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Foggy Season

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Dubai Mum

Since last week most Dubai mornings have been shrouded in dense, drizzly fog.  DS2 thought it was still night time when he got up, and was on his way back to bed when DH explained it was just the weather, … Continue reading →

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Rugby Weekend

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Dubai Mum

Yesterday DS1 participated in his first rugby tournament, the HSBC Dubai Rugby Festival, at 7he Sevens grounds.  To date he has had all of 3 sessions of rugby with the Dubai Exiles and is pretty crazy about the game. As … Continue reading →

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Everything You Need to know (if you are under 8 years of age!)

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Dubai Mum

Gunpowder is illegal (I do wonder what question DS1 asked to get this answer!) If you touch a piece of really old cheese which has been on the floor for a very, very long time, and if it is blue, … Continue reading →

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You Say Tomato, I Say Tow-mate-O – Part 2

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Dubai Mum

It’s just been one of those days….it must be catching…… DS2 just asked said ‘Mummy, what if ‘fatboys’ were called ‘fatgirls’ or ‘fatmums’? For the uninitiated, ‘Fatboys’ are a brand of fabulously comfy(and trendy) beanbags.  Am not quite sure DS2’s … Continue reading →

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Dubai Car Admin

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Dubai Mum

Today DH went to re-register his car.  This is an annual event which every vehicle in the UAE must undergo.  Re-registration requires that one’s car must pass a basic roadworthiness assessment.  A mechanic drives off with the car, does a … Continue reading →

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Topical Topics of Conversation in Dubai

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Dubai Mum

It’s funny how the world pokes fun at the British for considering the weather a ‘must’ topic of conversation.  It is almost frowned upon not to make reference to the weather in 99% of your conversations in Blighty.  It is … Continue reading →

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Tricky Questions

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Dubai Mum

Only the first week back at school and DS2 has been keeping me on my toes with his wonderfully inquisitive mind. After his first day back he declared he would be the third person in his class to die!  I … Continue reading →

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Last Day of Christmas

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Dubai Mum

Today we waved ‘adieu’ to the Christmas tree and all things Christmassy; the tinsel was tucked away for another year, and the cards stacked in the memory box.   The kids looked so sad watching their Yuletide cheer disappear; so sad … Continue reading →

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The International Language of Hair

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Dubai Mum

Finally, after too long, I plucked up the courage to go to the hair salon.  Over the summer, when I was home, I had my hair colour ‘corrected’ and a cut which I was really happy with.  Not particularly pleased … Continue reading →

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Farewell

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Dubai Mum

‘I love you ‘Bedy’.  I will never forget you.  From DS1 and Others.’ The message my caring, sensitive DS1 wrote to his old bed which was recently replaced with bunk beds.  I suspect the ‘Others’ refers to the mini jungle … Continue reading →

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