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[ - ] Any mds on? What might it mean for a two month old to have low neutrophils? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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what is that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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It's part of the make up of white blood cells [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:08 PM Flag
[ - ] question for posters who claim they will send their "fall" dc private and repeat k due to dissatisfaction of g&t placement. your dc already took the erb eventhough you can't apply for private until next fall? you can take the erb a year in advance? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.21.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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i would assume that you would wait until the last possible moment to retake the ERB as the older you are the smarter you are. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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i guess i'm confused b/c private has a cutoff so why would anyone have their dc take the erb now along with sb and olsat if their private application process doesn't start until later this year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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these folks like to practice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:20 PM Flag
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Many schools request ERB earlier. Also you can plan ahead.i.e. you think HM is your first choice and request application in September. But if you know your DC's score already in fall and DC got 92. Why bother to apply HM, or TTs? You need to know the score before you apply. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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i see [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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ERBS are normed for age range--expectations are higher for older kids. Young verbal kids may get a boost from taking the test on the early side. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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It's okay to take ERB once a year. She probably tried for prek, so dc had to take it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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dd is taking ERB over summer. will go to private k in meantime. will see how it all pans out for 1st grade admissions. not unusual. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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The ERB is offered once per admission season. The season runs from April of one year until March of the following year. Thus you could have your summer child take it the fall after they turn 4 and then again (if you don't get a school) in the spring or summer or fall before or after the turn 5. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 07:13 PM Flag
[ - ] where do you live? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.21.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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oceanport... you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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city [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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UWS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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Scarsdale [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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no. nj [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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Mamaroneck [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:18 AM Flag
[ - ] Where can I roder curtains or window treatments?? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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^^ order [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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where are you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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jersey shore [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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any calico corners, design stores. fwiw, window treatments are a fortune! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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Smith & Noble online..they are great and fast [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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had a bad experience with smith and noble. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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silktradingcompany.com or curtainexchange.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:20 PM Flag
[ - ] Where in NYC can I get chocolate-covered graham crackers? (Many, not just a single-serving like at Starbucks.) 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.21.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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Fairway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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Candy shop. The one on Broadway at 114th sells them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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Fairway [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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dean and deluca probably or eli's [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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OP: Thanks all! (Confession-time: We're housesitting for my parents and I just ate their stash -- which my mom had clearly put away for guests!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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LOL. If you go to Fairway at 75th they're near the check out line. If you go uptown they're near the bulk stuff that is prepackaged. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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Thank you very, very much! :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:03 PM Flag
[ - ] My parents will celebrate their 40th anniversary this summer (which alternately wows me and horrifies me!). Thinking of giving them a beautiful silver frame or tray (or something) with some sort of engraving -- but not sure what. The date of their anniversary? "Happy 40th Anniversary!" ANy ideas/suggestions? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.21.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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on my parents 50th i ordered each of them a trophy (like the oscar) it was hilarious. they loved them! Said something like "married to ____ for 50 years! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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OP: LOL! My mom has a sense of humor about gifts and would like that -- my dad might not. But I will keep the idea in mind! :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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it was really funny. when my mom was opening her's she said "what is it a trophy?" she laughed so hard she almost wet her panties. Dad was not as animated but got it just the same. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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My parents had a tough stretch a year or 2 ago (health issues) and I wouldn't want them to take this the wrong way -- but it's so funny that I may not be able to resist. I just found a website to order from! :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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you can always also get the frame and give it to them as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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OP: That's what I'm thinking -- I'll give a "big" gift and also the trophies. Or save the trophy idea for 41 -- which is random, but might be that might make it funny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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if I were receiving a present from my child for this, I would rather it be something family oriented, like a photo in a silver frame or an album put together in recognition of the past 40 years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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my parents raised 5 kids-a trophy was in order! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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or: yes, the trophy thing is funny and I can see how it would be great for the right people ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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OP: They wouldn't want the photo album (not their thing) -- but I don't think they'd mind the frame -- I'd get something that would match their house and I'd inclue a family photo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:03 PM Flag
[ - ] Long Island Moms--question-- thinking of purchasing a 2.5 mil house in the syosset school district. WOuld you send your kids to public or private. Same question for Oyster bay and Cold Spring Harbor. Your thoughts are much appreciated. TIA. 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.21.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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if you can pay that much for a house i would think private. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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What private schools on LI are better than these school districts? Woodmere Academy (a hike from the North Shore) would be a push. The Waldorf School isn't better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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what about Friends? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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Friends is a very fine school. But their placement, test scores, and competition (Intel, etc) results don't compare with Cold Spring Harbor or Syosset. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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op- ok thx for the insight [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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Cold Spring Harbor schools are better than most private schools. Syosset is excellent. And ToBay is also fabulous. I see no reason for private under these scenarios. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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op- thanks. see we are moving out from the city and that is what I thought, however unsure of Oyster Bay. Heard Syosset and CSH are good but it is hard to really know since I don't live there yet. Thx [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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Are you going to be commuting to the city? If so, ToBay will make for a long commute. Go for Syosset for the best commute. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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op- yep agree [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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I grew up in Syosset and went to public school. The public schools there are top notch! Syosset, Jericho, Cold Spring Harbor all are GREAT school districts! Only reason to go private is if you want parochial school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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why even then? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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LI Mom here and Syosset is one of the best school districts in the country. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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op- thx everyone! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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They are good public schools. I would choose public over private bec privates in Long Island are not much better anyway. However, those excellent publics may not provide what TTs in the city can so as long as you can adjust your expectations, you will be very happy. Don't ask them about exmissions, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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op-thx [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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Poster who grew up in Syosset. FYI- kids would go to zoned elementary school depending where your home is in district, then for Jr. High there are 2 Southwoods or Thompson, again determined by where you live in district. Then all kids go to Syosset High School. The guidance counselors are quite involved and helpful! Kids had appointments with them starting w/ freshman year so kids could get ideas and make a "game plan" of where they wanted to go for college. Where in Syosset are you looking at?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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split rock rd [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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op- thx by the way.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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OK, I know EXACTLY where you are looking. Your kids would probably go to Berry Hill for elementary (unless zoning assignments changed from when I was there), then Southwoods for Jr. High and the Syosset High School. You are looking in a really good area!! It's close to the train station in case you are commuting by train but not so close the you would hear the train going by. Also good area because families there tend to be more down to earth where families in some part of Woodbury area are more materialistic/ nouveau riche. What else would you like to know?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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^^^^ also look at hoses in Belvedere and Sagamore developments. Bigger backyards there than on Split Rock Rd. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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^^^ oops meant to type "houses". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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Oyster Bay's my favorite of those towns, but the schools are pretty crappy. Most of the wealthy kids go private. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 07:40 PM Flag
[ - ] 2 year old having a birthday in July in small apt. Should I invite few friends or do a big thing at the park? (possible rain?) 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.21.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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I'd try for the park. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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Ditto. You can always do a raindate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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but then who do you invite? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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Does DC have any playmates? Invite them and their parents along with your own friends. I met two of my best friends that way. DD's nanny had struck up some park friendships and I invited the kids and their parents. 3 years later they're among our closest family friends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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ideally you'd do it in the park, but in july it can either get REALLY hot or rain. i might try to do an indoor air conditioned place [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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good point. what about a park w/spinklers? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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that might be nice but it will suck for the parents that have to stand there and melt. the food will also get disgusting fast. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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you can hire an icey maker, lemon plus some tequila = margaritas! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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Yeah-- the humid and hot thing plus rain was stressful last summer... I was thinking few friends, and their little ones and play dough, crayons, balloons and cake from 10:30-12:00. The only thing is I feel bad for not inviting my single friends> what to do? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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your single friends do not want to go to a two yo bday party. get a babysitter and go out with them another night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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NP -ITA. Spare them! ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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personally I cannot stand having to go to a birthday party at 10:30 a.m. on a weekend. 2-4 is ideal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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Hottest part of the day! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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for house party not park [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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10:30-12 is ideal. itda with the poster below. 2-4 is naptime for 2 y/os. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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I agree... 2-4 is nap time. :) party with a few friends at the apt. park with friends for fun as a get together thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 09:15 PM Flag
[ - ] please explain "TT" 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.21.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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top tier [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:56 PM Flag
[ - ] Watching "The Parent Trap" movie with 6-y-o twin DDs and they are HORRIFIED at the premise (twins separated), but also won't stop watching. I've promised them that it ends well (but they said: "Don't ruin it, Mommy!"). 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.21.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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the last good movie lindsey lohan made. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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Mean Girls was good [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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It's the old version (it's on The Hallmark Channel right now). But if they survive this one, maybe we'll Netflix the LL version. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:51 PM Flag
[ - ] 2 year old bithday in July...Small apt. should I invite few friends and have it at the apt. or invite lots to the park and worry about rain? HELP? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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we are having our DS 1st birthday in our very small apartment only sent out 5 invites- Birthday in July also [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:54 PM Flag
[ - ] My almost 5yo DD has never been into fairies, princesses, pink stuff, etc. She is obsessed w/ pirates, spooky stuff and super heroes. Why do I feel like she is the only non-frilly, "Fancy Nancy" girl out there? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.21.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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my daughter too and all my friends think she is the coolest chick ever as I suspect your is too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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OP. She is supercool. I just wish she could meet some other little girls that want to play the same things she does. So far...0 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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NP- I'll pay your kid to get mine OFF princesses, pink and the like. I'm over it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:32 PM Flag
[ - ] Did your parents do anything special for your 21st birthday?? What did you do for your childs 21st?? or was it an ordinary birthday? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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I went out drinking with my friends. No parents allowed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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I remember that my 21st b-day fell right in the middle of finals -- I went out for dinner and had my first legal glass of wine, but then went home to study! My parents gave me a Tag watch -- which I still have and sometimes wear many, many years later. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:47 PM Flag
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i went out drinking with my girlfriends and had a blast -- my parents were not permitted to come, nor did they want to... no special gift... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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My parents called and sent a nice card. Pretty ordinary. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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LOL. They picked me up at college and took me to Mohegan Sun where they gave me money to gamble. I won $500 that night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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Interesting...where I'm from, it's a big drinking/partying celebration for both friends and family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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