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[ - ] Which are cuter (as a gift): the hats or the booties? Link: http://www.cocoacrayon.com/blabla.html 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.27.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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I think the hats are cute and practical. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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Which one for a boy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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Monkey or Panda. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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Thanks! :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 11:04 AM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone else who left NYC and is unhappy feel like the slump will allow you to move back. I am having moving back to manhattan fantasies and think the housing market and all the people being forced out might allow us to come back affordably. Anyone else? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.27.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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I don't think you understand what is going on here....wealthy people are leaving because they are being priced out. It's not good here. Housing, education and other things have become less affordable because they are not declining with the economy, at least not proportionately. (How do I spell that???) In other words, there are no bargains to be found here....there are barely any empty apartments! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 11:10 AM Flag
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There doesn't appear to be much a slump in NYC. If anything I wish I could go back because the cost of living in 'burbs (gas, heating) is getting outrageous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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i don' tknow anyone who has been forced out because of pricing. maybe because of schools, but then rich europeans or arabs come in and swoop up their apts [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 01:43 PM Flag
[ - ] I have lines across my forehead and between my eyes regardless of my expression. Anyone else have this and what if anything would you rec to fix it? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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Botox above the eyes and fillers below - that is how my derm. explained it to me (I have neither 0 yet). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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accept yourself, lines are normal, botox is gross [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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there's some creme called 'FREEZE or something like that at sephora. it's expensive but supposed to help [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 06:55 PM Flag
[ - ] am freaking out a little. am due with no 2 in a couple of weeks and my 2 year old has morphed into a monster over the past couple of days. Is it going to be miserable. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.27.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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it is totally normal! Your 2yo knows something is coming, so (s)he is acting up. My older daughter was a monster for the first 5 or so month after the second one was born. They are 2y5m apart. It was the most difficult time of my life, but after about 6 month it got easier with both, the baby and the older one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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the end of my pg with #2 was the most difficult after the nb came everything got better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 02:30 PM Flag
[ - ] Are any of the ERB subtest scores more important than others? If overall score very high, do the subtest scores really matter? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.27.08, 09:27 AM Flag
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For verbal: vocabulary and similarities are most important. For performance: block design and matrix are most important. If overall scores is high, coding doesn't really matter, especially if there are clearly no fine motor issues. I've also heard that a low score in picture concepts is often discounted because it is one of the first subtests given, and often dc don't do as well on it because they are sort of warming up to what is expected of them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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I second all of this and it is consistent with what our PSD said. (Btw, I had never heard that about picture concepts - makes total sense to me. DC didn't do terribly well on that subtest and is really good at that sort of thing, so I wondered - that is a logical explanation.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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If verbal is 99 but performance is 85 and total is 95, they will care. They don't like to see scatter so much. But scatter from subtest to subtest, probably okay. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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Why? Can you explain? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.08, 03:41 PM Flag
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Why, if the overall score is 95? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.08, 03:42 PM Flag
[ - ] Let's talk real estate. Any brokers on who are willing to be genuine about the housing slump and discuss if new developments will drop in price 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.27.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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What is your specific question? I dont hear a lot of Brokers saying the market is good do you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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I speak to brokers all the time who try to convince me that the market isn't changed in NYC despite the country wide slump. They think if they all say it loud enough they can spark fear in us and trigger a buying frenzy IMO [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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I don't think the market is changing much in NYC - certainly not like it is in some other parts of the world. Poster below is correct though that mortgage rates will be going up so any drop in prices will be offset by interest (which at least is tax deductible). Bottom line is that if you are Selling you are most likely Buying too so its 6 of one and half a dozen of the other. Don't try to time the market because you cannot succeed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 10:58 AM Flag
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Pretty dark opinion of Brokers huh? I don't think we are interested in triggering fear so much as trying to avoid working with bottom feeders who take pleasure in other peoples pain. I am all for a good buy but some people circling around these days seem to take a perverse pleasure in other people's misery. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 11:04 AM Flag
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This makes no sense [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 11:09 AM Flag
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People like you make real estate agents sick. We work with you because thats how we earn our (substantial) salary but you are disgusting. Is that clear enough? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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I am disgusting for asking a question about new development prices. How does this make me a 'bottom feeder'. I wonder how decent you think it is to show me a 2M studio with a straight face [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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NP: people who are looking to save money? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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i sure hope you aren't arrogant enough to be speaking for all real estate agents. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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Not a broker but real estate junkie. Looks to me that this would be a great time to buy if you can get the financing you want. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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just sold our apt and our broker told us that we should be happy we are done (we put it on the market in march). i think after december you will see prices come down even further. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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interesting thank you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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So you are OP? What you are looking for is reassurance that NYC prices will drop 20%? Ain't gonna happen ever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 10:58 AM Flag
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reassurance? I was asking a question. never happen? I guess you are new to the city. welcome! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 11:10 AM Flag
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Never ever going to happen. So sorry bitter renter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 11:22 AM Flag
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Oh gosh you think I am a renter? No, owner. Without mortgage. You? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 11:25 AM Flag
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I know you are a renter. A full-equity owner is looking at a loss these days (tho not as much as you hope for) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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Actually, no I am not. My interest in this is of course to buy low. How foolish are you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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So you are making an argument that NYC real estate wont drop but you a full vested homeowner are not affected by this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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You are saying it won't drop, are are Ms Never Happen. And where did I say it won't affect me? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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I am a renter looking to buy and that is my suspcion, esp after Goldman and JPM will have already announced their puny bonuses in November. I really wanted to buy before sept, but thinking we are better waiting. Also, I sense that some buyers if they have to sell are entertaining lower offers. This all said, in the interim mortgage rates will probably rise so you will still have the same monthly payment, so I guess that could argue for tyring to buy now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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is goldman laying off? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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New York City 07.27.08, 09:19 AM Flag
[ - ] I am a life long NYer born and bred-- but I am falling out of love with my city. Just spent a week in portland OR and am seriously thinking of relocating (DH and I are both writers so we really can work anywhere) . It was so much more vibrant and exciting then NYC is these days. Any reccs on nabes that are good for families? 58 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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Congratulations, wish we could leave [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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Ah, no. But I also have a Portland fantasy. Also a native NYer, who lived in Seattle for 4.5 yrs. too. Too bad for us, dh is a city worker so tied here :-( Good luck to you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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I agree NY is a tough place in amny ways but Seattle as a city is awful.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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I love Seattle, too. If we could both find jobs there, we would totally move. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.08, 02:33 PM Flag
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So many people say this now but I don't see it, I am totally in love still but good luck with OR. What about the city do you dislike now [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 09:52 AM Flag
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not op but I am also falling out of love-- the UWS and Soho and Chelsea are now nothing but shopping malls with huge chain stores, all the cool ethnically diverse restaurants, stores and neighborhoods have vanished. Artists who used to flock here are now going to LA, Austin, Philly-- and yes, Portland. The city feels older and more conservative, that young vibrancy is gone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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Really, I think its us and our age it isn't the city. We are older and more conservative. We don't know where to go or hang in groups that have that vibe. People said this in the 80s too and it was very vibrant then. BUT if you feel that way obviously that is what matters! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 10:04 AM Flag
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The young people I know feel the same way though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 10:09 AM Flag
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Frankly, how could a young person now have the perspective to determine what the city was like when they were not even born. When I was a child I didn't love nyc like I love it now. I wanted to get out, go somewhere different, like every teenager feels about their 'boring hometown' [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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I'm also a life-long NY-er -- and I still love the city -- but we don't (and never will) have the $ to live how I'd like to live in NYC. Made the jump to Westchester and I'm very, very happy -- it's an adjustment (and it's not like city-living), but our lives are that much more "comfortable" (not just in terms of $ -- I also mean in terms of "how" we live). I have a tiny family and everyone is in the area and I wouldn't feel comfortable leaving -- but if I did, I'd certainly look into it! GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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is westchester SERIOUSLY affordable. with the metro north pass and the taxes? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 10:03 AM Flag
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More so than NYC! :) I work locally (although with gas these days, that's not such a saver!) and DH commutes. I would have pushed for private school in NYC (although DH would have been flexible about that) -- and that's how I rationalize the taxes! Is it *that* much more affordable...maybe not, but I do think that it's less. Also, not every town is like Chappaqua or Scarsdale -- there are "affordable [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 10:09 AM Flag
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^^^ there are "affordable" areas with good schools. We lived on the UES and even 4 years later, I can't get over how much more "laid back" it is here (just in terms of "stuff"). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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oh... i see... i would never send my kid to private school so that is a different sitch [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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That's it -- maybe we could have made NYC work, but not how I wanted to do it. (I don't have a problem with public school -- but I went to private in NYC and got so much out of it and it would have been "hard" for me not to send DC there.) I also like to have a doorman and be near-ish to the subway -- and that makes the cost of living so much more. I understand that people are happy without things like that (and may even chose not to have them!), but it wasn't what I wanted. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 10:19 AM Flag
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i am in the exact same boat.life long ny'er... not in love... but thinking more north east. like portland maine, or hudson... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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My sister *loves" Portland, ME, moved years ago w/ dh who is from NH. They are artists and do *not* have a lot of money, but their kids have an amazing lifestyle, very active and outdoorsy, lots of hanging out w/ friends, own rooms, etc. The negative is, of course, the bitter cold. But that's what keeps it a small city! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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and it is not what i would call a multi-cultural city [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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true, but more than you might think, and also has a sizable gay/lesbian pop. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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Every native I have known who has left has been miserable, I hope it works out I m sure it will [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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I don't believe that for a second. I know NO ONE who left NYC who regrets it. I have friends and family who've left in the past 10 years for Boston, Berkeley, New Hampshire, Gainesville, and other places as well and every single one of them is happy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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gee then I guess we know different people. Not a single person I know who has left has wanted to leave and not one of them is happy outside the city [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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well, we left and it was the biggest mistake of our lives; we are finally back and getting careers back on track; having a house was no big whoop - tons of work; 2 cars; didn't save as much as we thought we would. and we were miserable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.08, 07:56 AM Flag
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Exactly. House maintenance, cars, gas prices, congested high ways. Groceries are cheaper, though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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that's why i'm coming back! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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That's why I'll never leave. That and this city is in my blood. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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Me too but I could never leave. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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I think it's telling that the most interesting neighborhood in Portland (NW) is compared to New York City because people walk on the sidewalks and they even sell pizza by the slice. Portland schools had been downsizing because of fewer children. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.27.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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I have two NYC friends who are now raising kids in Portland. they both love it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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To each her own. Born and bred also, but fell out of love w/ Manhattan for similar reasons. However, moved to Brooklyn, and love it here. FWIW, was bored out of my skull in Portland, but that was a decade ago, so I guess it has changed since then. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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Did you go to college there? In Eastmoreland? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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Df is a nyc native, also a writter and just moved to Portland and loves it. She is single and needed a change. Her whole family is still in nyc, but she loves the lifestly in Portland and is going to stay, she had sublet her apt in nyc for a year to give it a try. This friend is 40 and had never lived outsiide of nyc other than college. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 04:12 PM Flag
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I just posted almost the same thing a few nights ago! I am over NYC too but we are looking into moving to Seattle [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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I would hate the fact that you have to rely on your car for every little thing. I just came back from Portland and I am really glad to be back in NYC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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I am a lifelong NY'er as well and am DONE with NYC for good. Moved away and then came back but now have a baby & cannot wait to get out. The whole tri-state area is a problem in terms of affordability but I finally realize what people mean when they say they want a "simple life". Cannot WAIT to be able to hop in a car, get around, and not have to worry about not being able to get out because is raining etc (like yesterday). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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Why would rain stop you from going out? Put on your rain gear and off you go. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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Because I find it to be a HUGE pita. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.08, 08:23 AM Flag
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You family must be made of sugar. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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Or she's a witch. I' mellllltttttiiiinnnngggg! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.08, 09:23 AM Flag
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Yeah, because hopping in a car with kids to go buy milk is so great and easy. And what's the problem with rain? You really don't go out in it? Not slamming the burbs, btw, just your reasoning. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.08, 08:26 AM Flag
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ITA. I see the benefits of the suburbs, but I go out all year long in Manhattan. I make sure dd is warm and dry and we go to museums, kids classes, kids concerts, playspaces, etc. We walk to the corner for coffee or milk or toiletries. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.08, 08:28 AM Flag
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Don't get me wrong, I love NYC, but I think there is a long lived misconception about the burbs. I live in Bergen county (Northern NJ)in a town with great public school system (really great) and I can walk to a supermarket, coffee shop, restaurants, town pool, playgrounds, my son's future elementary school, kids classes, etc. I agree, there are many places where I wouldn't want to live - too rural even for me. But there are many many towns that have a lot to offer. Additionally, since I drive a lot and am used to it I am more mobile than my friends who live in NYC. I agree, you can walk to many places in the city, but you are very often stuck within how far you can walk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.29.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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I rather walk somewhere for an hour than sitting behind the wheel for an hour. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.29.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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Artists and hip people are going to Brooklyn. That's where the actio is nowadays. Or Lower East Side. You find the best food and artsy stuff there. If you live in WV, Tribeca or whatever, you are obviously living in the wrong nabe ($$$$$) to find those things. Before you move to another state, check out Brooklyn. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.08, 08:38 AM Flag
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Any noted emigration of "artists and hip people", particularly in nyc, has become synonymous w/overcrowded, overvalued areas which lose much of their flavor, appeal and authenticity in the dustcloud of restructuring to accomodate the newcomers. There is nothing hip about being sheep; Exploring, risk taking and traveling less familiar places is ingrained in the art of living. If you're 'hip', you'll realize there is much to experience outside of the tri-state area. xo Native nyc-er with hip, artsy friends ps They all love to visit, have shows and collect $$ here- before exhaling and flying off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.03.08, 05:52 AM Flag
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so funny, we were just there too. Were we there for the same event? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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OK - but know that you are a cliche. All New Yorkers want to move to Portland Oregon! Always have and always will. Seriously, everyone I know wants to - some have, until they get there, and then they eventually move back. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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I thought they all wanted to move to San Francisco? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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Wow, seems like everyone who is a little (or a lot) down & out about the city should stay tuned to this blog for the results... Maybe we all just need a little pep talk? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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Wow, It seems like everyone who is a little (or a lot) disgruntled about living here should keep tabs on http://parentzing.wordpress.com. Maybe seeing the responses will remind us all of why we loved it here in the first place. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.08, 02:33 PM Flag
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Wow, I think everyone who is a little (or a lot) down & out about the city should keep tabs on this blog: http://parentzing.wordpress.com. Maybe the responses will remind all of us why we loved it here in the first place. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.08, 02:36 PM Flag
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Go where you feel good. No need to stay in one place if you like another place better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.08, 02:32 PM Flag
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I left NYC after 10 years there (my whole adult life at the time) - I was still in love it with it when I left, but it only took about a month for me to totally love living in CA (Silicon Valley) and now, 3 years later, I wouldn't dream of moving back to NYC. Love the great weather and outdoor activities too much (and I was NEVER an outdoorsy person - it was always too humid or too cold) - and life is just much more laid back - even though I work just as hard. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.08, 02:39 PM Flag
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I am totally over NYC, and live in Brooklyn which is better but still have to deal with school issues, cost of living, etc. But I have good friends who moved to Portland from here and now are looking to move back. Main complaints with Portland are that it is too homogenous and hillbilly outside of downtown and people are hillbilly Republicans. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.29.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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Brooklyn IS inn NYC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.29.08, 12:35 PM Flag
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Wow, sorry to hear about your friends' experience. I've seen those people they speak of- in the NWest and in the 5 boroughs too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.03.08, 05:56 AM Flag
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Look at the n'hoods in Southeast. Or Alberta area (Concordia). You'll miss NY like crazy at first, but Portland has a LOT to offer that you won't find in NY. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.03.08, 02:10 AM Flag
[ - ] I am a life long NYer born and bred-- but I am falling out of love with my city. Just spent a week in portland OR and am seriously thinking of relocating (DH and I are both writers so we really can work anywhere) . It was so much more vibrant and exciting then NYC is these days. Any reccs on nabes that are good for families? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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Not sure if they have online, but Cookie magazine did a whole article on Living in Portland some months back. They broke down the diff nabes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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Were you there when it rained? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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I am the same, and am falling out of love as well. Since I dont want to go too far from family, I have fallen in love with Princeton, NJ. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 09:07 AM Flag
[ - ] I don't understand why anyone would be surprised to know that a lot of us have ever heard of A. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.27.08, 08:53 AM Flag
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How about B/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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Never heard of B either (what is is) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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Well then you must know C? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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Lol, no I don't believe I do! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 09:19 AM Flag
[ - ] Who here understands that schools with pre-Ks have them because they needed to attract applicants once upon a time 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.27.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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so? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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So, it is related to tier structure. Ongoing with preKs are lower on the academic scale so in this endless tier discussion I suppose this can be used to indicate a 2nd r 4rd tier school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 08:50 AM Flag
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LOL. Like Horace Mann? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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there is a serious school snob on this AM [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 08:58 AM Flag
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Yes, just this morning. Never a school snob on UB until now [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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I wrote that, never considered applying to HM, but do know that, according to UB at least, its considered tt. And has a pre-K [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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yes like horace mann [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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Guess I'm wrong then - I always thought that when the old-time UBers were rattling off their little 7 TT schools, that Horace Mann was one of them. And does it not have a pre-k? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 04:26 PM Flag
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horace mann is and has been for at least 34 years THE tt school in manhattan (co-ed) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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But it isn't in Manhattan - except for the pre-K that is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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yes, but it is considered a nyc school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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Of course, but or said "in Manhattan" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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Ah. but Riverdale considers itself very very upper Manhattan! Or is it very very low Yonkers? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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northwest Bronx [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 10:29 PM Flag
[ - ] Repost. Dh wants me to SAH with DC until school which is one more year but it's getting tough financially. Barely making it. How many of you would stick it out til then? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 08:45 AM Flag
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I probably would. But I'm not in that situation, so I don't know for sure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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Are you working FT? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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No, that's the thing. I SAH but it's not a stretch financially, so I'm not sure how that would impact me. But I have a burning desire to stay home and not one to work. I would probably do a lot with the financials before I had to go back to work when the kids are little. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 08:49 AM Flag
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barely making it in the current economic climate would scare me. Depending on what you do, it could take a while to get a job--I'd update my resume, put some feelers out and see what I could get. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 08:49 AM Flag
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The thing is my DH has a very secure job with lots of back up benefits etc. so I guess he's not as concerned as I am. We are very fortunate on that end but just wish it paid more! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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I SAH on dh's city worker salary, so secure but not big bucks. Totally worth it, IMO. Db doesn't care :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 09:46 AM Flag
[ - ] my spouse and i have a debate. is it safe to allow your 22 month-old to get out of their stroller and sit in your lap while on the subway? the follow-up question then is if it is decided to leave your 22 month-old in the stroller, what do you do if they have a temper tantrum because you won't let them out of the stroller. what's more important? consideration for your fellow riders or sometimes bending to your 22 month-old's temper tantrum to get out of the stroller and sit in your lap? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 08:24 AM Flag
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It is perfectly safe to have your 22mo on your lap in the subway. Giving into a temper tantrum is an entirely different question. If it was something unsafe, then of course you shouldn't give into the temper tantrum. Generally, of course, you shouldn't give into a temper tantrum anyway, but sometimes you need to adjust for a situation. An alternative, of course, is to get off the train at the next stop and wait till the tantrum is over. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 08:28 AM Flag
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actually according to the mta rules, you're supposed to fold up the stroller on the subway anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 08:31 AM Flag
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np: I was going to post that, but I think it's a crazy rule. It's much less safe to try to juggle your squirming child and the stroller while you try to get on and off the train. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 08:32 AM Flag
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or: although op is saying the tantrum is b/c db wants out of the stroller, not in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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Nope. Not safer at all. Baby's body next to yours is safest on stairs, through doors, and in train car. Best plan is to skip the stroller and switch to a good sturdy backpack. My Kilty got much more use than my MacLaren during the first two years of life and I take several train rides every day, bus rides, in and out of elevators, up stairs. Skip the stroller. It's just dead weight and encourages you to shlep around unnecessary junk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 08:40 AM Flag
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eh. we took the stroller all the time on the subway, especially from about 1 to 2.5. Before that it was often the Bjorn, and after, he walked, if we weren't going to far after the train. I never felt comfortable with the backpack, since I didn't know what the people behind me were doing, especially on the train. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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yes, it is safe to have dc sit on our lap in subway. You are considerate of your fellow riders for the most part. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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OMG. Helicopter parent alert!!!! Let the kid out already. You're probably "horrified" by people who take taxis with kids w/o car seats too right? Move to the burb, stat! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 03:41 PM Flag
[ - ] DH and I are barely making it every month. We own but have little savings. DH wants me to SAH until DC is in school which is another year. I worked part time up til this year but I think DH found it too hard for him. He has a pretty demanding job but doesn't want to put in a lot of extra time either because of that. Would you stick it out one more year. Cutting it so close every month I find really stressful. We're not house poor but I just would like not too worry about being able to buy the extras. Anyone else out there going through this. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 08:14 AM Flag
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I would try to keep doing part-time. That seems like a reasonable compromise? How was it hard for dh? We're you working nights and weekends? It is hard to take care of dc after a hard day at work or all day on the weekend, but that's parenthood. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 08:25 AM Flag
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Yes nights and weekends. Not crazy about it myself either but would be nice to have a little extra every month. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 08:38 AM Flag
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If you are working nights and weekends, will you have time to spend with DH? Balance the additional stresses of you being out of the house for whatever amount of time it is and the benefit of the extra breathing room against the additional stress of staying home full time (time, money, etc) and the benefit of being able to focus totally on taking care of home and family (and ability for DH to focus more completely on his job etc.) I hope you find the right choice for you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 11:09 AM Flag
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i don't know if you are still checking this post. but i'd do it on two conditions: if my job were the type where i can get back into the workforce relatively easily. and secondly, if i were willing to cut back on the nonessentials. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 02:02 PM Flag
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People put too much emphasis on the "extras". As long as you're paying the bills, you're fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.29.08, 06:32 AM Flag
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Thanks. OP [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.29.08, 10:48 AM Flag
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I would stick it out annother year, but that's just me. I feel like everyone I know is stressing about $$, but being with dcs when they are young is priceless imo so unless it is a crisis situation, what's one more year? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.30.08, 07:05 AM Flag
[ - ] Suggestions for a baby gift for a co-worker? $30-$40 range. Something "nice", but not too silly. First DB, a boy. Lots of people have already done the tote bag and board ook thing, so that's out! 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.27.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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monogrammed blanket? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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From where? My DC are older -- I can't remember what I used to give or where I used to shop for these sorts of things! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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Lands end has adorable baby blankets that can be monogrammed. I buy them all of the time for baby gifts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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Is she not registered? I just got a beautiful personalized gift from Things Remembered (online). But when I had my first db, I loved getting outfits and necessities (BRU gift card works great). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 08:39 AM Flag
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Not registered (at least not at the "big" stores). I work with the DH and have no idea what they "need" and don't need (and he's great -- but I'm not sure that he knows either!). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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Best gift each of my kids got was a certain lovey. For DS it was handmade teether called a Knotty Doll (probably can find similar online). He still sleeps with it. DD was given a Taggie--one of the small ones. I never would have thought to get that but she took to it immediately and it's a great soother. Another gift I like is some good cd's. Celtic Lullaby is especially good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 08:42 AM Flag
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BRU gift card inserted into a nice frame. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 08:43 AM Flag
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I've been shower shopping like mad lately; I recently saw an awesome thing I'd have snorted at in the store. It's an Eddie Bauer rocking hammaock. It's not a hammock at all-it's a foldable, compact, well cushioned rocking platform for an infant. It seems so great as a soother for very young ones and moms can do their thing while seeing the babe and is a break from all the fussy, mobile-addled props for tiny ones. I saw one at Target(Bronx)for under $30. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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