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[ - ] i haven't seen any posts trashing anderson or nest -- just posts saying there is lots of trashing of anderson and nest. I have seen trashing of anderson moms though. which seems well-deserved. 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:58 PM Flag
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Lovely. So you thought you'd start a new thread and take a turn trashing the moms yourself? Thanks so much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:00 PM Flag
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I love you! We would have been happyt with the school...minus the moms. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:08 PM Flag
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I'm sure there's some remedial reading course you can take to help with your comprehension. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 05:18 AM Flag
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Is this worth starting another thread? Just use the search button. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 05:20 AM Flag
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What a thoughtful post! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 05:41 AM Flag
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so sick of this -- if you think anderson moms suck, then don't send your child to the school, if he or she happens to get accepted, which is pretty low odds anyway. my child goes there, is very happy, is learning more than i could have imagined, and i am thrilled with the school, the administration, and the parent body. if you don't think you would be too, then no one is forcing you to send your child there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:00 AM Flag
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maybe what needs to happen is the anderson moms change their tune, and start behaving like they don't own the school. the exclusive attitude and entitlement are offputting. same thing happened at nest, and they were put down a notch. now they are in line with the reality, and things are better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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Are you a parent at both NEST and Anderson? You speak as if you have direct knowledge of both. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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I am simply commenting on the face presented to the world by these two schools. i am at neither, but my impression from the posts here, and other info, is that nest became too full of itself and powerful in a corrupt way. Anderson is at risk of this (or at least appearing this way) given the posts I have seen here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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I can't speak to Anderson but what you describe at NEST has little to do with the NEST I've seen in the last two years. I read the NY Mag article, too. If that article accurately describes anything it is a school (and a parent body) which just no longer exists. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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so all those crazy parents just disappeared then? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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I think most of the "crazy parents" were crazy because the DOE was threatening to put another school in the building with NEST. (Why DOE wouldn't just increase enrollment at NEST I never understood and was never asked in those articles.) Of the really militant parents, some left NEST in protest. (One article says the child of the ex-pres of the PTA left for a private high school.) Some became less active (most/all(?) of the PTA resigned in protest a few years ago. I don't know. The parents I meet there are just your normal run of the mill crazy NYC parents. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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You are what is called a rumor monger. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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Veggie Tales had a great episode about spreading rumors. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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not really. i am just making an observation about the posts/info presented about these schools. the stuff about nest is old, and I believe they have turned around and gotten with the program. Anderson posters do seem to have that same fervor that got nest in trouble. often it is directed at other parents/kids (not really gifted, not chosen by onsite so not gifted, teachers are outraged by olsat, and on and on). that sort of thing is damaging to the school because the protest goes against the very people who will support it in the years to come. i have no idea if it is like this IRL, but the posts here are not flattering. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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np: So, above you claim that it's the school itself who is responsible for this "fervor," and here you're claiming that it's the parents. Which is it? Make up your mind already about who the demons are. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 02:21 PM Flag
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I said anderson posters. i am assuming they are parents in the school, but many of them claim that the administration there is fighting against the doe re: new admissions procedures. I think that the battle is problematic because it goes against new families who will be the supporters and community of the school. not sure what point you are making actually. Again, I am not there, but i am commenting on the face anderson posters are putting out to the public on UB. for all I know there is one crazy zealot posting this stuff, and the people at the school are just happy their kids are there. But I think the stuff posted here is damaging. I think someone recently lamented that people were becoming "more conservative." Perhaps there are those who get off fighting the system, but have no idea that they are actually damaging the school. And finally, perhaps sour grapes accounts for much of the stuff we see here. I think it is probably a mix. btw, i have no beef with these schools and do not have a dc at either. just joining in the conversation, as I think its an interesting problem. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 02:32 PM Flag
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crazies at any school. perhaps much of it is sour grapes. who knows? Just an interesting problem from where I sit. Felt the same way when NEST was embroiled. Just kept shaking my head. now they are more positive, and the school seems to be popular now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 02:36 PM Flag
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oh, and for the record, I think Anderson sounds like a terrific school. people should feel very fortunate to get a kid in there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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But you seem to 1. accept without question that they are accurate; and 2. think that they are indicative of the parent body as opposed to just a few wingnuts on UB. I present (I think) as a pretty level headed person. I post on UB fairly often that the NEST described here is nothing like the NEST I see every day when I drop my kid off. Yet on a regular basis people post back, "If the NEST parents are so normal how come the principal had to call the police on them." My choice is made and I'm happy with it. I feel badly for the people here trying to figure out what to do for their kids and getting this third hand, tired information from people who present it as current/gospel. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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I understand, and sympathize. I certainly do think there could be a fair amount of sour grapes out there. I think people who are happy with the school (whatever school) would do well to be respectful and welcoming. that will serve them well no matter what the controversies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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I've seen plenty of posts trashing Nest both before and after the placement letters went out. None trashing Anderson the school, but lots of negative comments about the parent body, also both before and after placement letters went out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:42 AM Flag
[ - ] Ugh, dh just told me that because work is really slow at his office, there are probably going to be layoffs. Just one more thing to worry about. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:56 PM Flag
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I hear you. If I am lucky enough to not be laid off, my bonus will suck this year. And DH's commissions have pretty much dried up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:06 PM Flag
[ - ] Posted last week that I couldn't get into "The Yiddish Policeman's Union". Have to retract that, since as soon as Berko entered the picture, I was hooked. It's one of those books where I miss the characters days after finishing it. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:50 PM Flag
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This was the first Michael Chabon book I couldn't get through. And I grew up in a Yiddish speaking home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:00 PM Flag
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OP: It took me about 50 pages to get into it. Once I reallized there was a Yiddish glossary in the back, it helped. Sounds like that wasn't a problem for you, though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:04 PM Flag
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whoa! never noticed the glossary! total shiksa here and i had to just fumble through and ask friends for translation... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 05:49 AM Flag
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OP: I was completely lost until I found it. I was pretty much just guessing the meaning of words based on context. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:23 PM Flag
[ - ] Homboms on the Upper East Side has the WORST customer service of any place I've ever shopped. I have been a frequent customer since before my daughter was born (I'm a teacher and have purchased games and books there, as well as gifts for other children) and in the past 6 months have spent quite a bit of money there. Last Wednesday I purchased a teething toy that vibrates. It worked great until Thursday morning when it stopped vibrating. We were away all weekend and I went in today, expecting them to kindly offer me an other toy. Instead, one of the co-owners (who are identical twins in there 30s who still dress alike, but that is an entirely different issue!) screamed at me that it was a health issue that they couldn't take it back because it had been in my daughters mouth. I told her that I recognized that, however the product was no useless since it no longer worked. She said if I wanted another one I could, "buy another toy!" I was absolutely shocked and told her I'd never go back. In addition to being overpriced, I can't imagine that a store on the Upper East Side, which is infested with children and babies, would treat a customer so horribly. If you shop there, please mention this post and hopefully they will learn their lesson! 29 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:49 PM Flag
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Are you kidding? This is unbelievable. I won't go back. Thanks for posting! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:57 PM Flag
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I hate that place. Have to go there sometimes when my dc get gifts from bdays that I occasionally need to exchange, but I hate it. They are so arbitrary and overpriced with ridiculous hours. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:58 PM Flag
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I haven't shopped there in ages because of those twins. I'd rather go to Planet Kids or Mary Arnold. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:34 PM Flag
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um don't you think you are being a little juvenile? you couldn't return a TEETHING toy it could not have been more then 5 dollars? you are insulting people and being ridiculous. you are a TEACHER?! i would not allow a person who is as petty as you near my children. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 05:47 PM Flag
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It isn't the cost, its the principle. If the owners were smart, they'd have exchanged the item in order to keep me satisfied as a customer. Instead, they were nasty and I won't go back. Regardless of what the amount was, they should treat their customers with respect! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:19 PM Flag
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I completely agree with OP. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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And by the way, how do you know I'm not your child's teacher?! :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:20 PM Flag
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i understand that you were frustrated but did you produce a proof of purchase? if you still want to the company might exchange it for you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:56 PM Flag
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Of course I produced a proof of purchase: the receipt and the cardboard packaging the toy came in that also had the store's price tag on it. The owner could have cared less; she wasn't taking it back despite the return/exchange policy posted. Like someone else wrote, they make up arbitrary policies and rules in that store and ultimate deter good customers from the neighborhood! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:01 PM Flag
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i have never had a problem returning stuff. i believe their policy is clearly stated. i know one of the people who works there i can inquire about the situation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:37 PM Flag
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This was one of the owners that screamed at me. She wouldn't even look at the receipt, claiming they couldn't take it back b/c it had been in my daughter's mouth. That is NOT on their return/exchange policy that is posted behind the counter; she made it up on the spot. The smart thing to do would have been to hand me another one and return the defective toy to the manufacturer. Had she done that, I'd be posting about what a nice shop they run. However, I'm now spreading the word to all who shop there...avoid it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:42 PM Flag
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the thing that is most ridiculous about their "excuse" is that if the toy isn't working they arent going to sell it to someone else, so who cares whose mouth it has been in?! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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I smell a rat...you're one of those hateful twin owners, aren't you? Or maybe you're their mom. How sad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:24 PM Flag
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What? Why would I post negatively about my own store, myself, or my family if I was one of the owners? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:25 AM Flag
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This is the 4th post about this store in less than an hour. Are you OCD? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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OCD? No. Clearly other individuals were prompted to post because of similar experiences! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:21 PM Flag
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Your experience reminds me of that rude store clerk in the movie "Terms of Endearment". You were right to be mad. Those owners will eventually alienate enough of their customers to hurt their business. If it had happened to me, I would have left the germ ridden teething ring on the counter when I stormed out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 11:32 PM Flag
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I thought about that, but I figured I could try and contact the company to return it. What do you know, Sassy is sending me a postage-paid mailer and will send me a brand new toy. They were also SHOCKED that one of their retailers wouldn't take the item back, as they said that they would have easily given credit to the retailer. Pathetic! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:27 AM Flag
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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they are truly the worst. they treat their employees like they own them and the customers like they are a dime a dozen. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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There is no reason for anyone to shop there when neighborhood stores are cheaper and have much nicer customer service. Thanks OP...I won't go back! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:34 PM Flag
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those twins are cheesy. i won't go back there either. out of principle now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:49 PM Flag
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Could it be that the battery went dead? Like it was on all night or something. I really don't blame store for not taking it back. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:52 PM Flag
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Obviously the battery died, but there is no on/off switch so it was not left on. They should have taken it back because their return policy clearly states that they'll do an exchange within a certain time frame and this was the NEXT DAY! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 08:31 PM Flag
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Thank you so much to the OP for telling us about this. I definitely won't go back and I told so many people this story and they won't go back either! Lets put those freaky twins out of business! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 08:37 PM Flag
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oh my gd. I have gone there for years and I had an experience last year where I had a fit in the store (never in my life have I done that) and declared that they just lost a customer. Each year I buy 20 gifts there (for my son's class) and the twins treat everyone like crap. They had a fight with the woman in front of me and then they wrapped a gift for me worse than my 4 yo son would have done and were to say the least...the opposite of customer service. I have never in my almost 40 years yelled in a store, but I just lost it. I think it will be out of business in 6 months bc those twins are unbearable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 08:55 PM Flag
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I did not mean last year...I meant last week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 08:56 PM Flag
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I am glad to hear that I am not the only one who has found that store to be a nightmare! Does anyone know when those twins became the owners? I was recommended to file a claim with the BBB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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I had an awful experience in Homboms this morning. I went in to buy a gift and told one of the twins I wanted to spend $20. This is for a birthday gift for a child in my DS's day care class whom I do not know. I was told that there are no nice gifts in that price range and if I wanted to spend $50, I could get a much better present. I was absolutely stunned. First off, $20 was the amount I wanted to spend and if they had nothing in that range, or a limited selection, they could have simply showed me what they had and let me choose. To tell me that that was an unacceptable amount and to judge me was downright embarrassing and disgusting. I have shopped there many times over the past few years and like the OP...will NEVER go back. Those twins are going to kill a good business if they don't get off their high horse! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.08, 11:59 AM Flag
[ - ] Really good bakery in lower westchester for a birthday cake? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:49 PM Flag
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My mom used to search the state for these great B-day cakes, my favorite all time cake is Entamend's Golden Cake with the Fudge Icing you could pull off like a sheet! Kids are funny like that! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:57 PM Flag
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Do you mean Entenmanns? I used to love those little chocolate chip cookies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:00 PM Flag
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yes, I couldn't be bothered to ck the spelling and knew you'd figure it out! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:05 PM Flag
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...but I still need to get a nice bday cake (for an adult, not kid) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:01 PM Flag
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oh, sorry, all about me, ambien kicked in, hard to pay attention. What about going to Whole Foods or a High End Bakery in a Grocery Store, too ghetto? then order from a Manhattan Joint: Cupcake Cafe or Magnolia. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:14 PM Flag
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Lulu's in Scarsdale or Riviera Bakeshop in Ardsley -- both v good, Lulu's is v pricey though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:25 PM Flag
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Lulu's is HORRIBLE and very, very expensive. Ordered a cake from them for my son's birthday party and they forgot to put us on the bakery schedule so there was no cake for us to pick up. They then promised to make it in an hour and deliver it to our house. Needless to say, they were late and when we called to find when the cake would show up, we couldn't get a straight answer. They ended up being 45 minutes from the time promised. We ended up being late to my son's birthday party. We only had a 90 minutes time slot and had 24 kids, 18 parents waiting for us. To top it off, the cake had the wrong filling. Then, when we called to talk to the manager, he blew us off, so we paid $130 for a 10" round, 2 layer cake and had them ruin my son's birthday party instead. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.18.11, 04:33 PM Flag
[ - ] Do I tip a craniosacral therapist? If so, how much? I would tip a masseuse, but not a doctor so I am not certain what to do. tia 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:47 PM Flag
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I thought it was just a form of light pressure massage? Is there another use of the term? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:59 PM Flag
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OP- I guess it can be classified as a massage, but body or even physical therapy may be more accurate. I need to start having it regularly-- loads of pain from scoliosis. So not a regular relaxing spa day massage :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:01 PM Flag
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I've had it a few times and all the therapists I had were regular masseuses who had taken an extra class/training so I just tipped as normal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:07 PM Flag
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my cousin does this for a living. I could ask him and respond when he does if you want. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:07 PM Flag
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Yes, please. I feel awkward about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:11 PM Flag
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^^^ I will Watch this post and check back on you, when you get a chance to ask him. Thank you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:12 PM Flag
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sent an email - will post when I hear back. my pleasure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:27 PM Flag
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Hi - I just got a reply from my cousin. He says that practitioners should be tipped (when he does get tipped he appreciates it very much). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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you're welcome. :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 10:49 AM Flag
[ - ] my first ds-- always a real pain and super intense-- is very gifted, and hit every milestone super early. I can already tell that my second, who is just a little baby, is more normal. How can I stop comparing? 23 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.07.08, 07:46 PM Flag
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children live up or down to your expectations....keep this in mind and read Siblings without Rivalry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:47 PM Flag
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np: just reading this book and second the recommendation [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:49 PM Flag
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thanks, i'll look for it. i can already see that this little guy is going to be easier, so the favoritism could run both ways, if I'm not mindful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:51 PM Flag
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do you really think it's true that children live up to your expectations? That is helpful to keep in mind. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:53 PM Flag
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tho it also explains why there are so many "gifted" children. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:54 PM Flag
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well....I think we need to see our children as they can be (within reason of course), not as we box them ...ie "the smart one and "the sporty one", but both as perhaps working hard to be well-rounded [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:42 PM Flag
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What does the baby do that is more "normal"? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:47 PM Flag
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not as alert, I guess. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:49 PM Flag
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I have the same exact situation. I do compare them but not audibly and the little one is now 3 and I can appreciate that both have their individual qualities and their individual challenges. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:54 PM Flag
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was your first a behavioral challenge as well? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:54 PM Flag
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Oh my goodness, yes. He is nearly unpunishable. Nothing phases him. I would take away toys and mark on the calendar when he could get them back and stick to it constantly. Never changed behavior. Would have to sit on him if I wanted him to stay in a time out. (Don't but I mean I would have to). He is 7 and has calmed down a little this past year. He fits into the oppositional defiant disorder of the ADD descriptions very well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:59 PM Flag
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P.S. My second will go right to the chair if I send him there for a time out but then will go right back and do whatever it was that got him a time out in the first place. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:02 PM Flag
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OP: yeah, mine fits both those descriptions too. Just turned 6 and he is marginally better. But no punishments work at all. The only thing that works is keeping his mind occupied. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:04 PM Flag
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are gifted kids supposed to be a behavioral challenge? Just saying that my "gifted" child was never like that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:09 AM Flag
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np: I think profoundly gifted children tend to be, not just a really really bright child. A school psychologist once told my mother that it was really the flip side of SN, that the less than 1% of the population needed a special environment for education. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:18 AM Flag
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I really doubt that OP's kid falls into that category, though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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wait, how old is the baby? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:54 PM Flag
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really young so I feel guilty even voicing this. 4 months. Tho by this time I already knew something was up with the first one. I just want advice on how to stop comparing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:56 PM Flag
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My two are very different and my second seems to be exceptionally bright & precocious. But they are both so precious and so unique, I don't see the point in comparing them much. I mean I do think in my head "wow, DS wasn't saying that at her age" but he was doing other things that were cool. I think the whole gifted thing just gets so overblown sometimes and other qualities get the shaft. So I guess I'm saying, just let it go and let this little one show you who he is on his own. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:59 PM Flag
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np. I agree with you in principle but I think it's harder when it's dc #1 who's exceptionally bright & precocious. It becomes your "norm" and creates a certain level of expectation for dc #2+. BTDT w/ a HG dd for dc #1 and for dc #2 an average ds who seems like he's borderline retarded in comparison to big sis. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:06 PM Flag
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I could totally see how that could happen. I actually think my oldest is very bright and has an unusual mind. DD is quicker and shocks me w/ her precocity but she's also easier and more mainstream, if that makes sense. I think it is so normal to compare them in our minds, but it's important not to do it to/in front of them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:08 PM Flag
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np: Sounds like my DCs. Whichi school does he go to? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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No in NY--he goes to a public school in CA. They are both very dear, interesting kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:26 PM Flag
[ - ] I am 3 weeks postpartum and want to get cracking on losing the baby weight. How much can I safely lose each week without reducing my milk supply too much? 1-2lbs? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:46 PM Flag
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How much did you gain, and how much came of with delivery...just curious, due very soon and can't imagine ever being thin again, 35 weeks, 30 lbs so far. I think 1-2 lbs is always the answer to that question. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:48 PM Flag
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I gained 32 lbs, but dc was 2 weeks overdue. I've lost about 15 so far (the baby's actual weight, plus a lot of fluid from what I can tell) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:50 PM Flag
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first you are nuts for wanting to start now. enjoy your body and your baby! but if you must, WW is great and takes into consideration nursing moms. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:50 PM Flag
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I am thoroughly enjoying my baby, but not my body. I am too small for maternity and too big for any of my regular clothes and cannot afford to buy a new wardrobe, so it's time to take some of this off slowly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:52 PM Flag
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Why is she nuts for wanting to start now? By the time the baby is born isn't evryone excited to get that weight off and enjoy the baby too, I think you can do both, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:54 PM Flag
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OP: That's what I think! I've been lugging this weight around for months and I feel so much better at my regular weight. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:57 PM Flag
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Yes, I'd like to enjoy my baby and my fine ass! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:58 PM Flag
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Amen! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:59 PM Flag
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I went on WW at about 8 weeks postpartum. 6 months later, I have lost 28 lbs - 15lbs was baby weight so I am 13 lbs lighter than my pre preg weight. WW works, but it is not a quick fix - you will lose approx 1-2 lbs per week. Good program and i would recc it to anyone. Good Luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:01 PM Flag
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I think most people agree that WW is a good thing! Congrats, I bet you look fabulous, you're probably a MILF! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:04 PM Flag
[ - ] I hate the new UB! Can't figure it out. Though it has cured my addiction. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.07.08, 07:41 PM Flag
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Leave right now and don't come back. I thought my addiction was cured, but I stuck around too long and adjusted to the new format. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:50 PM Flag
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LOL, me too. I was just going to stick it out for G&T placements. But here I am even though there is nothing going on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:51 PM Flag
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tritto. Tried YBM, but I still prefer it here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:54 PM Flag
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what's it like over there. was tempted to go there the other day, but didn't [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:10 PM Flag
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people only post on toddler...vyer fast [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:51 PM Flag
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and meaner than here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:54 PM Flag
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yikes! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 02:43 AM Flag
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Ruuuuuuuuuuuun, OP!!!!!!!!! Get out while you still can! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:57 PM Flag
[ - ] How do I get the side airbags in my car disengaged? Just go to my regular mechanic or do I have to go to dealer? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:40 PM Flag
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You mean in the passenger seats? You can have them disengaged by the dealer. Not sure you'd want to mess around with the non dealer mechanic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:41 PM Flag
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Yes, I've heard that it's safer to disengage the back seat airbags with kids in the car. I guess I will call dealer to consult with them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:42 PM Flag
[ - ] does anyone know the designer who makes the necklaces with little circles with initials? thanks! 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.07.08, 07:37 PM Flag
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Helen Ficalora. www.helenficalora.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:45 PM Flag
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Thanks, any idea of price? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:46 PM Flag
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Christ, should I order it for you too? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:54 PM Flag
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np- lmao [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:55 PM Flag
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The charm is about $115 and the chains start at $75, though the prices may have gone up since I purchased one as a gift about 2 years ago. IMHO, they are a little played out! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:55 PM Flag
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Yeah, those were "in" about 2 years ago. LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:58 PM Flag
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Are you sending Nicle one? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:55 PM Flag
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yes. with a copy of the cd from happy days (sunday monday happy days...) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:58 PM Flag
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lol! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:06 PM Flag
[ - ] Name poll: Trinity? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:32 PM Flag
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are you supper religious or a Matrix fan? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:33 PM Flag
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I'm lunch religious, myself [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:53 PM Flag
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Check out clerk at Whole Foods [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:33 PM Flag
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LOL, totally. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:36 PM Flag
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Nooooo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:35 PM Flag
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ew [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:52 PM Flag
[ - ] For anyone interested in my birthday cake saga (search term: Georgia's), the food emporium cake (black and white) was delicious. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:27 PM Flag
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goodie! I forgot to ask how much the cheapie cake was [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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It was $25 and more than twice the size of the Georgia's $30 cake. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:32 PM Flag