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Latest post on 29 October 2012 - 13:25
Not more rain -we already had some in July!
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Latest post on 29 October 2012 - 12:50
nieces/nephews and parents - pay for everything (but parents always try to pay for some stuff themselves). Siblings - pay for occasional meal/coffees etc, but if they want to do something touristy they pay themselves. Same for friends. When I go home, siblings/friends don't pay for me nor do they put me up....
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Latest post on 27 October 2012 - 08:51
A trip to Musundam.
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Latest post on 23 October 2012 - 12:54
Maybe look at becoming a teaching assistant. Jebel Ali Primary are advertising now. Failing that part-time work. Look on the jobs section.
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Latest post on 23 October 2012 - 12:52
Not a handbag girl. Would rather spend the money on something else, such as a nice holiday.
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Latest post on 21 October 2012 - 15:57
Princess Leia in empire strikes back -total legend even if it is just a character! Cyndi Lauper Annie Lenox
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Latest post on 16 October 2012 - 16:30
http://www.visitforestofdean.co.uk/
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Latest post on 16 October 2012 - 15:40
When I was getting my phone connected, I took a day off work to make sure I was home for there arrival. Shock horror - no show. Called call centre. No one could help, was told I would get a call back in 48 hours. 48 hours pass, no call. I phone call centre to find out why. Told they didnt know why I didn't get a call. Was told they would get someone to call me - that would take 48 hours. They didn't get why I was a bit disgruntled by the whole debacle.....
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Latest post on 14 October 2012 - 10:56
Assado Argentinian steak house.
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Latest post on 14 October 2012 - 10:53
The worst part is that they are still continuing their bullying and hating. Her facebooks memorial pages are filled with hate messages. Such a waste of young life:( I have just read some of the posts on Facebook. These abhorrent, repugnant, sickening comments... Well I'm at a loss for words. What has happened to humanity?
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Latest post on 13 October 2012 - 21:10
My tenants were in receipt of housing benefit, or DSS tenants. DSS tenants get housing benefit paid directly to them, therefor the LL is not guaranteed to get money unless they are 8 weeks late or an agreement is made with all parties. The LA does monitor private housing let out to DSS tenants as they are covered by the housing act the LA can step in as our case.
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Latest post on 13 October 2012 - 20:45
I did rent to DSS. They were nothing but trouble hence my knowledge about late payments.....they did a bit of damage, but the deposit was enough to pay. But they damaged the property and then told the local council I wasn't looking after the place so they sent someone round to inspect and it turns out that my place was in fact ok after I had the damage sorted... There are no guarantees regardless of DSS or private. Although my private tenants have been so lovely and really taken care of the house. Would I have DSS again? Yes on the following conditions: housing benefit paid straight to me from the start, excellent references and a working guarantor who owns their own property...
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Latest post on 13 October 2012 - 19:20
Why is it that when I go food shopping the shop keeps extra money because the smallest coins they have are 25fils? It rarely works in my favour! (it may only be 25fils, but multiply it by the number of times it happens each year and for the shops that makes huge amounts) Why don't you use a credit card when you go food shopping? :\: Don't have a CC. When I first moved out here, more years ago than I care to remember, it was very much a cash society and I've kind of stuck with it. Also, poor dh would have a heart attack at the thought of me going out with a CC...
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Latest post on 13 October 2012 - 19:17
The rent is not guaranteed as there is no legal requirement for it to be paid direct to landlord. The only way you can get it paid to you is if they become 8 weeks behind with rent if on a monthly payment. Now a lot of people get confused with this. The money becomes 8 weeks behind after 4 weeks and 1 day as they have missed 2 months payments. if they are private tenants you can start the eviction process at this time too. Also, why are bills in your name. If it is utilities make tenants put it in their name. That way they are liable and they have to go after them not you. Pass on any known addresses. Make sure you get references and for DSS ask for a guarantor who is employed and owns their own house! Do you have a good letting agent? I recommend that you have one as being out of the country can make things difficult.
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Latest post on 13 October 2012 - 11:10
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/cnr/nrl1.pdf Fill this in. You can always tell them as soon as you return to the UK and they can withdraw it.
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Latest post on 13 October 2012 - 11:06
Why is it that crisp packets are so big, yet the contents are virtually non-existent? Why is it that the chocolate fairy always knows when to come to my house, but the cleaning fairy lost the directions? Why is it that when I go food shopping the shop keeps extra money because the smallest coins they have are 25fils? It rarely works in my favour! (it may only be 25fils, but multiply it by the number of times it happens each year and for the shops that makes huge amounts)
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Latest post on 12 October 2012 - 18:01
Halloween at Atlantis - because I'm an old witch! Hair loss treatment - because I've made dh go bald over the years. A talent show for kids - because I don't act my age?
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Latest post on 11 October 2012 - 16:43
Go to Satwa. There is a good shop a few doors down from Ravi's.
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Latest post on 11 October 2012 - 16:42
Funny thing is they send out letter which cost more on P&P than the refund is for!
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Latest post on 11 October 2012 - 16:38
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/cnr/allow_nonres.htm I have a letter with my tax allowance taken into account. In fact I'm due a rebate of £1! I'll try not to spend it all at once..
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Latest post on 11 October 2012 - 12:37
What I think you need to do is ensure HMRC know you are a non resident. There is a form you complete and return to them. It is prob on their website and can be downloaded. Any earnings from here are non taxable, tax would be paid on any interest (of which currently is almost 0!) earned on money you have in bank accounts etc in the UK. However, you still get the tax allowance so you potentially wont owe tax. I pay tax on my property rental income only. HTH. Just to add that you can no longer claim a personal tax allowance to offset against income earned in the UK eg from rental property. The rules were change from April 2011. According to HMRC you can claim if you are a national of certain countries.
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Latest post on 11 October 2012 - 10:20
If you think the UK government machinery is so sophisticated that the immigration department and the tax department are in any way conected then you're in for a shock!!! People can work and pay tax while claiming benefits and never get caught!! Buy lots of jumpers!!! A lot of them don't realise that the left hand and right hand are actually attached to the same body! Eta - check that your offshore bank is attached to a government guarantee system and how much this covers. <em>edited by summer breeze on 11/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 11 October 2012 - 08:54
'yes madam' is the most overused phrase in Dubai. It doesn't matter what question you ask, this is the reply you get, regardless if it makes sense or not.
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Latest post on 10 October 2012 - 20:40
There is also a camel festival in December. Al Dhafra at Madinat Zayed. It's a long way to go from Dubai, but an interesting experience. They also have camel racing. It's on from 15-29 December. Last year no racing on a Friday, but Saturday had racing. There is a market on the opposite side of the Al Ain Rd. take the Al Lisali turn off. At the top of the exit turn left, then left to go over the Al Ain Rd. then go straight. You can't miss it. It's like a tented village. <em>edited by summer breeze on 10/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 10 October 2012 - 20:28
Last season they did not race on weekends. but they do have training sessions on weekend. I went there for a training session and was told that I could drive my car around following the training vehicles. No one minds you going then to watch. If I remember correctly the morning sessions are until around 8.30am. Afternoons are from around 3pm til 5ish
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Latest post on 10 October 2012 - 19:52
The new season starts at Al Lisal on the 16th. IT is easy to find. Go down the Al Ain Road towards the 7s ground. Turn off at the Al Lisali turn off. At the top turn right. Then take the next right. Carry on down the road until you see the grandstand in front of you. Last season I regularly went on my own. Never had any issues, in fact people were talking to me to practice their English. I even got taken behind the scenes! Eta Not sure but I think it is a morning meet, so around 6.30am start. Give them a call on 04 8326526 <em>edited by summer breeze on 10/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 10 October 2012 - 12:24
And don't you just love it when someone from the office has just come back from a second rate management training course and tries to use as many buzz words as physically possible in one day? (some of these are quite old): Word and what they really mean Synergy - gossiping on EW Actualisation - having work on desk, but EW open on computer Blu sky vision - starting a thread on EW telling people how Dubai ought to be Big picture - telling EW readers how bad junk food is for kids and the problems of fly in water Stakeholders - anyone on EW
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Latest post on 10 October 2012 - 10:20
When you ask a question and the person starts off with 'you know...' and then uses it every couple of sentences. No, if I knew I wouldn't be asking.
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Latest post on 10 October 2012 - 09:04
Probably not over used but can't stand 'from the get-go'' or 'at the end of the day'. So trailer park trash talk! ha ha... I often say "at the end of the day" and didnt realise till now Every time I hear it I think of Jeremy Kyle shows....that demonstrates how high brow I am!
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Latest post on 10 October 2012 - 08:55
Probably not over used but can't stand 'from the get-go'' or 'at the end of the day'. So trailer park trash talk!
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 19:54
noooo it's exciting will be like an egg breaking if he goes *splat* edited by mrswhippy on 09/10/2012 He may go splat if his suit doesnt stay pressurised. So more like scrambled eggs. <em>edited by summer breeze on 09/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 14:18
Because McDonalds weren't hiring?
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 08:48
Camel racing at Al Lisali. They have seating where they can sit and watch the finish line. A dinner cruise down the creek. Big bus tour. Musundam trip. A picnic/BBQ in a local beach or park.
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 21:48
I love that fact she's complaining that she's not had an apology. Shouldn't she be the one that is sorry that her 'precious' little pumpkin got on the plane? Should she not be investigated by social services for neglect as she did know her own kid had gone? I'm sorry but people like this are scummy and are looking to make money from it. No doubt a newspaper (or rag) will give her some money for an exclusive interview telling the world that she has been done wrong blah blah blah...
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 09:59
I got excited by the thread stair gate, thinking some mother had been seen allowing her precious 10year old child to walk up a flight unaided and unsupervised. Alas, there will be no über moms flinging accusations as someone genuinely wants a device to block said stairs!
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Latest post on 08 October 2012 - 09:12
If its any consolation, one Christmas my mum cooked the turkey with the giblets in plastic bag and all. It ended up in the bin and we ate McDonalds for Xmas lunch! As kids we loved it and it made for the most memorable Christmas.
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Latest post on 03 October 2012 - 16:11
simoralou - that's great news, if you just try one of the girls you may just fall in love!!!! And I'm going to see the Jack Russell at the weekend xx Jack Russel's by nature are yappy, snappy little things..... My nan had a JR. He was so sweet, well natured and gentle. I was only young, but we were inseperable. However, the dog did not like my siblings. Just goes to show that JRs are dogs of impeccable taste.
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Latest post on 03 October 2012 - 05:46
why oh why? Can someone just not WANT a specific pet? just like all else in life? It's not a problem wanting a specific type of pet, it's where it's sourced from that's a problem. Unless you get your dog from a reputable breeder who you visit or more than one occasion then you cannot honestly say that the dogs are well looked after. I know people in pets stores will swear on their granny's life that they don't get puppies from mills, but if they say yes our dogs come from eastern European puppy farm they would not last long...... assuming potential customers have a caring about animal welfare. Same goes for Europuppy...... If you want a specific breed then find a reputable breeder that you have to visit, but check in the local dog pounds first. You may get lucky.....and so might a rescue dog.
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 19:56
Al hamra hotel and the cove do nice brunches.
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 19:55
We need a 'pinned' thread just under forum rules called 101 reasons not to buy a dog in Dubai. That way my typing fingers would be saved and I wouldn't have to sit here ranting to the iPad whilst dh looks on bemused....
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 14:28
Put them in the fridge and order pizza :)
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Latest post on 30 September 2012 - 14:41
http://www.mcdonaldsarabia.com/uae/en/careers/training_education.html Wow. Hamburger University! I'm signing up. I always mess up when I ask the family 'do you want fries with your burger'. now I can be trained to get it right and learn how to flip my burgers properly. I suppose if someone asks you where you went to uni you could say HAMBURGer (the er being whispered) UNIVERSITY - that way they might think you are fluent in German too.
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Latest post on 30 September 2012 - 12:18
Does it also include how to get into your favourite jeans after the AA chocolate diet? When shopping for jeans buy 2 pairs, 1 in your regular size and 1 which are 2 sizes bigger. Give bigger pair to maid or dh to hide. When you have eaten too much chocolate casually drop it into conversation with maid/dh. They then swap the regular pair for the larger pair and voila you still fit into your jeans! Edited due a condition called iPad finger-stops me hitting the correct keys!! <em>edited by summer breeze on 30/09/2012</em>
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Latest post on 28 September 2012 - 09:28
Are you suggesting that this man has to take responsibility for his own offspring? How rude! What else are teachers there for if not to bring up the children of those that can't be bothered? Why did the pupils have to supply their own vodka? I'm sure his benefits are stretched far enough - in fact he should be given extra to stop his daughter having to accept drinks from other. Obviously personal responsibility is an oxymoron to this cretin. Jeremy Kyle has a few more contenders for his show (assuming he's still on). If I did this at school I very much doubt I'd be able to sit down now - and I left over 20 years ago......
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Latest post on 27 September 2012 - 12:13
Cleopatras at Wafi.
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Latest post on 27 September 2012 - 09:13
My dad and now husband both agree on one thing: they would pay any amount ......to get rid of me. To me that translates to 'I am priceless'.
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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 16:56
Out of genuine interest, can I ask what people are actually concerned about happening? Do you think there will be fighting on the streets of Dubai or bombs being dropped or what? 1)Angry teenagers who don't get their Justin Bieber tickets 2) come April the radio stations will keep mentioning/playing songs from above mentioned artist. I've already booked my tickets out for April....
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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 13:41
Not really other than not to try to go to UK, USA, Australia or anywhere else that there are large numbers of expats from as flights wil be busy. Also it would depend on who was kicking off and against who. Maybe drive to Oman or head to Turkey... Can't decide until the time comes, if indeed if ever will. Really needs to be a drive as the fur babies will not be getting left behind......
 
 
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