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Latest post on 28 November 2012 - 14:22
Just to add to what has been said below, maids are a good way to find pets. A friend of mine lost her cat. She put up posters all around her neighbourhood with a picture of kitty and reward in big writting. Within a few hours kitty was returned by one of the maids who found it trapped in her garden!
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Latest post on 28 November 2012 - 08:13
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-20356613 I only eat chocolate to improve my chances of getting my hands on a Nobel Prize....honest. I've been working hard at it all my life. Not sure if vanilla will help with this.
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Latest post on 28 November 2012 - 06:32
Not 100%, but I feel safer with me driving rather than a taxi driver. I prefer to be in control and feel that over the years I have learnt to anticipate and take into account the shear stupidity of others. In my experience, think of the most stupid thing a driver could do and inevitably it will be done.
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 19:09
Why bother what she thinks? Perhaps your husband is taking the higher ground and by ignoring it it gives her no room for what could potentially turn into nasty exchanges and/or accusations. Exes are exes for a reason.....perhaps her character flaw shown by being nasty to you is one of them....
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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 20:00
Inshallah. Normally said in the context 'is that going to happen today or today inshallah?'
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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 17:38
Try down in Satwa.
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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 14:53
How is your research going on? Anyone you liked yet? I rescued my dog from k9 friends and she is a part of our family for many years now. She perfectly fit us and we are very happy with her :) I'm having an appointment with K9 friends next week:). We have decided to look for a slightly older dog. Like. Also bumping for Polly....
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Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 16:37
Just report the couriers name to the company if you're unhappy with the service Don't know his name as never saw him... already complained but needed to vent just in case the poor man does turn up....
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Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 16:36
how do you know he lied ? I've been at home all day and no knock on the door, but on the tracking he has written he tried to deliver....
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Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 16:29
The courier has refused to bring the package to my house but will meet me a couple of kilometres away.....and has lied that he tried to deliver to my house.
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Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 08:52
You may find a few Basenji crosses out here. They generally have a lovely temperament but are lively and like lots of playtime. They are affectionate, but can be a little scared of strangers. They don't grow too big, but really need a garden to run around in. They cope well in the heat as they originate from Egypt I believe. If adoption is a route for you try k9, darc, bark and purr etc. Polo club vets have an ad looking for a home for a small dog also. edited by summer breeze on 24/11/2012 Thanks I will check the Polo club vets :-). The Basenji seems to be quite active as they are hunting dogs I think..., so don't think they are for us either....I'm feel that I'm being quite difficult right now...after all its a commitment for at least 10 years, so it needs to feel 100 % right :-). Vera, you are right to be picky since there are too many pets returned to the rescue centres/dumped because they were not right for the family. Have you considered an older dog rather than a puppy? Older dogs tend to get forgotten about and subsequently can spend a very long time in kennels, but have many advantages over puppies! My boy was 2 when we got him - he's a Dubai special (ie not a clue what he's made up of). He started life with us as a foster dog, but he's a bit 'special' so we thought he'd be condemned to a life in kennels if returned, so we just adopted him. He then picked himself a friend - an 8 month old Basenji cross who is adorable. They both like 2 good walks a day and a couple of hours of play in the (large) garden. I think the amount of exercise is, as you probably know, more to do with the breed than the size. If going down the rescue route, the person who 'interviews' you will ask questions about your lifestyle and your requirements and steer you towards dogs that match that.
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Latest post on 24 November 2012 - 20:06
There are some on 8th Dec. I think DESS and Jumirah College. Eta - the green community has 3 in Dec according to their flyer. <em>edited by summer breeze on 24/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 24 November 2012 - 17:19
You may find a few Basenji crosses out here. They generally have a lovely temperament but are lively and like lots of playtime. They are affectionate, but can be a little scared of strangers. They don't grow too big, but really need a garden to run around in. They cope well in the heat as they originate from Egypt I believe. If adoption is a route for you try k9, darc, bark and purr etc. Polo club vets have an ad looking for a home for a small dog also. <em>edited by summer breeze on 24/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 23 November 2012 - 09:14
Try http://www.lastminute.com/
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Latest post on 23 November 2012 - 09:10
Why not be accepting of it and put the money to good use? Your son probably gets enough presents from you on day. So why not set up a bank account back home and get people to put money in it for your son that he an have access to at a certain point eg 17 or 18? That way he will have a good start to the next phase of his life. And if it's any consolation, my sister couldn't even be bothered to wish me a happy birthday either by email or on Facebook!
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 16:40
Morning is 630am, afternoon is either 230 or 330.
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 15:19
Al Lisali has camel race tomorrow if that's any good. Or there's global village.
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 09:16
why not call one of the hospitals you are considering using and ask them? You may be lucky and they may accept it without being attested. I had mine attested before coming here to simplify anything I may have needed it for. Ive probably just assumed that you need it attested for anything so give it a try <em>edited by summer breeze on 21/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 08:27
Why bother? As long as you have an attested marriage certificate it should not be a problem. There are many women here who have a different surname to their husband and they have not had an issue as long as they produced the cert. I've kept my name - keeps him on his toes....
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 19:16
Go for the IPad and then you can download the kindle app onto it. You can also buy a special stylus for iPads for those who are not so good with their fingers! http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0050OFF42/?tag=hydra0b-21&hvadid=9555489909&ref=asc_df_B0050OFF42
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 12:30
Pretty much the same as RR, but I have different mop/bucket for general areas and bathrooms. Also to take the OCD a step further I have colour code for different areas. Yellow for kitchen Green for pets Blue for bathroom Red for toilets
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 09:50
I read an article the other day about germs from feacal matter. Apparently, toilets have less of these germs than kitchen sponges. Here it is http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-20324304
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Latest post on 19 November 2012 - 09:45
When I read the title I was expecting something along the lines of drivers who actually turn up when you phone and book a taxi. I knew I was expecting to much. I wonder if they will pay the inevitable speeding fines since most of the taxis I have been in like to drive at the speed of light and some even like to jump the odd red light...
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Latest post on 18 November 2012 - 20:18
So they don't have to rustle up a 3 course dinner for the spouse's boss, their wife and a couple of very important clients with 30 minutes notice? Slackers!
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Latest post on 18 November 2012 - 17:09
http://www.ic4uae.com/Product.aspx?productid=64290 Sold out on here, but you could try the actual shop.
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Latest post on 18 November 2012 - 16:05
Horrid memories of a pit stop in China. Won't call it a toilet as it was an elongated hole in the ground, no water, just a hole...
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Latest post on 18 November 2012 - 14:44
A weekend away in a nice hotel perhaps. That way you can take the kids with you. Maybe look in RAK.
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Latest post on 18 November 2012 - 12:55
Personally I think there are better places such as Table 9, the Ivy, Vu's, Assado. You may even get vouchers in the entertainer for some of these.
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Latest post on 16 November 2012 - 15:58
Keep them for a while. In the mean time start looking through cook books...
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Latest post on 15 November 2012 - 19:38
Not sure about the shopping bags, but fot the rest you could try Desco.
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Latest post on 14 November 2012 - 15:04
Saffron is in fine dining which costs 315aed if you get it on their website although it does say 350 before you put it in your basket. Saffron buffet is 220aed each so if 5 of you are going you will save more than the book costs... I'm not sure about the family one as I don't have it, but I would imagine it would be the same as desert safaris are at least 200aed per adult (not sure as been many years since I did one).
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Latest post on 13 November 2012 - 21:41
My recommendation, which will not really help you, is to avoid at all cost, terms and conditions to this company means nothing. Hopefully, they will continue to lose customers and disappear off the face of the planet!
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Latest post on 12 November 2012 - 13:45
This summers holiday for 2 I spent 60,000aed for 3 weeks! Christmas I'm staying put as not had a Christmas at home for 6 years!! Next Easter I'll be going to our holiday home, so flights only so around 2000 for 2 as we have free flights. Next Summer who knows....
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Latest post on 11 November 2012 - 13:47
Maybe those who opt out could read this article instead: http://news.sky.com/story/1009392/victoria-cross-charity-role-for-george-12
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Latest post on 11 November 2012 - 13:33
My properties are in the home counties - far enough from London to be cheap(er) but close enough to commute. I have favoured 2 bed houses as these are generally taken by people just starting out, who don't have the money to get a mortgage but don't want to live at home yet has space for family growth! I have a friend who is a project manager for a construction company out here and he doesn't rate any of the projects really. They look so good when they are new, but very soon things start to fall apart and quite literally cracks start to appear. If I remember correctly, the concrete they use has a life span of 60years if mixed correctly. However, that may not be the case - there was a building whose car park recently collapsed.....who knows why. I assume for a 7 bed you are looking at 8 to 10million region. That is huge amounts to invest in a country with essentially a poor track record, both in terms of stability of housing market and build quality. It is tempting to buy as renting does seem like such a waste - I seriously thought about it myself as I got lucky here several years ago with buying. I have however decided against it.
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Latest post on 11 November 2012 - 12:20
Wasn't there a story a few years ago of expats who had a villa in The Lakes or somewhere similar who bought for around 1000000aed, property value increased to 5000000 (they had it on the market for that sort of value). It was then decided that a new road was being built or an existing one widened and the only got the original price back. Long time ago so don't remember the specifics. There are two things that bother me about the Dubai property market 1) the build quality here is appalling in general 2) rules change willy nilly here. One minute you can have a visa, next minute you can't. One minute you own the property, next minute someone wants to build where your home is.... Also, regards to UK. It depends on where your property is and what type of property you own. Two bed houses are apparently the best renters in a lot of areas. All my properties have achieved full rental income and have pretty much been occupied all the time I have been leasing. The rental income has in fact just gone up on one of the properties last week when a new tenant moved in. My rental yield varies from 6.21-9.72% PA
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Latest post on 11 November 2012 - 09:00
Taking a Stand I ask you to stand with me For both the injured and the lost I ask you to keep count with me Of all the wars and what they cost I ask you to be silent with me Quietly grateful for our lot As I expect you're as thankful as me For the health and life we've got I ask that you wish them well with me All those still risking their all And I ask that you remember with me The names of those that fall I expect that you are proud like me Of this great nation of ours too So enjoying all its freedoms like me Support those upholding them for you I hope that you are hopeful like me That we'll soon bring an end to wars So you'll have to stand no more with me And mourning families no different from yours 'Til then be thankful you can stand with me Thinking of those who now cannot For standing here today with me At least we show they're not forgot John Bailey © Copyright May 2011
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Latest post on 11 November 2012 - 05:40
http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/hannahlloyd/product/wedding-or-anniversary-passport-stamp-print http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/iloveartlondon/product/personalised-paper-wedding-anniversary-print
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Latest post on 10 November 2012 - 06:32
LuLus in Al Barsha, just behind Mall of the Emirates, have gluten free foods. They have bread, English muffins, pasta, biscuits etc. in fact they have quite a good selection.Best time to go is first thing on friday morning (9am). I've virtually had the shop to myself! Some carrefours also carry GF foods. If I remember correctly they are in or near the diet food sections but you will need to look... <em>edited by summer breeze on 10/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 08 November 2012 - 14:44
It's Thursday, so I'm counting down the last couple of hours until I can fling myself with wild abandonment off the wagon....
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Latest post on 08 November 2012 - 14:14
Eid has just past, Santa is getting his suit dry cleaned so we should be in the mood for giving. So maybe you could: http://www.cobone.com/deals/dubai/UN-World-Food-Programme/16398?utm_source=e3&utm_medium=email&utm_content=UN-World-Food-Programme&utm_campaign=best-deals-8-11-12-en
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Latest post on 08 November 2012 - 09:27
Try Bhari Bar. It has lovely views of the Burj Al Arab. It's in Mina A'Salam.
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Latest post on 07 November 2012 - 19:37
A suitable repercussion, would not work here though, we don't have enough sidewalks to fit all the idiots. They'd probably get their maids to do it anyway. ETA - they probably don't know what sidewalk means as they have spent their entire loves driving from A to B even if B is next door! <em>edited by summer breeze on 07/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 07 November 2012 - 08:12
If ignorance is bliss I must be living my life in a state of eternal happiness because I didn't know (or perhaps care) about toilet rolls or ketchup cups!
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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 11:48
Lost Chambers followed by dinner at Saffron At The Top follwed by fountain display (book early for At The Top) Friday Brunch (somewhere civilised!!!) Camel racing Musandam trip Dhow dinner cruise Grand mosque in Abu Dhabi Trip to Bastakia Spice souq/gold souq Hire an abra to go down the creek Afternoon tea at the Burj al Arab Jumeirah mosque tour Big Red Bus Tour Desert Saffari Global Village Al Dhafra Camel Festival Horse race at Meydan Polo match at the Ranches Watch the world parchuting championships Dubai Film Festival Heritage Village <em>edited by summer breeze on 06/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 04 November 2012 - 16:00
Mushroom risotto.
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Latest post on 02 November 2012 - 08:56
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-20172392 Interesting treats in the UK....
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Latest post on 02 November 2012 - 08:45
Does it park itself? Can it parallel park on its own, does it change its own tyres, along with all the other things we women drivers 'cannot' do?
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Latest post on 31 October 2012 - 20:17
Put a jim'll fix it badge and a picture of Sir Savile on the door. That'll keep the little blighters away. Can't stand Haloween. The chocolates in my house are MINE. Buy your own kids stuff - don't send 'um knocking at my door!
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Latest post on 29 October 2012 - 18:45
Try Debenhams.
 
 
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