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Thank you so much for being a valued member of the UrbanBaby community. We wanted to inform you that we are shutting down the site on July 6th. We are grateful for your participation and support that has helped make UrbanBaby such an important resource to parents for many years.

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[ - ] Does anyone know if Dr. Barney Softness will delay vaccines? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.14.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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Did he make up that name so kids would like him? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 02:31 PM Flag
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he is also purple [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 02:33 PM Flag
[ - ] Will a Britax marathon car seat fit in an airplanse seat? It's so big! Also - do I have to worry about mclaren stroller getting damaged if I check it curbside? Is it safer to check at gate? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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strollers get broken easily. I always took mine apart and put it back in the original box for air travel. You car seat has to be flight approved. There should be a label on the side/back or bottom sayin if it is. Sometimes a picture of an airplane. IF it is then it will fit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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the marathon fits [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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OP: thanks. Has anyone else checked a mclaren? What was your experience? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 02:02 PM Flag
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i always gate check the stroller as having it in the airport is pretty necessary. that being said, i got the volo for travel bc i didn't want to deal w the $300 techno getting damaged. the onyl thing to happen to the volo was one brake broke off and that was pretty cheap to get fixed. if you are goign to travel w a more expensive maclaren, get the travel bag AND still gate check it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 02:06 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone know the class size for next year at PS41/PS3 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.14.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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41 will have 6 k classes of 25. i'm not sure about 3. fewer classes, probably, but similar numbers this year i would think. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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3 had eight or nine k/1 last year. I can't imagine it will be any less - and probably more this year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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np, do you know how many k classes they had last year? And how many in each? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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why do you care about last year? it's a whole different ball of wax this year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 03:36 PM Flag
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must I explain my reasons to you? Geeze. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 04:06 PM Flag
[ - ] OP: Nothing? Anybody there? I need some help! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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with what? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:36 PM Flag
[ - ] NYC moms: any ideas of a good place to have a baby shower? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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central park [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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at a restaurant [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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op: thanks, but any suggestions? Thinking maybe Alice's Tea cup, but wondering if there are other places that might be good... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:44 PM Flag
[ - ] No flames please -- I'm thinking about starting my 4 yo ds in the Suzuki program. Anyone else out there who enrolled their kid in Suzuki that early or did Suzuki themselves around that age? Am I making a mistake starting ds that young? My ds definitely is interested in music and claims he wants to learn the violin, although I don't think he actually understands what lessons would be like. I don't want to start ds too early and then have him tire of it early. The director of the program evaluated my ds, btw, and says he's ready. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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I would stay away from Suzuki. It is ear-training, which is why children begin younger, but it really sets you back when you need to learn to read music. I learned the piano beginning at age 4, but my sister did suzuki violin at the same age. She never could read music, whereas I started in a basic kindermusik class and learned to read music around 5-6 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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op: my brother also did Suzuki and later took traditional lessons and he never had a problem with reading music. So if my ds enjoys playing, I would definitely switch him over to traditional after a couple years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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why not start a 4yo in a general music class? that way he can explore different instruments and in a year or so decide if he still wants to do violin, or try another instrument? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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why this or why that? Both approaches will work just fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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I was just suggesting, as I've heard of many who've had post-Suzuki problems with music training. My FIL as a renowned professor at a college conservatory is very anti-Suzuki, so I guess I'm biased. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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he's taken a lot of music classes already. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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I did suzuki and never had any trouble reading music, and as I recall, neither did any of the other kids I did it with. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 03:32 PM Flag
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I started the violin at 4 and hated it. I really don;t think that most (American) 4 years old have the necessary coordination required. After playing the piano for a few years between 6 & ( I then went on to a brass instrument that I played for the next 15 years. Of course to each their own but be careful not to force it if you are getting some negative reaction after you start him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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I am planning to be careful, which is why I posted to get other people's opinions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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professional musician says stay away from suzuki. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 02:54 PM Flag
[ - ] My 3yo dd and I are taking a 6 hour car trip. What should I pack to keep in entertained in the car? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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whatever floats your boat but I would bring air freshener and papertowels in case she throws up! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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they sleep a lot. And eat a lot too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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non-sticky snacks, stickers, lollipops (for last resort), travel size doodle board, cds to sing along with. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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2 words - DVD player [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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yeah. i was trying to keep the cost down on this trip. i guess i'll go price them today after work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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check out consumer reports. They aren't that expensive now and totally worth the price. We haev a little portable one that just sits between the front seats. I have to grab it if we hit the brakes too hard but it works! So worth it! I'd pay twice what we did! ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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i find it best to let ds have an active morning (lots of running) so that he gets tired and then to leave in time for a late nap (ds napped 1-3, so say 2pm) so ds would nap until at least 4, and then stop for dinner (say for an hour around 6pm) and get back on the road around 7pm to arrive by 9pm. often times ds would fall asleep again by 8pm or so. that would mean i only really had to keep him entertained for a couple of hours after nap and then a couple after dinner. after nap he was rested and in a good mood and after dinner he was starting to get tired again. DVD player is really helpful too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:53 PM Flag
[ - ] Can someone recommend a good place to go for a cut and color on the ues? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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Roy Michaels on 56th btw Lex/Park is great although not UES, pretty close. Elsa or Dawn for color and ask for Roy himself for cut! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:26 PM Flag
[ - ] My theory is that schools that attract Jewish kids eventually win out in the end. Academically. No, I'm not jewish. 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.14.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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these school posts are annoying the hell out of me today. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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this is so dumb [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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my theory is that schools which don't deny or admit students with respect to their ethnicity win out in the end. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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can't deny all that $$$, that is for sure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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Not money, silly. Brains. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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lol! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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I don't see much difference betw Jewish kids and other kids in terms of smarts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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I do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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nope. $$$$$$$$. maybe power, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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No, you're an anti-Semite. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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oh geez [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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she's a pro semite. either way, she's dumb. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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Why, Op? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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for the love of god [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:58 PM Flag
[ - ] is there still a job board? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:20 PM Flag
[ - ] i need suggestions for creative ways to store my 2 year old ds's stuffed animals. I would throw them all away because they just collect dust and take up space in our small apartment, but my family and friends encourge me to save them for sentimental value. I know he will just get more over the years anyway. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.14.08, 01:20 PM Flag
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They make this haning thing that is just a straight line from the ceiling and has clips on it. But you could make your own with some ribbon and sew some clips on or use cloethes pins [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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Don't know the name but there is a bean bag (without the beans) that is for soft toy storage, it's made from plush material. Can be filled with toys and then sat on or played with. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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I have it. It's made by boon and is great because you can throw all the stuffed animals in and then sit on it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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did your ds actually like his stuffed animals? Mine never did -- he just tossed them aside. For reasons I don't know, I still have them and store them in a mesh receptacle I got from the Container Store. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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I don't think that it is useful to keep them unless they really love them. My mom threw out all of mine, and I only miss two of them. I doubt he has emotional attachment to every single one [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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DD has a few that she's consistently played with--these are on her bed, and a few others we're hanging on to for sentimental reasons--these are in a fabric box in her closet from Bed, Bath, and Beyond. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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your family and friends are clueless (mom of 6 and 9 yo)...get rid fo most of them and tell your ILs not to buy any more. If dc gets a new one in, one goes out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:35 PM Flag
[ - ] Avoid Comic Jumps!!!! I just wanted to warn other sf bay area moms that if they need to rent a bounce house then they should not go through Comic Jumps. In a nutshell, I booked them a month in advance. I expected them to show up at 12:00 on the day of the party, and they finally arrived 3 hours late!! I didn't think we should have to pay full price since the party was ending. They offered no discounts or other options and instead called it a "refusal of delivery" and charged us a cancellation fee. So overall, we were charged for a bounce house that we never got to use. They were unsympathetic and offered no apologies. Save yourself the heartache and go through ANY OTHER jumper company!!! 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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I would complain LOUDLY until all monies were returned. They did not provide the service you paid for. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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take these people to small claims court and get your money back. that is outrageous! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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I would like to start by saying that we have apologized to this customer a number of times, on the phone and through a number of review websites where she posted negative reviews about our service. I’ll explain again what our side of the story is. A few days after she placed her order either she or her husband called us to change the delivery time and we did that for them. So the first automated email she received shows delivery between 12-1pm and when they called the second time the delivery time was changed to 1-2pm. On the day of the event we had two of our trucks brake down on the road that day one of them was a new truck that had transmission issues that were due to some manufacturing defects and the other was a rental truck that was replacing one of our trucks due to it being out for maintenance at the dealership. We have never experienced this in the past because we keep our trucks maintained to the highest standards and we can’t see what we could have done to prevent this from happening but we learned from it, and we now have a back up vehicle of our own to cover incase this happens again. Also when I talked to her husband I explained all of this over the phone to him and I apologized and when he called me again going off on me using curse words I informed him that they can cancel the order and receive a refund and he said “just hurry up and get here” I informed him that the drivers are on there way. So when our driver got there they wanted to cancel and I informed them of the cancellation fee, and the only reason the cancelation fee applies due to us driving out to the park and spending time and fuel to service there party the way her husband asked us to within a few minutes of our phone conversation. I was willing to give them the rental at a discounted price to compensate them for the delay and their disappointment but all they wanted is a full refund and the rental. They also disputed the charges through their credit card so I was not able to issue any refunds at the time do to their request for the chargeback. We didn’t dispute the charge back so they have a full refund and I hope we can come to some sort of resolution regarding this matter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.09.08, 02:17 PM Flag
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new poster -- yeesh, that's a long reply. but if you're still reading after posting your rebuttal, once you got to the car problems on your part you lost the argument. you didn't provide what you contracted to provide -- and your post only makes me side with the original poster more. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.09.08, 02:20 PM Flag
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I'm not trying to say that we did a good job. I'm trying to say that we apologized and tried to give them a discount to make up for the delay. Also we usually don’t have these types of problems on regular bases. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.09.08, 02:33 PM Flag
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a discount is meaningless when you're hours late for a kids birthday party. those things last 2 hours -- you showed up after it was over. i doubt the bounce house or whatever is something that has a use outside a birthday party, so why should they pay even a discounted price? if i rented a bounce house it would be THE entertainment for the party. if it failed to show up, the party would be completely different and significantly less fun -- i wouldn't expect to pay anything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.09.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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you should have given it to them for free ... all your fault, not theirs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.09.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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I didn't say it was thier fault. The only reason I'm posting a reply is to say that we are sorry for the delay and we took action to prevent this from happening in the future. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.09.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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OP: I can't believe Comic Jumps has the NERVE to even reply. This company is FULL of lies. They never apologized. They never offered anything. They're obviously trying to save face and by re-checking other review sites and reading the post below, it's clear that they haven't improved and are continuing to screw over other customers. DON'T TRUST THIS COMPANY!!!!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.12.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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NP - that IS a long reply. If the trucks had defects or whatever, your fault. They don't pay, you apologize. End of story. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.03.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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You should've offered a refund with no cancellation fees. You're lucky this didn't happen to me. If you charged me, I would've taken you to court. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.03.08, 04:08 PM Flag
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Here is my story. I booked about a month before the event. The day before the event I had to call them in order to confirm my order. I ordered ballons and a jump house from them. They did confirm that they were going to be ther between 10-11am. PArty at 12-5. We are on Kiddy time so people came early. I called at 1030am. no answer called every 5 minutes then and still no answer. Then I finally got a hold of somebody around 1130am and they said that they were on their way. Party is already starting at 12 and still no bounce house. Called again and no answer.. kept calling every minute and kept leaving messages since the kids are all asking about the bounce house and their balloons. Finally got a hold of someone at 1245pm... I am now yelling at them.. they told me that driver was 5 minutes away.... 1:00pm still no show....called again cant get a hold of someone till 145pm. They finally came around 2pm...The balloon I recieved were not the right ones and some even came in half way deflated, I didnt get some of the balloons that I ordered.Particularly the #1 Balloon. Some of the kids had to leave the party before the party ended and did not have a chance to see the bounce house. WHen I called the owner to discuss it. He was very rude. Told me they run out of some of the baloons that I ordered. But why wasnt I informed. Everything would have been great and I would have calmed down if they at least appologized and admited their mistake. But All I got was a screaming owner who should know better than to scream at his customer. He knew that he was at fault but just didnt want to admit it. The worst part is that I never got a refund for the balloons that I never received. SO DISSAPOINTED.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.06.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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call the local news guy! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.06.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.03.08, 03:41 PM Flag
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How funny. I was going to book them until I found this site. I dug a little deeper and found more bad reviews, then dug even deeper and found an F rating with the Better Business Bureau. Guess I dodged a bullet... so happy for ub :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.02.09, 10:41 PM Flag
[ - ] Help! DD is 4mo and we just noticed one pupil reacts more slowly to the light than the other. MIL noticed the pupilsie difference when correcting red eye. Have a dr's appt set up for tomorrow, but I am freaking she has a brain tumor or something. Has anyone experienced this?? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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My db had one pupil much larger than the other that did not react as quickly either. Ped said it was quite common and not a concern. Ped also said it would not effect dcs vision. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:19 PM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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Wait until you go to the doctor. It doesn't help to panic now and I'm sure your dd is fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:20 PM Flag
[ - ] Fairfield Moms: We may be moving to Fairfield soon....please name some good nursery schools around town. I guess l will need to start looking into it right away. Thanks! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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suzysaid.com has a preschool directory in its mom to mom section. It really depends on what part of town you are going to live in. Lots of great ones and location to your house is key! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 05:13 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone get a divorce and have a good law firm to recommend? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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what county are you in? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:14 PM Flag
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I have a great attorney who has offices in NYC and Westchester - does that help? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:21 PM Flag
[ - ] i wish i could afford to not work. or at least not full time. i am so unhappy with my life right now. i can't stand the feeling that the highlight of my day is getting into bed at night. so, so sad 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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Well, anything is better than this, right? So take some time to figure out what job you would like and switch. You do have free choice- may not be easy, but you have the ability to change your situation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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i think something is wrong with me. i don't seem to be happy in any job. i honestly worry b/c i would be happy just to be a housewife like my mother was. that is what i aspire to. jeez! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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np well who told you there was something wrong with being a housewife? It's a fine thing to do or want to do! Feminism went terribly wrong somewhere [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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nothing is "wrong" with it; i liked it alot. the only thing that's wrong is that i'm wishing for something i can no longer have. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:19 PM Flag
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you sounded like you were belittling house wife status. Sorry if I misunderstood [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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no, i'm sorry. after i read your post i went back and reread my post and it sounded like i was snapping at you. i wasn't. i appreciate your taking time to try and help me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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np you I like! ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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can you change jobs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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ita- and what would you do if you didn't work? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:14 PM Flag
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when i worked part time, i spent my days off doing housework and then in my free time, i'd read, volunteer, go to city and museums. just fun stuff. i know i have no right to EXPECT this, but those sure were better days [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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np - don't take this the wrong way, but maybe that is the best lifestyle for you and working full time is not. nothing wrong with that. is it truly the case that you cannot afford to work part-time? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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at the moment, this is true. my older son is in a parochial high school which is really good for him - $10,000/year. my younger son is a budding hockey player (goalie) very expensive. i cannot take these things away from my boys. We pay a high mortgage but we need to live where we live in order to care for ailing MIL and be near family. we are not really living the high life, but our choices have turned out to be expensive. i worry b/c i don't seem to have ambitions for myself and i feel like i should [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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your greatest ambition should be your happiness. if being less stressed and making your family happy brings you joy, then you have all the reason in the world to be content with what you desire from life. i hate to ask such a personal question, but have you had to suffer considerable pain or adversity in your life? i find that people who have struggled with great personal difficulties, particularly while young, simply do not have the strength for certain things later in life, i.e. working fulltime or being Type A. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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no, I was asking to see what your interests are in terms of a job change [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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Be careful what you wish for and be thankful for what you have. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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this is good advice, thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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You're welcome. You are just in a rut; things will get better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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