:52
Dubai College is regarded as the best secondary school but they pick the students they want. They pick you,you dont pick them. Lol! I know someone whose son was told to get a tutor by a teacher there when he asked for extra help.... DC is like a UK grammar school therefore it should get good results because, as you say they cream off the high attainers. But that does not necessarily make it the best - other schools do exceptionally well with the students they have.There are so many other factors - there is no one size fits all solution to picking a school for your child. If the child is academic, then DC, Jess Arabian Ranches or DESC are good options. In general non-profit schools would be my choice.
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Latest post on 31 January 2013 - 09:44
Rivington Grill @ Madinat? They have five or six outside terraces that you can reserve for free (different sizes), all with stunning views - my favourite is the one overlooking the Burj Al Arab. Bar bites and drinks reasonable too, especially with their promotions. edited by pinks on 31/01/2013 If they are in the Entertainer this could be a good option!
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Latest post on 30 January 2013 - 13:32
This has happened to me...hmmm with both kids I should say...OMG that sounds terrible and makes me sound like the worst mother ever. In both instances it was a complete accident, kids can just surprise you sometimes. Anyways. like you, they both just cried for a couple of minutes and then were completely fine. I wouldn't worry at all. I don't know how people can be so casual about a baby falling off the bed! Sorry... Because it happens! That's why god made them so durable. Yes but it is also preventable. And there but for the grace of God go I....... No one's perfect. It happened and I'm pretty sure she feels bad enough. OP - Be grateful he wasn't 20 years older else you would never hear the end of it - it would have turned into the worst case of man flu ever recorded! Just keep an eye on him and if displaying any unusual symptoms take to Dr. Babies are fairly resilient. <em>edited by summer breeze on 30/01/2013</em>
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Latest post on 27 January 2013 - 11:50
There are a few new schools scheduled to open this yer and next year I believe. Maybe consider one of those. http://www.gesseducation.com/news/gems-open-ten-new-schools-dubai <em>edited by summer breeze on 27/01/2013</em>
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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 20:11
I had 3 school friends killed in a car crash - the driver of the car had taken drugs and was he sole survivor.Therefore, I have little sympathy for smugglers.
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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 18:39
Is it for expat teachers? If so TES.
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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 18:06
White vinegar is a cheap, and arguably, better alternative to cleaning products. A capful in your bucket makes the floors look way better than floor cleaner and is also good for getting rid of lime scale on taps/sinks etc. also good for mirrors!
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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 09:31
Think you mean Nippy. Dont think she's been on here - I posted something a few days ago as I wondering the same thing! <em>edited by summer breeze on 22/01/2013</em>
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Latest post on 20 January 2013 - 14:45
Ooops our mistake. Forgot we live in Disposable Dubai! Well if you can't beat them join them. Anyone interested in a hubby and a couple of kids? Messy but nice. Will suit a nice family, preferably in a villa as that's what they are used to..... Ridiculous !!! No more ridiculous than advocating getting rid of a cat that has done nothing wrong other than being with an owner who does don't appear to want to invest a bit of time in it...... Atleast I'm willing to keep the dogs, the dogs that I took in for LIFE. And yes I have money aside to take them with me and if anything happens to me provisions are made...... Oh arnt you just wonderful ! Glad I'm not the only one that thinks so, thanks for noticing!
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Latest post on 20 January 2013 - 13:52
Ooops our mistake. Forgot we live in Disposable Dubai! Well if you can't beat them join them. Anyone interested in a hubby and a couple of kids? Messy but nice. Will suit a nice family, preferably in a villa as that's what they are used to..... Ridiculous !!! No more ridiculous than advocating getting rid of a cat that has done nothing wrong other than being with an owner who does don't appear to want to invest a bit of time in it...... Atleast I'm willing to keep the dogs, the dogs that I took in for LIFE. And yes I have money aside to take them with me and if anything happens to me provisions are made......
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Latest post on 20 January 2013 - 13:19
Ooops our mistake. Forgot we live in Disposable Dubai! Well if you can't beat them join them. Anyone interested in a hubby and a couple of kids? Messy but nice. Will suit a nice family, preferably in a villa as that's what they are used to.....
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Latest post on 20 January 2013 - 11:57
OP didn't ask for advice on how the 2 could live together, she asked if anyone could re home her cat! She did not ask for advice on her parenting skills and she didn't expect so many nasty rude comments! I actually think some off you have been extremely mean to OP and if i was her i would delete my account and not post again, so much for helping each other out you completely ganged up on her and it wasn't necessary! Everybody feels different and handles different situations differently just because someone has a different opinion or does something different to how you would do it does not make it wrong! I actually have a dog that is very playful and doesn't realize her own strength, my little girl has been injured twice playing with her and both times we have ended up down the hospital, i can not keep them apart and my little girl still torments the dog i have considered giving her up, the only reason why i cant is my little girl would be heart broken and is older to understand what would happen, if i could turn back the clock and her home her before my baby was born would i ? Probably !! does that make me a bad mum, does that give you the right to abuse me ! hmm no! like i said before if you have nothing nice to say don't say it just because you don't agree doesn't mean your right !!!!! Surely it is better to explore all avenues rather than rehoming as the initial response? Some people have said that it's better for her to find a home. Well actually this cat in all honesty from what OP has said doesn't need rehoming YET as nothing untoward has happened. By her rehoming this cat, she is taking away the potential homing of a cat who really is truly in need!
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Latest post on 20 January 2013 - 11:51
Looks like children in war forum in here. Mau10 just asked to re home her cat, she didn’t ask for your advice what to do with the cat! If you feel so sorry for the cat, just propose to adopt it. Full stop. We have so many reasons to re home our cats. And therefore there are many reasons why people don't deserve to have animals in the first place....especially someone who is only rehoming because of a perceived problem... I cannot rehome a cat because of a severe allergy to them and also my dogs are not 'cat friendly'.
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Latest post on 20 January 2013 - 11:33
Good god...I was only asking if anyone would be interested as I'm scared of potential risks to my daughter.... @lou86 this is the original reason given by OP as to why she is rehoming. The ladies here have used the information provided by the OP in order to try and help. Many have tried to reassure her that kids and animals can mix. I have tried to find out what she has attempted to do to integrate them so that advice can be offered.....
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Latest post on 20 January 2013 - 09:31
I think if there was an ACTUAL problem then people would understand and respect the decision to rehome. It's subjective - what's a problem to one person is a minor irritation to another....that's quite clear from the endless threads we read on here... But the cat has not done anything wrong, it's what might happen. Even the OP has acknowledged that the cat has not been aggressive towards the baby. So in future: no bike - kid may fall off, no siblings - they might fight, no feeding them certain foods - they be allergic, no travel - may be involved in accident, no school - they might get bullied, no toys - there may be small parts that they choke on....... Life is about controlled risks. You can't wrap a child up in cotton wool - it may grow up resenting you for missed opportunities. If the cat does show aggressive traits, fine rehome. But the OP has not indicated this in anyway. Obviously it is their choice, but I think it unfair to not give it a try first. <em>edited by summer breeze on 20/01/2013</em>
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I think if there was an ACTUAL problem then people would understand and respect the decision to rehome.
 
 
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