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Latest post on 21 November 2011 - 14:14
I have used the search function and could not find the answers to the following questions. Your help is most appreciated. I am unable to enter details on the online form - can I print it and write the responses? How is payment made? Where is the form sent to? Thanks in advance. We called the embassy but they told us to check the website which we have but I must be daft cause I can't find any of this information. TIA
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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 12:47
We have the 27th off for Hijri and the 4th off for National Day since both holidays fall on the weekends.
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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 12:46
ooooooooooo I'm so loving all this xmas spirit!!
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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 12:46
It's a wonderful life My absolute favourite as well.
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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 10:32
worked for me. Lost 9 kg or so and kept it off for almost a year now. I'm at my "true" weight but I'd like to lose another 4kg. Will go back on it after the holidays to lose the additional 4.
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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 10:31
The sunsets/rises in the winter are magical. I love them and loved yesterdays' too.
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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 10:30
I am so sorry you are going through this.
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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 09:08
We have two that are both IATA approved. One is bigger for about a 25kg dog and the other worked for a 10 kg dog. We used one to bring our dog from Canada and other to bring it from the UK. Let me know and you can have a look. xmasbaby05 at gmail dot com.
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Latest post on 19 November 2011 - 17:10
We always put the tree up on 16 December growing up. Now we put it up on 1 december but parents stick to the 16th tradition. We always take it down 12 days after xmas.
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Latest post on 19 November 2011 - 17:09
We always put the tree up on 16 December growing up. Now we put it up on 1 december but parents stick to the 16th tradition. We always take it down 12 days after xmas.
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Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 16:25
....or they don't want to put it on the dirty floor nor leave it unprotected. I rarely put my purse down ever and they are not all that glam. I wouldn't pick it up though if it were somewhere safe "just" for a picture...now thats just odd. Celebrities do it, b/c they are often gifted the products to be seen with it, and thus create demand for it.
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Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 10:14
We have tons of moths outside of our villa. We've had it sprayed 2x and no luck at getting rid of them. Anyone have any tips?
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Latest post on 31 October 2011 - 10:10
We usually buy about 4-5 bags of candy and have leftovers.
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Latest post on 26 October 2011 - 16:03
seriously, they will laugh at her.
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Latest post on 26 October 2011 - 16:02
Dr. Hubert at AH is an endrocronologist and I see him for my thyroid
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Latest post on 26 October 2011 - 15:58
We've been told we're getting 6, 7, 8 - Yeah!
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Latest post on 21 October 2011 - 15:10
natalie8 - thats very helpful!! Thank you
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Latest post on 21 October 2011 - 14:43
I'm a bit confused. If I'm on Emirates Road heading towards Mirdiff, can someone please provide driving directions? Thanks,
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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 12:50
Mine smells all the time. Did you put the green thing in properly. I think its open on top rather than the bottom.
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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 12:22
we did it ourselves with an electric razor - easy peasy
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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 10:15
Your child knocks on the door and says "trick or treat" and usually the host will hand out candy. When we were little, some people would say "Trick" and we had to tell them a joke in order to get the candy. It was all good fun!
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 16:57
I'm going with Hubby! We figure we'll have a good laugh and maybe he'll learn something ;)
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Latest post on 17 October 2011 - 10:07
I did just under two years ago and thought it was brilliant. Good care for me, excellent care for my baby that was in the NICU and was very pleased with how that was run, and in general our overall care.
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Latest post on 09 October 2011 - 20:45
Yes, Princess I, based around the Harvest Festival. Canadian Thanksgiving is not necessarily celebrated by all Canadians for that reason, because it does have a Christian connection. I grew up in a predominantly Jewish neighbourhood in Toronto and only my non-Jewish friends celebrated the holiday. True but also celebrated by a lot of non-Christians as well, as its a great opportunity for people to recognise all that they are thankful for regardless of faith. They even have Halal Turkey now for the Muslims!
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Latest post on 09 October 2011 - 16:52
Happy Thanksgiving!! I'm making pumpkin pie cause I couldn't find any.
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Latest post on 14 September 2011 - 16:25
Or alternatively, when you exit the Al Ain way, take Route 611 to Um Sequim (runs parallel to Emirates Rd - but avoids you having to do the Emirates Road u-turn) and run that straight through to MOE. It takes about 20 minutes. Hope that helps.
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Latest post on 11 September 2011 - 13:06
Thats great for the little ones - thanks! Also looking for ages 8 years old.
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Latest post on 08 September 2011 - 10:28
When we were in mirador type 17, our bill was consistently 4000-5000 AED
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Latest post on 07 September 2011 - 15:27
Not my first choice but I grew up in Toronto. My cousins however are from peg and LOVE it! They have a good set of friends, everyone is so laid back, its very outdoorsy, sure winters suck and summers are buggy but they love it there and wouldn't move to Toronto if they had the choice. Its just really what you make of it, I suppose!
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Latest post on 07 September 2011 - 15:23
Thats horrible and so sad for the LO. I agree that the teacher should have known. Our class had name tags on as well...I was really happy with day 1 in that regard.
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Latest post on 06 September 2011 - 11:35
I agree pollydxb - the initial days arent very nice. I think I will buy the recipe book to give me a few more ideas rather than eating the same thing. For you experienced Dukaners, I had been advised just 3 days on the attack phase - would I lose more weight by staying on this phase longer or would it be best to go onto the next phase after the first 3 days? Also, for the cruise phase, did you alternate 1 pp day and 1 pv day or did you have consecutive days of each? TIA! If you don't have a lot to lose, you should only do the 3 days as suggested. Your body will get used to it and it hinders the overall effect. I lost about 10kg on it starting in Feb and haven't gained back a pound with regular eating now so I do believe in the method! Good luck and if you have any other questions, let me know! As for the boredom, yes it does set in but there are a lot of different things to eat - curries, roasts, and because of the dairy, its a big help. When you do the Protein-veggy days, it feels like such a treat!
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Latest post on 06 September 2011 - 09:43
I would send it to them and get them to do it. There may be a slight charge.
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Latest post on 06 September 2011 - 09:41
Hi there i have a little one starting Nursery going into the octopus class with a Miss Kortekas! Any one else got kiddies going into Reton nursery Octopus class?? I LOVE Ms. Kortekas and I'm sure you're child will too!! She is a fantastic teacher!
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Latest post on 05 September 2011 - 11:13
I order off of amazon almost bi-weekly and on average I can expect it in 4-5 days. Its awesome when I order on Thursday and usually get it on Sunday!
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Latest post on 04 September 2011 - 17:08
nephews birthday this weekend - any good toy suggestions?
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Latest post on 29 August 2011 - 11:28
Tell me about it - just finalising the menu and trying to figure out whether to prep when I get home or wait to hear....
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Latest post on 29 August 2011 - 10:18
newer... Breaking Bad, White Collar Suites (new) Sons of Anarchy older.. Desperate Housewives, Private Practice Brothers & Sisters Greys Anatomy Good Wife Gossip Girl Blue Blood Chicago Code
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Latest post on 28 August 2011 - 13:18
Tresor in Love
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Latest post on 25 August 2011 - 23:20
Starfishalicja - do you bring your boxers or did you get them from here? My neighbour would like to get one and since we brought ours from Canada, we didn't have any suggestions. Thanks everyone. Only another dog lover would understand my heart breaking right now... Hi xmasbaby, I am so sorry for your loss xx To answer your Q, i got my girl from a local litter here in Dubai and adopted the boy a few months ago from a family that didn't have enough time for him. It is surely too soon now, but when you're ready come visit my two xx edited by starfishalicja on 25/08/2011 Thanks everyone - only animal lovers could understand what we are going through. I truly feel raw today. Starfishalicja - can you please email me at xmasbaby05 at gmail dot com - I'd like to pass on the local breeders number to my neighbours. I think seeing another little boxer pup around while we deal with our loss would be helpful. I know once we're ready we'll get another boxer as well, so I would love to take you up on that. We've had 2 boxers now - one for 11 years and our last for 8 - it never gets easier when they go. <em>edited by xmasbaby on 25/08/2011</em>
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Latest post on 25 August 2011 - 14:18
she passed away in her sleep this morning. My heart feels stepped on.
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Latest post on 25 August 2011 - 14:17
we brought our dog from Canada and it was about that - I think a little more but she was considered a large dog.
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Latest post on 23 August 2011 - 11:13
yes saw that - shame. He was truly a fighter. His letter to Canadians http://news.sympatico.ca/SpecialReports/Jack-Layton/jack-layton-letter
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Latest post on 22 August 2011 - 10:42
Thanks all, my email is xmasbaby05 at gmail dot com xx
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Latest post on 22 August 2011 - 09:56
Thanks ladies... Jules, interested in the type of activities they do (ie. songs, arts/crafts etc), feedback to parents on what their doing etc, 8:00 - 12:30 a few days a week, for example. Guinness, any other suggestions of nearby nurseries?
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Latest post on 22 August 2011 - 09:56
Thanks ladies... Jules, interested in the type of activities they do (ie. songs, arts/crafts etc), feedback to parents on what their doing etc, 8:00 - 12:30 a few days a week, for example. Guinness, any other suggestions of nearby nurseries?
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Latest post on 21 August 2011 - 13:44
I think the same! When my 7 yr old watches some of the programmes she has such attitude and will push it more with hands on hips even my 4 yr old will copy things. We do limit tv but I do find that channel very trash tv. I guess it's trying to get that balance. OMG, I noticed the same thing with my 6 year old! We're massively limiting tv at the moment.
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Latest post on 20 August 2011 - 20:24
Thanks everyone. She was breathing so hard last night we took her to the emergency vet at 1:30 am. We were there until 5am and they found an inflammation on her spine that is causing nerve damage which was why she was falling over, and couldn't walk. It was horrible, she couldn't even stand on her legs and bruised her nose...I thought we were losing her last night and I just wasn't prepared. They also found a tumour in her stomach but they don't think thats the cause of her current situation. She's now on pain relief and an ant-inflammatory and seems to be stronger today. Not panting and was able to stand for a few minutes. She even ate! We are to monitor her for the next few days and if she doesn't get better, we'll need to make some decisions. I'll get a second opinion with Dr. Doreen below - thanks everyone. Starfishalicja - do you bring your boxers or did you get them from here? My neighbour would like to get one and since we brought ours from Canada, we didn't have any suggestions. Thanks everyone. Only another dog lover would understand my heart breaking right now...
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Latest post on 20 August 2011 - 01:14
We go to the one at the polo club. Anyone have any other recommendations? We're going again in the morning. They ran blood tests and took an xray and said she was fine. My heart feels so heavy right now - she was my baby before my children.
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Latest post on 18 August 2011 - 12:40
You'll need to provide proof of relationship - ie. if its your grandmother (wow, that she's 60 - my mother's that age!), you'll likely need your mothers birth certificate and then yours, along with an affadavit of dependency suggesting that you will soley responsible for her financially, along with salary letters and a short note. You apply to the humanitarian section, they will decide within a week. If you explain that you do not have a copy of your grandfather's death certificate, they may understand. You can get all the information online. Good luck
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Latest post on 16 August 2011 - 13:05
Thanks Natalie, thats very helpful. I haven't let our dog out b/c when she sees her she starts barking quite loudly (she's a 40 kg boxer) and I was worried about how they might interact. She's certainly not a vicious dog but I just didn't know what to do...Perhaps I'll let her out today and see...
 
 
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