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[ - ] DH was robbed at gunpoint yesterday. 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.18.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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omg is he ok? where did this happen [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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He is shaken up but doing better. It happened at a convienance store in Orange County [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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thank god he's ok. So sorry this happened to him. Be on the look out for stress due to this experience [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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Thank you. I will be looking otu for it. Right now he is just shaken, etc. He took the day off from work today, so he could relax, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:48 AM Flag
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where is Orange County? New Jersey? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:48 AM Flag
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NY [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:48 AM Flag
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Long Island? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:53 AM Flag
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Upstate [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:55 AM Flag
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next county up from rockland. parts of orange are lovely; parts are very bad [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:07 AM Flag
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Not including the two counties which are in NYC, the two counties on Long Island are Nassau and Suffolk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:00 AM Flag
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So sorry. That is so scary. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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Thank you. When I found out I was shaking [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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what town in Ornage County? I grew up there.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:55 AM Flag
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I think it was Monroe, but don't quote me on that. We don't live there, he was there for a work thing;. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:55 AM Flag
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how awful [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:57 AM Flag
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They toook his wallet, watch adn cell phone nad forced him, another customer and the clerk in to the back room and they had to wait there for 10 minutes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:01 AM Flag
[ - ] I am baking cookies for all of the flood victims to enjoy. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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that's so nice. I'm going to go through clothing to send over and am thinking of asking the ppl in my co-op to do the same [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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are you mrs. fields or a keebler elf? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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she can be famous amos too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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I enjoy baking so I decide to do this. And my DH is very supportive [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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You should pipe everyone's initials onto the cookies. Personal touch means a lot! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:48 AM Flag
[ - ] Do you think we could qualify for financial aid to daycare? We have $105/yr. in income and $40k (after-tax) daycare tuition. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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Fa for daycare?? or do you mean preschool [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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DD #1 is 3.5, so I guess that's preschool. DD#2 is 2, so that's offically daycare. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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that is some extremely expensive daycare. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:46 AM Flag
[ - ] Is gentle flow yoga really exercise? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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not aerobic. perhaps a tiny bit of weight-bearing, but more just stretching and breathing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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Yes and very good in combination with weight training [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:44 AM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone have any experience about applying out of a public kindergarten program into private school -- specifically, what happens when the child needs to go on interviews, can you pull them out of school for a few hours, do you need to keep them out the whole day? Will a public kindergarten give you a hard time about the child missing school for interviews? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 06.18.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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You don't have to tell them just write a note saying they are going on a Dr. Appt. The school can't do much in K because children are not legally required to attend until 1st [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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but what if the child tells the teacher that they are going to see a school not the dr.? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:56 AM Flag
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I would think that the schools in Manhattan are used to this happening, to some extent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:07 AM Flag
[ - ] is there free school bus for LL? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.18.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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no one knows. How can I know? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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Did you call the school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:06 AM Flag
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yes, my dc takes a school to LL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:07 AM Flag
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^^bus [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:07 AM Flag
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What is the procedure for signing up? Do you call the school or do you have to go through the DOE? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:12 AM Flag
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You call the school. The woman in charge of the buses is named Ann Flores. She might not know all the information about next year but she can give you an idea of where your bus stop would be. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:15 AM Flag
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Awsome, thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:16 AM Flag
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YES [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:08 AM Flag
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THANKS. I will call. but for now just curious, do you think if there is bus from school to 88 Street, 1st Ave. is this within the walking distance? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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88th St and 1st Ave is only 10 blocks away from LL. You are not going to just walk this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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There is no bus service in NYC for children who live within 1/2 of school. I'm pretty sure that is within 1/2 mile, so no bus for you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 02:02 PM Flag
[ - ] PSA: NY Schools questions. post only to NY Schools board, not to general and New York City. You'll get more relevant responses, and not people who just want to respond to a post they really know nothing about 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.18.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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unclench [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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you probably wouldn't. but with this new format, it's too cumbersome to change the settings for individual posts, and if you want to watch more than one board, your posts just end up going there by happenstance. it's really ok. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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that makes no sense because when you post you have to choose what you're posting to. It has nothing to do with your settings. Those are just the boards you're watching. Is that not the way it works on your browser? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:47 AM Flag
[ - ] dd just turned 2yo and i have the same feeling i did when she was a newborn. i have no tools anymore. none of my discipline tactics work, she has stopped napping. does anyone have any tips for handing "the terrible twos?" books? anything? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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i found the period just as dd turned 2 awful. b/c she couldn't communicate well, everything was a tantrum. It got better in about a month. hang in there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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my ped keeps recommending 123 Magic but I've never read it. I find being consistent with rules helps. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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ames book You Two-Year-Old. amazon has it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:40 AM Flag
[ - ] DH wants to go away for a weekend with his best friend. We have a newborn and a toddler, and a tight budget. His friend lives locally, yet they want to fly across the country. Also, dh has been travelling for work quite a bit, and would be travelling the following week after his trip (he wouldn't come home in between). I really don't want him to go. The timing doesn't seem right. I was hoping he would realize this on his own. We had a huge fight about this last night. What do you think? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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you are right. He needs to stop pretending to be single and be home with you since you need help..not only that but money is tight. Why can't he just do an overnight somewhere locally or put this off and revisit the idea later on this yr? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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he needs to stay his ass home especially since his work has him out of the home a lot. That's part of being a dad helping change the diapers, feedings, ect. The weekend away with his friend needs to wait. He should stay home that weekend and YOU go away overnight to a spa nearby [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 08:18 PM Flag
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when do you get to go away for a weekend? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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you should do the same to him! You deserve a break too. Being a mom to 2 kids is alot of work non-stop 24/7!Go out w/ your friends regularly at least every other week w/o the kids!!! even if it's just for coffee or window shopping. Consider it a mental health day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 08:45 PM Flag
[ - ] Had sex 4 days before I ovulated (this past Friday or Sat) - am feeling VERY naseaus (sp) and my poop has changed consistency. Too soon to experience symptoms? Previous 2 preg experienced symptoms right away too. Had a m/c in Feb and hope this isn't wishful thinking - can't be thinking this every month and then get disappointed! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 06.18.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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I would say it is too early to tell but I am keeping my fingers crossed for you. I also had a mc in February and am waiting to take HPT this weekend (period due Saturday). GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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thanks:) my period is due next Saturday. i am probably jumping the gun, but I'm pretty in-tune with my body. Good luck to you as well! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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I'm completely clueless wiht what is happening with my body. You would think by my mid 30's I would have some clue. But, had no symptoms at all with #1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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op - get the book Take Charge of Your Fertility - trust me, after you read it, you'll be able to tell what is happening with your body:) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:42 AM Flag
[ - ] i think i want to quit my job 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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Why? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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just feel like i am stretched too thin between work, home, kids, dh. im not doing anything well, everything seems half assed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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me too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:50 AM Flag
[ - ] I am continuing to wear my Hillary button while I walk around New York and it is getting scary. Yesterday 10 people threatened to beat me up, 5 Obama supporters tried to mug me and 10 cab drivers refused to pull over for me and everyone on my subway car screamed at me. It is scary to be a Hillary supporter, these Obama supporters are insane and hate me! 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.18.08, 10:27 AM Flag
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Its acutally kind of weird for you to support someone who isn't running, lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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Hillary is still a candidate, she only suspended her campaign. Once the superdelegates realize how unelectable Obama is, they will rally behind Hillary and she will be the nominee this year and will beat McCain. If she is not the nominee, I will vote for McCain and start working on Hillary 2012. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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It's kind of scary how paranoid you are. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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May I suggest you take the button off? I like the Hill dog too, but I'm sure even she wouldn't encourage you to risk your personal safety for her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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I need to do this to show the public my support for Hillary. I am prepared to do anything for Hillary. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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You should get a pantsuit and a blond wig so people will laugh instead of threaten. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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I am serious, I am prepared to do anything for Hillary. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:37 AM Flag
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fake [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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Right? And everyone is responding like it might be real. Ridiculous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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at lesat this one made me laugh - needed a break from school stuff [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:12 AM Flag
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LOL, you go Girl!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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I saw you on the A train! To be fair it was the "I love Hitler" tee shirt your Hillary button was attached to which had everybody pissed off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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she can still pull it off! It's not over yet! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 12:04 PM Flag
[ - ] when someone writes more than fits into a post, where is the rest of their post? nowhere? like when it looks cut off at the end... 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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just click on it and you will be able to see the full post [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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doesn't work with replies [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:27 AM Flag
[ - ] Just registered dd at NEST. So happy and relieved. Time to sign off for the summer. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.18.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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It will all be okay. Are you Riverdale mom? PS 24 is awesome, by all accounts. So is PS 81. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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hi, yes it's me. it's done. all over. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:35 AM Flag
[ - ] dh went to strip club with a friend and got a lap dance (for father's day) He ended up spending $200. then tried to hide it. Said he paid the babysiter, boating $ next day, etc. I having a hard time getting over it and the fact he tried to hide it. I'm a cool wife who usually doesn't care, but the $ and the hiding it are a real issue with me and I can't get over it. Help! 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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get over it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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This is not a big deal and I'd let it go [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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I'm with you. BTW what's up with spending Father's day in a strip joint and not with the kids? Anyway I'm not a strip place fan and especially not a fan when DH's lie or keep the truth from their wives [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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hiding is bad, but maybe he was just ashamed and he thought it better to just not get into his stupidity... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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Jesus, let the man have some privacy in his life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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if he this big man who feels like he did no wrong he wouldn't have hid it from you. I hate lies [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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weirdly this happened to me, yet under diff circumstances. dh got lap dances then lied about it even though I consider myself not nutty in this area, the lies really upset me hugely. I understand why you are upset but provided he has apologized and said he would not lie again, the next step is for you to forgive. good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:28 AM Flag
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I think you keep too close tabs on his money and you should stick to his truthfulness as the issue [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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Thanks because I pay our bills and noticed it when I was online banking. It took him 2 days to come clean and he's usually an honest guy., sometimes too honest. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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np: his money? how about if OP and DH can't afford him to drop $200 for a lap dance? Not everyone can do this. They are married..when money is wasted it's THEIR problem [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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whatever - he spent it and that's not the issue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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op: you are right!!! I just spent a generous amount on his father's day gifts and wasn't prepared for him to drop that kind of money on a lap dance!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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Sounds like he might have learned his lesson. Try to move on. He obviously doesn't go regularly or he would have known the cost. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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$200 doesn't go very far in a strip club. I wouldn't worry about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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np: that's not the point [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:28 AM Flag
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its kinda sweet that he feels so guilty he tried to hide it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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If my dh spent fathers day at a strip club i'd be pretty bummed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:48 AM Flag
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