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[ - ] Just got offer for Anderson - was hoping for NEST+m. My DC scored 99%. Has a sibling already at NEST+m. I thought that prior sibling + a score above 976 meant we would get our first choice (NEST+m). How did we end with Anderson? (fourth choice) Is this a clerical error? 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.16.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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Call the DOE and see if we can trade! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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I am watching this post in case you're interested in trying to get the DOE to swap. Good night! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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Email: twin517@yahoo.com, fwiw. We would be happy to make the calls! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 07:13 PM Flag
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fake [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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ughh. it does sound like an error. you should call the DOE. but, remember that citywide means citywide. sibs should have preference tho. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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must be [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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you had to rank sib school as 1st choice to get sib pref. and only k-5 count for pref [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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We did rank sib school as first choice. our oldest child is in second grade. This (obviously) isn't a fake. I'm sure Anderson is an amazing school but our first child is happy at NEST. Who would want two kids at different schools? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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NP: Did you fill out the form correctly? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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If they give you any trouble, tell them you have a family willing to trade spots with you. I'm serious - it would make our lives so much easier [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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It looks like they failed to honor your sibling preference for Nest, put your dc into the lottery and your number got pulled for Anderson. They should be able to easily switch you over to Nest. There are a few people in Riverdale who are giving up Nest seats apparently. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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sirmausalot at yahoo would trade because we live in The Heights but I don't think the DOE will go for it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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Sounds like a mistake - you should be able to get it fixed with DOE. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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This is fake. Nobody who ranked Anderson lower than first got a seat there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 07:38 PM Flag
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ITTTA! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:44 PM Flag
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ITA, but it's entertaining to watch the desperate parents attempt to wheel & deal a seat at Anderson. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 02:49 AM Flag
[ - ] Can someone explain to me the test score percentages? I'm a couple of years away from this but have been reading the posts here. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.16.08, 05:29 PM Flag
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no, it's unexplainable. you have to just do the research, tour, apply and then start throwing money away and hope for the best. relax until it's upon you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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I'm actually in a good school district so I'm not worrying. Just curious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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Honestly, don't bother. Everything will be different by then [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:31 PM Flag
[ - ] sorry for stupid question. Is adress: 87th street, between 1 & 2 Ave in District 3? I called 311 and he said it is D2. I am really confused. 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.16.08, 05:29 PM Flag
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d2 is ues, then sort of curves and covers downtown w of bowery to bpc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:29 PM Flag
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thanks. How can I make sure this address is in which district? 311 said it is in D3. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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look on the doe website or call 311 back-they are wrong unless they secretly rezoned manhattan (which is likely) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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sorry. 311 said it is District 3. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:30 PM Flag
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Between 1st and 2nd Avenues? It's District 2. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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Yes. Positive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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The east side is District 2. The west side is District 3. District 2 also covers Manhattan from west to east starting on 59th Street, all the way down to the water. There is a little part of the lower east side which is District 1. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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I'm on 87th between 3rd and Lex, and we're in D2. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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then I should be in D2, too, right??? why the stupid 311 said I am in District 3??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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311 is wrong. Not up for debate - you are D2. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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thanks!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 07:09 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm confused by sib policy. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.16.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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unfair unfair unfair [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:31 PM Flag
[ - ] Hi all. I'm just posting to say that as a new Anderson parent, I promise not to be crazy. I can't stand these nutty women any more than you can. I am incredibly grateful to have been so lucky to have had our dc's name chosen. I fully realize, and fully expected, that we could have gotten our third choice. It so easily could have been any of the hundreds of other 99s and I can understand why thinking otherwise seems nuts. I'm a longtime UBer and even I'm stunned by all the A garbage being spewed. Thanks for listening. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.16.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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that just proves that she will be the nuttiest of the bunch. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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I'm not an Anderson parent and I'm stunned by all the anti-Anderson garbage spewed. Is that what you mean? I know several Anderson families and they're all regular UWS types, not nuts, and with kids at other schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:30 PM Flag
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i think she means the OOT A parents, "my kid is a genius and yours got in by chance" vibe. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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Nobody I know thinks that way (like I said many I know have kids at other schools & programs) and even on UB, I really don't read that anywhere. I read a lot of posts of PS 9 parents who hate Anderson and people who didn't get into Anderson railing against the school and/or families there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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you have to be an anderson mom if you are blaming PS9 parents for your troubles. no way would an outsider feel compelled to do that. sorry, we aren't buying it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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Thank you for posting this! I'm a new Anderson mom too, and feel very grateful to have been given this opportunity. So much of this process has been luck for us. I am appalled to see the personal attacks on people like Donna Smiley. It's disturbing, but then again... this is UB, so it's not so surprising after all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 06:04 PM Flag
[ - ] head count: how many got into Nest? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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my ds [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:54 AM Flag
[ - ] Hi all. I'm just posting to say that as a new Anderson parent, I promise not to be crazy. I can't stand these nutty women any more than you can. I am incredibly grateful to have been so lucky to have had our dc's name chosen. I fully realize, and fully expected, that we could have gotten our third choice. It so easily could have been any of the hundreds of other 99s and I can understand why thinking otherwise seems nuts. I'm a longtime UBer and even I'm stunned by all the A garbage being spewed. Thanks for listening. Wish my dc luck in Sept! 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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SORRY I posted on the wrong bloody board! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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gen topics crowd is crazier than ny schools!! Look where you're posting :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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wtf [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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Good Lord, you people are just nuts. Yes, even you. It's elementary school, for God's sake, you all sound like the kids were handed golden tickets for life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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hey I got the "golden ticket" I'm going to Hollywood! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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that is a very good example of gen topics answer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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*;.;*;.;*;.;* [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:28 PM Flag
[ - ] Can anyone recommend an Anger Management class/counselor in NYC? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.16.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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no damnit i can't and if you ask me one more time i'm gonna smack you into next week! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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omg, I can't believe I laughed at this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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don't even think about laughing at me. my shitlist is long but you just moved up to #1. Arghhhhhhhh!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:29 PM Flag
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this board [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:30 PM Flag
[ - ] should I be concerned? doc doesn't think so. total cholesterol is 212, "bad" cholesterol is 118, ratio (of what, I'm not sure) is 2.6 (below 5 is supposed to be okay). I think it sounds a little high, but doc said "go ahead and eat whatever you want". First time I've been to this doctor. WDYT? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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how old are you? the Dr. tells my DH cholesterol needs to be under 200. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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48 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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^^ doc said the idea is total should be under 200, "bad" under 100, but that the tests are only within a 10% margin of error, and given the ratio (which evidently is a better predictor than the levels), I shouldn't worry. but of course I do.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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do you know what your good cholesterol is? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:25 PM Flag
[ - ] which is better to lose weight the treadmill or elliptical 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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same [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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i'd guess treadmill. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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treadmill works much better for me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:26 PM Flag
[ - ] Is Dr No in bryant park on today or cancelled due to rain? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.16.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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well, I'm looking out my window right now and I see small drops of water falling from the sky. figure it out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:19 PM Flag
[ - ] swings are mostly for babies up to 25lbs - about how old is that...generally? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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my DS is 15 mos, weighs 25 lbs, and is 60% percentile - so probably about a year for a big baby and maybe 18 mos for a smaller one [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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for my dcs, around 16mos or so [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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my db is 18 mos, just weighed in at 24 lbs, which ped said is 50th percentile. However, she hasn't used the swing much for months. still, it was worth it early on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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My dd is 21mo and she is 25lbs. It totally depends on baby. She is in the 50 percentile. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:44 PM Flag
[ - ] Starting new job, had to get physical. Working for major healthcare co, BUT not in the hosp. in coporate. Said I should have the chicken pox vaccine. I have never had chicken pox. Pros or cons to vaccine??? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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get the vaccine. having chicken pox as an adult is serious [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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My DH never had chicken pox and DB's ped recommended he get vaxed at same time as DB. Something to do with the fact it's a live vax and DH could then contract a bad case of chicken pox from DB (you get a mild case if you get one from the vax). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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did you vaccinate your children? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:23 PM Flag
[ - ] What were your finances like when you bought your $2-3 million apartment? How much down, mortgage, HHI, bank balance after down payment. Is it okay to think about a $2mm apt, 500K down, 250K savings left and HHI 500K 33 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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we are below your range. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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Just a thought: if you have this kind of money wouldn't you have a financial adviser rather than the gals of UB? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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good point. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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no...why give money to a financial advisor when dh (a finance guy) is there? Was just curious about how everyone stretches their finances to get their apt/house... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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wow that is stupid for so many reasons [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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'stupid' - care to explain? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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you are going to spend $3 million on an apt. there is no way you can finance and you think it is stupid to spend $250 to see an advisor? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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if you had read the second line ....it is 2 mill (not $3m)...condos ask for 20% down. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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oh so when you wrote $2-3 million you only really meant 2 million? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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you have poor reading comprehension skills [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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So you are denying you wrote $2-3 million? Just want to make sure everyone on UB realizes how delusional you are. And good luck trying to get a mortgage with finances like yours. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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I quote from the qs "Is it okay to think about a $2mm apt, 500K down, 250K savings left and HHI 500K". Clearly, I donot seek YOUR delusional and tangential thought process. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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These days you can't "stretch" - no bank will touch you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:29 PM Flag
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lol... indeed a good point. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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the mortgage market has changed so much that you would have to find someone who lives in your zip and bought within the last two months to do a real comparison. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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that seems iffy. we have 500k income and took out a 600k mortgage (had a lot of equity in old apt) for 2.2 mm place [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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I like thinking about your scenario a lot more than my reality. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:30 PM Flag
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hope its a condo, because co-op would not pass the board [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:30 PM Flag
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OP: still thinking about investing now as opposed to 3 yrs later, when HHI will be 850K and higher savings... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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some co-ops do not count bonuses as HHI, so you need to be careful. At the moment at3M you would be rejected [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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np: you may want to invest, but will a leander invest in you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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We are already approved for a $1m mortgage [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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many lenders are going back on what they previously approved. that would be too close for comfort for me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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you're 1mm short [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:44 PM Flag
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You could just afford 1 million mortgage but not the 1.5 you need to make 2 million. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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True...we didnot apply for a higher mortgage 2 months back. We continue to look for a 1.5-1.7 mill home. Was just wondering whether we could/should stretch to 2 mill (put 30% down as opposed to 25% and apply for higher mortgage) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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we did that but w/triple the income [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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so you bought a 2 million apt, putting 500K down and 1.5 million HHI? I guess you didn't want to 'stretch'? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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np - in this economy you should be able to lose your job and still keep your home. You can't pay off your mortgage and your savings are slim for that bracket. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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That sounds like a huge stretch. We didn't want to go over a $1m mortgage with a HHI of $850k. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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We bought a 2.8 mill house with 1.8 mill down and 300k in for upgrades so it's a $3 mill property now. we have fluctuating income but an $8 mill net worth so it's ok [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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^^so imo it sounds like a dangerous stretch for you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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You cannot afford this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:35 PM Flag
[ - ] When is it OK to let baby sleep with a blanket. Our a/c is old and it is hard to regulate and sometimes it feels too cold in DC's room. She is 15 months. I put a blanket over her last night but then ended up going in to check her every 15 minutes. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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I do a feeted pj PLUS a fleece feeted over it, [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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Hmm. good idea. I do keep her in a fleeced, footed PJ but only bought them up to six 18 months. She is poking out of them and no one seems to have them in stock because it's out of season. Wish I had bought a few sizes up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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Try the baby in a bag things. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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the sids warnings only go through 12 months, I wouldn't worry about it at this point [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:16 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm sure this has been discussed but I've been away for a while. Anyone else think the Ikea in Redhook is going to be a traffic nightmare. So glad we moved out of Brooklyn now. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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We've recently left too, but the Red Hook traffic won't really affect other neighborhoods. So be excited to have left for a real reason. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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It will if you want to leave or come into Brooklyn by car. We use to take the BBT everyday. DH was over there the other day and said it looks like a disaster in the making. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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Well, most in Brooklyn take public transportation. We're crunchy that way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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That's funny because when we lived there everyone I knew and still do had cars. Not as crunchy as your trying to lead non brooklynites to believe. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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They didn't drive to work every day when they could take public transportation. Give me a break. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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No but everyone drives and everyone gets stuck in traffic now coming in and out. I can't imagine what it will be like once it opens. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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^^^Actually some do. DH worked nights and a few friends did also. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:27 PM Flag
[ - ] DD is 6 1/2 and very tall, over 4'2". Looks normal weightwise but weighs 58 lbs and this sounds a lot. is it? or is it just right considering her height? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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These are the exact stats of mine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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ok sounds good, thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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My ds (6 1/2 also) is 45 inches and 45 lbs. He has always been a pund to the inch fwiw. Id think your dd's weight is right for her height. (lucky girl to be so tall!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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my DS is 4" shorter and 8 lbs lighter and looks like a twig to me, so your dd sounds perfect [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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my DS is the same age and height. he weighs 59 pounds and his BMI is normal -- don't stress. like my DS, your DS is in a high percentile for height and weight -- as long as they are in proportion, that's fine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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