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[ - ] tell me how selfish i would be to pluck my elementary school kids out of nyc excellent private simply because i don't like living in the area and i could move to northern california where i'd personally rather live. job location is not an issue. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:30 PM Flag
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if you think the family would have a better quality of life in NoCa then you should go. If it is just because you feel like a change, then not really the right reason to go. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:31 PM Flag
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i think its both reasons. i'm just not bonding in the community here and i have hard time imagining raising my kids here and being happy. at the same time i'm worried about pulling them out of a stable environment to start over especially because they have difficulty with transitions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:33 PM Flag
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what grades are they in? are they having problems adjusting here? do you have family/friends in either location? are you a single parent -- is that part of why are not bonding in the community? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:40 PM Flag
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i'm not a single parent. they are in younger grades. i have some family in both areas. I live transitional suburb of the city and I hate it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:46 PM Flag
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Not selfish at all. You are the adult. You get to decide where you want to live and how. You don't base it on a school. Your dc will get their chance to be adults and choose that state they want to live in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:31 PM Flag
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Are $ an issue? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:32 PM Flag
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no. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:34 PM Flag
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No Cal is great--which part? We're on the Peninsula at a great public school. The community is awesome. People are (mostly) mellow. You all could be really happy. Better to do the transition when they're younger than to keep waiting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:29 PM Flag
[ - ] hicc...hicc...hiccupts...help! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:30 PM Flag
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stick your tongue out as far as you can and take deep breaths while it is stretched out there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:33 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm watching Tell Me You Love Me for the first time, all at one go on HBO On Demand, and it is fucking brilliant. I love it. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:27 PM Flag
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ugh. hated it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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i loved that show. I loved the dialogue. So real. None of those preachy long winded responses. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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I'm really, really enjoying it even though I thought the first episode was semiporn and pretentious. I'm completely into it now and very moved. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:30 PM Flag
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the first and second episode were the most explicit and then it diminished greatly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:31 PM Flag
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although just tonight there was a scene (Jamie/Hugo) that was so explicit I could not imagine how they filmed it without actually doing it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:32 PM Flag
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I agree, they really ruined some of the early episodes with gratuitous sex. The last episodes were amazing -- the very last the best, especially the long-married couple with kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 08:08 PM Flag
[ - ] Enrolled dc in K for the fall and thinking I made a mistake. Fall birthday, am considering privates for K 2009 and think I may be better off applying out of preschool and not out of K. I am thinking of contacting PSD and seeing if dc could go back in Sept. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.14.08, 07:25 PM Flag
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you should. Having a psd (if its a helpful one) is much better than applying out from public K. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:27 PM Flag
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depends on the public. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:43 PM Flag
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df got her twins into tt from public this year. don't despair. i think you will do fine. ask psd if she will help even though you have moved on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:50 PM Flag
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Wonder if it's the same df. Dalton? So happy for them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:15 AM Flag
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where is your dc going in sept [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 08:51 PM Flag
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We enrolled our child in a g&t K last year (Late Dec bday) and returned to former pre-k w/in 3 weeks of start date. She (and we) had had an incredible experience being part of that community and the PSD is so supportive but the younger classmates and teacher we didn't click with(no major enrichment, weak curriculum),caused us some regret. This is a PG kid and we're not loony about academic rigor. Our choice was based on a desire to limit major tansitions and pursue a great ongoing. Mission accomplished btw; I know several kids transitioning well from Public K- it will be reinforcement and not a repeat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:07 AM Flag
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we did the same with November dc. Worked out fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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you stayed in preschool or you left public and returned to preschool? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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Sounds like mommy had problems with transitioning and not dc... So sad. Your child will be bored later and you've added another year to his/her school career. If the intellect was there, it's a shame to squelch it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:00 AM Flag
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I don't think PSDs have as much power as you think. Just apply out of K. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:42 AM Flag
[ - ] My dd is getting reading glasses for school, she is 5. Anyone else have a young dc with glasses? I know it's not the worst thing in the world - but I just feel like she is so young... 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:25 PM Flag
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There were five kids in my DD's kindergarten class who had glasses, fwiw [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:28 PM Flag
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I have two friends with ds that have glasses. Be prepared, they get broken ALL the time. Its hard. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:28 PM Flag
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yes--my dd got hers in K, she's in 2nd grade and they've gotten stronger every year. I am sad about it too. I was the same way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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Just keep telling her that if they are not on her face, they are in the case! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 08:57 AM Flag
[ - ] Any suggestions as to where I can sell my double stroller besides Craig's List? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:20 PM Flag
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They need to bring garage sale back to nyc board. I used it all the time! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:21 PM Flag
[ - ] DH here, any questions? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.14.08, 07:19 PM Flag
[ - ] IVF URGENT QUESTION?????? got a hive after pergesterone in oil shot yesterday, today it has'nt gone away and now I have a blister with fluid? don't know if its - ? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:19 PM Flag
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Call your RE. They will likely want to see you. Your doctor can tell you if it's an issue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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Call your nurse or doctor. Was it your first PIO shot or have you done them before? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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But don't panic. It's just a skin reaction. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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thank you - feel better.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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no, ive been getting the pIo shots for a week already..... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 03:12 PM Flag
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ITA and BTDT - call dr but is fine. Ugh I hated my PIO shots but I got a beautiful baby out of it ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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thank you, I did exactly that, spoke with a nurse- she said not to pop the blister but it popped on its own (yuk) and yep the PIO shots suck big time..... (oh I hope I have success as you did- congrats your little girl).... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 11:22 AM Flag
[ - ] How early can you give a child an IQ test and get accurate results? My nephew had a stroke as a newborn and they are starting to test his intelligence now at 18 mos. I'm afraid of him being labeled too early, before his intelligence can really be measured. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:14 PM Flag
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It's fine that they begin testing now. They will continue to test your nephew. They are looking for problem areas so they can address asap. Its a good thing, not a bad thing in your nephews case. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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We decided to wait unitl dc was 7 or 8 to test. I think we'll get a more accurate picture then (based on the tiny amount of research I did). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:23 PM Flag
[ - ] is it possible for stomach fat to shift. I am losing weight but stomach is now bigger 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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It seems bigger bec. you have less fat everywhere else. Also it is harder to burn the fat on the belly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:14 PM Flag
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exactly - I look fatter when I lose a few [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:19 PM Flag
[ - ] help! taking a long trip with dcs. how or where can i get a dvd for the car? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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PC Richards, J&S Music Store, Best Buy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 08:58 AM Flag
[ - ] ok so stopped taking the pill after one month and now my period was only 2 days long and it was dark brown blood. (am 5 mo postpartum btw) is this normal. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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it takes some time for things to get back to normal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:14 PM Flag
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ditto that. don't worry about it. also, are you bf? that plays a role, obviously. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:20 PM Flag
[ - ] Say your child is two years old and only falls asleep if you lie with her. What could you do now to get her to go to sleep on her own. And she gets sick if you leave her to cry for 5 minutes. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.14.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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sick as in vomiting? we had that problem. we started feeding her a little earlier and then just being calm but firm. put her in bed, tell her it's bedtime, and that's it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:06 PM Flag
[ - ] I had THE BEST orgasm last night.. love DH!!!! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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what did he do? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:20 PM Flag
[ - ] my dh lost his consulting gig and i have not worked in several years b/c of kids. we have a nice house in a beautiful area, kids go to great schools - life is good. now, unless dh can get gig in literally 6-8 weeks, we will have to put house on market, and if he or i get no job before we close on our house - we will to europe to live with my mil (as its free). on one hand this is all a nightmare - on the other...it could be quite an adventure. what do you think? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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glad to hear you're positive. it's a tough job market and a tough housing market. have fun in europe. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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sounds like a fabulous adventure...seriously...have some fun with it!~ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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I lived in Europe w/dh in several dif. countries.. the BESt exp. esp. for your kids. You will learn SO MUCH.. TOO MUCH to post here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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sounds like it could be an amazing adventure. are you happy living where you are? can you perhaps look for jobs, see what happens, but then sella nd go if it doens't work out? where in europe? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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op-just outside of Vienna,,beautiful town. our plan is to look then sell...maybe even rent out house (we would have to pay about $1k each month on top of rent, b/c mortgage so high) - but that way we can hold onto it...only issue is my older ds does not speak the language (just a bit)...but he will pick it up i guess..or maybe we will try the international school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:11 PM Flag
[ - ] We used to live ina weatlhy neighborhood but had much less money than our friends. it didn't make a difference. (we moved there long bf it became wealthy). then, we made a lot of money by selling our place. now people think we have no money and feel bad for us, but we have enough in the bank to live comfortably in NYC without working for up to 5 years. either way, no one knows. we don't talk abt our money. or brag about it. or feel bad when others brag about theirs. bc it doesn't matter that much when we're happy in ourselves. 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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so what exactly is your point? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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ok, but in a way you're bragging now. you seem to think you are better because you have all this money in the bank. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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that is your reading of what i'm saying. if anything, i'm bragging that I'm happy where i am. was happy when we didn't have money. am happy now. the money or how people view me doesnt' change things. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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I'm glad you found meds that are working for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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what a coincidence. here i was wishing for you to find meds that would work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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Why? So I can be a pretentious snob like you? No thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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how do you knkow people feel bad for you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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they say it. things slip along the way. they assume we can't afford certain things. but those things aren't our in our list of priorities. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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gotcha. oh well, let them buy you things if it will make them feel better! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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lol...a ctually, we do. sort of. we take hand me down clothing for dd. stay with people a lot (that's the reason i think people think we have no money, we stay with friends a lot. have some really good friends and family members who have us stay with them for literally weeks at a time). it works for us and gives us an incredible amount of freedom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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they think you are homeless? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:17 PM Flag
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Do we all hug and sing "Free to Be You and Me" now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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nah.. that's what we'll do. you go take your bitterness pill and cry into your gold inlaid pillow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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What makes you think I'm wealthy? Or poor? Just because I don't congratulate myself for my financial decisions and brag to everyone about how much I have or how wonderful it is to have money that you don't need to spend, that makes me bitter? You are insensitive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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where do you live now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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out of the US. when we visit, we stay for months at a time and stay with friends and family always. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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well, i know what you mean. dh and i are low maintenance, we have a cheap apartment and no debt. i could care less about nice clothes. people assume we're broke. we're far from broke just not pretensious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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How do you do that? A few days here, pack up, a few days there? Repeat for months? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:11 PM Flag
[ - ] Please, please recommend a line that makes flattering swimsuits for women over 40...who may be 5 lbs short of their goal weight. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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land's end [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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Sigh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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Maila Mills -- they have a million different styles and are very helpful(but also very pricey). I've had luck with J.Crew, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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Eres. expensive but worth it, imo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:35 PM Flag
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np: or 30 lbs....any know where I can get a suit to cover my thighs? I miss the 1800s. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 07:40 PM Flag
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La Blanca [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 09:59 AM Flag
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