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Latest post on 03 January 2016 - 20:07
I don't think "they" have that much control over the weather do they really? Am i living in the past? You are! Seeding clouds with rain, or chasing clouds away to avoid rain have been regular practices around the world for many years. I understand seeding, but how did they create the thunder and lightning?Even the UAE can't do that
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Latest post on 04 August 2015 - 21:23
Hi, I am a maths teacher, can help with tutouring
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Latest post on 10 June 2012 - 21:30
Thanks for the replies, have discovered that this craving is a good thing, a daily crunchie keeps the doctor away, also a weekly helping of dark chocolate with a hint of orange, guarantees you a good life, thanks ladies, after all it is calcium, it's got milk in it :)
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Latest post on 07 June 2012 - 23:27
Mines on at 18, love snuggling under the covers and thinking it is winter, but then I don't pay dewa
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Latest post on 07 June 2012 - 20:02
My experience at the Iranian hospital was awful, I went after having a fall, got there, had the x-ray, only to be told all the doctors are off for the afternoon, come back at 5. I insisted that i see the A & E doctor, she told me I was fine, just go home. Went to Jebil Ali Hosp the next day, to discover i had 3 broken ribs, same x-ray, even i could see from the x-ray they were broken. Never again.
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Latest post on 29 May 2012 - 22:05
I have lived in dubai for 7 years, apart from a few nutters on the road, I don't have a problem with driving here, have only seen minor accidents, usually on al wasl, or beach road. Yes there are the occasional big accidents, but that happens in every country.
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Latest post on 16 May 2012 - 22:55
My sincere condolences to you both on your loss, take care Nomad and a safe trip
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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 21:50
My sincere condolences,sorry to hear this sad news, thoughts go out to you and your family
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Latest post on 14 May 2012 - 22:06
my thoughts and hugs go out to DC edited by winterice on 14/05/2012 <em>edited by winterice on 14/05/2012</em>
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Latest post on 12 May 2012 - 14:04
Don't want to hijack this thread, but yes fine paid, all ok, thanks
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Latest post on 11 May 2012 - 20:10
Positive thoughts are sent to your dad, cyber hugs to you Hey, was just thinking of you yesterday out of the blue - how are you? Hi good morning, i am ok, but thanks for thinking of me <em>edited by winterice on 12/05/2012</em>
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Latest post on 09 May 2012 - 20:23
Positive thoughts are sent to your dad, cyber hugs to you
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Latest post on 12 April 2012 - 21:48
Never take them for granted, parents are truly special people, i just want to pick up the phone and chat to dad, thanks for all the messages and sharing
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Latest post on 11 April 2012 - 21:44
Zara so sorry for your loss, big hugs
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Latest post on 11 April 2012 - 21:40
Hi and thanks, have sent you a msg
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Latest post on 10 April 2012 - 21:46
hi, i need to go to the police tomorrow, would like someone to come with me, its just a red light, but would like some one to be with me, all my friends are overseas
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Latest post on 10 April 2012 - 16:25
In his defence he says he didn't cross the red, but it must have turned red before he got to the other side (so he must have crossed orange...). I think you get caught when you leave your side orange, but don't get to the other side before it turns red! How do you know though? Do you get a text? Something similar happened to me twice last week! Was slowing down on flashing green when big SUV behind me honking and flashing lights so i had to carry on or risk being rear ended.. it was amber as I was going through but not sure if it changed before I got through .. I absolutely never do this i always slow down when they flash green but BOTH times I was in a single lane with a fast impatient SUV right on my tail, I do not know which is worse being rear ended by one of those in my small car of going through on amber, difficult to make the call in that situation. To get a text, you have to register on the police website, otherwise you can check for fines on the police website
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Latest post on 10 April 2012 - 16:19
Thanks for the replies, have just checked the website, 15 days impounding or 100 AED per day plus the 800 fine and 8 black points.
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Latest post on 10 April 2012 - 15:17
Does anyone know where to go to pay a fine, I can't pay it online. Thanks
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Latest post on 15 March 2012 - 22:26
if you break a contract as a teacher, you will be banned for 6 months for work. However the new school can pay the dirhams to have the ban lifted,. If a school wants you, they will either pay the banned fees or you will work on a visit visa for 6 months. HTH <em>edited by winterice on 15/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 12 March 2012 - 19:24
When I lived in Hor al anz, i would frequently have men in cars stop to ask me how much? I was dressed in jeans etc. was just waiting for a taxi. We complained to our employers, and they contacted the police. Their was an increased police presence in our area. The area i lived in was in front of lots of restaurants, it didn't put them off, although the police presence did. Oh btw some of my friends would go out in an abaya, they were still approached.
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Latest post on 25 January 2012 - 19:47
Thanks muurjte! I usually take EW word, as long as there are enough people saying the same thing!:) I also took the EW word for it, bought mine 3 months ago for a small fortune. I love it, don't want to get out of bed in the morning. Enjoy.
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Latest post on 10 January 2012 - 18:56
If your husbands visa is cancelled, can he still drive?
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Latest post on 26 December 2011 - 23:02
Hi thanks, did a search for wills, lots came up. I wonder if anyone has the name of a solicitor that can help me with a will. Most of he search gave me wills related to children. TIA.
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Latest post on 26 December 2011 - 21:29
I know this has been done before, but have done a search, and nothing comes up. How do i make a will here? Any help would be appreciated. TIA
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Latest post on 26 December 2011 - 21:18
thanks for that, i am other side of SZR, will try and find the restaurant tomorrow, and see if they deliver, cheers
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Latest post on 26 December 2011 - 21:08
Thanks for that, is there a minimum delivery? how do i get a menu?
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Latest post on 26 December 2011 - 20:49
which shwarma delivers? I am near Jumeira, foodonclick has lots of indian restaurants
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Latest post on 24 December 2011 - 23:53
sorry to hear that you have been quarantined, I buy my roast from park and rob or choitrams, wishin you a good but quiet Christmas
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Latest post on 24 December 2011 - 23:33
I am being a saddo too, but decided to buy a hot roasted chicken and do the roast veg myself, then I will spend the rest of the afternoon in tears, hayho, a merry christmas to you:):)
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Latest post on 24 December 2011 - 21:26
Yes, Happy Christmas to everyone, especially if you are on your own.
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Latest post on 20 December 2011 - 21:25
I used to get 35000, but now none, all my dewa is paid, ac etc, so quite happy, but then I am a teacher. So don't have any housing allowances like people mention on here.
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Latest post on 18 December 2011 - 20:37
I was just looking on Room Service and the Raddison Blu are doing a honey glazed chicken with all the trimmings for 195 dhs, it serves 2 to 4 people. I don't see raddison Blu on the RSD website?
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Latest post on 15 December 2011 - 20:48
You do a truly great job, those pics made me cry, so lovely that these dogs have a better life
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Latest post on 05 November 2011 - 20:42
SD, that number didn't work, but thanks, called the resort and they put me through, :)
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Latest post on 28 October 2011 - 20:54
You will need omani riyals if you need to get petrol once in Oman, the border should be quite quick on a Saturday. If having lunch at a restaurant, either CC or omani riyals. Do you have Oman car insurance?
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Latest post on 28 October 2011 - 20:43
Definately ask for the discount, I guess, cause they are so expensive, that they need to sell them, Tempur showroom must be making a huge profit. But I am really looking forward to a goods nights sleep. Before I went to the pharmacy, went to homes r us, their mattress's are rubbish, despite costing 6000dhs.
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Latest post on 28 October 2011 - 18:38
10%?? Thats fantastic!! Which Supacare was it? If you don't mind me asking ;) Also, did you go back to the Tempur showroom and ask if they would match the price? edited by Embo on 28/10/2011 It was in the Arabian Center, I did think about going back to Tempur but the lady in the pharmacy was so great, and said that my old mattress would be taken away for free, have written confirmation of that, i thought just do it.
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Latest post on 28 October 2011 - 16:30
Have now ordered my mattress from Supercare pharmacy, yes it was 600dhs less than Gaby, and she gave me a 10% discount, so thanks for the heads up. :)
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Latest post on 28 October 2011 - 12:19
Side note...if you just buy the mattress itself, make sure you put it on a SOLID base (not slats with gaps in between). If your bed has the slats, get a piece of plywood or MDF from ACE and put on top. Happy sleeping! You will love it :) Hi, why do I need a solid base. TIA
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Latest post on 27 October 2011 - 22:06
Have decided to go with Tempur, I just need a good nights sleep, but will check out the pharmacy tomorrow. Tempur are offering two free pillows, i think they cost about 800 each, so sounds like a good deal. I just need to make sure they take my old mattress for free, cause Gaby seemed to imply I would have to pay, and I am not paying if the new mattress is costing a fortune
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Latest post on 27 October 2011 - 19:52
I couldn't find a park there today! I checked with our local pharmacy and they quoted a price about 600 dhs less than what Gaby quoted over the phone. She said she *may* be able to take a further 5% off that too but wasn't sure. Just something to bear in mind if you decide to get one. Every dhs helps! Which pharmacy is that? Tempur have a promotion on until the end of the month, 15% discount, but you have to buy the bed. So for the basic mattress and the frame, it is up to 13000dhs. :)
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Latest post on 27 October 2011 - 17:43
I've seen them in Bloomingdale's, in Dubai mall
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Latest post on 27 October 2011 - 17:27
Thanks for the replies, I went to tempur today and talked to Gaby, what a really helpful guy. The mattress was superb, felt like I was lying on air, now i just need to find 10 or 12000 AED. maybe an early Christmas present :)
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Latest post on 27 October 2011 - 02:08
Thanks, the matreses I looked at were about 4000 aed
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Latest post on 26 October 2011 - 22:40
Thanks, can you tell me where on al wasl it is
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Latest post on 26 October 2011 - 22:15
Hi, hope you can help, can anyone recommend a shop that sells soft matresses, i suffer from brittle bones, TIA
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Latest post on 24 October 2011 - 14:03
Have a look at booking.com, there are lots of rooms available, from cheapish to very expensive.
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Latest post on 04 September 2011 - 19:55
I went to Zens asia spa in International city, it was 95 for a mani/pedi. Whilst my nails were drying, they gave me a back massage. They actually make sure your nails are dry, before you can leave. Tips and toes shove me out the door before my nails are dry.
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Latest post on 29 August 2011 - 21:45
probably going to get banned for this, check out britishexpats.com, they have a lush index, although there are wrong on this eid, it is not dry
 
 
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