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Forum: Middle East
Jun 30th 2008, 5:59 am
Replies: 34
Views: 2,850
Posted By skyvan

Re: long term living in Dubai

First time I've been in the Top Ten for anything!!

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
Forum: Middle East
May 21st 2008, 6:19 am
Replies: 1
Views: 391
Posted By skyvan

Photographer - do you need a licence/permit?

Let's just say that Mrs Skyvan has been approached to take some photographs in a professional capacity ( she will be the photographer - she refuses to model anymore!) - what permit/ licence does she...
Forum: Middle East
May 21st 2008, 6:14 am
Replies: 6
Views: 621
Posted By skyvan

Re: Quesion about job websites...Newbie

My wife has just told me that the americanschoolofdubai (ASD) are looking for an IT specialist. Go to their website.
Forum: Middle East
Apr 5th 2008, 10:04 am
Replies: 5
Views: 757
Posted By skyvan

Re: Travel time-Bur Dubai to Arabian Ranches

Thanks everyone, that great. We had been fed a story about it being 1 1/2 to 2 hour journey each way! Sheesh, some guys like to scare us newbies ;)
Forum: Middle East
Apr 5th 2008, 4:43 am
Replies: 5
Views: 757
Posted By skyvan

Travel time-Bur Dubai to Arabian Ranches

Hi all,

I am arriving next week, the family about a fortnight later. We will initially be staying in Bur Dubai :frown: until the company can find better accommodation.

The kids will be going to...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Mar 30th 2008, 6:55 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 608
Posted By skyvan

Re: Death of a brave man

The lunatic in Zimbabwe has learnt from past history (when is history anything other than past?), his cohorts make sure that any journalists are kept on a very tight leash. Anyone publishing...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 30th 2008, 6:45 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 765
Posted By skyvan

Re: As a newbie - Alcohol what's the score?

Thanks for that!
Forum: Middle East
Mar 30th 2008, 6:37 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 765
Posted By skyvan

Re: As a newbie - Alcohol what's the score?

While chatting about this, can a person bring alcohol into the country when flying in?

I will be arriving in a week, and would love to be able to bring in a bottle of my favourite tipple! :)
Forum: Middle East
Mar 24th 2008, 11:53 am
Replies: 50
Views: 2,898
Posted By skyvan

Re: So, Mirdiff.....

Hi Fairydust,

I was just told a lot of villas for all the incoming pilots. I know that there are supposed to be 500 pilots joining this year, but there is also a new development at Silicon that...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 24th 2008, 10:23 am
Replies: 50
Views: 2,898
Posted By skyvan

Re: So, Mirdiff.....

Thank you very much :):thumbsup:
Forum: Middle East
Mar 24th 2008, 7:54 am
Replies: 50
Views: 2,898
Posted By skyvan

Re: So, Mirdiff.....

Hi all,

Just been told that we will be moving into Mirdiff/Al Waqaa within the next few months (as soon as Emirates :curse: sign the lease for some vills there...anyone know which ones?).

Can...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 23rd 2008, 7:02 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 104,667
Posted By skyvan

Re: Religious books/symbols to Dubai?

I am sure as a WM and RA he knows exactly where to , write and who to ask,

Quite, but the head honchos say there is nothing under my constitution:thumbdown:, so I must try to find out otherways...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Mar 23rd 2008, 9:32 am
Replies: 25
Views: 980
Posted By skyvan

Re: Easter Eggs

Their spelling is wrong, it's supposed to say "orgasmic" :D
Forum: Middle East
Mar 21st 2008, 4:00 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 104,667
Posted By skyvan

Re: Religious books/symbols to Dubai?

S'ok, I Just need to know how old his granny is.......;)[/QUOTE]

Indie girl, it is about 30cm, I think, so I'll just bring it in my handluggage.

Oh Aye, Scotsexpat, she's old enough ;) Not...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 21st 2008, 9:14 am
Replies: 22
Views: 104,667
Posted By skyvan

Re: Religious books/symbols to Dubai?

Oh yes, too big for that ...guess i could risk them in the suitcase.
Forum: Middle East
Mar 21st 2008, 9:09 am
Replies: 22
Views: 104,667
Posted By skyvan

Re: Religious books/symbols to Dubai?

Bit confused at the catholic bric-a-brac and a query on Freemasonry.... You a dyke-jumper or is it a mixed marriage.....?????.....lol[/QUOTE]

This is (Mrs )Skyvan's response - no he does not jump...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 20th 2008, 7:55 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 104,667
Posted By skyvan

Re: Religious books/symbols to Dubai?

Thanks Dean I'll do that:eek::eek::eek::eek:
Forum: The Sand Pit
Mar 20th 2008, 4:34 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 1,600
Posted By skyvan

Re: It's the "Heather Mills Caption Competition"!!!

She'll never be done for drunk driving.......she'll never be legless;)
Forum: Middle East
Mar 17th 2008, 4:15 am
Replies: 22
Views: 104,667
Posted By skyvan

Re: Religious books/symbols to Dubai?

Thanks Eva and Benzonar, then I shall bring my goodies.

Thanks W10:p There has been plenty of research, but there are somethings even Google does not help with! While I have no intention of...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 16th 2008, 6:32 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 104,667
Posted By skyvan

Religious books/symbols to Dubai?

Hi all,

another question please, my family and I are moving to Dubai next month.

Does anyone know if we will be allowed to bring in our family bible, a couple of crucifixes and a set of rosary...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 7th 2008, 7:05 am
Replies: 36
Views: 2,274
Posted By skyvan

Re: Are there any teachers out there

My wife and I are arriving in April, she is a teacher. When I came out in December for my job interview she took the opportunity to visit a number of schools, and drop off her CV.

Once we heard...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 25th 2008, 5:50 am
Replies: 4
Views: 522
Posted By skyvan

Re: Schooling?

Hi MM,

That is the million dollar question, I'll be working for Emirates Airline, and they will only be advising me of my allocated residence in April, but I want to try find a school near Jumeira...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 25th 2008, 5:28 am
Replies: 4
Views: 522
Posted By skyvan

Schooling?

Hi all,

I am arriving in April, with OH and 3 bratlings following about two weeks later.

Eldest has a place at Jumeira College, but we are battling to find places for the younger two. Currently...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 24th 2008, 3:47 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,064
Posted By skyvan

Re: accommodation allowance restricted to 1 person

Thanks all for the quick responses. I thought that it was unfair to dock one persons package just because of the spouse's.

You guys are an absolute godsend to all us newbies. Thank you so much.
Forum: Middle East
Feb 24th 2008, 2:20 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,064
Posted By skyvan

Re: accommodation allowance restricted to 1 person

Hi,

I will be arriving in April, but my employment contract states that only one family member can receive Accom allowance, and I must inform my employers if my wife starts work, and receives such...
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