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[ - ] OK, I really want to wear these cute summer sandals which in any other weather would be so comfortable. But my feet are swelling just sitting here. Not a good sign, eh? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:12 PM Flag
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are you pg or hot? > or both? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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i just bought FitFlops the other day and i love them -- they're not that pretty but they're not horrible either -- sooooo comfy... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:52 PM Flag
[ - ] woman on our flight home yesterday refused to change seats so that we could sit together. It meant swapping a window seat for another window seat... i thought not a big deal, so go tall harumphy about it and said she liked her seat and didn't plan to change... i don't feel entitled to her seat, but I think I try to be helpful and I also think she sucked ! Would you not change seats ? I sent her a glass of wine and the flight attendant who was cool said, "From your friends in row 14." 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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^^ excuse the typing issues... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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She was an asshat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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who's "we"? I would be more upset if that meant that DC/I couldn't be together (as opposed to DH and I) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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DC and DH and I... a row of nice people saw us dividing up and suggested a simple move that involved this other woman who said no... DH and I can be apart for air travel. We are not that pathetic yet... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:10 PM Flag
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so you were able to sit w/DC? I agree - that lady had issues. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:11 PM Flag
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one Dc had to sit with the other family that initially came up with the change idea. he cried a bit at first but it was OK in the end [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:18 PM Flag
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good point. in which case, i woudl have let dd sit next to her. OR if all three of us, would have sent dh. bc he's very tall, takes up a lot of room and would have cramped her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:11 PM Flag
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i'm not sure why you bothered with the wine. it's her seat. that said, i've never knwon anyone to not want to change in that circumstance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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np - ITA. I would have fumed, maybe, but not done the wine bit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:10 PM Flag
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i don't think i woudl have fumed. just been annoyed. some people ar ejust liek this. i have a good friend who can be like this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:12 PM Flag
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I sent the wine 'cause she was obviously a bit uptight... and it was passive agressive in a way... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:11 PM Flag
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of course it was passive agressive! but whatever floats your boat ... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:12 PM Flag
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I felt pretty much furious and like she was trying to "teach me a lesson" and I couldn't let it go. Obviously I still can't or I wouldn't have posted... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:15 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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Correct... DH said that I was trying to be the "nice police" and it isn't so... and I'm not even all that nice, but with DC it's a different thing... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:19 PM Flag
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You sent the wine so you could have the last word - quite smug of you. Not cool. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:45 PM Flag
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yes... not cool, but it beat having a tantrum which was what every fiber in my body wanted to do. i was sort of happy also that the flight attendant thought she was nasty enough to make the unsolicited comment about who sent it. not cool... but i'm not that cool... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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In your case, I agreee with you. But I got on a flight to find man sitting in my aisle seat. He told me to go sit in his window seat b/c he wanted to sit with his wife. I told him I'd happily sit in another aisle seat (small plane and I get motion sick which is why I requested the aisle seat) and he absolutely refused to get out of the seat. It was so uncomfortable. I ended up in the window seat b/c I didn't want to make a scene but I vowed to stick to my guns for the next flight if it happened again. I doubt I would have made a scene if it was about keeping a family together but after that flight I might have been as bitchy as that woman. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:55 PM Flag
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It makes sense that she would switch. But I have been on so many flights when people get on and then start orchestrating the people around them- if you go there, and you go there, we can all sit together, etc. and it's so irritating. Not saying that this is what you did, but I can sort of see this woman's point- she had a seat assigned, she had her ass in it, and she didn't feel like being moved by you. I've had those days :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:02 PM Flag
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One time I was flying with 2 dcs, ages 6 and 3 at the time. I had booked window and middle together and then the window in the row right in front of them. I figured the person with the aisle would be kind enough to switch to a window so I could sit with my kids. So we were on the plane, DD in the lone seat and I was in the middle with DS by the window. Woman in aisle seat flat out refused. I said, but my daughter is up there all by herself. The woman didn't care. I said, "but she's only SIX!!!" Still not budging. So I calmly had my daughter switch places with me and had the two kids sit together with the leapster while I sat in front of them with a people magazine. And boy did my kids have to go potty a LOT during that flight. Bitch. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:09 PM Flag
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I'd be tempted to tuck dc into the seat next to her, hand her some diapers and a bottle and give a debrief of when he naps. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:21 PM Flag
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it will happen to her one day too... or she'll be the one sitting next to the person with a ragng cold who doesn't believe in deodorant and she'll think about the discomfort of flying... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:23 PM Flag
[ - ] Visiting my parents. My dad has been great this visit. But i can see he's starting to turn and get aggravated. I hope this doesn't end up in another blow up from him. I can see it coming. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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Leave early? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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we;re looking for a place of our own. need to find one fast fast fast. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:10 PM Flag
[ - ] I need to get new t-shirts/tanks for summer but want something slim and stylish (i.e., not Gap)-- any recommendations? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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j crew [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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Boden, Landsend, Old Navy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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H&M [ Reply | More
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michael stars [ Reply | More
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Splendid [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:16 PM Flag
[ - ] Guys, in Europe bikini tops for little girls barely exist. You just buy the bottoms and that's what they wear - just like boys. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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and? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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it is no big deal - and totally normal in most places. A little girl has nothing to cover up. I think it is ridiculous when I see toddlers/preschoolers in bikini tops. Looks more "sexy" to me than just the bottom by itself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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i've seen both. bikinis are just seen differently in europe and other parts of the world. dd wears a bikini top, but it's not one of the little ones. she chooses to wear it. doesnt' want to be naked. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:06 PM Flag
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I agree that bikini tops look ridiculous on little girls. tankinis, on the other hand, are fine, and provide better coverage against the sun then just wearing bikini bottoms [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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ITA. I find a bikini weirdly sexy for a little girl anyhow. Bare chest or tankini -- preferably with an adorable ruffly skirt -- is how I did it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:09 PM Flag
[ - ] at what age do you stop giving db a bottle? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.10.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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11 months [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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The average is 12 mo., however, some db continue on the bottle until about 18 mo. It varies because it depends on the comfort level of parent to decide when enough is enough. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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we started phasing out at 11 mos, done by first birthday [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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my son is 2 and he still gets one at night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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#1 at 18mo and it was awful, #2 at 12mo and was so easy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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1st bday [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:34 PM Flag
[ - ] what's up 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.10.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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buttercup [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:44 PM Flag
[ - ] what's for db's dinner tonight 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.10.08, 02:56 PM Flag
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Fish, rice, asparagus [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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pizza [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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ny strip steak grilled, broccoli and brown rice -- pretty simple but quick [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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rib lamb chop, mashed pot., peas [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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egg-in-a-hole. not creative, too tired to argue about veggies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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pork chop, broccoli [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:45 PM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone have insight on using an OB not covered by insurance? I've been noticing that some of the better doctors recommended in NYC do not accept insurance. I have a pretty good plan and assume I could get reasonable reinbursement (80% out of network) but don't want to get stuck with a lot of extra charges. Has anyone had experience using a non insurance accepting Dr. while pregnant? Were your hospital bills covered and just not all of your Dr.? I want to get a good Dr. but balance that with being cost sensible. More money to spend on other things right? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.10.08, 02:52 PM Flag
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I have. Make sure they use labs that are in your insurance network. And if they don't see if you can get the blood draws done by an in network doctor. For example I had my regular doctor give me a flu shot and I didn't have to pay. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:56 PM Flag
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^^and also find out if the hospital is in network - those bills were covered 100 percent [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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Do you have any rough sense of what you ended up paying of your own money when all was said and done? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:27 PM Flag
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you can get this in advance. Have the OB office file the forms of charges with your insurance - or maybe you get what the insurance list as reasonable and customary first. At any rate, I had that information going in and it stayed the same. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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Great idea thank you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 03:39 PM Flag
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sorry. It was a while ago! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:27 PM Flag
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I know if you have a scheduled C- you pay ALL upfront [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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I did. And hospital was covered (vag) with 100.00 deductable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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and if they send you for ultrasound, make sure you go to a in network place. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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I went through this when looking for a new Dr. I finally found a Dr. in-network who is fantastic. I recently became pregnant and when I went for my first appointment they told me that I would only pay one $20 co-pay EVER. At that point I knew it was worthwhile looking for a great in-network Dr. I am sure you can do out-of but its so much simpler and one thing less to worry about. Good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.04.09, 11:51 AM Flag
[ - ] do you put water shoes on your kids when they play in the sprinklers in the playground? I refuse to buy crocs for my kids so they are not an option. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:52 PM Flag
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Igot water shoes at Rainbow for dd and she used those. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:56 PM Flag
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do you think they are necessary? would you let dc run around barefoot? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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I'm probably a little paranoid, but there has been stuff sometimes that could cut tender feet, so I don't like her to go barefoot there. Other parents do let their kids go barefoot tho. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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I got water shoes for dc from Chidren's Place and they work great for going in sprinklers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:27 PM Flag
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why refuse crocs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:33 PM Flag
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How about the fake crocs from Target? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:05 PM Flag
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teva water sandals [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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so fashion snobbery is more important that keeping your kid from stepping on glass. nice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:47 PM Flag
[ - ] how old can i switch to a level 2 nipple? ds is 3 mos and takes so long to finish a bottle 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:52 PM Flag
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age is not so important as whether db is ready for a faster flow, and if he's taking a while, try him on the #2 and see how it goes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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my 10 mos is still on level 2s [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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if this baby bfs at all, try to stay with a slower flow nipple. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:03 PM Flag
[ - ] HELP-wake a sleeping baby? my 3 month old fell asleep at 4 and it is almost 6pm-will she ever sleep tonight, we usually try to start putting her to sleep at 7 by bath and feed?? Pls advise! 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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don't wake. skip the bath. feed when she wakes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:51 PM Flag
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I say wake [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:52 PM Flag
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op: pls elaborate, if i wake her she will want to eat and then we cannot put her right back to sleep, the only way we have ever put her to sleep is bath, feed, sleep [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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op: we out her to bed around a feeding so if she wakes at 6/6:30 how the hec am i getting her to sleep right after such a long nap [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:52 PM Flag
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my experience with this with both kids was that they'd wake, v sleepy, past their usual bedtime, would eat and then go back to sleep pretty quickly. But I didn't give a bath every night with either of them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:58 PM Flag
[ - ] Which do you like most? Considering both for my son's room: http://www.2modern.com/modern-baby/Wall-Art-Applications/Spot-On-Square-Marcel-the-Monkey-Wall-Decor 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:40 PM Flag
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Or this one: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12393656 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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neither - sorry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:44 PM Flag
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I am losing my mind trying to find something with a monkey! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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the second one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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here, http://www.babble.com/CS/blogs/droolicious/archive/tags/wall+decals/default.aspx [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:53 PM Flag
[ - ] Should I buy a "cheap" house ($900K) in Scarsdale just for the schools? Will my DS have social issues because we won't have any money after RE taxes? Are there any "bad areas" in Scarsdale? TIA 52 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.10.08, 02:40 PM Flag
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LOL. Only on UB would someone call a $900K house a "cheap" house and have issues about living in a house that's not worth more. Your ds will have "social issues" if ds picks up on your insecurities. My 5yo ds has asked me why is so and so's house much bigger than our house. I've told him that there we are happy with our house and it works for us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:47 PM Flag
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ITA. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:49 PM Flag
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Did you notice the quotation marks " " around the word cheap? Obviously I know that's a lot of money. I'm not insecure (to hell with all of you :-) but I have heard a lot about the snootiness of Scarsdale and am worried for my son. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:54 PM Flag
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In pretty much all Westchester towns there's a diversity of incomes. Even places like Larchmont and Scarsdale have the ultra-rich and the just getting by....kids are going to have to learn at some point to judge on other things. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:41 PM Flag
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excellent point, thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:59 PM Flag
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do you really want db to grow up in a whiter than white area. Why not go for a slightly mixed area aand get more house [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:47 PM Flag
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No. but I want DS to go to good schools! We live in a very mixed area now, happily, but the schools are bad and we don't have $ for private. We're really struggling with what to do. We don't care about the house as such-- we live in 900 sq feet at the moment and that's fine with us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:52 PM Flag
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I'm the poster who left. If you look at how much you'll pay in taxes in Westchester, you'll find that it's similar to private school tuition. Look in connecticut for lower taxes and then you can decide what you want to do with that money (like maybe private school). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:31 PM Flag
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I saw some houses with taxes of $13-15K, that's what piqued my interest b/c that's a lot cheaper than private school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:55 PM Flag
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what are good commutable CT towns? prefer walkable, smaller houses... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:00 PM Flag
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Not if you have 2 or more kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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CT has cheaper real estate taxes but you will pay more for a house. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:02 AM Flag
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And schools are not as good in general, plus is it longer commute back to the city. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:33 AM Flag
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I left Scarsdale because it was obnoxiously rude. However, if you are intent on moving there, you could try Edgewood, which is the "blue collar" area and houses are more affordable (people are more pleasant too). IMO, you overpay there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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Obnoxiously rude is what I do not want! The kids in Edqewood go to Scarsdale schools? Is that why the houses are overpriced as you say? Thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:56 PM Flag
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np: that is one person's opinion. while I am sure there are "obnoxiously rude" people in Scarsdale (and elsewhere), I've met a number of people there who seem v friendly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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I hear you, thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:28 PM Flag
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Edgewood is a section of Scarsdale, like Greenacres. I swear by my "rude" characterization and there are of course exceptions. But that's the personality of the town. Pushy and rude. Works for some people. Didn't work for me. Overpriced because of the short commute and the schools reputation. I did have one teacher note, however, that she'd love to have a high performing or low performing kid in the schools there, but a middle of the road student can get lost in the flow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:30 PM Flag
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I agree re: risk for "middle" students, which is why we chose Edgemont, much smaller system, harder to get lost in the shuffle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:38 PM Flag
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OP here. DS is 3, and he seems pretty middle to me. Shocking I know. So I'm going to look at Edgement, thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:05 PM Flag
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my ss and his mother live there in a "cheap" house, on the border of Eastchester. He is very well-adjusted, has lots of friends, and is getting straight As (he's a little bit of a geek, but that would be true of him anywhere). They're both v happy there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:55 PM Flag
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oh that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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is great! Does it seem like a good compromise? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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it does to me (and to them) -- he has the benefit of excellent schools, and she's happy there (as is he). I should perhaps mention that he is half-Asian, there are quite a number of Asian kids there, his best friend is Caucasian but his friends are both Asian and Caucasian and mixed. Not a lot of AA kids there tho, or hispanic, that's just the way it is, and honestly that's the way it is at a lot of the towns in Westchester with better schools (we lived in Edgemont and it's similar) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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I would not call eastchester schools "excellent"! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:32 PM Flag
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neither would I -- I said he lives on the border of Eastchester; he goes to Scarsdale middle school -- only about 4 square feet of their property is in Eastchester, the rest is in Scarsdale. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:37 PM Flag
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I don't know much about Westchester generally but I helped my friend look for houses and she did a lot of research into schools, including looking for diversity. Lots of schools had 75% white, 20% Asian and 5% "other." We're white (mixed faith), would love more diversity in every school.... but no one put me in charge! So we might have to compromise (and my son is kind of geeky too-- all he wants to do is puzzles all day long). Thanks for replying! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:36 PM Flag
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np: sounds like the edgewood section of scarsdale. My sister lives there and there are lots of great down to earth very nice people there. I agree that edgewood, edgemont and greenacres are good places for OP to look. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:55 AM Flag
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there are other places with great schools that are a little more diverse and cheaper [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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talk to me! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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try maranoneck part of Larchmont. People hate the Mexican influence but the schools are good [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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the Mexican influence? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:24 PM Flag
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There a few mexican's that come to Mamaroneck from all over lower Westchester for jobs apparently which some people don't like, but they have dealt with the situation in a way that both the workers and the residents are happy I believe. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:28 AM Flag
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OP here-- thanks for all the replies-- I will be watching this post. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:22 PM Flag
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i agree with posters who said there are other excellent districts with cheaper houses/ taxes. in scarsdale, i would not want to be living in the smallest house in the nicest town. there is will huge disparities. briarcliff? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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or armonk or chappaqua. or ardsley -- close to nyc, schools are good tho not as good as scarsdale or edgemont, everyone I have met from ardsley is very nice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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OK I think I'm going to look into Ardsley and Edgemont (and Mamaroneck part of Larchmont) cause it seems like they're closer to the city. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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FYI - Mamaroneck and Larchmont are two different towns. There is no Mamaroneck part of Larchmont. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 05:58 AM Flag
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poster above said look at the Maramoneck part of Larchmont-- any idea what she means? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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Mamaroneck has two school districts. Larchmont is its own town but part of one of the Mamaroneck school districts. I believe its part of what is considered to be the "less good" of the two districts (i.e. the one with "mexican influence".) The or was not being racist, but rather facetious, I believe. Because I have heard people's concern about the effect of the ESL students. Whatever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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The Town of Mamaroneck includes the Village of Larchmont and the Village of Mamaroneck (and the unincorporated portion of the Town of Mamaroneck, which has a Larchmont P.O.). All go to the Mamaroneck school district. There is another part of the Village of Mamaroneck that is actually in the Town of Rye, and that section has its own school district -- Rye Neck. Rye Neck is an excellent school district and is more affordable than Larchmont. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 01:00 PM Flag
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you are completely correct on all counts. You must live in the area! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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I don't, but I know people in a Mamaroneck elementary school w/the worsish reputation and she is really happy with it. She said they take time to teach to different levels. And Rye Neck is a very small but very good district. My friend bought there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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Armonk and Chappaqua are pretty darn rich too, not much difference between Chappaqua HS and Scarsdale HS really, and I have friends with kids in both. You do get a lot of Ivy admissions but nothing low-key about those places. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:35 AM Flag
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Grew up in Scarsdale, have classmates and family who live in Chappaqua now -- they are much more alike than different. Scarsdale's more convenient, Chappaqua's prettier, they're both socially and academically intense -- wouldn't move to either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:14 PM Flag
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Yep that was my point that they are more similar than different. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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I have to laugh at that 'obnoxious, pushy and rude' comments about scarsdale. This is my impression of the UES...my point is that you will find these types everywhere. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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NP: I think the pushy/rude factor is accelerated because of concentration. On the UES and in the city broadly there are so many other people it dilutes the pushy/rude factor considerably. Scarsdale/Larchmont, etc higher concentrations of exclusively white strivers.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 04:38 AM Flag
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Prices are going down quickly and there are some desperate sellers out there. While you will never be the richest person on the block, you may be able to get a nicer house than you think. We have been looking at houses in Scarsdale for two months very closely and I will tell you -- while there are a lot of wealthy people, there are also either quite a few people living beneath their means or there are some not wealthy people. You go into a 1.75M house and people do not have 1.75M possessions [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:46 AM Flag
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One of the posters, on Mamaroneck vs. Larchmont was wrong Larchmont Village does not have its own town, it is in the Town of Mamaroneck and in the Mamaroneck School District (Chatsworth Elementary School and shared Middle and High Schools with Mamaroneck). Part of Mamaroneck Village is also in the Town of Mamaroneck (Mamaroneck School District) and the other part is in the Town of Rye and shares a school district with part of Rye (Rye Neck School District). One thing that does confuse people though is that a part of unincorporated Mamaroneck has a Larchmont address, but is notr actually in Larchmont Village - this area is zoned for Murray Ave Elementary School in Mamaroneck School Distrist. Some of parts of Mamaroneck zoned for Rye Neck School District are of similar affluence similar to Larchmont Manor on the water in Larchmont Village, these areas are Shore Acres/Barrymore Estates area by the water in Mamaroneck and Greenhaven on the water/Preserve areas in Rye. Orienta in Mamaroneck Village/Mamaroneck School Distrcit is also very affluent and actually more affluent in some parts than Larchmont Manor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:27 AM Flag
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Kids in Scarsdale call Edgewood the 'hood' of Scarsdale. Yes people that live in that area are more friendly and down to earth, but kids in other parts of Scarsdale will look down on your kids. mmm personally I will rather live in the more expensive parts of Scarsdale and if not I will live elsewhere like Larchmont or Mamaroneck. And the poster is right find good schools with a good AA/hispanic mix is not easy, mostly because asians have a very strong focus on academics all most too much if you ask me and really they are the ones that make Scarsdale and Edgemont tops not the white kids there. If you want a good school lower westchester school with a good AA/Hispanic mix try Ardsley, Irvington, Hastings, Mamaroneck and Rye Neck School Districts(some are diverse to a lesser extent than others of course but you need to decide what you are comfortable with). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:35 AM Flag
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np: there are some sweet little houses in edgewood. i'd love to live there. if i don't get a goddamned G&T placement this week, we very well may! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 08:09 AM Flag
[ - ] DH has many cocktail parties and dinners and sporting events to go to for work and I am driven mad by it. he somes home "exhausted" and I want to strangle him. I realize that it's "work" but somehow a dinner at the Palm with iicey cold martinis seems less difficult than cleaning vomit, mediating fights, and washing everyone's clothing... 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:38 PM Flag
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ditto, ditto and ditto. I used to have the same job as dh, and while I know it's a lot of (real) work and stress, the evenings out at nice restaurants and bars, and sporting events and concerts are not exactly "hard" to do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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thank you... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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what would your solution be? should he quit his job? or maybe take a less attractive one? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:47 PM Flag
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no... just maybe when he comes in after what most of us would consider a great night out don't expect sympathy from me while I'm awash in tonight's dinner and crayola paints... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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hey there! that was unnecessary. she just wants some help from him when he gets home. no need to be so harsh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:46 PM Flag
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my dh complains that he can never sleep in a hotel, so he comes home exhausted from business trips. We just laugh about it, that or I would kill him since I have been home with 2 dc who wake with nightmares, wet diapers, etc. and I think I would sleep just fine in a hotel!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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i'm with you... maybe a break from the monotony would help my attitude as well... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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