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[ - ] my 3.5yo son had a fever of 102.1 last night and no appetite for dinner. he woke with fever of 102.2, still no appetite and says his eyes hurt. No other symptoms. Play doctor ... what's going on? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.07.08, 03:45 AM Flag
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virus. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 05:15 AM Flag
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if it continues for a total of 24 hours, i'd call the doc. otherwise, just give tylenol for the fever and wait it out. likely a virus, but over 24 hours, i'd call the doc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 05:37 AM Flag
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both of mine just had a virus (and now i have it) 36-48 hours of high fever, horrible sore throat, body aches, no appetite. the fever went away first, other symptoms lingered. kids tested negative for strep. doc said just a virus. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 05:15 AM Flag
[ - ] What's a good place for classic, conservative birth announcements? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 02:23 AM Flag
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Cranes are available at places like Papyrus, Kate's Paperie, and Lee's Art Store. There was also a Crane's store in Rockefeller Center - not certain it is still there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:28 AM Flag
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finestationery.com, look at william arthur brand [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 04:31 AM Flag
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Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 05:16 AM Flag
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customcardcafe.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:03 PM Flag
[ - ] Is Coney Island a fun summertime activity? Has the place gone to pot, or is it in reasonably good shape? SIL and kids coming in to visit on a weekday afternoon in august. other fun activity to suggest? kids range in age from 3 to 9. 31 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 09:35 PM Flag
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well, it's dirty and full of poors. but other than that, it's reasonably entertaining as long as you don't touch or eat anything [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 10:07 PM Flag
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fool of poors? you sound like a nice person... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 10:09 PM Flag
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you sund liek a chronic misspeller. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 10:11 PM Flag
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lol!!! see what i did there? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 10:11 PM Flag
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liek ugh? I guess you should go to sleep too... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 10:11 PM Flag
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and rich people, like me, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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It's the working mans Hamptons. If the teeming masses of New York's urbanites wont recoil you then go and have some fun. This might be the last year anyway with all the rumours of condo developers itching to upscale the place. There are some places to eat. Just don't wish for that overpriced crap you find in manhattan. Go and enjoy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:17 AM Flag
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It's great before 6pm when the families leave and the scary people arrive. We like to do the rides and the Aquarium or beach. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 05:44 AM Flag
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define "scary people" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 05:45 AM Flag
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Older teens etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:00 AM Flag
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i have to agree (and i'm chose to move to boerum hill 11 years ago, where it's mainly not-white)...packs of teenagers suck. no matter where they are from. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 10:00 AM Flag
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rough around the edges, but fun in a kitschy sort of way. It's a long schlep on public transport (if you're not in B'klyn already), so I recommend a car. Though the kids might like the elevated part of the subway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 05:45 AM Flag
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"Rough around the edges" is code for what kind of people exactly? "Scary people" aren't kitschy in the slightest. Do you mean the drunks and druggies or the packs of teenagers that makes the young girls and uptight mothers squeeze their purses tighter? You won't get a refined and chi chi environment there nor will you find any of that pretentious attitude I find in the Hamptons. It's just a great place to see New York in all of her flavors. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 06:53 AM Flag
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I like to avoid the groups of teens screaming and swearing at each other and the druggies that seem to appear around 6pm. Families of all colors and economic levels are ok with me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:03 AM Flag
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np; you are either seriously over exagerating your negative experiences there or you and I have been on very different nights. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:10 AM Flag
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I've been there 3-4x a summer for the past few years. That was my experience. We love it earlier in the day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:51 AM Flag
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Does it matter weeknight versus weekend? I've been there for Cyclone games so it has been later evenings too and I've not been uncomfortable on the boadwalk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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perhaps, we usually go on the weekends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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has it gone to pot? Since 1945, hell yeah. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 05:51 AM Flag
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It's been to pot and back [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 05:52 AM Flag
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It's totally fun. Go to the aquarium and then go on the rides. I probably wouldn't be bringing my bathing suit to hang out on the beach or anything, but the "attactions" there are totally fun. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 05:59 AM Flag
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we LOVE it there. my 4.5 year old loves rides and they have tons of kiddie ones. there's a huge beach, maybe not the cleanest water, but it's fine. the boardwalk is great. small playground/jungle gyms on the beach. the aquarium is right at the end of the boardwalk on the beach. a real new york experience. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 06:02 AM Flag
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Go have a few hotdogs at Nathans, catch a ball game. Then hit the Boardwalk. The kids rides are fun. It is dirty and crowded and full of different people. It is perfect. It is what NY used to be about before it was mallified. (The Aquarium is also great.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:08 AM Flag
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too trashy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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UES mom here, with children in private school up here. we love it there. not scary unless diversity scares you. hard to find parking so best to park in the aqaurium [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:54 AM Flag
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Or use MTA. It seems worse but the ride from Delancy to the Beach is less than 45 minutes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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ita, the diversity is wonderful. it makes me wish i grew up in new york rather than in the all-white suburbs (i am from an immigrant family, we grew up in a wealthy white neighborhood and it was hard on my self-esteem. if i grew up in nyc, going to coney island, i'd have happier childhood memories!) dh and i love taking dd to coney island (via F train), then walking all the way to brighton beach and having beers and pelmeni at one of the pier-front russian restaurants...it's such a great way to end the day! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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what is pelmeni? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 09:59 AM Flag
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russian dumplings!!! yum. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 10:00 AM Flag
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oftentimes during the summer, impromptu crowds of salsa and merengue fans gather to dance. so fun! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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OK, pelmeni it is. Thanks. (Have you a favorite place?) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 10:53 AM Flag
[ - ] Dh leaves twice.a day to buy cigarettes. ..... Hate that he smokes now. Anyway weird that he keeps 'stepping out'? Am I being paranoid? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 09:13 PM Flag
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yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 10:09 PM Flag
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do you think he's seeing someone? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 10:14 PM Flag
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this is fake right? adult man just started smoking? and needs to go out 2x a day to buy cigarettes? if it's real, honey, you need someone to follow him. pronto. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 05:40 AM Flag
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Hmmm. He might just like a break outside the house for a few minutes (I often do! Especially during difficult day with dc), but I think most smokers learn to stock up. Is he gone longer than it would take to go to the store. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 05:47 AM Flag
[ - ] do you believe in karma in the sense that your good and bad actions come back to you? or do you think there is no justice? 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 09:02 PM Flag
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no justice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 09:02 PM Flag
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so you think, for example, if someone fires you b/c she wants to give your job to a friend, that there will be no comeuppance? you're just screwed? that person will never have consequences for being an a**hole? b/c to me, there has to be some sort of final sorting b/c it's like a pacifier--i need that security! i need to know that mean people will somehow get it in the end. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 09:05 PM Flag
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np: There may be, but more likely than not there won't be any. Good people get screwed and bad people get what they want every day of the week. Some bad people get screwed too eventually but others never do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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I think there is a reason why things happen the way they happen, but I can't articulate why [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 09:04 PM Flag
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Kind of believe in karma. Perhaps it is only that generally speaking higher moral standards in practical application make for a happier life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 09:08 PM Flag
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no i do not. but i believe people you meet will do everything in their power to fuck you over, eventually. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 10:09 PM Flag
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i do believe in karma, but here's the catch: we may not be able to see the way that our actions come back around. it's not instantaneous and clear-cut. so when somebody does something totally shitty, i know it will come back to them, but i might not ever know how. (and neither will they, if they're not paying attention.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 05:32 AM Flag
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i do believe what goes around comes around. but agree with above that sometimes we dont witness it coming around and that people dont realize its come around. I do realize when I have done something wrong when it has come around. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:15 AM Flag
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I think that our good deeds are repaid by those around us who recognize our goodness. I think shitty people are not afforded those same kindnesses as often. I don't think this is about some cosmic force. I think it is about people recognizing and rewarding the positive in each other. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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ita with this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:53 AM Flag
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I would like to believe but not sure about that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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It does come back to you. I believe that without a doubt. I like the phrase "The laws of karma continue to operate whether you believe in them or not." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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nope not at all. I have watched too many really good people to get hit with bad stuff to believe that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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I don't think it's all about 'bad stuff happening to good people' - bad stuff happens to everyone, and it's all in how we deal with it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:53 AM Flag
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I think of it more like, when someone is an a-hole to me, or a jerk in general, most likely they are an unhappy person - perhaps with a not-so-good or maybe even non-existent family life. That person most likely isn't going home every night really happy and satisfied with themselves. And I also try to remember that I am generally happy, have great friends, and a loving family. Now, of course that doesn't always work, and there's nothing like getting to witness karma in action, but it's worth a try to think about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 07:51 AM Flag
[ - ] Any parents with kids in P.S. 158? If so, are you happy with the school (if so why, or if not, why not?) 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 07.06.08, 08:54 PM Flag
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I toured 158, ended up going somewhere else (we're in that 151 reassignment zone, where you have to do a lottery for placement). Things I liked about PS 158: small class sizes, by mandate, a great library and a nice play yard. Kids looked happy and focused. Thing I didn't like: the gym had pillars right in the middle of the room. Hard to imagine how the kids could play games there without dealing with the pillars. But that's a minor concern. I think overall it's a great school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 09:06 PM Flag
[ - ] Help! Mentioned to mom friend that DD had taken ERB test already. Now she keeps asking me how DD did. Don't want to tell her and I wish I had never said anything. Advice much appreciated. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 08:49 PM Flag
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Thanks for asking. We're not going to talk about scores. She did well [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 08:51 PM Flag
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Even better to say PSD advised not to talk about it. Will reduce the chance of friend getting huffy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 10:15 PM Flag
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She will think she bombed now that you won't reveal the score. BTW, response above to say 'we don't want to talk about score, she did well' is the first indication of proof that people LIE about scores through the entire process. Some people even go as far as to claim they dc got 99x3 when they really scored in the 80s and were shut out. This is where the '99x3 and shut out so its not that our dc is dumb its the system at fault' BWAHAHAHAHA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 05:07 AM Flag
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LMAO and ITTTTTTA. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:53 PM Flag
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just say, "eh. she had a bad day. who cares about scores anyway." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 05:10 AM Flag
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Why would you even mention the test if you didn't ant to discuss scores? Oh, I know why, you thought dc was a genius but dc bombed and now you don't want to follow through. Sorry, why not be honest? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 05:12 AM Flag
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You shouldn't have mentioned the test [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 05:12 AM Flag
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General Topics 07.07.08, 05:38 AM Flag
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NP It's also fine to just say you're uncomfortable discussing the actual number, but she did great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 03:58 PM Flag
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So what are her scores? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 09:59 PM Flag
[ - ] Send 12-y-o DS to visit SIL for 6 days and now he's back and saying he misses life with her. So hard to hear. Of course it's easier--no other kids there (she has none), no responsibilities, no rules, only interesting outings every day--but she's already coming back with commentary suggesting that she thinks she's supplanted me. Stupid of me to get sucked into it--she doesn't have kids so doesn't know the primacy of the bond (and has lousy relat. with her own mom), but hurts anyway. Don't want to get defensive with her but want to let her know 6 days of caretaking is wonderful but does not = 12 years of parenting!!! 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 08:46 PM Flag
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Just let it go. Of course your 12 yo is going to like kooky aunt sara with no rules [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 08:50 PM Flag
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You're right, you're sane, of course, but how do I deal with her smugness????? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 08:56 PM Flag
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what about that old martial arts thing, which is basically overpower your opponent with their own strength, TOTALLY agree with her about how great she is... go on on on and on and on till she shuts the f*** up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 08:58 PM Flag
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okay, good plan, as long as i don't barf first. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 09:00 PM Flag
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you could make it terribly amusing for yourself, ask her for parenting tips etc, every time you have a contretemps with your kid, call SIL for advice, especially when something complex is happening [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 09:02 PM Flag
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thanks---you're making me feel less crazy for even feeling this way! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 09:03 PM Flag
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Honestly, just ignore. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 09:01 PM Flag
[ - ] Need help with formula - switching from ready to use liquid to powder. Can I mix up a big batch in a pitcher in the morning and use it to fill bottles throughout the day or do I have to mix each bottle as I need it? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.06.08, 08:38 PM Flag
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You can mix a batch in the morning. Dr. Brown's makes a formula pitcher for that purpose. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 08:40 PM Flag
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oh good- thanks. this seems a lot easier than mixing each bottle. would love to stick with the ready to use but it is SO much more expensive [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 08:49 PM Flag
[ - ] Looking for the best kid boutiques in LA and NYC. What's everyone's favorite for not just clothes...toys, books, etc.? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 07.06.08, 08:33 PM Flag
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You first. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 08:35 PM Flag
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Mini Jake in Williamsburg, Brooklyn [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 08:39 PM Flag
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Lost and Found on Yucca in Hollywood. Flicka in Larchmont [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 08:56 PM Flag
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Entertaining Elephants in the valley [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 08:56 PM Flag
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horribly expensive Fred egal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 08:57 PM Flag
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Segal, sorry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 08:57 PM Flag
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They have toys? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 09:08 PM Flag
[ - ] What should I buy on Ebay? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 08:27 PM Flag
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Clothes for your kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 08:28 PM Flag
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yeah but name me some brands to look up 0 its huge out there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 08:28 PM Flag
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Janie and Jack; Hannah Andersson; Oilly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 08:29 PM Flag
[ - ] Does your DH require a back-to-work pep talk on Sunday nights? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 08:26 PM Flag
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No. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 08:27 PM Flag
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We both do [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 08:27 PM Flag
[ - ] child had 102 temp today and down too 100 by evening. If down tomorrow would you take him to class? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.06.08, 08:11 PM Flag
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not if it's still in the 100 range. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 08:11 PM Flag
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No. Usual rule is 24 hours w/o a fever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 08:12 PM Flag
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I agree [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 08:13 PM Flag
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NP: if the 102 was 8am or earlier and down to 100 by bedtime and normal tomorrow, I'd take to class. Chances are it was just the heat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 08:16 PM Flag
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It wasn't hot today. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 08:17 PM Flag
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Honestly, it's parents like you that spread viruses. It wasn't hot in NYC today, and it would take a whole lot of heat to raise a fever to 102. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 08:18 PM Flag
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Oh, well I'm not in NYC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 08:19 PM Flag
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Ah, foolish me--I figure since you posted on NYC, you must be here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 08:20 PM Flag
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My sort by recency went out and I didn't notice it was the NYC board instead of the board I'm usually on. My bad [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 08:46 PM Flag
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so why bother posting if all you want to hear is that its fine to infect a whole class of kids for your convenience? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 08:20 PM Flag
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No, b/c fever often low in morning and up in course of day. Also, why take a compromised kid to school/camp? Why not give the additional day to get better? I work in a preschool and I can tell you when kids come in not 100% better, they really feel lousy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 08:47 PM Flag
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