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[ - ] Really weird question. I have a train case (expensive when purchased). I never got the other pieces of luggage as planned and want to sell. I can't find it online anywhere. The only marking on train case is Pegasus. Its gray suede trim with tapestry covering. I can't find online. Any tips to help me find picture or price? I guess I'm looking for a needle in a haystack - it would only be useful for someon who has the set and wants it. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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what is a train case? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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Its a carry on piece of baggage, but solid and structured in the shape of a square. Think almost like what your mom had with the mirror inside made of hard plastic - but upscale times 10 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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My mom's was rectangular. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 03:06 PM Flag
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Try Ebay. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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I did. No luck :( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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prima classe? that might be the brand at least [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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Try calling a high end luggage store and ask them. Do you know here you bought it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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Good idea! No, don't remember. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 01:29 PM Flag
[ - ] When people on this board refer to Cathedral do they mean the school assoc. with St John the Divine or Holy Trinity? thx 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.26.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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St John the Divine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:53 AM Flag
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They mean the one on the UWS with St John [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:53 AM Flag
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thx. Any opinions of Cathedral; how difficult to get in, are they well endowed/chance at FA? HHI $140K. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:59 AM Flag
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difficult to get in, but lots of FA if you do. the cathedral subsidizes the building, so they have extra $$$ for FA. we love it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 11:17 AM Flag
[ - ] 38 wks. cervix so achy. kid #3. just had some discharge, think my plug is going. will i deliver soon? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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No idea. Everyone is different but I had dc 24hrs after I lost my plug. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:46 AM Flag
[ - ] what's a good way to mark baby's arrival jewelry-wise? I think charms are out, but want to give husband ideas.... 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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if you are talking a push present, just say no. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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don't know why so judgmental. I already have a son and would like a piece of jewelry to remember him while I work during the day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:50 AM Flag
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What? A picture on your desk might be better [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:52 AM Flag
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lol. I remember my kids without needing a prompt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:58 AM Flag
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i think many of you have lived in NY for too long. Too catty, judgmental and just plain nasty. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 11:00 AM Flag
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You are so wrong. Also I'm not being intentionally catty/nasty just really struggling to understand the need to have a piece of jewelery to remember dc by. Seems odd. If you want something just pick something you like and tell dh to get it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 11:06 AM Flag
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np: the OP didn't say "should I mark baby's arrival with jewelry" but rather asked for suggestions as to what types of jewelry. It's fine if that's not what you want to do, but you don't need to impose your values on her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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I agree, I am anti push presents for myself, but if someone else likes them, so be it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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Just pick anything that you like. Diamond/pearl earrings seem to be popular as do bracelets. Personally I've never really understood the birth gift thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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dito on the not understanding [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:53 AM Flag
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Lots of women wear those round charm necklace things with the kid's name or initial, but they don't do it for me. I have seen a couple interesting (non-grandma type) lockets. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:53 AM Flag
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oh please. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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still like the Helen Ficolara necklaces. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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Dh gave me a necklace w/ the birthstone of each child when we adopted them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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Stacking rings. Or a ring with dc's birthstone (if you like the month!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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I love my Aaron Basha Bsby shoe. It is really cute! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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Why don't you skip the surprise part and the baby based themes and hit Me&Ro- on Elizabeth St.. Try on some stuff and focus on you; A beautiful pair of earrings-or whatever marks a personal choice- will help commemorate the event. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 09:29 PM Flag
[ - ] How much does the average 4 yo weigh? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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very wide range, also depends on height and there is a wide range there as well. My 4yo weighs 38ish lbs and he tends to run about 35-45th percentile, so maybe a bit more. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:51 AM Flag
[ - ] Concerned over 18 month ds language development. he only says about 8 words.....should i get EI evaluation 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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please don't worry. my 3 year old hardly had any words at 18 months. she started talking at 2 1/2. everyone develops differently. don't worry and enjoy db [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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thank you. we meet a little girl yesterday who was the same age and had a vocabulary full...and was putting 2 words together.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:27 AM Flag
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np. Girls tend to talk earlier than boys. I know 2yo girls who don't say 8 words. Your ds sounds normal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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As long as your DS understands what your are saying to him then it's fine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:51 AM Flag
[ - ] was this for your first baby? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:22 AM Flag
[ - ] not sure if i should be worried. 17 weeks pg with number 3 and have not felt baby kick yet. felt baby number 2 pretty early. thought you should feel baby earlier with each pregnancy. should i be worried or can this be normal? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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Can be totally normal. Depends partly on the position of the placenta. If it is anterior it acts as a cushion. I hardly felt any kicks at all and db was fine. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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was this for your first baby? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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Actually both but even more with the 2nd than with the first. I hardly felt anything at all. If you call your ob and say you are worried they will probably call you in for a scan. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:29 AM Flag
[ - ] so frustrating! We are looking for a new house. Dh wants to spend the absolute minimum possible, I want to buy a house I know we could be comfortable in at least until the kids are grown. He is obsessed with buying a ski house and I know that's why he doesn't want to spend a lot on our primary home. But in the next few yrs I know a ski house would just mean a place for me to sit with our two little ones while he's out skiing. Why can't we wait to buy one until everyone can enjoy it? We have this discussion over & over again... 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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Have you agreed on what the bare minimum for your primary home is ie no. of bedrooms? Is dh talking about getting a house that really wouldn't be any good for you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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I hear you - I'd be pissed too. You ';lll spend 90% of your time in the 1st house, so make it nice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:54 AM Flag
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^^^telll dh when kids get friends they will be in sports etc and wont' want to leave every weekend and miss parties and sports [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:55 AM Flag
[ - ] A friend just bought her first house - we just bought our third house. I don't remember being so bragadocious about buying my first home. None of our other friends are homeowners and she sent an email to everyone noting that they are homeowner and mentions their homeownership in every conversation. Is it just me or is this obnoxious? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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She sounds proud and excited. Why not be a better friend? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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I get that, but I guess I felt like she was trying to rub it into our other friends who are not "homeowners" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:04 AM Flag
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^^^^starting conversations with "weel, since we are homeowners" and "when you owne your own home things are different..." "as a homeowner...." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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Just let the poor woman be happy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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It's you, she is excited, help you friend celebrate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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PS - not everyone dreams of being a home-owner [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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I kind of agree with OP - constantly referring to oneself like that would get a bit old after awhile. Maybe ask her if she is going to have a housewarming party and if she needs help. Then she can talk to all of her guests about being a homeowner and get it out of her system. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:57 AM Flag
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sounds a bit insecure or maybe she is just very excited that she finally bought a house. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 11:16 AM Flag
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I think it is about as obnoxious as people sending constant updates on their children, like "Sam at the Park" or "Sam enjoying ice-cream". One of my friends, who can't conceive yet, finds these emails incredibly hurtful. And your comment about your third house makes you sound like you are secretly competitive which isn't cool. At least she's forthcoming about her happiness and pride. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 12:19 PM Flag
[ - ] would you rather have part time babysitting help, a cleaning lady every 2 weeks, and a smaller house that is really that functional for you and your family or a house you like more but no babysitter and cleaning lady only once/month? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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oops, meant to say really NOT that functional (the smaller house) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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Are those my only choices? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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Seriously if my ability to buy a bigger house meant cutting back on things like cleaner to save money I (am I right?) then I'd probably be looking at houses I could actually afford. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:36 AM Flag
[ - ] what color shoes do I wear with blue seersucker w/ navy trim? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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silver, white? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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nude [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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i say something super fun like bright yellow or another bright color. something unexpected. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:53 AM Flag
[ - ] I am looking for a live in nanny to care for my 3 year old son. He has developmental delays, so I would need someone with patience and a lot of energy. If you know of a loving and caring woman who loves kids, please reply. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 07.26.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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Also wanted to say I live on the upper westside [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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newmommies.com Good site for finding nannies and playgroups in tri-state area. Just hit enter when first screen comes up (you don't have to type in your name). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:04 AM Flag
[ - ] I just moved from L.A. and now live on the upper west side and am looking for a caring pediatrician for my 3 year old who was born at 25 weeks. He has developmental delays and severe respiratory issues. I have an interview with some pediatric pulmonologist but haven't found any pediatricians. Any recommendations? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 07.26.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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dr. diane hochlerin is nice she is 94th and columbus [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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LOVE Softness, Rosenfeld practice on 81st and WEA. They don't take insurance though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.03.08, 10:53 AM Flag
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west side ped's dr ronan also had a real preemie, now 3 years old. really like him for my kids. 2127992737. on 86th and cpw. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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Our child is a former 24 weeker - now four years old. We see Palmo Pasquariello at Global Pediatrics - he is wonderful and has seen many former micro preemies. Good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 03:42 PM Flag
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212 585 3329, sorry for Dr. Pasquariello, on the East Side, we commuted to see him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 03:43 PM Flag
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I also see Dr. Pasquariello. Great doctor. Very warm and thorough in his care. Good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.03.08, 10:52 AM Flag
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Dr Barney Softness is the top developmentalist from what I'm told by other pediatricians. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.03.08, 10:53 AM Flag
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he has a great reputation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.03.08, 11:14 AM Flag
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My 25week premie just turned 7 - we love Cary Berwald on W 77 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.25.15, 10:59 PM Flag
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dr Hoffman or dr grant at west side pediatrics. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.26.15, 05:22 AM Flag
[ - ] I'm the OP of dalton with 98 ERB post below: You're all telling me that ranking Dalton highly is an important factor, but since there won't be a PSD talking to them for me, how do I communicate this? Just write a FC letter? What about the schools we like 2nd and 3rd place? Just express it in the interview but no FC? I feel like we are at a big disadvantage not having a PSD to speak for us. (DD will be at an ongoing pre K so the school does not help you exmit). 41 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.26.08, 08:26 AM Flag
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btdt, you can make it clear in your i love you letter. also, imho, babby can see through alot of the bs that people give her... be yourself, express your interest in the interview, but don't be over the top braggy, obnoxious, or kiss-ass [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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ITD for Dalton being obnoxious and kiss assy is a requirement for admission [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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np: It is not kiss-assy if you really love the school and think it would be a good fit for your dc. I think OR is correct, babby sees through the ones who are kiss-assy but don't really "get" the school and would be just as happy at another TT school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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Still amazed by how Dalton had pulled the education wool over the eyes of newbies. Good luck to everyone who loves it but I will just never get it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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ITA. They are experts at marketing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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NP: Dh went to D and would never even consider applying for dc. We toured to see what had changed, it is the same disorganized fake progressive. We let the dcs teach themselves is code for our teachers are lazy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 09:46 AM Flag
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wouldn't say the teachers are lazy, just much more BS there than in other schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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I think that is taking it a bit too far. I have met some of the teachers & they really impressed me as intelligent and thoughtful & not at all lazy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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What are some schools which are real progressives, in your opinion? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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city & country [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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fieldston [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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You again? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 02:40 PM Flag
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For Dalton - let Babby or admissions person know they are top choice during parent interview. You could even ask whether they value FC letter. I asked Babby during our interview about FC letters and she said we did not need to submit one but I am pretty certain when PSD communicated with Dalton a few weeks before letters went out they asked PSD if we'd come if admitted and PSD said yes. Since you won't have that advantage I'd say FC letter def and i love you letters to 2nd/ 3rd choice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 08:35 AM Flag
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Have not seen the post but why is your dd in an ongoing with K and already you want to leave? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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np - I'm sure it's because the school is not TT! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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Just strange. I think people from outside of NYC originally make too much of private school tiers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 08:58 AM Flag
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I think many people, native & not make too much of tiers. But thank god not everyone does. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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I don't know any natives that think too much about tier levels. The perception of which schools are the vest academically hasn't changed in so many years, and most of us just accept it but know all the schools have value. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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np: But isn't it actually the "natives" who contend that the only "good" schools are Brearley, Chapin, Spence & Collegiate? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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I don't get your point, sorry. This list of the best schools and which fall 1st 2nd 3rd etc. has existed in the same formation since our parents were in school. Dalton the exception of course, it is very good now I hear. What I am saying is we have accepted the 'tier list' as is but we all have grown up and seen students from all schools go on to great colleges, success as well as failure and we know school determines very little. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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Life-long NYer; Dalton is not "an exception of course." was always excellent, but was less traditional and more jewish than the SS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 11:14 AM Flag
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No point in trying to talk sense into SS lovers. Have a feeling it might be Crazy B-Col. mom posting again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 06:43 AM Flag
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No. The list is the list. It has always been these same schools, whatever [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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My point is that the "natives" do consider Top Tier schools to be TT. "Always have been and always will be" is the motto generally. And Dalton usually doesn't rank in the TT for them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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Poster from above. Still don't see what you are trying to say. Do you mean the schools are not actually ranked this way? Are you saying it it he fault of the natives that the tier system exists? Just trying to figure out your point [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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Her feelings are hurt that the non-natives prefer schools other than their approved schools. That's all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 02:42 PM Flag
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Why is 'native' in quotes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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I think the truth is that its the new people dying to get in to these schools who care most about tiers. What do any of us have to prove? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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LOL, as if the Natives don't care about tiers (afterall, you guys came up with the tier system in the first place. But maybe the natives who went to non-TTs feel this way?) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 03:39 PM Flag
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OP Here to ANSWER your question: We have always loved Dalton but last year DD was not old enough to apply. This year she needs to be in school and we like (but are not in love with) this ongoing pre K. We decided it would be wise to take the spot so that we have a solid fall-back if she doesn't get into any of the other K's we are applying to THIS year. So we can be picky now and not neccesarily apply broadly. We like the school she's about to start in, we hope it will work out, but we are still hoping for Dalton. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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G/L to you! I really hope your dd will make it. I think she has a very strong chance. Obviously, she is smart and you will show that you love Dalton. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:35 PM Flag
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Just write an FC letter, why is this so hard? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 09:22 AM Flag
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you should take your cues from the school. If you don't interview with Babby, don't bother with FC letter because chances are your dc is not getting in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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She could play it safe - then & send a "you are among our top choices" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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that sort of letter is not really effective. if Dalton wants your dc, only then would it be helpful to send a letter indicating very strong interest. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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Right, but it is not going to hurt & you don't want to make the mistake of writing it off just because you didn't interview with Babby - the school may actually be very interested. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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There were some posters in the past who said they interviewed in the basement and got an accept anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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You don't need a PSD for this. Just tell them yourself that it is your FC. They don't require a FC letter but if you do send them, they will know where you stand. G/L! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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Relay it verbally, but no FC letter. Trust me, you are probably in a better position than someone with a PSD. DC got into Dalton last year (99 ERB) and we basically had to pick our FC to be relayed through PSD, but it put us out of the running with other schools who were neck and neck with D. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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If PSD is not involved at all, what difference does it make if she writes FC letter or relaying the msg to D verbally? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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More flexibility with verbal statement and I also believe it is more sincere when Babby can look in your eyes when you say it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 07:11 AM Flag
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