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[ - ] Moving to NYC. Dh just looked at a prewar building, 5th floor apartment. It has an elevator, but it is dingy and small. I have one kid and one on the way, so we will never use the stairs. Should we take it? It is otherwise great and in our price range. Just don't love the elevator... 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.16.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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take it who cares about a dingy elevator [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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i am a bit claustrophobic and worried about getting stuck in elevators so this would concern me, too. is there a doorman? that would go a long way toward reassuring me. also, check if a double stroller will fit in the elevator. our p&t just barely fits in ours. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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I'm sure it's fine. But why would you "never" use the stairs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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because i am pregnant and have a 14mo DS and i can't leave a stroller downstairs...so i'm not lugging my pg. ass, my son, and stroller up and down five flights... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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Yes, but maybe in 3 or 4 years... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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well, sure. but i doubt we'll be here in 3-4 years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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just wait for the next power outage and you will use the stairs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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I'd keep looking especially if you will have a double stroller. Also in pre war buildings make sure the windows are in very good repair as there are often issues with lead pain on old window frames. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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omg. You are way too picky to live in New York. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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it's ok to be picky about certain things (schools, sushi, and breastfeeding) but not elevators? lol. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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I'll agree with you there! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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go away [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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Consider whether your zoned school is decent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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i definitely agree with this! signed: real estate mom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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are you going to live in the elevator? you will be in it for 30 seconds a few times a day [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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is this the only place you/your DH saw? you have to keep looking if you want to get something decent. on average i would say you need to see about 15 apts. to really like at least 1. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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if the elevator is that old and dingy then there might be a special assessment in the works for a new elevator- that happened to us and we got assessed 18k over 9 months. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:50 AM Flag
[ - ] What G&Ts do the whole visit each others homes kind of thing? 27 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.16.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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What? None of the nyc public schools do home visit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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MTW does in K. I think a few other progressives do to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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MTW isn't G&T [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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I'm responding to OR who said that "none" of the publics do this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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Who comes to your home from MTW? Do you have to let them in? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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just ignore the door bell and hope for them to go away [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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how does this work? You have to make room for all 28 kids and teachers and parents who came along? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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what do you do with all these people in your crammed place? Can you opt out? Can you do it outside in the park instead? Do you offer food/drinks? How long do they stay? How is this possible in a place like NYC? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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really weird. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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And if both parents work? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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it's called parental involvement. One parent is expected to stay home that day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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right, and we all have jobs that allow this. MY dh construction worker doesn't get time off and neither do I. Not everyone lives your life. Not everyone has two parents at home. Not everyone has a home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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sorry. I did not mean that some admissions person is coming to your home to interview the parents and look around. I mean as part of the curriculum the kids take field trips to each others' homes. That's what we heard at some open houses/tours we attended but I don't recall which schools that were. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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ah, I have no idea then. And the program sounds really stupid to me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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it's not really stupid. It's about NYC neighborhoods and some other social aspects. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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np. I think a social studies curriculum where the dc can travel to various neighborhoods is a great idea. Having class trips to each other's homes is intrusive and pointless. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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You mean the whole class goes to each kid's home? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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Never heard of that. Sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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My school doens't do this so my opinion doesn't matter, however - I disagree with this on principal. Public school is for the have and the have nots - in the classroom they are all equal. To make it a matter of policy that every child sees the other childrens homes is blatantly unfair. We happen to have a shelter child in our class. What would she do? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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principle, sorry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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ITA with you, but probably some people would argue that the dc living in the shelter provides a good teaching opportunity for the other dc. Sickening. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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What would kids with 2 working parents do? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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np. Right? What a stupid concept. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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the "shelter kid" in my child's class did a substitute visit where her parent came to class. the same is done with families that live a long distance away, or that choose not to have the class in their home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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Never heard of publics doing this; MCS does it, about 5 kids go to other kid's home, have snack, they explore their neighborhood. GREAT experience. Kids draw and write about it and they put the work in an album. Not all parents participate (not all can stay home or want to host kids) but good experience to see how other students live differently/the same. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:29 AM Flag
[ - ] Any sociologists on? What is the purpose of OTB and state-run lotteries in a society like ours? Isn't it unethical to offer those things and run into the danger that people can get addicted to it and ruin their lives? 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.16.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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it creates money for things taxpayers typically don't like funding. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:55 AM Flag
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wish they'd give the money to public schools! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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np: Yup. Paterson could give a crap about the jobs, he needs his vig. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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What's "vig"? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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It's the money you pay to the house when gambling. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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I love it! It's a tax on the stupid. Perfect [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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not stupid, desperate. feel funny now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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that desperate that you think you can win money in the lottery? Nah, it's stupid and mostly uneducated folks. That's what I don't get. The state is taking advantage of folks like that and take their money. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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i love it! it's a tax on the uneducated. perfect! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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have you seen the people who hang out there? scary IMO [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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np: My stat.s professor said, the Lottery is a tax on those who do not understand probability. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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The state of GA uses the money from the lottery to give EVERY child a college education (if they have a B average). Its a good thing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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that's cool B average in highscool or in collge? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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You have to have it in high school to get the scholarship and you have to maintain it in college to keep it. You choose from any state school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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This public policy person would argue it is done because by institutionalizing it you can make it reliable/fair and remove the criminal element. That said, I would take the gov't out of both of them for the reason you said OR at least allow them no money for advertising. I think the fact that there is a commercial for the lottery every six minutes on tv is despicable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:58 AM Flag
[ - ] Probably a dumb question... but... I have a broken pane in an old window - what kind of service do I call to get it repaired? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:53 AM Flag
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A glazer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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check out your local hardware store. IF they don't do it, they probably know of someone around. (Or get a book. It isn't hard.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:10 AM Flag
[ - ] Bored DH, any questions. I'll be honest. 42 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.16.08, 08:49 AM Flag
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Why can't men say they are sorry? What goes thru their mind when they hear 'we need to talk" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:50 AM Flag
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another DH here and I must say that it is my wife who has a really hard time saying that she is sorry. You generalize too much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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good one [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:53 AM Flag
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not dh, but "we need to talk" = I have an extremely important errand to run that I completely forgot about...bye! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:53 AM Flag
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OP: I can say I'm sorry. I get nervous when I hear we need to talk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:53 AM Flag
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Do you question why you ever married her when your wife obsesses this much over the G&T program placement? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:50 AM Flag
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Yes I did...briefly. I spent so much trying to get her to focus on somethign else, anything else [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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Thx. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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what do you think if your dw gains weight? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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Depends how much and the circumstnaces. Usually when she does it's either the holidays or she's depresed. If its the second I try to figure out how I can help her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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What if it's just natural aging that is adding the pounds. 20lbs, let's say. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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DW is 33, so I have not noticed that aspect now. In that case, I'd think DW looked just as beautiful as today. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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awwwwww [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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yeah, what kind of band saw should I get? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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GE [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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you're not a dh. -or [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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I live in Manhattan. I don't own one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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You named a company that doesn't even make power tools? The honest answer would have been, "Wow, you know... I live in NYC and don't know anything about tools." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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But- a lame question to ask. Man does not equal knowledge about tools [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:25 AM Flag
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you don't mean to suggest that tool knowledge is gender neutral do you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:32 AM Flag
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But then he wouldn't have been much of a New Yorker. :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:25 AM Flag
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Touché. He could have just ignored it... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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Given that you and DW share responsibilities, how much "time off" should you have each week? My DH works long hours and yet still wants evenings to pursue sports activities, other interests. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:55 AM Flag
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DW and I have a good balance of this and we try to figure it out in a way that works for us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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Do you ever feel guilty about taking time away? I do and don't sched lots of outside activities for myself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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Not usually, since I know DW has her activities. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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Do you watch porn on the internet? If yes, is it related to an unsatisfying sex life with DW? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:58 AM Flag
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Yes I do. And I have a great sex life with DW. I don't watch it often, maybe every few months. Usually to see something I find arrousing or maybe to get an idea for a fantasy for me and DW. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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Do you ever buy gifts for the kids or family? Does DW take care of all this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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Both DW and I do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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Have you ever cheated or been tempted? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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I have never cheated on DW. I will admit I was kinda tempted once by this cute intern in my office. But it was nothing more than a fantasy. I never acted on it and never wanted to act on it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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What is one thing you would change, if you could, about your life? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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Hmmm.....two things......a bigger place to live....and not being such a dork and waiting so long to ask DW out the first time, when I knew I liked her and I took 8 months to ask her out, thinking that she'd never go for someone like me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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What bugs you the most about your DW? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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Neuortic tendancies [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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Boxers or briefs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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Boxers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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when you and dw are going out, do you like watching her get ready or would you prefer to see her after she is all dressed up? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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After she is all dressed up. I like seeing before and after. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:32 AM Flag
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What industry? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 11:09 AM Flag
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Finance [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 11:10 AM Flag
[ - ] I really wish NYC publics would get out of school earlier than June 26. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.16.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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Really? I consider it a blessing! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:49 AM Flag
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Really? Do you both work? I think the month of June is summer and should be part of summer vacation. 8 weeks is just too short of a break. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:50 AM Flag
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it usually comes out to about a 10 week break. and when i was a kid, i, my sister, and my mom were all bored out of our minds and driving each other nuts by the end. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:51 AM Flag
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I think I must be the only mom left who thinks bored is a good thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:58 AM Flag
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i have mixed feelings. teachers talk about how the long summer break makes kids forget so much stuff, so they spend the first 3 months of the school year backtracking...but i also think kids need long summer afternoons to read and play and get bored and come up with creative things to do. now that schools are anti-creative, summer seems much more precious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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teachers didn't seem to have that problem when I was young. Wonder what changed? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:22 AM Flag
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np. No, I think so too. My dds are in private so they get a longer summer vacation like I used to as a kid, and we've never found it to be too long. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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How old are your dcs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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6 and 8 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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ita. even getting out this week would be a blessing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 10:04 AM Flag
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disagree. two plus months of vacation is sufficient. we work full time -- dd goes to camp through mid-august, then we take a two week vacation. perfect. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 10:28 AM Flag
[ - ] Totally devastaed...3rd m/c and I was really feeling this time it would happen. I think I've exhausted my ability to continue trying. Too mush $$$ and emotion involved. I'm so sad. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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so very sorry. It is so hard. Give yourself soem time off before deciding what to do. Maybe you will keep trying, maybe not. Let yourself grieve these losses though. :-( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:55 AM Flag
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Thanks. I'm over 40 and already thought I was pushing it. I'm too scared to even hope for it again. I don't think I'll be able to pick myslef up off the floor it it happens again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:59 AM Flag
[ - ] first time mom heading back to work. have a PT sitter who might become DS's full time nanny. we currently pay her $12/hr for 6-9 hrs/week. im going back to work soon, 4 days a week (need her approx 40 hrs/week). what is the average pay per week??? we offered $500/wk, 1 week of vacation of her choosing, paying her when we are away (which about 2-3 weeks), and an extra $30 a week if she will clean the apt. but she is asking for $600. 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.16.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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We pay nanny $600 plus four weeks off (when we take vacation) plus $2000 bonus at the end of year [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:53 AM Flag
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np: For only 40 hours a week? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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yes, 40 hours, maybe a little less. from 8:30 to 6:30, but might be home between 5 and 6pm and will let her go early of course. also told her open fridge and will pay overtime if ever needed. she also gets all court/bank holidays paid/off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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from 8:30 to 5:30 but dd is in school from 1-3 everyday so nany get that time to do what she wants. IMHO I don't think it is really fair to ask nanny to clean while they are taking care of dc's. we live on the UWS where most nanny's make more than ours so we treat her golden [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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i agree, but she said she would clean when DS is napping. DS 6mos. and she knows we pay the cleaning lady to come and she offered to take that money and take their place, which is fine with us as long as she actually cleans. we have been really nice to her over the last 3 mos when she has been PT. paid her when we went away, often buy her lunch, open fridge policy, gave her flowers for mo's day, etc ... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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np: she knows you're a pushover -- that's why she's asking for so much. Nothing wrong with that -- I'm a pushover with my dc's nanny and she takes advantage of it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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It sounds like you guys have a pretty good relationship. How did you find her? Do you have someone else that she has worked for that can vouch for her salary? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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i really do like her a lot, and she knows that. i found her from one of my new mom's friend's nanny. and i spoke to the family she used to work for (was with them for 5 years) but that was several years ago. she currently works PT for bd of ed at a bus aide and does some cleaning jobs, which is why the PT with us now works. to work for us 4 days, she has to leave those jobs. i was just really taken aback by her $600 request and i told her i thought that was too much, but i would talk to my husb and figure it out. i am pretty sure she really likes us too and wants the job but i dont want to do $600 to start. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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op: how long has yours been with you?? our DS is 6 mos, and a pretty easy baby. was hoping to build in raises at 6 mos and 12 mos and of course give her a holiday bonus. i feel like $600 to start seems high, or am i off base here??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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where do you live? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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op: murray hill/kips bay [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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If you really like her I would meet her in the middle. If you have any doubts I would continue to look because this person will be in your family for the next 5 years [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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We started at $600/wk for new nanny -- UWS, 2 kids but one in school. 4 weeks vaca. 10 paid holidays. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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$600/wk for 4 days is really too much. My ds's nanny started at $550 for 50 hrs/wk, and was upped each year by $50 so that she was making $650 for 50hrs/wk. She is now PT and I pay her $15/hr. PT normally is paid more per hour. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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^^^ 1 week of vacation of her own choosing, paid for our vacations, whatever holidays I get. This is standard for one child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:07 AM Flag
[ - ] I'm sneaking marshmallows that were supposed to be for smores later in the week while 3yo DS watches a video. He just came up to me and said "Mommy, your perfume smells delicious." 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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funny dd will say, "whats that in your mouth" whenever she can smell something delicious that i just ate on the sly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:52 AM Flag
[ - ] I think 116 is going to pull their program 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.16.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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It did its job. Time to move on, I guess. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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Someone needs to go to St. Vartan's park and check around to see if any of the neighborhood kids got in. Most of the kids put 116 1st or 2nd. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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or just call the school and ask [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:49 AM Flag
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anyone have a number. I'll do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:49 AM Flag
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hang on, I 'll get it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:51 AM Flag
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212-685-4366 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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Just called. They are having a program for the fall. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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^^^^so just quiet, I guess, because only one class. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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Thanks for the update. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:00 AM Flag
[ - ] OMG, an escaped killer is on the loose in California and DH is on a plane to LA. What do I do. I can't reach DH and the airline won't let me speak to the pilot and I am really worried. What if the killer comes after DH and kidnaps him and takes him on a 10 state rampage! 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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you should bake something so you'll be able to bribe the fbi in case that happens. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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I am really worried, what if the killer runs into the airport and uses DH as a human shield? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:49 AM Flag
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You called the airline? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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i wouldn't worry it'll be all over CNN/CNBC. AT least you get to watch him thorugh the whole thing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:50 AM Flag
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DH is probably so scared flying into this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:51 AM Flag
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I would fly out to LA myself and give DH a BJ the minute you see him [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:50 AM Flag
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Really? Are you kidding me? Go for therapy, you need some. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:50 AM Flag
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OP: Yes, I am really really worried and scared. I mean, this killer is on the loose and can be anywhere in California. I mean what if he's in baggage claim or is hiding in DH's rental car. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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pathetic freakshow [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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dude. it's a big state. calm down. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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Please tell me this post is a joke. There are millions of ppl in CA, why is your DH so special for the one scary dude to attack him? Plus, what about all the other murderers that just haven't been caught yet all over the country? And is the guy even in LA? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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LOL!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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What if one of the many killers walking free in your state gets you right now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:10 AM Flag
[ - ] can i skip out on the glucose tolerance test? pg#3 and dont want go through it. had no problems before.... and no problems this time, just over 30 wks. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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no, you could still have GD, just do the test. 50% of people diagnosed have zero risk factors. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:43 AM Flag
[ - ] i feel so worn down - dh and i have same arguments over and over - he suffers from depression and i get so tired of dealing with it - feel like i am being cheated out of a 'normal' life - worry about my dcs and hate how he snaps at them somedays. Things had been improving lately and stupid dr. told dh to decrease his meds - spent most of weekend in bed, crabby - a horrible fathers day and i just feel so sad. Sometimes i just want to leave him; other times i can't imagine my life without him. Does anyone have any advice? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.16.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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I have no advice. I've lived with a man like that for 20 years. I try to focus on the things I love about him and try not to let him drag me down when he's feeling in the dumps. When I tried to be his cheerleader, it drained me completely. Now I'm like if you're going to be that way, then I'm going to go do something I want to do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:51 AM Flag
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so you're still with him? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:53 AM Flag
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yes, married almost 20 years. together almost 27. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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that is kind of what i have started doing - i'm not going to let it ruin my summer with dcs - he doesn't feel good - i take them out by myself. just makes me sad as i feel like he is going to miss so much with dcs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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OR here: my BIL is exactly the same way and his wife divorced him after 10 years, although she was much younger that I was when they married. She said she wanted to do it for her kids, but in her case, I think the kids suffered more from the divorce than they did from having a sometimes depressed dad. the winner in all that was actually the dad, because it forced him to get help. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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OP: kind of the same in my case - i don't think i would ever divorce because my dcs really love their dad and vice versa - not abusive in any way - it just sometimes really wears on me and I often feel like this on Mondays after being with him all weekend. He is on meds and constantly at dr. getting help - just not sure what else can be done. he tries and it is frustrating to him also. I unfortunatley sometimes loose my patience and that makes everything worse. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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you can't be a saint. it's very draining living with someone like that when they going through a bad spell. do the best you and cut yourself some slack when you lose it. The fact that he's trying is a big plus. My dh has gotten much better at managing his moods as he gotten older. Don't know if that is typical or not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:14 AM Flag
[ - ] Did UB ever bring back ny garage sale? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.16.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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No, but mommypoppins has one now [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:42 AM Flag
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What the heck is mommy poppins? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:43 AM Flag
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It's a really great website for nyc parent info www.mommypoppins.com. And this is not spam - I just happen to think it's the best site out there for NYC moms. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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is it mostly oriented toward women with small children or more inclusive of all ages? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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All ages. Like they had a summer camp guide, and they have a list of 100 things to do in NYC before the kids get too old. There's a daily email, too, that lists free events around the city, summarizes news articles re NYC parenting, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:10 AM Flag
[ - ] PS9 just called to tell me about orientation. Before we got our letter! The wait is over. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.16.08, 08:40 AM Flag
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Congratulations! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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Great! Are you matchmaker mom? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:44 AM Flag
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nope, I got 166 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:26 AM Flag
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Matchmaker mom got 166? So sad we won't see each other at A. I am OP and wanted to be your friend! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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Oh well--we can be UB buddies. Are you in A or 9? If it is 9 we can bond again over middle school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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9- so yes, we can bond over middle school! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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Congrats! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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Awesome. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:25 AM Flag
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Hey ps 9 mom...how old is your kid? DD or DS? Mine is a December and I'm nervous about being the youngest kid/separation/sports and being tiny, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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np: my dc is a fall b-day and the late b-day dcs do just great there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 10:06 AM Flag
[ - ] Did you experience implantation bleeding before finding out you were pregnant? If so, when? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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I did the day before I suppose to get my period so I keep waiting for my period. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:45 AM Flag
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