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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:00 AM Flag
[ - ] Hi all - newbie here. Friends travelling from overseas and have booked an apt in Manhattan for their week-long stay - they've now advised it's at 140th Street just a 1/2 block from Broadway. Questions: What is this area like? Do you think they'll be safe at night - six young adults (early 20's) travelling - 2 men / 4 women. Let me know your thoughts please. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:58 AM Flag
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It's in Harlem. Probably fairly safe, esp being close to Broadway, but they won't want to hang out around there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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Where does Washington Heights start? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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good question, it's somewhere up there. I think it starts a little higher, but don't know that for sure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:51 AM Flag
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It's not safe at night. Sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:17 AM Flag
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Totally safe for NYC residents who know their way around. NOT SAFE for out-of-towners. I live nearby and I would only put someone there who is very wise in the ways of NYC/Harlem. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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I live north of there, and I wouldn't feel safe at night in that area. No way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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yikes. anyway they can get out of it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:27 AM Flag
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I think the six of them are paying over $2500 for the apartment for the week (in November) and that the guy renting has already taken 25% of that as a deposit. Not sure what the cancellation policy is - asked them about it. I think they should cancel and book in a more central location--like the East or West 40's thru 60's. ?? Will let you know what they end up doing. Feel bad for them - don't really know the city and booked this blindly thinking it was very central as it listed in the description 'city center'! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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yes...they would be happier in a centrla location, or frankly anywhere below 86st (not too far east on the LES for logistical reasons, though) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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I have friends who live around there -- think considered Hamilton Heights area of Harlem. Not bad during the day and just have them call a car or get a cab to and from at night. Is it one of the luxury bldgs they built around there? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:12 AM Flag
[ - ] Single Dad here, any questions? 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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Are you also the gay dad below? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:58 AM Flag
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Just praise. I've been a single mother this week, and it's killing me. And I don't even have to go to a job and pretend to be perky and interested! Single parents rock! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:58 AM Flag
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Thank you. I am a single dad in Manhattan, divorced, but my ex wife now lives in Seattle and visits 2-3 times a year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:58 AM Flag
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my God she must miss her kids so much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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She is the one who choose to leave me and move there with her new boyfriend a few years ago. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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That doesn't mean she doesn't miss them. Not that I understand her choice. I could never live apart from my children. I just don't get it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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OP: That is very true.....My own guess is if she missed them she'd make more of an effort than visiting 2-3 times a year and having them visit her once a year in Seattle and calling most nights. That's just my opinion. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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Any parent, man or woman, who moves away from his/her kids out of anything but dire economic need is a bad parent as far as I'm concerned. (np) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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She moved because her new boyfriend got a job there. Thing is, she had the affair for about a year and then 2 years ago she tells me that she's having an affair, wants a divorce and is moving to Seattle a few weeks later. She literally dropped it all at once. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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np: she sucks. -another dad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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you sound heartbroken. I'm so sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:26 AM Flag
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OP: It's been 2 years and I've gotten better and feel better, but it still does hurt a bit. I definatly try to not show any bitterness in front of my boys and only say good things about their mom to them. Luckily my friends are good, there are a couple that go out with me whenever I need to vent, which has gone down a lot in teh last 2 years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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np: apparently not [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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Full custody? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:01 AM Flag
[ - ] Did any LL parents register already? when is the deadline? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.19.08, 08:55 AM Flag
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does anybody know? thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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I registered this morning, but I'm not sure when the deadline is. They will not be having a new family gathering before the end of the year, though. They are hoping to have something in August before school starts or in September right after school begins. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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Thanks. Should we bring dc for registration? did they tell you which class your dc will be in? I think there are 2 classes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:26 AM Flag
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yes, you have to bring your child. And no they do not know what class your kid is going to attend. You will get that information shortly before the school year starts. Does it matter, btw? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:29 AM Flag
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call them and they will let you know [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:29 AM Flag
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We are going in on Monday. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:17 AM Flag
[ - ] Need playground recommendation for 6 y/o, boundaries are 34th Street on the north to 3rd Street on the South, York to 6th Avenue. Some shade would be great. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.19.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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There's no York down here. One block outside your parameters is St. vatrtan's at 35th and first, then there is a small playground at 29th and Second. Then 19th and Second. Peter Cooper has some good ones, enter at 23rd and First and follow the path past the fountain to a nice one. Madison Square Park at 23rd-25th and Madison. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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Is the one at Mad Sq Pk for little kids, or would a 6 y/o be okay there? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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fine for a 6 yo. But St. Vartan's and Peter Cooper are better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:00 AM Flag
[ - ] I need to send a get well card to my 16y-o cousin (boy) who od'ed on cough syrup and got kept by the pysch ward because he admitted to trying to kill himself a coupe weeks ago... aggg, I really like this kid and am fairly close to him, but I have no idea what to say.... 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:51 AM Flag
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How about saying your sorry for his evident pain and that you really like him and specifically why you like him? He probably has depression, an illness that distorts his thinking about himself. Give him something to hang on to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:53 AM Flag
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op: I like that, thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:57 AM Flag
[ - ] Gay dad here, any questions? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:50 AM Flag
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Congratulations! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:55 AM Flag
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What is the most difficult part of being a gay dad? Is it the dad part or the gay dad part? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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how amazing does it feel to have a family? do u have daughter or a son ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:16 AM Flag
[ - ] Who was the first person you told about having sex with DH for the first time? What did you tell them? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:50 AM Flag
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My sister and I told her that he was great [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:53 AM Flag
[ - ] 3.3 y/o ds will not sit on the potty, wear underwear, etc. We try, then try again a few weeks later, etc. Do we bribe? We're getting a little desperate becuase he's growing out of his swim diapers. 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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Nothing wrong with offering an m&m for every successful trip to the potty. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:49 AM Flag
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Even if he's chubby? dh and I have agreed not to use food as a reward. Should we rethink in this case? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:50 AM Flag
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"Chubby"? The definition for overweight here is greater than a 50 percentile difference between height and weight. E.g., 95th percentile for weight; 45th percentile for height. Does your DS have this issue? If not, then no worries. M&Ms work great in any case. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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This wasn't from me (the person who recommended m&m's), but I agree that one m&m per success probably won't hurt, especially if you don't offer food in other situations. My ds asked for the m&m's for the first few days then forgot about them. But I suppose you can also do something else [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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yes, very high BMI. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:55 AM Flag
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OK, try sticker chart. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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Maybe something else small he likes? Get a bunch of nickel toys or something? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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^^^oh, sticker chart is good [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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when you are home, put a paper towel between him and the diaper. Then the urine stays against him and is uncomfortable. The problem is, modern disposables are so comfy there is little incentive to train. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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Just trained my 3 yo who was showing zero interest. Took off diaper, put on underwear, and removed all diapers (except nighttime ones) from the house. First day had 5 accidents. Second and third, one accident. Great since then. He is testing you, bc you go back and give him the diapers. Use stickers as a reward [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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^^^present for the first time he peed on the potty, and another for the first poop. Present for the 5th poop, then the 10th, then 20th [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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But if I take off diaper and put on underwear he will freak out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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potty box: put a bunch of little toys in a box (party favors, etc) and let him see it. put the box in the bathroom, so its a reminder to him. everytime he goes, he picks one. worked like a charm for my dd. and i agree w/ other posters: no pull ups or diapers (except at night). it'll be a messy week, but after that - DONE [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:36 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone have an experience with Empire Movers? I need a moving company for an easy move within Manhattan. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.19.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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I've used All Star everal times, very good and reliable [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:21 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone else think Susan Olsen is a tool? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:39 AM Flag
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Who is she? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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OK, now I see. Hey, Susan, this is not the right place for your posting. Try CraigsList or your local egroup. You can also post flyers at preschools and other places parents congregate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:49 AM Flag
[ - ] Hunter w/l moms- if your dc gets the call, will you pull from current school? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.19.08, 08:39 AM Flag
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Yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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what school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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Interesting Question - I wondered whether people really move their kid even after 1st or 2nd grade. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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Many do. It's worth it because of the high school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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Yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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