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Yes 700 USD from Manila to DXB. Flight leaves Manila 6ish PM arrives in DXB about 11PM. $700 USD!

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This one is for Kanelli. I used to work with these guys back in the day. It is a pretty much the 2nd Canadian National Anthem. I am now wishing I had my guitar to jam this sucker out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPJD3qcIL7s

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Unfortunately my best friend and I have pretty much parted ways after about 20 years. We met at a restaurant we both worked at years ago, and were tight ever since, even with all my travels and time away, we always picked up where we left off. He did not support my move to Dubai and utterly refused ...

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Did you know for obvious reasons, they stopped performing New Orleans is Sinking? I have been listening to the Hip this whole time in Philippines. I like rocking the Hip on my guitar, as no one knows it in Dubai, so when I bugger it up, they have no clue!-- Thu Feb 10, 2011 10:33 am --I did a few sh...

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First, Boo that the exile is over. I have a couple of questions though. As my visit visa is being sponsored by my wife, does she need to be there at the airport to meet me? The visa is approved and I have a copy. Does she need to deposit it somewhere so I can get it? Can she do this ahead of time to...

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I hear the British Dyslexia Society has warned it's lady sufferers to be wary of unscrupulous men trying to convince them it's Vaseline Day. Did you hear about the man who pulled the dyslexic lady? She ended up cooking his sock! Ah the old 'uns are the best! Awesome. I'm using that. Myself and the ...

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Thanks for the info DDS. I am flying Emirates though, arriving terminal 3. It has taken me (now) 6 emails to them and they have answered 2.5/4 of my questions! Bl00dy useless. Hoping for a thorough response here in a bit. so typical. Ask four bulleted questions and get marginal responses. Will let y...

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They whacked him this morning. check Gulfnews.

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I would not sweat the visa thing...you are a Canuck and flying Emirates (so the "aim" of the visa acomplished). Marhaba...you probably can't book it from outside. If you are flying business, no problem (they will give you a "fast track" card in the cabin which takes you to the &...

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Well, DD will be taking BM's advice. marhaba has turned into a joke. Scan and print and sign and mess around. 12 emails and 8 hours later they tell me they are booked. What a bunch of losers. They owe me another day in exile. Am defo trying the egate trick, although it expired a year ago, and if not...

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Bethsmum wrote:Good luck DD, keep smiling and try to be good humoured, I’ve found it works a treat! I know you’ll manage it.

Smiling like no one's business here! Just looking forward to getting in and getting out! I will be so surprised if this immigration business goes right, but we'll see!

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I've always tried to remain accentless, but people still say I have an Aussie twang or sound slightly South African at times, just depends who I happen to be hanging out with at the time, I find it easy to pick up accents. You sound like a Brit, Chocs! Through and through. I am the only one with no...

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Lay off the Aussie broads! I have one waiting at home when I am done my time. Thank god she doesn't sound like one of "those" Aussies. Being around me and my family for 10 years has buggered her accent up good! If she ever had that nasal Aussie twang, I would never have let her pursue me. ...

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My goodness, BM, you can spin a thread! Thanks for the laugh and the wishes. Won't know till 12:30 local time if the Murhabra business will work.We'll see. Can I nip into the duty free infidel juice in line you think?

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I've had this tune on my iPod for years. Thought i would share it. This was the Dubai of yesteryear, 1984. I wish I lived in Sal Davies' Dubai durIing my tenure in DXB. It is a fun tune, and I am sure Sagey knows it well. I am working on my cover version " See Ya, Douchebai" http://www.you...

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Back in 22 hours.

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sage & onion wrote:But you have one of those funny Canadian Accents????, now me, thats another story, I definately have no accent.

Actually, you are right. You have an accent. But where is it from? Nothing you can identify, that's for sure.

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Thanks for the tips, BM and for the words of caution, Sage. I think I will be ok with a couple of cases of beer and some wobbly-pops for the Mrs. I am stocked up at home with all the good stuff. In a funny twist of irony, I am cabbing it directly to a farewell party where 3 friends are leaving!-- Fr...

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Yay Fayz! Isn't it funny, Fayzal and I have been friends for years. I only learned after Waf's wedding that he was the poster "Fayz" from yester-year! Such a good guy, and I am grateful for people like him that go that extra mile for their friends. He read my whinging on FB and took it up...

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I thought you knew! :D Fayz is always helpful. :cheers: He will be one of the missed ones, that is for sure. Looking forward to a movie and some serious sleep on the plane. I reckon I will get 5-6 hours no prob. Taxi from the airport to the going away party and see Mrs. DD, have a couple of Infidel...

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It is funny you mentioned the happy hour thing, benwj. When I was over there, happy hour seemed very popular, and knowing how Dubai is, I was wary when ordering. Big sign in Boracay read "Happy hour 2-8: All local beers and Select Cocktails". Knowing I would have a beer, i asked the server...

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benwj wrote:I had some hard drives sent from Australia which seem to be held up in customs.

Bugger.

If you need to do the whole production I did, let me know via PM. Happy to help, I am a black belt on those procedures now!

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Hey all. Just thought I would see if anyone here has any contacts in the luxury yacht market that might be displaying at the 2011 Dubai Boat Show? I would like to showcase my Entertainment Systems there, so best fit would be to share some space with someone in the luxury fit out business. It is in 2...

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I love the Matrix soundtracks. I am not a "house" or techno guy anymore, but I am an audiophile. Listening to electronica(and any music) through $3000 USD headphones would really make you appreciate it! I use the wireless type belt packs you see musicians using and wonder what is stuck in ...

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Why not? eh? I have an infidel cabinet I need to empty in the next few weeks. I thought I would take a tip from BM and try the vino. Chardonnay is not for me, but my 5 bottles of DF Shiraz were calling (not all at once). It is a nice Aussie vintage I am enjoying whilst I talk to my American overseer...

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That is nice of you to say, BM. The past few weeks have been a mess with my deportation, Mrs. DD's work and all-round stress. It has not been fun. Mrs. DD actually telling her boss she is leaving is magic. We are so over the moon, I want to forget our 1 month holiday and just get back and play house...

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Do any of you use a global banking facility? That is maybe you have an account in the UAE but access it EASILY anywhere? I am not keen on keeping money here with our pending departure, but I do not want to repatriate my funds. The interest here is useless, so I am not sure what to do. I was in HSBC ...

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The biggest thing is that I do not want Aussie dollars at this point. I would like to keep my AED as AED or USD. When my residency is complete in Australia,I will pay 50% tax on the interest. There are definitely costs and benefits to both. It is also not a smart idea to repatriate larger sums all a...

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Thanks for the varied input. Now I am totally confused. @BM, glad you had no hassles. I am in the same boat as you, no residence visa and wanting an easy banking solution. The HSBC pitch was pretty good yesterday. @BB. I agree, but I have found most advisers are trying to push "their" prod...

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Yes,we are not talking millions here. The KEY thing is that the Aussie dollar is at an all time high right now an the last time I sent money back,the dollar dropped by 30% in 2 months time. I do not want this to happen again. Have a look at this chart and see how quickly it can change: http://www.xe...

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