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[ - ] is UB throwing you off and making you log in when you want to 'reply' to posts? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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yup [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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This is happening to a few people. Try quitting your browser and reopening. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:33 AM Flag
[ - ] Poll for NYC public school moms: do you choose your local zoned school for your dc? If not, why not, and what did you do instead? 35 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.11.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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^^Sorry, "did you choose" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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we did not; luckily, we had a district G&T choice and a citywide G&T choice. we went with citywide choice. this was a couple of years ago -- dc is finishing up 1st grade now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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i did not. it is a failing school. we went to an unzoned school instead. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:14 AM Flag
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No, not a good school went to a citywide but would have gone private otherwise [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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No, low test scores, etc, 1% white kids, probably getting into a better zoned school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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How? moving? variance? G&T? fake address? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:21 AM Flag
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Yes, variance or Placement Exception Request for a good school that had room -- PS10 in Brooklyn [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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we moved for a specific zoned school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:20 AM Flag
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no, because my dc is highly gifted and the tests nore that out. Feel he will be better served in G&T or private. zoned school is pretty good, but I felt he should have a shot at a more enriched, differentiated curriculum. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:23 AM Flag
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In district 2, the curriculum is the same for g&t and for general ed. I hope you are somewhere else. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:30 AM Flag
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I understand that, but feel the smarter peer group, and teachers used to working with an overall smarter group of kids may allow for more enriched, differentiated experience over waht is possible in gen ed. friends with kids in G&T have confirmed that this is the case. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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no because my own personal ego will only be satisfied with citywide gifted or TT [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:24 AM Flag
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maybe I am less of an ego maniac, or perhaps smarter, but I would definitely prefer a top district G&T over some of the citywides. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:25 AM Flag
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agree about TT though. would not take a lousy private only to get stuck there for the next 9-13 yrs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:26 AM Flag
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poster above--there should have been a comma between "citywide" and "gifted" I meant both (plus Hunter) and my tongue was planted firmly in my cheek [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:27 AM Flag
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i love and respect your honesty [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:38 AM Flag
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My ds goes to his zoned school. It's a great school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:28 AM Flag
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no, not the worst school but dd would be in the minority there. opting for g&t this year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:44 AM Flag
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NEST. Our zoned school sucks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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we picked a school and moved into the zone. 2x actually, once in brooklyn and once in manhattan. toured a lot of schools and did a lot of research then went apt shopping! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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Doesn't it scare the crap out of those of you who bought for a zoned school that you are not guaranteed the zoned school, per DOE? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:30 AM Flag
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Yeah, you have no control over situation then... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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no, if they rezone, move. It's not THAT bad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:27 AM Flag
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it is, because the value of your property could decline drastically with re-zoning. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:13 PM Flag
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if your child is already in, then you are fine even if they do rezone. So, the moral is, don't buy too soon if the only reason you are buying said apartment is for the school zone, wait until your child is close to K age. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:28 AM Flag
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Very much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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Why only moms? You don't care what dad's have to say? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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I moved to a specific neighborhood in Forest Hills for the school. My dc attends first grade there now [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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which one? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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we moved to Forest Hills for the school and my dc now goes there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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PS 196, Forest Hills [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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Have already decided to choose district G&T over our zoned school (which has a decent rep in the 'hood). District program offers much better arts enrichment, guarantees small class size and peer group. Not sure how it will work out, but we're trying it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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No, not a good zoned school. I prob. wouldn't choose most zoned schools anyway. We're waiting for G&T placement. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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BTDT. Our zoned school could hardly even be called mediocre. We applied for G&Ts and ongoings and dc received acceptances from both. In the end we opted for ongoing. The more interactions we had with the DOE, the less we wanted to be part of that system. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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^ Sorry. I didn't read the OP carefully enough. We were a public school family for pre-K but now we're not. But I still think of us as a public school family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:21 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone? Low 100s and Riverside Drive? Opinions? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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its safe. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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thanks... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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love it ! went to barnard and love the neighborhood... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:09 AM Flag
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thanks...i know i am being silly, i know someone who was mugged really badly when i was at the j-school at like 106th and broadway...i know that's stupid. i'm just being a freak....thanks for the reassurance... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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it can happen anywhere, but I never felt or feel unsafe there... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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I love riding along that part of NYC. Pretty and quiet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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We live at 103 & Bway. It is a great neighborhood, safe and family friendly. Eat at Henry's, Mama Mexico, hang out in Riverside park ... and welcome! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:21 AM Flag
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you seem so nice... maybe I've seen you from afar ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:25 AM Flag
[ - ] my baby is really most of what i have in life for a family relationship. it means more to me than to most moms because of my situation. i don't know how i will pretend to be independent of him when his married -especially if i'm going to be old and alone. 23 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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start therapy now [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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op: this really worries me b/c MILs are supposed to act like distant aunts or something [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:09 AM Flag
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np: No, they aren't. I think you have a twisted view of all this, OR above is right about the therapy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:09 AM Flag
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how is a MIL to act? how often does she visit or call? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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She acts like the mother to an adult child. Everyone is different. My MIL calls once a week. We see each other several times a year, but that's because it's a plane ride away. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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how often do you talk to you mommy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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I don't have a mommy. I have a mother. We speak about twice a week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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not necessary. if you act like a MIL, you will be treated as one. but why don't you have any family? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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buy a lot of cats and begin talking to yourself now... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:09 AM Flag
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op: MILs are supposed to be fun and generous but very detached. not like he's my son once he's an adult. i guess that makes sense.. he's really another person's DH. most DIL don't want a man to be both [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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np: that's nuts. my MIL is clearly my husband's mother, but they have an adult relationship. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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op: says a woman who talks to her momma every day [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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no, maybe once a month. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:17 AM Flag
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np: nothing wrong with speaking to a parent daily but the parent must know their limits. My MIL calls daily 3-6 times a day, leaving messages for dh to call her. When he calls she said she wanted to chat. Why not call one time, leave the message and he'll get back when he can. She must be a PITA. 6 calls a day is not acceptable [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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therapy! don't put all that pressure on your son. not fair.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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oh that's sad. Please don't pretend to be independent but do it. The last thing you want is to be alone. Find happiness now, live now and not for your dc but for yourself and your future with him will be that much more full [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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I hate statements like this. A friend of mine told me she loves her baby more than most moms because she had a m/c. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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you sound like my father's mother. She was so dependent on him that she suffocated him. She also never gave any of us a chance and never had a relationship with her grandkids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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op: i wouldn't suffocate anyone. and i would want as big a relationship with the DIL and grandkids. i just prize family as front and center in my life [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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is there a reason that your child is your only family? why are you so sure you will not expand your family over time? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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the only way you will get a big relationship with DIL is if you show respect, know your limits and have your own life (no depending on DS for a life) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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i don't really understand the issue here. what is worrying you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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Not to sound harsh, but you need to find other interests/passions NOW for his sake. I have two cousins that are both only children to their single mothers and they were smothered by them growing up and now as adults, live is distant locals, don't visit much, etc. Don't do this to your son--get your own life to live in addition to being his loving mother. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:17 AM Flag
[ - ] Real estate help, please. What do you think of low 100s at Riverside Drive? Is it safe there? I am moving back to NYC with husband and baby--when I was at Columbia a bunch of years ago, the low hundreds were a little dodgy. Wondering if it has changed at all... 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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Lovely neighborhood. Love it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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love it... graduated from BC in '90 and love it here... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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My husband and I bought a 2-bedroom apartment in 2006 on 114th St and Riverside. It's a lovely neighborhood, especially this time of the year when most of the college students are gone. The low 100s at Riverside is perfectly fine as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:13 PM Flag
[ - ] testing 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:03 AM Flag
[ - ] Okay, so my husband wants to get his back waxed (its not much but it bugs him I guess). Wondering if anyone has any Northside suggestions on where he can make an appt.? I checked at Sir Spa on Clark but they are booked at night next week. TIA 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:02 AM Flag
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why not laser ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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I don't know, never considered. He just came up with this recently--we are going on vaca. the end of next week so now he is all over it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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MY DH did laser (he totally not metrosexual, so I don't know what sparked it) but he seems more confident now... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:06 AM Flag
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Are you in chicago? Did he have to go back a few times or did the first time do the trick? Cost? Sorry for all of the ?'s [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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no, not in Chicago, but he has gone twice and probably will have to go once more at some point (maybe twice ?) but he's happy and that's good... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:13 AM Flag
[ - ] Anybody using PortaMEe? How is that? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.11.08, 08:01 AM Flag
[ - ] If you had a dream about the sex of your baby when you were pregnant, was it correct? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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yes... correct both times and the tricky part is that I also dream now that I have three boys. At this point I only have two and am not planning a third... best laid plans, right ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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wow. be on top of your birth control. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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and NOT on top of my DH ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:39 AM Flag
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Yup. I had a dreams about a little boy and now I have one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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The bottom line is that if you dream about the sex of your baby you have a 50% chance of being right. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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touche ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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i was wrong! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:13 AM Flag
[ - ] I typed a post and lost it. Has this happened to anyone?? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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No, but I just responded on my own post and cannot see my response, or ones that came in after, although I can see the count is higher. What's up with that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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is there a plus to the left of your post? if you click it, it expands the post to read everything. If not, I'm not sure what's up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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Am responding but it's not registering [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:02 AM Flag
[ - ] So I just started this book. Nation of Whimps:The High Cost of Invasive Parenting by Hara Marano. So far so good, I am already changing some of my parenting ways. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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oooh, I bet I would like that book. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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My sister told me about it and it really is an awakening. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:18 AM Flag
[ - ] Looks like I am almost 4 weeks pregnant and OB does not want me to tell my mother until the first sonogram. I am OK with that, but DH says when we tell my parents(who live in the next town) we will have to get in the car and drive 2 hours each way to tell his- on the same day or we will never hear the end of it. Is it unreasonable for me to be annoyed with this request? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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fair is fair. If he wants to tell them in person it's only fair [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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no. we drove from city to long island back to city up to dutchess and back home to city to tell my parents, in-laws (times two - remarried) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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why does your OB have a say in this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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i'm baffled here? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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It is your decision not the OB who you tell and when! As for telling family why not invite all the grandparents to be over to yours for lunch and tell them all together? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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You can't tell them on the phone? And also, OB can't tell you what to do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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do you all not have a phone ? how about flowers and a clever note ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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Your DH should deal. And you should agree to drive up to tell inlaws the next day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:06 AM Flag
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you are going to be a nightmare. correction. you seem like a total nightmare. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:06 AM Flag
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rude... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:06 AM Flag
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so [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:17 AM Flag
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you are all (and i include your ob here) super annoying. ever hear of a phone, people? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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i am so confused by this post, what does your ob have to do with this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:21 AM Flag
[ - ] i've got gas 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:54 AM Flag
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tx 4 sharing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:55 AM Flag
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let's hope you aren't paying a windfall tax... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:00 AM Flag
[ - ] Has anyone had or been to a birthday party at the Children's Museum of the Arts? Any comments? I'm trying to find a place for a 3 y.o. party. I'm open to any suggestions (that are semi-reasonable). Thanks. 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 06.11.08, 07:54 AM Flag
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me...it's ok but many ppl don't opt for the private option and we had adults there telling the kids to be quiet (could you imagine). They started free play for a while (art, ball area and a ballon artist) then had a art project and cake. Short and sweet [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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the one in Soho? we had a party there. it was nice b/c they did pretty much everything. the goody bags were just a craft project, though -- if i had supplemented anythign that woudl have been it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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If you are talking about CMom on West 83rd street they do a really good job. I also like Kidville because they provide the food and drinks as well [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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Thanks for the suggestions. I'm a member of CMOM but crossed them off my list for a party place. During the summer, they only have slots from 5 to 6:30 pm. I think that might be too late in the day for the 3 y.o. set. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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np-we went to a party there last fall. it was ok-the kids liked running around, but we live downtown, so getting up there by 5 was a pita (and it was on a friday). the staff was ok-not as good as other parties I've attended [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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If you are looking for a playspace, try St. Vartan's Playgroup in St. Vartan's playground. fully equipped playspace with a kitchen you can use. You have to bring in food, etc, but the room is cute and the cost is about $250. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:02 AM Flag
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we have been to a bunch of parties there-very nice. also have been to parties at strike a viking and chinatown y, which I looked into and both were reasonable. another option is for you to do a joint party with a friend whose dc has a bday near your dc. we did this for my dc's 4th bday, and it was reasonable [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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Thanks. I've never heard of strike a viking. I'll look into that. I'm already throwing a joint party - twins :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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the kids write their own story, and then it gets performed. they are cute and can do as much or as little as you'd like. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:14 AM Flag
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oops, also, look into the chinatown y. you can rent out the gym space whic is pretty reasonable, and they will do a gym class for you. they also work with a woman there who can get bouncy houses, etc. you have to bring in your own food though. we didn't do it because they didn't have the date I wanted but the cost was anywhere from 400-1500 depending on what you wanted. the good thing is that they don't charge by the head-it is all a flat fee as I recall, so if you have a fluctuating guest list, you don't need to stress over it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:17 AM Flag
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is it good for 4 year-olds? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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Any thoughts on Asphalt Green or 92 St Y? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:15 AM Flag
[ - ] I'm feeling really guilty about putting my 4 yo ds in a camp in a different school. He had behavioral problems in his old school which resolved over the last few months, and I thought he could use a break from his school. Now he seems to be really insecure in the new setting and I worry that he might regress. Did I make the wrong decision? I hate thinking that my ds is insecure and unhappy. I know this is going to happen in life and he has to learn to deal, but still... 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Special Needs 06.11.08, 07:51 AM Flag
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my kids have never gone to camp at their own preschool. the first few days can be rocky but then they make new friends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:52 AM Flag
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yeah, I know I need to wait a few days and let him settle in. But most of the kids seem to know each other already (they attend the school), so right now my ds is the odd kid out. Just feeling protective. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:54 AM Flag
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i hear you. but it will be fine soon. maybe you can invite one kid to go to the park with you after camp? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:56 AM Flag
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problem is that I am a wohm, so my ds's nanny picks him up. It looks like most of the kids in the class have sahms. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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hmm. can you do it one day? or ask the nanny to try to do this? maybe the kids go to one park after camp and she can take your child there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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yes, I will ask my nanny to try to arrange playdates with other kids who may have nannies. I could try one day, but can't guarantee that I'll find a mom available that day for a playdate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:14 AM Flag
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GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:20 AM Flag
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you sound whiny and negative. good lord! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:50 AM Flag
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??? I'm just stating a fact. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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Camp started already? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:24 AM Flag
[ - ] having lunch at Richard Blaise's restaurant for lunch today... the guy from Top Chef ! 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:51 AM Flag
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oooh, I wonder who will win tonight. I am soooo excited! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:53 AM Flag
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Wait - is tonight the finale? I thought there were still 3 people left, no? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:55 AM Flag
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I believe it is - the last 3 will compete for the title. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:56 AM Flag
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np; me too. I hope it's either Richard or Steph..not the bitchy one. She's there and shouldn't be there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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I hope Steph wins. First woman to really deserve it imo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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she is bitchy ! and she's so cocky... cause she knows about soy sauce and has "asian flair " ?! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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I can't imagine that Lisa can possibly win. But Steph has a great chance, IMO. Can't believe how much we enjoy that show... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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love Steph... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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you're in Atlanta? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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ooohhh...you have to report back! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:06 AM Flag
[ - ] UB: where the women are strong, the men are good looking, and all the children are 99th percentile 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:50 AM Flag
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The women are underweight and the men are IBers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:51 AM Flag
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most of us are depressed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:51 AM Flag
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Lake Wobegon mom? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:52 AM Flag
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just Wobegon, no lake [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:53 AM Flag
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so like the poor side of town? the wrong side of the tracks? where the kids have to bathe in storm drains? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:56 AM Flag
[ - ] what do i say to the clique of snooty moms when i can't go to their DB's 1 bday party b/c it's too far a drive for my DB- 45 min. each way- they invite me only b/c we're in same JCC mommy class. they won't understand the 'it's too far a drive..' 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:50 AM Flag
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They invited you because it was polite - they don't care if you go or not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:51 AM Flag
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i know but how do i say 'no, can't go... ' i need some explanation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:52 AM Flag
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no, you don't. i'm sorry, we can't come, period, end of story. anyone taht pushes you for a reason is rude. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:53 AM Flag
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no, you don't... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:54 AM Flag
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op: what's my non-awkward reason for declining when i call them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:52 AM Flag
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You do not need to give excuses or explain just say 'I'm sorry we can't make it that day we hope you all have fun.' If they ask what you are doing just say you are busy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:52 AM Flag
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^they would have to be very rude to push for details. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:52 AM Flag
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op: i love this not 'that day' explanation. is it better to call or email? i think email looks cowardly but calling to say 'not that day.' w/o further explanation seems awkward. wwyd? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:53 AM Flag
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np: you are WAY overthinking this. e-mail is fine and you do not need to explain yourself. most people don't even bother to rsvp, so you are actually one of the polite ones. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:55 AM Flag
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op: she emailed me at 11 pm last night sounding huffy when the rsvp due date was for yesterday. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:56 AM Flag
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so just reply to that "I'm so sorry I didn't respond by the requested date. We won't be able to make the party that day. Happy Birthday to Emma. I hope you guys have a great time!" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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perfect ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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ita. If you do call just experiment by not giving an excuse (but have one as back up if it makes you feel more confident). People are rarely rude enough to probe for details and if they do you can just say 'sorry we have plans'. I much prefer not lying to people especially with stuff like this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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why do you have to give an explanation? Just say thanks but we cannot attend [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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