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Forum: The Sand Pit
Dec 12th 2011, 9:20 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,987
Posted By _jon_

Re: A Warning To Mothers

Reading the story it actually appears is SHE began the 'scumbag' type behaviour.

As I said, no parent should be denied access to their child unless they are at risk from that parent. Perhaps he...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Dec 11th 2011, 6:30 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,987
Posted By _jon_

Re: A Warning To Mothers

There are always two sides to every story.


I cannot count the number of acrimonious separations I have dealt with in the UK where the women, in the weaker financial position, use the child as a...
Forum: Singapore
Dec 7th 2011, 2:07 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,295
Posted By _jon_

Re: Christmas in Singapore

we are only there for 2 nights, staying at the Royal at Queens.

Apart from the Zoo, we don't plan do actually DO anything. I've never been to Universal but as the holiday plan is for Florida next...
Forum: Singapore
Dec 7th 2011, 8:01 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,295
Posted By _jon_

Re: Christmas in Singapore

Thanks for the sensible advice, although I was obviously tempted to get another flight to have 12 hours trekking in Nepal rather than enjoy the holiday that I have planned and booked....
Forum: Singapore
Dec 6th 2011, 3:27 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,295
Posted By _jon_

Christmas in Singapore

We arrive in SIN on Christmas afternoon and have 48hrs there before moving on to Malaysia.

1. How does Christmas Day affect the city, are businesses and restaurants open as usual. We were hoping...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Nov 22nd 2011, 12:35 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 1,851
Posted By _jon_

Re: Christmas

We'll be in Langkawi on the 2nd Jan, our NY will be in Penang.
Forum: The Sand Pit
Nov 22nd 2011, 10:24 am
Replies: 24
Views: 1,851
Posted By _jon_

Re: Christmas

As some of you expats are coming home for Christmas, I'm f-ing off to make room for you.

Two weeks in Singapore and Malaysia, flying Xmas eve, Christmas morning in DOHA. Presents secreted in the...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Nov 19th 2011, 8:33 am
Replies: 58
Views: 4,347
Posted By _jon_

Re: Moral dilema question

When it comes to a persons perception of what arouses them and what is morally acceptable to them in that arousal, that is a leopard that doesn't change it's spots.
Forum: The Sand Pit
Nov 3rd 2011, 1:51 pm
Replies: 56
Views: 6,195
Posted By _jon_

Re: Your get out plan

How many have the second passport?
Forum: Middle East
Oct 28th 2011, 2:11 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 3,190
Posted By _jon_

Re: Me again, more questions.

I'm figuring that out.

The idea of me having a proper job may be attractive for the bank balance, but not practical.

Better take up golf.


If this comes of you'll see a card on the wall of...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 27th 2011, 8:36 am
Replies: 31
Views: 3,190
Posted By _jon_

Re: Me again, more questions.

I have been looking into schools the last couple of days. I have found a few that offer the after school clubs, that may be an option.

I'm going to have to fire off a few email to schools and ask...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 27th 2011, 8:14 am
Replies: 31
Views: 3,190
Posted By _jon_

Re: Me again, more questions.

I can feel myself have a guilt complex over them being shuffled off to the 'hut' every time we're in the house.

We're a close family unit and the idea almost comes across as an 'invader' to the...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Oct 27th 2011, 7:48 am
Replies: 45
Views: 4,301
Posted By _jon_

Re: Metallica confirmed for Yas Island gig/F1 act

What are the ticket prices for concerts like this?

One of the things that has surprised me about the UAE is the quantity and quality of some of the bands that appear to pass through.
(compared to...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 27th 2011, 7:27 am
Replies: 31
Views: 3,190
Posted By _jon_

Re: Me again, more questions.

We find it awkward having mother-in-laws stay over, let alone the idea of a live-in.
Forum: The Sand Pit
Oct 26th 2011, 9:08 am
Replies: 36
Views: 2,954
Posted By _jon_

Re: A question for you

Touched for the very first time.
Forum: Middle East
Oct 26th 2011, 8:57 am
Replies: 31
Views: 3,190
Posted By _jon_

Re: Me again, more questions.

The kids issue is causing the wife to doubt our ability to do this.

She doesn't want a live in, nor do I, it's just not how we live. Having a cleaner is one thing, someone there virtually every...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 25th 2011, 5:24 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 3,190
Posted By _jon_

Re: Me again, more questions.

The wife is quite determined not have a maid live in, looks like I'll have to put my job enquiries on hold and try and get something part time.
Forum: Middle East
Oct 25th 2011, 3:13 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 3,190
Posted By _jon_

Me again, more questions.

1. Cars.

Is there any other website other than Dubizzle to locate used cars. Some of the ads on there are useless for details of condition and prices vary wildly.
Is there a resource for...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 25th 2011, 7:03 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,121
Posted By _jon_

Re: Dubai Schools

I found it.

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=718946&highlight=poll
Forum: Middle East
Oct 24th 2011, 10:08 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,121
Posted By _jon_

Dubai Schools

we have been looking at what our package is likely to include reference the kids.

We have a 3 and a 12 year old and the offer seems to be $10000 US a year per child towards education.

\i've...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 21st 2011, 7:56 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,605
Posted By _jon_

Re: Summer in Dubai

My 12 year old would happily spend 4 weeks inside playing Battlefield 3, he moans if I try and take him out in the holidays now....



Whats the deal with Ramadam, what goes on or not.
I always...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 20th 2011, 1:49 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,605
Posted By _jon_

Re: Summer in Dubai

There's always cardboard boxes.

Kids love cardboard boxes.


And if you use the silver gaffer tape it takes them a couple of days to break out.
Forum: Middle East
Oct 20th 2011, 11:59 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,605
Posted By _jon_

Summer in Dubai

When the kids finish school who stays and who goes?


Can you stay?


Some friends were in Dubai in the 90's and they regale in tales of beach club weekends most of the year but getting out of...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 20th 2011, 10:58 am
Replies: 48
Views: 8,220
Posted By _jon_

Re: HMRC wins UK tax residency case

As a prospective export I have this view.

If your immediate family benefit from the services of the UK, you should pay UK tax. That seems to be the view of the new rules.

There is nothing...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 19th 2011, 5:26 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 10,191
Posted By _jon_

Re: Dubai Salary Negotiation

I have gone through the existing and new tax proposals.

Surely if we leave part way through a year you declare that part year to HMRC and they make the relevant calculations based on the date you...
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