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[ - ] I really hope we get out letter by Sat. We have K orientation at our zoned school on Monday morning, which also houses the G&T program. I don't want to take ds there and then find out we didn't get out 1st choice. I want to take him there on monday morning and know that is where he is going 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.12.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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will you send dc there for the gen ed? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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if we get a placement that is too far away, yes I will [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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WHAT? OH, your first choice g&t is NOT in your zoned school, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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yes my 1st choice is my zone school- I'm not doing citywide. I live in Bklyn just doing my district [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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Please tell me you were a 99 whom we can take out of the citywide pool?! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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sorry- I was a 97 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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*yawn* [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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Is it PS 10? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:04 PM Flag
[ - ] I need to chat with a sympathetic UB mom. Here is my dilemma. WOH, can afford to be SAH but find it mind numbing and am scared I would be a resentful mommy to my beautiful and smart 4 YO DS...yet I can't escape the tiny voice in my head that says I'm terrible for not spending this time with him. This makes me so sad. He has always prefered DH and I think SAH would change this yet I fear I'll turn into a yeller with a short fuse....sigh. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:35 PM Flag
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part time? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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WAHM here - I'm going to find a way to get back to my office a couple days a week in the fall. Have been home with my awesome soon to be 4yo and I am now at the point where I am depressed. If I didn't have my work I think I'd be out of my mind. Loved my time with her but I have become the yeller with the short fuse [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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we all have the same dilemma, I'm the poster who just went back to work with a 9mo - by choice. I love my db to death but I was just so very bored at home with him. I chose a job way below what I could have gotten in order to have a more flexible schedule, and to me that's the appropriate compromise (for now). At home, I felt like my whole life was about him, and I don't think that is necessary in order to be a good parent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 01:05 PM Flag
[ - ] 3 yo son likes to say hi to daddy on my cell phone. I'm talking gery short, occasional conversations like 30-60 seconds a few times a week. Is this a radiation risk that I should not allow? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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OMG. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:32 PM Flag
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of course! And he should be weareing his helmet 24/7 in case he falls too. I'm sure you wrap him in bubble wrap before he goes to the playground as well [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:33 PM Flag
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of course not, but he should wear a tinfoil cap to be safe [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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op: I know, I never thought anything of it until my mom & bro said something to me. They made me feel so bad, they were acting like it's going to kill dsI wanted to get some perspective. Thanks, UB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:35 PM Flag
[ - ] Friend just had a baby and is very into everything natural/organic. She had the perfect natural birth. I had a very complicated pregnancy and ended up with C-Section. Not sure if she realizes there is so much that factors in when you're giving birth. I did everything I thought would help me have a healthy baby. I would have loved to have a natural birth. Not sure she realizes how that comes across. It's like everyone that thinks everyone should breast feed when it doesn't work for all women. 19 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.12.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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I'm sorry you didn't get the birth you wanted. Don't let that color your joy for your friend that she did. You want only the best for her, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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You're missing my point. I'm fine and very happy. Just It comes off like all births should be the way hers was and that those that didn't have that did something wrong. Women use die having childbirth and still do. Glad we have options now. OP [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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She just had her first baby. Let her bask in the glory without judgement. Is that so hard to do for your "friend"? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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and before you ask, I had every invention known to man (or woman) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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maybe she will have a really difficult baby. not that I would wish that on anyone, but it usually all evens out somehow or another. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:32 PM Flag
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does she make you feel badly about having had a c sxn? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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No but I guess theres that underlying feeling of does she realize what she's saying and who she's saying it to? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:35 PM Flag
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i hate to say it, but most first time mothers are kind of clueless about what they say. i had a c with my first, and I struggled. if you find yourself overly sensitive about what she is saying, find someone to help you come to terms with it. but be prepared-i had a friend lecture me on bf and nipple confusion-she who had no kids, no medical background, etc while I had ebf my 2 kids each to a yr. she had a big wakeup call when she had her kids. i try not to secretly gloat but still, just shows how humbling parenting can b [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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np yeah - and how much better I was at it before I had kids! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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is she saying things that make you think she thinks you are less of a mom? If not, you need to let it go. We all have dif experiences. If you get a healthy baby to bring home, you had a good experience IMHO [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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No it's just here experience is very rare from all the friends and family I have experience with. Even those that wanted that. Hired doulas everything didn't get it. So much is out of our hands. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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All the MORE reason to celebrate it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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pretty much all of it is out of our hands from what I have seen. Crackheads have healthy babies while loving mothers have stillborns. Makes no sense. Sigh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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you'll like this: http://www.theonion.com/content/magazine/natural_childbirth_how_morally [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:32 PM Flag
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It sounds to me like the person you are most angry with is yourself, for allowing all those interventions to happen and therefore not getting the birth you wanted. It also sounds like you either don't really like your friend very much or perhaps are just not able to be a good friend to her at the moment. Either way, if you cannot give her your joy, I would give her some space, at least until you deal with your own stuff. Sorry, but that's what I think. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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I have a friend like that who just had a db. Her first words to me were I'm so happy my eating organically during pregnancy worked and he's healthy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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Just my two cents, but I don't think eating organically and avoiding hormones and pesticides in pregnancy is worthless. In fact, I think it's very possible that people who do these things often end up with healthier births and healthier children. Our bodies are so finely tuned. Why pretend it doesn't matter what we put into them? As if everything will work just as it should even when we're loaded up with crap? I think that's the height of hubris. A little off topic, but still. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 09:52 AM Flag
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Let's just say... a lot of people say stupid things! They don't mean to gloat or rub it in. They may be well-meaning, but stupid things come out of their mouth! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.26.08, 12:21 AM Flag
[ - ] recs for fathers day for SAHD who has everything he needs? Likes gadgets,though 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.12.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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thinkgeek.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:37 PM Flag
[ - ] Cheapest place to rent a car here? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.12.08, 12:25 PM Flag
[ - ] Cheapest place to rent a car here in NYC? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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just use expedia [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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kayak.com will search the internet for you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:26 PM Flag
[ - ] what other things can I have nanny do besides watch DCs? I have two many nanny hours now that I am on maternity leave 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.12.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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sort clothes into fits/too small/too big/charity. Organize clothing closets and shelves. Mend tears in clothing, missing buttons, etc. Organize playroom, sort toys by age, clean toys and replace batteries. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:37 PM Flag
[ - ] Running moms: Training for NYC marathon currently run 6 miles approx 4x week. What will I need to do to comfortably run 26 miles in 5 mnths? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.12.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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follw the ny road runners schedule [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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reduce your daily runs to 4-5 miles. Add a longer run each week. Agree that you should follow nyrr schedule. definitely do their group long runs. They can be long and lonely by yourself. They group you according to your pace. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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Ok Thanks I'll check out the site [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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I feel like a true slug now. I can't get off my ass to do anything... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:50 PM Flag
[ - ] Just got the cc bill and there seem to be many charges that I can not account for: restaurants, Barneys, and a bar... I can account for dh's where abouts for the days of the charges. Do you think someone used our cc number? Both cards are accounted for too. What should I do? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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first talk to DH. See if he had some weird charges for some reason. Then call the CC company and dipute any that neither of you made and let them know someone may be using your card. They will tell you what dto do [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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OP: DH is on a flight, so I can not reach him. One of the restaurant/bar charges was on a weekend we were out of town (together)... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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the date the charge comes through is not always the date the charge was made [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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in that case, maybe you should go ahead and call. But until you know for sure which ones are bogus, you won't be able to dispute them. You could have the company freeze the account though. Might be a shocker for DH when he tries to buy something though. How long till you can talk to him? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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OP: He's on his way to Taiwan, so it will be awhile (maybe 15 more hours?!?). I don't think I should freeze it because dh only has two cards with him. The charges were in the middle of last month, strange. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:24 PM Flag
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in that case, I would call the CC company and see what they suggest. I'm sure they can help you. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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np: I would call the company and ask them to give you the dates that the charges were actually made, not when they showed up on your account. That may make it more clear for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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OP: Thanks! I'm going to call now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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if you call the cc company they will automatically put a hold on the card and send you new ones. You won't have a choice in the matter [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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Not if she just asks about the dates. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:35 PM Flag
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you would be surprised... if she makes it sound like a possiblity that someone else is using the card they will cancel it because they are the ones that have to pay. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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happened to my dh with his coorporate card and the hotel where it was used caught the people. Yesterday was visiting a friend in the hospital when she received a call from her cc company about odd charges... We had our card and they have theirs, the number was just "lifted"... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:30 PM Flag
[ - ] trying again - runner moms? I signed up for a 10K in July. I can run 3 miles pretty comfortably but want to up my mileage. Any tips? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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do 3 or 4 3-mile runs per week, then once a week do a run that is a little bit longer. Don't run more than 5 days per week or you may get hurt. If you add a half mile to each weekly run, you should be fine. And if you have to walk a little, it is ok. I am sure you will be able to do the 10k. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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OP thanks to OR (It's not letting me respond to you directly) I seem to be stuck right around 3 miles. Any more than that and I feel exhausted. Not sure what's going on. I will try though. I don't mind walking a little bit of the race, but really want to try to run most of it. Thanks for the help [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:30 PM Flag
[ - ] Best website to find Open Houses? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:07 PM Flag
[ - ] Laid off and my mom seems so worried, told me not to contribute to her IRA anymore. She just doesn't understand that our NW is $3.5MM and with severance I will not dip into savings for over a year. $6K is really not a big deal 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.12.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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so can you give me ten grand to get out of debt? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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sorry, you're not family. FYI, 15 years ago I had $40K in CC debt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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LOL! oh well. WOrth a shot eh? How did you get out? We are working on it but it's a long slow road. We knew we were going to do this so I could SAH for 3 years. Now I'm working again and it's going down - slowly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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Transferred everything I could to 0% or low rate cards, paid off highest cards first and of course had a job where my income went from $60K to $1MM (over many years) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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well we all can't get jobs like that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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OR so? She has good advice about the CCs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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we are working on transfering things over. Have done some - need to do the rest. I can't make that much but am doing what I can. Can't imagine making over a million! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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np - Im 85K in debt. Sick about it but I know I'll get out of it in a few years [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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OR thanks! That makes me feel better! We are only around 10 or 11 K in debt! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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huh? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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what don't you get? she's loaded [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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you are such a braggert [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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nope, just a weird situation to have someone so worried about you and not being able to tell them they don't need to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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why can't you tell your mom your net worth? I really don't understand [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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^^OP: just not something I discuss with anyone except DH [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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Don't hurt your hand patting yourself on the back - seriously well done [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:10 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm coming to NYC next week for a visit. What am I forgetting to pack that I will really really need? 21 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.12.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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very light sundress and comfortable flip flops [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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thx. Got the dress. Can't do flip flops but I have 2 pairs of comfy sandals. What else....? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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mace [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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LOL! For the east villiage? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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your not a new yorker are you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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yes, i am. from the ues. it was a joke. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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Sunscreen. Got a shoulder burn from being at the park with ds this yesterday! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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oooooohh! Good one. Probably would forget that! ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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there's a duane reade on every corner. can always buy sunblock. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:14 PM Flag
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I would bring a jacket too. You never know how the weather is going to be right now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:24 PM Flag
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umbrella. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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A light sweater for a/c spaces [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:32 PM Flag
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do not- I repeat do not pack shorts. wear only skirts, dresses and capris- No shorts [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:33 PM Flag
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LOL! I thought capris were out too? I'm confused [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:35 PM Flag
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no capris are still OK [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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well ok then. I was planning to bring them anyway and hope that I would run into the anti capris mom from UB! What about walking shorts? The longer ones? (I am in good shape if that helps) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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no Bermuda shorts sorry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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damn. Well - I might just wear them anyway. ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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I say wear them anyway! I do and I live here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:15 PM Flag
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ITD. If they are the fashionable long skinny ones and you are in shape I say go for it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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LOL! You I like! I will take your fashion advice!! :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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