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[ - ] Money is very tight at the moment and the stupid frigdge just broke. It came with the appartment and it is very, old. Can someone recomend a good ref. for up to 1,550 and a place to buy one? TIA! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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craigs list is your friend [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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go to sears, I bet you can spent quite a bit less [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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Home Depot and they will haul away your old fridge. They constantly clear out floor models and/or scratch & dents. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 01:21 AM Flag
[ - ] any graphic designers on? i'm just getting back into doing some freelance work, and have a stationery job to send to a printer. in the past, i always sent Quark or Indesign + fonts/images. i'm wondering now if sending a PDF will be ok? is the print/color quality just as good with a PDF, or would Indesign, etc. have better results? 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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Don't send the PDF they can't resize and the print quality is bad no color matching [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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Send Indesign, freehand or - what else do you use/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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don't a lot of printers ask for PDFs though? isn't there a way to save hi res PDFs for print? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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hi res is good for other things but not for print. hi res pdfs good for websites and print ONLY if nothing bette is available. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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good to know. thanks, all, for the replies. will send disk w/ Indesign files, etc.. (it's times like these that i wish a freelance-designer message board existed! i have no network of design coworkers to ask these questions to, so often come here for advice...) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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There are...do a search! GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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i will. thanks. you don't happen to know of any, off the top of your head, do you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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allgraphicdesign.com graphictallboard.com good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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thanks so much. : ) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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uhm, PDFs are quite acceptable nowadays for printing. Adobe put a lot of work into its PDF format. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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from op: i know that you can change the settings (screen, press, print, etc.) in Adobe programs, when exporting PDFs, but wonder about the color and print quality. Is anything lost when it's converted to PDF? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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OR from above don't mean to hijack but the red is always an issue [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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how so? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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never solid though, always send a variety of formats [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:10 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone else experience this? I'm no model, but when I was in my 20s and early 30s I would turn a decent amount of heads when I walked around. I'm real low key too and don't intentionally attract attention. Now I'm 40 and I notice that it rarely happens anymore. I wear the same size clothes I did then and have barely any lines on my face. Do I really look that bad now? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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yes, it's really a bit of a bummer. I'm glad my dh doesn't seem to mind that I'm no longer much of a "looker" -- I think he looks better than I do now, when it used to be just the opposite [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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Do you find yourself craning your neck to see all the hot 40 year-olds?...Well, there's your answer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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yes, altho i used to wear some pretty short skirts back in the day [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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fj;askjf [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:28 PM Flag
[ - ] What do you do with your pre-K dc during the summer to keep their brains working so to speak? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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reading [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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Nothing except continue to read to him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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It's funny that you post this. I found these "educational" cards and workbooks in the dollar bin at Target. My dd has been playing with them for the last two days. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:57 AM Flag
[ - ] How early did you start looking for your nanny? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.09.08, 11:50 AM Flag
[ - ] What are some of the best public elementary schools in Brooklyn? How do they compare to those in Manhattan? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.09.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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321 has better repututation than most schools in Manhattan, but has the same overcrowding problems. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:51 AM Flag
[ - ] anyone get divorced with an infant? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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i am single with one, yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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it would be a good time to do it if you know it's inevitable, IMO. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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my dh divorced when his dd was. i'm sure it was v hard for her mom, but i came into the picture when she was 3 & i think it made it easier she was so young, she was v accepting of everything. she's now 7 & things are going v well for all of us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:10 PM Flag
[ - ] Please help make a decision. I am single mom with 1 dc. Should I stay on UWS or move to Brooklyn? I love UWS, but financially it will be a huge stetch. Brooklyn will be a different life style and a longer commute to work. School is another factor. Not sure which public schools are better. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.09.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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Brooklyn is no longer cheap my friend. I assume you mean to move to any of the Park Slope or below neighborhoods. It might end up being as big a stretch plus a longer commute. I am also curious as to what the "different lifestyle" is. We moved from UWS to Brooklyn and the only difference is that we are in a brownstone and not a doorman building. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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Where in Brooklyn did you move to? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:55 AM Flag
[ - ] what's the best travel double stroller? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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geez i can't believe what UB has come to - used to be you'd get at least a handful of helpful answers on a question like this! it's a ghost town now!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:15 PM Flag
[ - ] NYC moms: How much do you pay your nanny - on the books, 1dc and live in Manhattan. TY 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.09.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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35K plus benefits [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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15/hr off the books [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:45 AM Flag
[ - ] Primigi shoes for a toddler boy...worth the $$$? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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I wouldn't. Other shoes are fine and he'll grow out of them quickly anyway. Save the $$ for his college fund! :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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thanks for the reality check [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:55 AM Flag
[ - ] Manhattan moms: Due in October and working on my registry. Not sure if I should bite the bullet and just go for a bugaboo or not. I don't really care about having the 'brand' but I want something super all-terrain since the baby will be pretty young through the winter and we walk everywhere. (No car and rarely take cabs) What do you think? 52 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.09.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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lol! all terrain, for manhattan! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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ita, but of course its not about the brand! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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np: Where do you live? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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in manhattan, 45 years you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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why is that funny? the streets are all f'd up and during the winter its icy and dangerous [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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bingo. the bug plowed through the slush and snow piles on street corners without a problem, and was great for the park. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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I have to say no to the bug it's way overpriced for what you get and believe me even though you think you will not be taking a cab or subway you definitely will never be able to if you have a bug. they are totally impracticle for NYC [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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most people end up with more than one stroller anyway--we had a bug for every day and a volo for trips on the bus or cabs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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can you use the volo when they're really young? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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not until 6 mos or so, from what I remember. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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Ditto, though a bug frog (with seat, not bassinet) fits in the trunk of a cab without folding, fwiw. You put it in so the seat frame is parallel with the top of the trunk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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we did that too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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I beg to differ. I think they are impractical for everyone BUT a major city! And btw, they are SUPER easy to fold down. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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did you ever try pushing a MacClaren Volo on the bridle path in Central Park? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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exactly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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I swear by my macclaren Volo. it is the best stroller for the $$ especially in NY for subways, buses, cabs, and the street. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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FWIW, we had both and when dc was old enough to express a preference we'd ask which she'd prefer--always chose the bug. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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I'm not talking about comfort, I'm talking about a practiacal stroller to get around town with. The bug is not fun to carry up and down stairs and does not fold away to nothing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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we live in a walk-up and never had a problem. we had a volo for the bus and cabs, but used the bug 90 percent of the time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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i would never get a volo for my everyday. no padding, wheels way inferior to bug. you use your stroller so much in nyc, you should invest in it if you can. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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I was just thinking that the Bugaboo was a great investment (even though we didn't really use it past ds's first birthday because he has always liked to walk everywhere.) But now there are tons of cheaper yet still easily maneuverable and durable strollers out there. I would check them out first. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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fyi - most dc use strollers way past 1st bday [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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Yeah - I know. And we did, too - just used a MacLaren Volo because it was easy to tote if he wasn't interested. I was just commenting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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We also walked everywhere and rarely took cabs, dc was born in Nov., and we bought one (and this was 6 years ago right before they started selling them here). Worth every penny, IMHO, and we gave it to friends who are using it now with their newborn, and they love it too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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why do you need all-terrain for NYC? Lots of jogs in the Ramble in the middle of winter? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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you have no idea what you're talking about [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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I have a very good idea of what I'm talking about... all-terrain is a silly thing to say if op is planning to "walk a lot in Manhattan" with a newborn. I'd get a bug - I had one and it was great for everything. That being said, I wouldn't call it (or most strollers... my sister has one that is really heavy-duty in Colorado) all-terrain [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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this a$$ backwards and I agree that you are talking out your .... In Colorado, unless she pushing a stroller up a ski slope chances are she is and out of the car mostly. In NYC you WALK everywhere, nicely paved streets, potholes, over snow mounds, giant puddles, the park, up and down curbs. When it comes to strolling it's more all terrain than anywhere else --np BTW [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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my sister lives in the mountains and goes jogging all over the place, mostly off-road, so please don't tell me I don't know what I am talking about. I agree that NYC has a variety of terrain, but for the most part it is relatively one terrain [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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np: You might know what you are talking about in regards to your sister in Colo. (I don't know her so I'll assume you are right.) But you don't know shit about life in NYC for people who walk a lot. Most people I know in NYC go through two strollers per kid because they wear down the the wheels. A tough stroller (aka all-terrain) here is a really smart idea. Especially if you are planning on having a second. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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I have 3 kids in NYC and walk everywhere. And i've had the wheels replaced on my strollers, but I would not consider them to be "all-terain". Good for the city, yes, but I wouldn't take them off-roading. There is no need for your terrible attitude [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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np again: You led with "Lots of jogs in the Ramble in the middle of winter?" and went down hill from there and now you are going to play aggieved UB poster? Really? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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you didn't get my sarcasm in my op? are you serious? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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not to mention the fact that it has to be as strong as a pack mule, becuase you pretty much pile about 40 punds of cr@p on it, in it and hanging from it, in addition to the kid! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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yes bug is totally worth it. up & down curbs & stairs, makes pushing easier, & can steer w/ one hand if you need to. you'll need a separate travel stroller tho, like macalaren triumph. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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I think bugaboo's were made for Manhattan moms - if you can afford it (or someone will get it for you) then I say GO FOR IT! Enjoy! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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I like my bug. There are definitely less expensive but still great strollers out there that will take you through the winter, though. If you're concerned about snow and ice, something with three big tires might be even easier to push than the bugaboo. You can also consider the phil & teds if you think you might want two kids fairly close together. (I wish I had done this - now expecting ds2 and ds1 will only be 2.5 when he is born. The bug is not so practical with 2.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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agree on the Phil and Teds. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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tritto. I love the P&T. and if you are even remotely considerling a second DB when they will both be stroller age (which in NYC i think is at least 3-4), it's the only way to go. Strollers are to expensive to have to buy a whole different set up in 18 mos! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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all of you should move back to the suburbs where you came from and where the bugaboo ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE makes sense. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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I heart you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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Um, I think it was the genius Manhattan mom who was looking for something "all terrain." We're not that stupid here in the burbs (nor were we when we lived in Manhattan). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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op: hey, easy on the 'stupid'! I'm a first timer and have no idea what i'll want. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:35 PM Flag
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We have a Bertini Bidwell -- it is also an all terrain stroller -- and a Mac. The Bertini is not light and doesn't fold up small but it has bigger wheels than the Bug and rocked the snow and sidewalk heaves (I'm in Brooklyn and we have a lot of tree root caused uneven sidewalks. Some of them stop the Mac in it's tracks if you are not paying attention.) The Bertini is a good bit cheaper than the Bug and it has one option I love -- you can put a toddler and a little on in it at the same time with an optional extra seat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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I would think you could get a pretty good deal on a gently used Bug these days sinc emost people give them up once db is older. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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Bite the bullet. The bug with the bassinet is really good for winter newborns -- you can really wrap them up well in there. I live in the city and have a bug and a maclaren and the two don't compare. I only use the maclaren when I'll have to fold it up en route for some reason, which is not frequently. IMO Bugs are better for city/walking life and maclarens are better for suburb/driving life. Also, it's MUCH easier to go up and down stairs with a bug. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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Mutsy rider light is 10000% better [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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we have the mutsy with the 4rider light and the regular 4rider wheels. found I needed the 4rider wheels for the snow in nyc. not a bad stroller. easy to fold. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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I like the micralite toro better because it is easier to get into the subway and folds like an umbrella stroller and has the big air tires. And yes, "all terrain" is very helpful in the city. Not at all about going "all out." I can get my freaking stroller down subway stairs, up my walkup stairs and across the park. End of story. So quit your sneering people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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We were in the same situation. Got the Bug and v happy with it, but there's a lot more choice now. Check out Buy Buy Baby and see what you like. Got the P&T this year since now need a double. Like it too, not quite as much, but it would have been totally fine. The new P&T Vibe is v eye-catching! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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I felt the same way about the brand and thought the cost was extravagant, but once we checked out all the other options, nothing came close to the bugaboo. We got the Cameleon since my DH is very tall. We love it and it's been worth every penny. The knock-offs don't compare and most are either wider or heavier. We have a Maclaren Triumph for travel and subways. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:26 AM Flag
[ - ] I'd like to find some activities for a 4 yo for a week or two, preferably half day. I know, it's a last minute thing, but would appreciate any suggestions for UWS. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.09.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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new york kids club, my gym, the little gym (above fairway) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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Supper Soccer Stars in central park is drop-in. They may have mini camps. DD is two and I'm UES, but I had a similar thing and went through all of the local kids places and looked for those with week-long camps or drop ins. In general, that approach worked. Try the JCC, St. John the Divine, AMNH, CMOM, and see what is going on there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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thank you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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If you are still watching, they listed some things under a post about camps that might work for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:09 PM Flag
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elliott in the park [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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what's that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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the baseball center has 1 week long camps (can do as many weeks as you want) that are 1/2 day for 4yo - if you have a kid that likes baseball. super soccer stars is another good bet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:12 PM Flag
[ - ] 2 yo dd really dislikes being around one of my friends. I just noticed last night that all she does is quiz my daughter the entire time (What color is this, etc). What should I say to friend tactfully who adores my daughter and I don't want to offend? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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there's nothing you can really do. my boss is like that and she's also a friend to me but she doesn't have kids so you can't really explain it in a way that they won't take offense at. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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I was thinking, "it makes her uncomfortable to be quized....but she loves playing with you..." No? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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We have a friend who just has an odd disposition. Frankly, I didn't really like her when I first met her, but now I find her absolutely hysterical. My 3yo dd really doesn't like her and runs away from her when she is around. I've tried telling her that this woman is really nice and that I like her, but dd just says "no she isn't." and "no you don't." Now, I've just moved on to talking to dd about trying not to hurt someone's feelings. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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OP: That is so true to me. I'm not crazy about this woman (nothing weird about her -- just no chemistry, etc., opnions on so many things differ), but she's really taken to my dd & me. She invited us to family Xmas stuff. I always feel I should reciprocate a friendship unless person is evil. Wrong, I know. I think I'll encourage her to say "hi" with this explanation, but would never force her to be hugged, kissed, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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I would not say anything. DD will encounter other people in her life who she doesn't much care for. Now is a good time to learn to deal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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OP: "Deal" meaning what? Curious since my dd is often shy. I never force her to hug/kiss or be held but encourage her to say hi, even if it is while looking the other way. But, I was more curious how I could suggest to the friend to not do this so that she'd not feel badly when dd flees. It's obvious she felt bad last encounter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:51 AM Flag
[ - ] Dc #1 will be applying to private this year WWYD: Legacy at two schools, one k-8 with ok reputation which is easier to get into and one k-12 impossible to get into. We have been told that we should not apply to both because neither will like that so, should we apply to k-8 which we know we will probably be accepted to then face applying out in 8th grade or take a shot at other school where chances of accept are much smaller. 33 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.09.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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Totally depends how strong your child's profile is. Why is the K-12 impossible to get into? Even if it's Collegiate, it's not "impossible." Do you have DC's scores back yet? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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Impossible meaning that the chance is so much slimmer than the k-8. We would hate to lose the chance at the k-8 trying to shoot for a much harder option. Your right its not impossible I guess but I am not going to pretend we have a great shot. Profile is fine I guess scores are on the high side [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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SO you have ERBs already? Has PSD seen them? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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We took them last year and then moved out of the city so we are going to use (gosh I hope we can use them) the old scores. PSD knows what they were but we have not spoken yet about scores or taking erb again [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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I think you need to take them again, they need to be from current admission season (either spring or this fall), you should check on that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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Ok thanks glad I asked!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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you absolutely do need to take again [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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You can NOT use old scores. Score submitted MUST be from current admissions season. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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wow ok and then dc will get 99x3 again [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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There's no reason not to apply to both schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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PSD suggests against it and we feel she will not support us as much if we do both. She wants us to go for the k-12 but that it because if we get in it looks better on her roster [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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what is a PSD? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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You need to have dc take the ERBs and see what they are. If very high, I would go with K-12 if you prefer it. If not, K-8 it is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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Your PSD is giving you advice that makes her own life easier, not because it's the best thing for your dc. You realize that, right? If you're going to follow her advice on that because you're worried she won't support you as much as should can, you may as well go ahead and follow her advice on which school to apply to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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This makes sense thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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No problem. And I'd like to think she wouldn't advise you to apply there unless she thought dc stood good chance of being accepted. Do you like the school? That would be my only caveat; if you really don't like it or think it would be a bad fit for dc, then of course you shouldn't follow PSD's advice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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I like it, I like all of them really there isn't really anything wrong with any of the private schools IMO. I just want dc to get in somewhere and am afraid I am lowering his chances if I make the wrong call [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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Thats ridiculous. Both schools will expect you to apply to both, and would be surprised if you didnt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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I don't believe in the all the rules like "don't apply to both". I would apply to both and just say these schools are both important to you because you have a connection to them both. I would however, write only one FC letter based on where you truly think dc will be happiest. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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She can apply to both, but applying early decision to both may well be problematic if the schools know. Ideally OP should pick one if she has a clear preference and dc has a good shot there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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I didn't catch the early decision part. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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She did not say it, but I know that's a consideration for people applying with legacy status. Not all schools do it any more so may not be issue for OP, just wanted to mention it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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OP: thank you, I believe we can only FC 1 school they both had ED though so then the problem becomes which so we FC and which to general admission and basically whoever we gen admission apply to will reject us for not FCing them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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PSD told me I could not, thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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prob bc makes her look bad. or she has another agenda. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:33 PM Flag
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we know people who applied early at 2 schools last year and got in to both. if you think you like one school over the other where you think your dc would thrive, only apply to that one if you are so nervous. can always do the spin of, well, we wanted k-12 only or k-8 later if early notification doesn't work out for that 1 school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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Do you realize how selfish you sound??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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How on earth does she sound selfish? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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I have never heard such a thing & know people who applied to two legacy schools without a problem. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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If it's Trinity, do apply there since they accept only the connected people like you (w/ only few exceptions). If it's TT SS, I think they honor legacies more than Dalton or HM. If it's Dalton or HM, only apply if dc aced the ERB (95+) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 04:14 PM Flag
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"Acing" isn't 95. LOTS of 95s out there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:47 PM Flag
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What was the ERB dc got last year? I'd base on that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 04:18 PM Flag
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