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[ - ] did you know that you can pop popcorn in the microwave without the fancy bag? All you have to do is put in in a bowl and cover. I'm addicted to curry popcorn right now, it is so tasty. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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really ? just put regulat popcorn in the micro for how long ? do you add butter while you pop it ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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no - but i have a vague memory of popping corn in a paper bag with holes punched in it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:22 PM Flag
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^ that was supposed to be in response to the OP - not saying no to the butter part. i have no clue about that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:23 PM Flag
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I've been adding about a tbs. of olive oil, but it's not necessary. Just put it in on the pop setting, although I find it needs to go a minute or two over to get everything popped. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:23 PM Flag
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I don't think i have a "pop" setting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:25 PM Flag
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then put it in for four minutes and pull it out when the pops are only one per second, ie when it really slows down. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:34 PM Flag
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thank you. my dc like popcorn, but the chemicals in the bags freak me out ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:35 PM Flag
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and making in a pot leaves a mess. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:36 PM Flag
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Just a regular ceramic bown? And what do you cover with? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:38 PM Flag
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I have a splatter cover to use in my microwave, but I would imagine a plate would work fine as well. I use a glass mixing bowl, but ceramic should work too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:40 PM Flag
[ - ] so what's up with the poster this morning wanting to return her adopted child? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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she never said what her story was, so we're all in the dark [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:12 PM Flag
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that had to be a joke [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:14 PM Flag
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I think so too. I usually think something is fake if they never respond. What's the point of posting if you aren't going to talk? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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I also seriously doubt that this is where one would turn to get info about it. Can't imagine a more judgemental place. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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sometimes I am surprised at how nice people can be here. Honestly, I was keeping an open mind b/c I imagine things would have to be really rough before you would give up a kid. Although maybe I'm being naive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:19 PM Flag
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Imagine if she had posted about wanting to give up a bio kid... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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I posted about my son calling himself a sissy about a week ago. Then my boss called me. By the time I got back to my computer, this whole battle royale(sp?) had happened. And I had missed the whole thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:29 PM Flag
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either she was truly trying to get info that she never got. or she was just trying to cause controversy - which worked as there were a ton of replies and you created a whole new post about it. OP only posted the one question. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:16 PM Flag
[ - ] Have you ever cheated on dh? How many years married, SAHM or WOHM and HHI 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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no, 3, sahm, 100k [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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no, 2, SAHM, $1m+. Think about it occasionally, but would never do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:13 PM Flag
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Do you think about it with a specific person or just because you're bored? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:55 PM Flag
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no, married 12 yrs, sahm and 90k [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:18 PM Flag
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no - haven't even considered it, married 10 yrs, sahm, low $130k [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:20 PM Flag
[ - ] I stopped at Georgia's to pick up a birthday cake for dh. For tiny cake (maybe 6 smallish slices), they asked $30. I was ready to pay, but I asked if they could write on it "Happy Birthday dh," and they said sure but they'd charge me $5 extra. I felt that was nuts, and didn't buy the cake. Am I incredibly cheap, or does this seem ridiculous? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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Had they caught you on a different day. I get like this some times. They should just charge $35 for all cakes and kiss the customers ass instead of nickel and diming everyone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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That's so true. If they had just charged $35, I would have paid. It was the extra that made me crazy. I ended up buying a supermarket cake, and they did the writing for free (it looks very pretty; we'll see how it tastes). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:56 PM Flag
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the supermarket cakes are quite good [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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I would have done the same thing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:14 PM Flag
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did this the other day. ordered fried chicken from a great place and ordered the all-white meat whcih - I learned when i arrived - is breasts and wings. Anyone else ever heard of a white meat wing ? I passed just because I felt they were trying to "pull a fast one". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:23 PM Flag
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That's what white meat is - breast & wings. All breast meat is more $$$. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:52 PM Flag
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seriously ? I thought wings and thighs were dark meat. Did Imake an ass of myself ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 04:09 PM Flag
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Yes - legs and thighs are dark meat, wings and breasts are white meat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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someone else replied that wings are dark meat. hmmmm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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They do have beautiful cakes but so expensive, and I've never heard anyone report whether they taste as good as they look. I think you did the right thing. Go across the street to Food Emporium. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:56 PM Flag
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I live on 89th street and I never go into Georgia's b/c they are so expensive. And not always any better. A similar thing happened to me and I got a food emporium cake and it was yummy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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georgia's is overpriced and rarley any better than nearby choices [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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i'm having so much trouble replying to this post [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 05:08 PM Flag
[ - ] Please list for me what the 7 tradtional tt schools are. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.07.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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Dalton, Horace Mann, Trinity, Collegiate, Chapin, Spence, Brearley [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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i gues she doesn't mean "traditional" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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i "guess" not [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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OR: oh, traditional TTs are all but Dalton though some are more traditioal than others. Collegiate is most traditional. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:11 PM Flag
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I always get a chuckle out of this list.....3 schools are for all girls and only 1 for all boys...some wrapped to tight mothers of UES dds made this up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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You really have no clue. These schools are tt because of college exmissions. Buckley and ST. B's are good enough to be considered tt in theory and prestige, but they are K-8. Many moms have dds in C,B,S, or some other ss, and a son in Buckley, ST. B,A-S, or St. D. It's really simple. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 05:44 PM Flag
[ - ] I wish I had a summer home. Must be nice. 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.07.08, 02:52 PM Flag
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Expensive PITA is more like it on most days. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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to maintain? but you enjoy through the summer and weekends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:54 PM Flag
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To maintain, to pay a mortgage on, to open in the summer and close in the winter, etc. But yes, there are times when it is the most wonderful thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:56 PM Flag
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Enjoy! I wish I had a friend with a summer home who'd invite us over. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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our second home is more than a summer home - we use it all year round and we love it. It is very modest and in a modest area but it makes me so happy that dc have learned to enjoy nature, hiking, fishing, etc. Very expensive (even a modest one) but so worthwhile for us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:06 PM Flag
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upstate ny? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:10 PM Flag
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Yes! how did you guess. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:20 PM Flag
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where in upstate NY? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:31 PM Flag
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It is nice -- but it gets "harder" as DC get older and have their own weekend plans/obligations. My DC also go to sleepaway camp (they're older), so it's not as though we're there all summer as family (although, obviously, that's our choice). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:23 PM Flag
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do you have a second home? can they go to camp for part of the summer instead? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:31 PM Flag
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We have a house in Hamptons. Very nice. Expensive but worth it. Kids can run around backyard, beach nearby. Heated pool in the yard so kids jump in anytime. Great summer camp in the neighborhood. Fresh fruit and veggies. Can't imagine not having Hampton house. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:52 PM Flag
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I would be afraid of having a pool in the yard. How old are your dcs? would be scared of drowning. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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The pool is gated. When they go to the pool, we have to open it for them. Of course adults are with them when kids are near the pool. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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how expensive is a house like that. we would love it. don't need fancy, just a space and a beach, maybe a pool. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:27 PM Flag
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np- If it is in the Hamptons, on the beach, it will be fancy and expensive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:33 PM Flag
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2.5 million. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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ouch! can we come for a visit? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 02:15 PM Flag
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I have one and it is truly lovely! I got it from L.L. Bean ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:32 PM Flag
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Mixed blessing. We use ours year round and 4 yo DS is equally adept navigating streets and woods. 2.5 hr door to door. Berkshires. It is alot of work to maintain 2 houses though we have cleaning person in city. We tried using a property manager (2 different) but that failed miserably. Nobody will take care of your home the way you would. Have had the house 11 years. It is much easier if your parents or inlaws have the house and you can fib and day its yours! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 09:08 PM Flag
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we're lucky, IL's have a place we can use. But if makes you feel any better, I'm covered head to toe in bug bites. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 02:20 PM Flag
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Try the Pocono Mountains... we custom built a 4 BR, 4B with lake view for 300K. Western Poconos especially is lovely, 2 hr. 20 mins. away so not as close as Easter Poconos where many commuters live... Eastern part feels like suburb, Western part like country mountain vacation area. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:27 AM Flag
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Sullivan County in the lower Catskills is really affordable and only 90 miles from GWB. We bought a 3 BR, 2 BA home with lake rights for under 150K. We love having a place to go to year round but use it mostly in the summer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:42 AM Flag
[ - ] Just saw thi and liked and agreed with it: Public school moms on UB: so many are crazy. the fight the sytem mentality gets tired. it is also abused by so many looking for anything to scream about. I cannot support this approach any longer. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.07.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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Maybe their not screaming over nothing. Maybe their screaming over things that don't seem important to you or your child. It seems like it's a badge of honor now to not scream. No one wants to be the crazy one or to be called entitled. So the quieter you are the saner you can seem? I do not get it. I believe women should fight and scream and use their voices. I want my dd to do the same. I don't support the stepford wife thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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meant THEY'RE no their [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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oy...so glad we are going private! the idea of women screaming and using their voices because no one at the doe got back to them within 24 hrs makes my skin crawl. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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So OP your DC is in a great private school that just landed in your lap? Seems to me you have to fight for any good school in this city, public or private. And, my God, how the f*** would anything change for the better without someone advocating? Do you think the NYC public school system is just fine the way it is? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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are you drunk? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 06:19 PM Flag
[ - ] Hi, my boss invited me to her son's bar mitzvah in the fall (haven't gotten the invite, just a verbal one that it's coming b/c she's planning now so it's on her mind a lot). What do i get the boy/man? They live in Rye or Scarsdale or somewhere swanky in Westchester. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:38 PM Flag
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OP: also, does it help to know that he's very into the yankees and plays soccer? (i imagine this is true of most boys? I have 2 girls under 3 so what do I know?) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:46 PM Flag
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Give cash. $180 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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Are you serious? $180?? That's frickin' insane. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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a nose job. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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I would skip it, the presents that are expected are crazy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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OP: in fact i am not likely to be able to go. but still i have to give a gift, dontcha think? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 04:28 PM Flag
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cash - whatever you can afford to give as a gift. $180 is ridiculous for your boss's son, imo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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probably, but less than $100 is also probably not a good idea. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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Cash in a multiple of $18, is lucky because it sounds like the word life. I am Catholic, BTW, just have read this over & over. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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OP: thanks everyone! I'm not jewish, but grew up in heavily jewish L.I. town so i knew it would be steep. honestly, considering how much it costs to throw one of those things, I can see where the $180 comes in! I didn't know about the multiple of 18 thing so that's great advice. non-jewish adolescents totally miss out, don't they? i know i certainly resented not getting that kind of loot when i turned 13! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 04:09 PM Flag
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Hey, you had Christmas each and every year. Let us have this, OK ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 04:38 PM Flag
[ - ] Poll: SAHMs with infants, do you leave the apt with baby every day? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:37 PM Flag
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My DD is only 1 mo old (today was her 1mo check up and she gained 2 lbs!) but lately, I get out with her every day, even if only a walk around the block. The first two weeks, however, I only went out if i absolutely had to. DH did most errands as I could barely walk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:40 PM Flag
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L is that u?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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We went out for db's dr checkups ..didn't really go out until 8 weeks old but went out b/c i had to go run errands. i felt lousy and sore (c-sec) and didn't feel better until 3 months...went out every other day if the weather was nice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:48 PM Flag
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2-3 times a week. I often don't get it together, ie shower, change out of pjs, to make it everyday and DC is 3 mos. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:54 PM Flag
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Yes, unless the weather is really awful. I didn't though until about 6 wks pp. now that ds is 7 months it's more fun bc we can use the swings, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:29 AM Flag
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I did when dd was an infant bc she was a summer baby - if I had a winter baby no way I'd be out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:46 AM Flag
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I had a summer baby and my parents came into the city to make me take the baby out for a walk at about a week or two old. After that I think I got out every day. By the end of maternity leave I was going in cabs, etc. My SIL was a sweetheart and would stop by and help me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:15 AM Flag
[ - ] Are private moms all at their summer homes? No private posts... 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.07.08, 02:37 PM Flag
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public school moms of note from notable publics are also summering in the hamptons. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:42 PM Flag
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Noted. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:11 AM Flag
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WE have internet access in bridgehampton, but our kid goes to public scvhool [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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^school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:51 PM Flag
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nope. going to work to pay tuition. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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you tell it sister. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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nope..here in the city. Have to work to pay bills and tuition. We will take 1 wk off for a quick family vacation but back to the grind [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:20 PM Flag
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I'm here too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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No, I'm at work! Can only go out to the beach on the weekends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 06:56 AM Flag
[ - ] throwing a children's party at a restaurant, anyone have any recommendations for entertainment? magician, balloon maker, face painter, etc. (children are mixed ages) 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:37 PM Flag
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Just went to a great 3 yo's party where there was a children's yoga teacher. she read a book and did yoga engaging the kids with the animal names and poses. i think it was from a program called Little Flower. you'll have to google it. specific teacher was named jennifer. hope that helps! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:42 PM Flag
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sounds like a nice idea but i wouldn't be able to do it in a restaurant [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:44 PM Flag
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duh! sorry, i read quickly! (although she taught in a very small space -- but agree with you you wouldn't want the kids on a restaurant floor! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:47 PM Flag
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pinkie the clown. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:43 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone totally shocked when they found out they were pg? Like, using b/c that didn't malfunction, barely had sex in the past month, etc? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:19 PM Flag
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yes. was on minipill. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:20 PM Flag
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op: we are using condoms (b/c we heard the minipill didn't work very well). But I am having some suspicious symptoms and am freaking out. Not ready to be pg again yet. I'm sure its nothing but i dread getting a test [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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yes, me. had sex one time during the month (dh was traveling a lot), I was 46.5yo. When I told him, he said "who's the father?". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:24 PM Flag
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but were you using b/c? Not that it was very likely anyway.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:25 PM Flag
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no -- didn't bother. still don't, but pretty sure (this time) won't get pg again at 48 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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yes, I was 10 mos pp, ebfing, no period yet, DH was travelling a lot that month and think we had sex 2x total, both with condoms. I took 5 tests before I believed it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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yes - using spermicide and only had sex one time when i thought i wasn't ovulating. now i'm 23 wks pg. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:08 PM Flag
[ - ] When I was younger, in college and until I met DH at 26, I had a certain something. I'm not beautiful, but smart and funny and never didn't get the guy (I was sort of what would be "indie" now, but was just out of it then). Now that I've been with DH for 12 years, I miss those days of exciting first kisses and everything. Anyone with me? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.07.08, 02:17 PM Flag
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that is called being easy and promiscuous. I'm sure you were a wild success at it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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oh yes, because kissing people in your 20s is so slutty. Please! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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i second that emotion. your emotion, but not the emotion of the bitter first responder. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:21 PM Flag
[ - ] When I was younger, in college and until I met DH at 26, I had a certain something. I'm not beautiful, but smart and funny and never didn't get the guy (I was sort of what would be "indie" now, but was just out of it then). Now that I've been with DH for 12 years, I miss those days of exciting first kisses and everything. Anyone with me? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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come on. anyone? no one feels this way? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:17 PM Flag
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yup, me. I'm kind of bored right now (dh works really hard, and when he's home he's usually too exhausted to do anything besides watch tv (or have sex)); I often think of past bfs and how I'd like to see them again (not for sex, just to talk to, spend time with) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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I've been with dh for 16 yrs and I see what you are saying but I don't miss the what comes after the first kiss (drama)..but I do know what you mean. I find when dh get a little alone time (maybe an over night away) I feel like it's a first kiss again [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:20 PM Flag
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really? I've been trying to figure out how to get that. The sex is great but not in that same uncharted territory kind of way. I miss not knowing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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yes we just went away to CT for 2 nights and it was like we were dating again. I think since we don't get time alone (2 kids and pg again) we really made the best out of the alone time. DH was giddy..he was holding my hand, walking with his arm around me, ect. I really felt like we did at the beginning. We talked, laughed, sat in silence but just would glance at each other. It was great. I rec. doing this if you could [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:28 PM Flag
[ - ] Today I shopped for an suit to bury my grandmother in. I found myself determined to find something so she could look beautiful in. Her clothing was stolen from the nursing home and my horrible aunt threw out the suit I had bought her for my wedding. I then had to drop it off at the funeral parlor. Ugh...I will miss her but glad she isn't suffering anymore. 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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I'm so sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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op: thx. She had alzheimers and it was a slow painful death. I'm just happy that she doesn't have to suffer any longer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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I had a grandmother die in a similar situation, not alzheimers, but a long painful decline. I know that it is a relief to no longer see them suffer, but it is still so hard to let go of someone you love. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:20 PM Flag
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op: yes very true. I'm the first grandchild and was her baby. I'm just glad I have a life time of great memories with her and glad she got to meet my 2 dc. I'm pg now and the fact she won't know my 3rd is a little sad but even if she was alive for a few more months, she wouldn't have known what was going on [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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It is sad to know that all that is left (here on earth at least), is memories. They will never be able to celebrate with you again. I'm sorry that you're going through all this while pg, that can't be helping. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:28 PM Flag
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op; yes you are right..all I have are the memories and lots of pics. Thanks for your kind words [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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I'm glad that you have such good memories though, so many people let the illness color how they remember the person. I hope that the next few days go easier on you than today. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:35 PM Flag
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I am so sorry for your loss. and sorry you had to spend your time this way-so awful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:21 PM Flag
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Alzh. is tougher for the family/caregivers than for the patients themselves... you must be relieved too in a very sorrowful way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:28 PM Flag
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op: yes I'm very relieved that she isn't suffering anymore. She wasn't herself for many yrs and had no sort of life in the nursing home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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i am sorry. i recently lost my grandmother a couple of months ago. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:33 PM Flag
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op: thx..sorry for your loss. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:14 PM Flag
[ - ] the pediatrician i am thinking of using doesn't do interviews. this means the first time i would meet her is in the hospital after i give birth. is this normal? should i arrange for a few ped's to come then so i feel like i am making an informed choice (i have 3 that i am thinking of, all affiliated w/ the hospital where i am delivering). thanks. 19 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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I have 2 kids and never interviewed a ped. Have you asked your friends for recs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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yes. none of them take my insurance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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what area are you looking for? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:17 PM Flag
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ditto. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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Don't worry. I didn't interview any, and after about a month with the one we used, I decided to change and have been happy since. The early stuff is very basic and anyone can do it, then you can go on your gut. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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sure--and I should add, the one we switched from was the ped of good friends. Different people like diff. things, so there's no telling you'd love a friends ped anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:17 PM Flag
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We planned to use 1 based on word-of-mouth but another doc from the same practice was the one on-call the day I delivered. We liked him so much we stayed with him instead. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:16 PM Flag
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We interviewed a few peds before DC #1 and picked the one we thought was the best match based on what we learnt in the interview. Two months after the birth we switched doctors because while he was pretty ok his fellow partners and the admin staff were horrible. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:19 PM Flag
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While I'm not sure how much an interview could really tell you about a ped, I might be wary of one who refuses to take the time to meet you before you are his patient. Just a thought. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:06 PM Flag
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Who pays for the doctor's time when you are interviewing him/her? Insurance isn't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:12 PM Flag
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i requested aninterview but dr's office doesn't do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 04:04 PM Flag
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asked ob for a recommendation and then met ped after ds was born. partner was doing hospital visits so didn't meet dr until first office visit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 04:06 PM Flag
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Tellus who she is and we'll tell you about her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 04:32 PM Flag
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The ones I am thinking of: [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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The ones I am thinking of: Hochlerin, Van Gilder, Orbe. They all take my insurance and are within walking distance to my apt (though some are closer than others). Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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i interviewed a ped, cause i didn't know any better, he seemed fine and was set to use him, then i delivered and my ob loved another ped, had them come, and the dr who ended up being on call was so fantastic, started using them and never looked back.. just start with one who is close to where you live and recommended by friends, interview won't help, cause when the shit hits the fan, that is when you'll know if the dr works with your family [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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I agree, don't worry. It's so easy to switch after, and my Dr. wasn't allowed to come to my hospital so a different pediatrician (that I like better but isn't convenient - a Dr. the UWS, she had a daughter Maddie and was young) came instead. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 07:21 AM Flag
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op: thank you all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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