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Latest post on 01 July 2011 - 12:14
I would-if I had happened to be going there-which I am not-enjoy! PS 6 years in Dubai and never been to Brunch! <em>edited by wuffles on 01/07/2011</em>
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Latest post on 01 July 2011 - 00:05
Oberammergau in the Black Forest, Germany-(not when the Passion Play was on!)-So green and beautiful-and the food was amazing too
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Latest post on 30 June 2011 - 18:43
My first preference would be the Textile Souk in Bur Dubai-Karama isn't bad either but you seem to get more for your dirhams at the souq and the price range is great-bargain really hard-they expect it
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 23:13
Praying the little twin in NICU will soon be reunited with his brother-congratulations Farasha-well done keeping it a secret too
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 19:35
I know its not Dubai based but I have just used Photobook Worldwide and they were brilliant. The program gives you so many options you can really have a lot of fun and the end product was beautiful. Plus in June they are offering 50% off which I'm sure will most prob continue for July as its summer (I bought one in May which was 40% off). I used them for my wedding album (80 pages massive book - 500 aed inc 2 day delivery to Dubai from Malaysia) and then smaller albums for both our parents and they were sent direct to Australia (40 pages - 240 aed). I bought one of those Go Nabit local Dubai photobook versions and I didn't even redeem it in the end as they expected me to come into their office in Media City with a disc and they would load the photos for me and then provide the final version a week later (what is the point I ask you??) - which sort of defeats the purpose (and fun) of making a photobook. They look good too-might give them a go for a change
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 19:33
Wuffles, where's can you get them from? Thanks Pretty sure I saw them in Carrefour not long ago-great fun to use
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 19:24
Two very good friends have used Riot and they were thrilled! I think it's one of the cheapest in Dubai. But when there are loads with more creative options which are far far cheaper why use the local one? As I said Shutterfly is excellent-love all their free offers-and the turn around is quick-and they are super efficient and answering email queries too.Did your friends shop around first????
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 19:19
If you plan to use it a fair bit it is well worth buying one-basic models aren't dear and we certainly got loads of use out of ours when the kids were at school and afterwards
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 19:16
Wasn't me-didn't think it was that controversial
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 16:59
I can second Riot books! I've just done one and was really impressed by the quality and the price! One of the few things i've found in Dubai to rival prices of the UK and will certainly be using them again. In fact, i'm thinking of doing one as my wedding album because the cost of these is just silly so might do it myself using the RIOT software. Can I please ask how much did you pay/how many pages/size? thanks Wow-just checked the website Riot are so expensive compared to something like Shutterfly-fewer design options too
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 16:26
No - I just follow it. I think she's very funny. Can relate somehow! Fair enough
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 16:16
Thank you so much ladies for the words of encouragement, a miracle just happened, his previous employer called him and asked if he could rejoin the company, so on sunday he is starting work again, thank God. Great news-so happy for you
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 16:00
It's probably a way for the hospitals to make more money! I never actually got the results of my test, I emailed my Dr to enquire about it but she said that if I hadn't heard from her then there was probably no issue.... Thats what i was thinking hmmm will see if anyone else at the other hospitals are doing it the same? i didnt get no results on my last 2 pregnancies either so they say no news is good news at the American. If they are not-they are ignoring the recommendations.......
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 15:59
Just asked He Who is in the Know- "This is the new recommendation by American Diabetes Association. It came into effect last year and it is being adopted internationally. AHD is doing the right thing. " Hope that helps
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 14:06
There was a post way back when on someone paying the Sheikh's fines during Ramadan! I remember that! Can you remember who paid? No-sorry
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 13:13
There was a post way back when on someone paying the Sheikh's fines during Ramadan!
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 10:46
Great news-congratulations to all the family
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 10:45
I hope something comes of arohadxb's lead for you-fingers crossed
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 10:42
Glad it went well-wonder how long you can keep up the sympathetic nurse act before you want to throttle him!
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 01:28
No wonder you can't sleep-so sorry to hear your news-been through that three times (once the day I came home from hospital with our new and very sick baby) so know all too well how it feels. Hoping and praying your BH finds something else really soon xx Thanks dear, will leave it to God though its really hard I know it seems so at the time but things do work out-can you post the sort of work he does in case one of the ladies has a lead? At least you will feel you have done something to help then
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 01:16
No wonder you can't sleep-so sorry to hear your news-been through that three times (once the day I came home from hospital with our new and very sick baby) so know all too well how it feels. Hoping and praying your BH finds something else really soon xx
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 01:09
Thanks Wuffles re the cats, haven't managed to re-home any of them so grateful for that but will speak to you on other site. Will arrange to get to you the multi or whatever blender!!!! xxxxx Thanks muchly
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 01:00
No money Wuffles as I didn't pay either and I would love to give this to you xxxx Well thankyou-will let you sleep on it though (not literally!) Do you have anything printed up for the remaining moggies (with mug shots)?-one of BH's colleagues was muttering about getting a cat for the kids-could put something on the work notice board if you want
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 00:53
Thank-you-am sadly lacking in gizmos and appliances down my way-but still happy to pay!
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 00:49
For you Wuffles, it's a freebie!!! No--happy to pay-will just need to check Olly isn't ensconced inside-I am sure it is a ploy to get me to come visit him.......
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 00:43
Sensible-and nice move to reward and train existing employees-nice to know it is happening here
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 00:39
lol Wuffles! Got a 54 function whatever mixer thingame that does everything. Have never used it. Never been used!!!! I suppose that sums me up!!!!! Gosh-hope it comes with instructions-I was only thinking of mixing cake batters and making pavlovas!!!!! Anyhow please email me the details and cost when you have a sec if you are parting with the mega machine <em>edited by wuffles on 29/06/2011</em>
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 00:20
No Kitchen Aid Mixer amongst that lot Moo Moo?-apparently my Domestic Goddess image needs work!
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 00:16
I just say "Me?! Oh, I'm a Domestic Goddess!", smile sweetly and change subject. Most people are confused and don't have a clue what I'm talking about and are too embarrassed to delve further as it sounds a bit dodgy.... :D If I get to like them I'll explain I'm really the head chef and bottle washer ;) Wouldn't work-could never pass for a Goddess-domestic or otherwise! Trust me - neither would I!! Still works, people's minds start racing with possible images, so actually, the further away from the popular image of 'goddess' the better... ;) Good point-they will be kept very busy then!
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 00:08
I just say "Me?! Oh, I'm a Domestic Goddess!", smile sweetly and change subject. Most people are confused and don't have a clue what I'm talking about and are too embarrassed to delve further as it sounds a bit dodgy.... :D If I get to like them I'll explain I'm really the head chef and bottle washer ;) Wouldn't work-could never pass for a Goddess-domestic or otherwise!
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Latest post on 28 June 2011 - 17:37
All the things you wish you could! :)
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Latest post on 28 June 2011 - 17:21
I have a question, why you call the thread overheard in MacDonald's? what the MacDonald's thing stand for? The first post related to something someone overheard at McDonalds and the others followed
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Latest post on 28 June 2011 - 17:19
Studying would be nice but distance ed costs so much when you already have a degree-would jump at the chance if I had the money True! The classes I do have to make special trip back to the States which is costly but can't be help. For other type of "studying" I just go to Google University for free :) As an aside, if you feel like it one of these days, come over for a cuppa tea, would love to see your photo books! edited by Saharagypsyrose on 28/06/2011 I have sent most of them back 'home' but cuppas are always good regardless! I thik if I studied I would want a bit of paper at the end-guess I could almost afford it if I did it part time but I'd be 11o0 by the time I finished and the courses I fancy have field components which would have to be done back home too
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Latest post on 28 June 2011 - 17:16
Oddly enough I bought some lovely dragonfly towels before the sale which rang up at the register at around 80% off though they had no sale sticker on so at least I had my own little 'part' sale
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Latest post on 28 June 2011 - 17:07
I know how you feel, wuffles. I get asked that question all the time. Even my DH used to ask me that in the beginning. I felt depressed and guilty and then mad!. Just because I was not sitting at a desk with a title to my name, and no projects or whatever achievement to show, did not make me useless. It takes a lot of practice and getting used to and coming up with witty responses. I still continue to study on the side and take my continuing education classes etc so that I will be ready to get back on the band wagon when the time comes. Some people even said to me "you spent most of your life studying, and now you do nothing?" Sometimes I can't help to reply, "Of course I am! I am living large" :D Studying would be nice but distance ed costs so much when you already have a degree-would jump at the chance if I had the money
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Latest post on 28 June 2011 - 17:03
Glad I haven't bothered yet-their stuff is lovely but I hate these 'part' sales they have in Dubai
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Latest post on 28 June 2011 - 16:11
it's a full time job just being me. :) Wonder what they'd make of that-love it! Glad I am not alone in having the question annoy me
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Latest post on 28 June 2011 - 15:46
I think Mercato Mall does it. Second floor near the foodcourt. I think its a great idea. May go and do it myself. Mercato Mall does lovely Arabic necklaces and cufflinks-haven't seen anything on canvas there
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Latest post on 28 June 2011 - 15:14
Me too please: glenda underscore aus at yahoo dot com Thanks
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Latest post on 27 June 2011 - 23:18
If you don't like people discussing Emirates discounts and benefits don't look at this site! http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2385542563#!/group.php?gid=2385542563&v=info It's not confidential info so why not discuss it, it's not some top secret elite club! So many on here are or ex EK so it's natural it will pop up here and there! If to want your salary/benefits to be kept private you need to work for a company a little less high profile. Well, some of it probably is confidential - most employers do require a degree of confidentiality, though I don't suppose that applies to the pilots club privileges (envious), whether or not people choose to comply with their contractual obligations. And that facebook site is just a reminder of how I *don't* want my kids to grow up! Isn't it just-some very spoilt brats on there ......
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Latest post on 27 June 2011 - 23:17
lol no worries Wuffles but Olly is an Alpha male so your black persian wouldn't have stood a chance!!!! I'm still hopeful for this chap. He deserves a good life during his latter years Hard to say-this cat could accidentally squash anything!!!
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Latest post on 27 June 2011 - 23:14
He is the hardest to re-home Wuffles. Still waiting for you and DH to succumb!!!! Even if BH did Olly wouldn't be very happy confined to an apartment would he-am cat-sitting a hummungous black Persian this week who would terrify your poor puss
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Latest post on 27 June 2011 - 23:10
Just 2 remaining Wuffles. The infamous Olly and the playful Bob!!!! I thought Olly would go first-some people have no taste!
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Latest post on 27 June 2011 - 23:05
How delightful of you to comment. The original post was about DEWA bills and the jump in price from month to month. In regards to Air conditioning - it's not about how much we have it ON, but how it costs us more even if we use it less due to the way it works in relation to outside temperature. Therefore blocking heat is the best way to reduce heat and save money. I think you were still rather stating the obvious...... Are you connected with Lamings window film? it is odd to send people to a website relating to a particular (brand of a) product without even mentioning the product in the post - you are recommending window film, then? presumably shutting curtains/blinds would be a cheaper option particularly for those who are renting?? Presumably yes given the posters many past posts recommending the same company....
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Latest post on 27 June 2011 - 22:59
it is at times like this that I wonder if I live in a different city from a lot of people on here - I can't think that I've ever been asked how much I earn or whether I get a car allowance or whatever. And I've been here for 9 years. Who is it that asks these questions?? I agree sandfly. My present status.....I ain't got a pot to p*ss in at the moment!!!!! :) ....but you do have a fine collection of moggies-or have they been rehomed?
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Latest post on 27 June 2011 - 21:58
Not at all strange-I am sure BH will be fine and deep down is delighted you care so much and plan to stay with him
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Latest post on 27 June 2011 - 21:57
If you don't like people discussing Emirates discounts and benefits don't look at this site! http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2385542563#!/group.php?gid=2385542563&v=info
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Latest post on 27 June 2011 - 17:45
Butternut Squash has been roasted as per instructions and come out fab, BUT the beetroot is all white inside and still rock hard! Been in oven at 180 for 2 hours wrapped in tinfoil. Is this just bad Beetroot? It's from India does that make a difference at all? Are you sure it is beetroot and not turnip-sounds wrong being white inside!
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Latest post on 27 June 2011 - 16:03
Shepherds pie, lasagna, satay sticks with peanut sauce, meatballs in a sweet and sour sauce, kofta, wrapped in filo pastry, stuffed inside marrows or potatoes or peppers etc etc
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Latest post on 27 June 2011 - 15:14
Not sure 'many ' posters do-and anyway it doesn't bother me-always nice if your job offers you discounts or perks-BH's doesn't but I don't begrudge those who get them
 
 
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