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Latest post on 28 February 2012 - 12:54
Stop blaming Flash for everything. They have done it exactly the same way other organisations the world over do it. People seem to forget they're not the only ones logging in to get tickets at that time, there are literally THOUSANDS of people all trying to get through. I logged in at exactly midday, the website put me in a queue, I waited patiently and got the tickets I wanted. The way the sfaff at Flash treated my friend is appauling. Several of them lied to her or made things up that they knew nothing about just to end the call. Flash needs to better train their staff and that is a fact! I am not BLAMING them for anything, we got our tickets in the end. I just think that their customer service is cr*p and that they could do with some competition. <em>edited by Tru Blu on 28/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 28 February 2012 - 09:50
Yes, Flash did a shocking job IMO. What about the tickets for 250aed. They all sold in the presale and in fact, I doubt that they even existed. My friend was straigh on, got the tickets at 250, then at the last second as the payment was processing it wouldn't allow it!!!! Very annoying. They totally fobbed her off while she was trying to sort it out as well. Bad customer service. It's a shame they don't have a competitor out here.
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Latest post on 28 February 2012 - 09:10
Frozen vegies are an excellent alternative. Many are frozen as soon as they are picked and retain the nutritional content. Some canned vegies (especially tomatoes) also retain their nutritional value well.
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Latest post on 27 February 2012 - 08:18
then I would say that is insufficient. But I don't know what she can do...:(
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Latest post on 26 February 2012 - 17:34
Um, hopefully not the scantily clad female who is leaving business cards all over carparks/under doors etc advertising home services for men.................. :\: I know! We use to live in JBR and we got these dodgey business cards all the time. Wrong wrong wrong...
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Latest post on 26 February 2012 - 17:34
Check out Hanna Morley Massage on FB. She is a sports massage therapist and very good. thanks Plum, I have messaged her.
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Latest post on 26 February 2012 - 17:07
Yes it is interesting! Thank you for posting.
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Latest post on 26 February 2012 - 14:22
Hi Irooni, I think it really depends on the base salary. I don't even give my Maid an allowance as such, I just give her a good salary and she buys everything herself. It would help to know what her base salary is and then it would be easier to comment.
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Latest post on 26 February 2012 - 13:51
they are near impossible to get hold on. I don't have time to search my posts at the moment (newborn twins require attention) but if you search my posts around September/October/November last year someone posted the correct number for me. I titled the thread the same as you I think
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Latest post on 26 February 2012 - 12:05
Aed3500-4000 per month plus food allowance.....this is insane...... It's not actually. We have a temp Maid from Howdra at the moment and she is worth every penny. It is all above board and is far cheaper than paying someone to come in hourly. Anyway, it is your only legal option.
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Latest post on 26 February 2012 - 08:56
I think OP is referring to tonight as she posted at 8.30ish this morning. I couldn't find anything online about it though.
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Latest post on 23 February 2012 - 09:41
Alison - sending you and your family love and light xoxox
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 20:14
Actually I just looked at the website, no option there. I think it's probably only open to flash forum members and fan club members at this point. Correct. Presale from 10am this morning until 3pm tomorrow. The website crashed this morning and it was a huge mess!
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 10:29
Bumpity bump
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 13:33
ADNIC will cover you while you are pregnant.
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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 19:12
I love the Escada perfumes. They bring out beautiful sweet ones every year like Rockin Rio and Ibiza Hippie. They are so fresh, light and sweet ;) Also love Chanel Chance - so does DH
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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 19:08
Such good advice ladies. I love this site!
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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 12:40
We have a Lavazza machine. Love Love Love it - although I am breastfeeding at the moment so can't get my fix in the morning! They have a shop on Sheikh Zayed Road near the Ferrari shop and Mazaya Centre
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Latest post on 20 February 2012 - 12:26
mum2girls, your Maid is very cheeky. Just book the cheapest flight and be done with it. It is not open for negotiation and you don't care for her opinion. Don't even tell her what flight you have booked. If she asks, tell her you will sort it out and end the conversation. If she continues being so cheeky and ungrateful, send her packing!
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Latest post on 19 February 2012 - 19:54
Hi Claire, Lucky you in Scarborough! I love the beach there :) There are a couple of good baby shops in Balcatta which is very close to you. Baby Discount Centre on Erindale Rd Baby on a Budget, Osborne Park Babyland, Osborne Park There is another one as well but I don't know the name, sorry!!! If you are ever in Mandurah - there is a great babyshop (quite big too) called Buster's Baby Warehouse. You can get stuff there that you can't get anywhere in Perth.
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Latest post on 19 February 2012 - 16:11
relieved and happy. My Maid is a Godsend :) <em>edited by Tru Blu on 19/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 15 February 2012 - 15:10
I wouldn't consider it a "white lie". It is bigger than that.
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Latest post on 15 February 2012 - 14:58
Hiccup, I know this is an aweful thing to say and I shouldn't be advising it but it did work for me. You need to start to appear NOT to care about your husband ( even though inside, your heart is breaking) Start to make plans with friends on the weekend and bring your DS along. Just tell your husband at the last minute, "Oh, sorry forgot to tell you, going out.... You'll be alright here, won't you??. Stop calling him and texting him every day (not saying that you do) so he has no idea what you are up to. Plan a vacation to visit your parents and take your DS. Basically, make sure he sees that you have a life and don't need him. This worked with mine and gradually he got the message and started to wriggle his way back into our lives. He is taking you for granted. Just Don;t live exclusively for him. :) Take care Hmmmm, this could also back fire :\:
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Latest post on 15 February 2012 - 14:16
DS's going to be 2yrs soon & I'm searching the best way to make him practice for potty. Should he be out of nappies? Where to place the potty, in a bathroom or in the living room? Wait until he's three. Ditto - especially for a boy <em>edited by Tru Blu on 15/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 14 February 2012 - 11:38
Dear ladies Can you please suggest your preference? I have been to both about 2 years back due to complications (have suffered from 2 misccraiges) However, at this point in time, I am unsure who I should go with as I read that Dr. Elsa is extremely busy whereas Dr. Farhat is not with IMH but at a clinic in Al Wasl. I truly like both of them, brilliant in their fields and hence am extremely confused as to whom I should continue with. Thank you for your thoughts / recommendations. edited by NikitaD on 12/02/2012 Dr Rosalie Sant is the best person for reoccuring miscarraiges. She specializes in it and is brilliant. I myself had Dr Elsa at City, and she was fabulous too.
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Latest post on 06 February 2012 - 11:42
Hi Emily You know how many I have in my tribe and we have a Prado. We fit four car seats, DH and I and sometimes our Helper too! aka Raspberry Swirl x Just re-read your post and can see you dont want a 4x4. But if you do succumb, Prado's are great ;) <em>edited by Tru Blu on 06/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 13:10
No sorry but I will post when I find out.
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 13:07
yes.. pregnancy!!! :) :) around new years one silly evening and now am pregnant ;) i found out yesterday and was so so worried how will i manage new baby with now 19 month old DS but a new day today and i got up in the morning thinking i will be able to! time to start a sept due thread ;) just hoping it's not twins and everything alright with little bub! Congrats!!!! It will be a blessing. I did get twins (on 3rd pregnancy!)- they are 8 weeks old now xoxo
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Latest post on 25 January 2012 - 17:19
Awesome! Thanks Giti:)
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Latest post on 25 January 2012 - 16:43
Why not open a ladies account with UNB (if you're talking about a woman) that way there's no fees. Thanks AdviceSeeker, I haven't seen one around. Is there one at MOE's?
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Latest post on 25 January 2012 - 16:40
Thanks momof3. I also posted this on the Dubai board and apparently NBAD now has some restrictions in place. However Emirates NBD will do it but it costs 25 dirhams a month.
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Latest post on 25 January 2012 - 13:18
Thanks for the info Ladies. Looks like Emirates NBD it is then!
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Latest post on 24 January 2012 - 13:10
Does anyone know if it is possible for a Maid (for example) to open a bank account? We want to take out Maid with us to Greece in a few months time but they are telling us that she needs a bank account in order for her to get a visa. Is this right? TIA
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Latest post on 24 January 2012 - 11:22
"It's all about the reovery" I have to use it ALL the time ;)
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Latest post on 24 January 2012 - 10:52
Yes - don't deal with the following and you will notice a marked improvement in patience levels: Etisilat DEWA Du(nt) Customer service call centres Asking questions to anyone in any shops at all Baahahahahaha. I wholeheartedly agree!:)
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Latest post on 23 January 2012 - 13:23
I highly recommend Family and Friends which is located on the marina side of Al Fattan building (I think it is part of Al Fattan actually). The owner/teacher is a lady called Joanne, my DS adored her! (he was her teacher when she was at Cello). She is wonderful and I have friends who's LO's attend Family and Friends and they are very happy.
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Latest post on 19 January 2012 - 15:55
So sorry to hear this Green-ish. Sending you lots of love and hugs xoxoxox
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Latest post on 11 January 2012 - 20:26
Thanks SweetSugar, will check it out in the morning.
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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 12:39
kiwispiers, when I was charting I realized that it is very difficult to feel ovulation when it occurs. I researched extensively and found you can get pain or cramping before, during and even after ovulation has occured.
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Latest post on 09 January 2012 - 12:31
I second Rottnest Island for sure. Stay a few days if you can.
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Latest post on 24 December 2011 - 14:54
Don't do it. Sounds totally dodgey!!!
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Latest post on 23 December 2011 - 10:13
Thanks for posting. :)
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Latest post on 22 December 2011 - 15:24
I saw these last night in a variety of colours in the music shop at the plaza level, Rimal 1 JBR. Fab Genie, my friend is going to check for me tonight ;)
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Latest post on 22 December 2011 - 15:23
If you can't find them anywhere else, the music shop at Ibn Battuta had them in a variety of colours a few months ago. DH checked already. Only colours are pink and brown. My boys want to do the Wiggles so red and blue it is!!!! Thanks though :)
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Latest post on 22 December 2011 - 14:02
Music shop at Madinat definitely has them , I was just there thanks tacobelle - did they have different colours? thanks
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Latest post on 21 December 2011 - 12:14
Can someone please tell me how I can get hold of SuperGranny?!?!?
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Latest post on 20 December 2011 - 16:24
Just to clarify - is the Dubai Mall Souk the Souk al Baha? Nope, the Souk in Dubai Mall is the Gold & Diamond Souk. Souk Al Bahar is different, all shops, if any are left open are on the ground floor. Oh thank you. Lucky I checked back before sending DH on a wild goose chase!!!
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Latest post on 20 December 2011 - 11:15
Hi Nikki, sorry can't help you with the salt beef sandwhich (perhaps you could pull of a recipe or copy the one that you saw on MasterChef Aus). I watched the last series (with Marilyn and Callum) but are you watching the new series? (with Danni - she is the only one I can remember) what channel is it on?
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Latest post on 19 December 2011 - 11:53
Virgin also sell them but they are about 150 aed come with a case and video on how to play it etc, very funky colours my DH got one its green with fruits on it Lol Excellent. They sound great too!
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Just to clarify - is the Dubai Mall Souk the Souk al Baha?
 
 
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