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Re: Best Avatar?
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Originally Posted by sallyclaire
(Post 7835637)
Means nothing to me & doesn't really look that hot in your avatar either!:ohmy:
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Re: Best Avatar?
Originally Posted by Kim67
(Post 7835650)
Well when you don't have tv connected, books and movies are the main form of entertainment in the house. Especially during the daylight hours during summer holidays in Dubai.
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Re: Best Avatar?
Originally Posted by Kim67
(Post 7835650)
Well when you don't have tv connected, books and movies are the main form of entertainment in the house. Especially during the daylight hours during summer holidays in Dubai.
Here's a better picture of him and how most people remember him pre-Twighlight. still, no competition for you!:lol: You enjoy:thumbsup: |
Re: Best Avatar?
Originally Posted by moneypenny20
(Post 7835657)
See? He needs a wash big time. Bleugh.
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Originally Posted by Kim67
(Post 7835665)
Well I do have 6 bathrooms in my house if he ever comes to visit........
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Re: Best Avatar?
Originally Posted by moneypenny20
(Post 7835673)
As SC says, 'Enjoy' :D
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Re: Best Avatar?
Originally Posted by sallyclaire
(Post 7835690)
What she won't enjoy is cleaning 6 bathrooms!:eek:;):lol:
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Re: Best Avatar?
Originally Posted by Kim67
(Post 7835694)
That's why everyone has maids in Dubai, except me.
Why would anyone need 6 bathrooms? |
Re: Best Avatar?
Originally Posted by sallyclaire
(Post 7835698)
You know, when I was typing my last response, I did wonder!:lol:
Why would anyone need 6 bathrooms? |
Re: Best Avatar?
Think of the loo roll purchasing :eek::lol:
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Re: Best Avatar?
Originally Posted by Kim67
(Post 7835707)
It's ridiculous, the four bedrooms and the maids room are ensuited and then there's an extra guest bathroom. We'll be moving villas soon and I want one with less bathrooms - the only time it's good is when visitors stay and they can have their own privacy.
Do most people have maids? It must be like living in a hotel! Do you like Dubai Kim? It must be so different to Aus! |
Re: Best Avatar?
Originally Posted by moneypenny20
(Post 7835723)
Think of the loo roll purchasing :eek::lol:
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Re: Best Avatar?
Originally Posted by sallyclaire
(Post 7835725)
Sorry for hijacking thread but I am fascinated!
Do most people have maids? It must be like living in a hotel! Do you like Dubai Kim? It must be so different to Aus! There is a glamorous aspect to Dubai, large villas, large shopping complexes, large hotels. But really the place is a dusty old desert with beautiful buildings. But the buildings have really bad standards and fall down after 10 years or so. Nail salons, shopping and brunches are really not my thing, so I prefer getting out of the Dubai city. Things take a long time to process which is very frustrating and the laws change with every person you're involved with - but it's understandable - Dubai was an ancient civilisation living in the desert just 30 years ago. The education here is pretty sub-standard yet you pay more than you would in one of the most expensive private schools in Australia. Any kind of extra-curricular activities are not that crash hot. A lot of kids are spoilt and can't be bothered sticking to one thing long enough to get good at it. We're not unhappy here. It's been a good experience culturally. My youngest daughter has just finished grade 1 and in her class of 18, there were 14 nationalities. I won't regret having come here for the experience, but I wouldn't want to live here forever. |
Re: Best Avatar?
Originally Posted by Kim67
(Post 7835786)
Most people to have maids, either in a full time (live-in) or part time capacity. A full time live in maid costs about 500-700AUD a month - some get less some more, but that's about the average. I just don't feel comfortable with having a non-family member living in the house and being entrusted to care for my kids.
There is a glamorous aspect to Dubai, large villas, large shopping complexes, large hotels. But really the place is a dusty old desert with beautiful buildings. But the buildings have really bad standards and fall down after 10 years or so. Nail salons, shopping and brunches are really not my thing, so I prefer getting out of the Dubai city. Things take a long time to process which is very frustrating and the laws change with every person you're involved with - but it's understandable - Dubai was an ancient civilisation living in the desert just 30 years ago. The education here is pretty sub-standard yet you pay more than you would in one of the most expensive private schools in Australia. Any kind of extra-curricular activities are not that crash hot. A lot of kids are spoilt and can't be bothered sticking to one thing long enough to get good at it. We're not unhappy here. It's been a good experience culturally. My youngest daughter has just finished grade 1 and in her class of 18, there were 14 nationalities. I won't regret having come here for the experience, but I wouldn't want to live here forever. I am a firm believer that it is only positive for kids to experience other cultures. Despite some bad experiences, ie being bullied for being white, my eldest son really gained from our previous venture! |
Re: Best Avatar?
Originally Posted by Kim67
(Post 7835731)
Most non-westerners use the taps........... when the loos were blocking when we first moved in, the indian plumbers told us not to put toilet paper in the toilet! I told him in no uncertain terms that he better fix the loos because toilet paper was definitely going in our toilet!
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