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[ - ] you know, i really really tried. i like the new format, but this is sooooooo slow, i just cant do it anymore. it is painful. it is a ghost town. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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ITA. I've been toggling the boards. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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i was toggling, but i dont see the point now since no one is here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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ITTTTA. I really hate this new format. It's just awful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:36 PM Flag
[ - ] My 9 mo. was diagnosed with an egg allergy today. The allergist stressed the severity of egg allergies (as opposed to, say, milk or soy) - prescribed an Epi-Pen - etc. But for some reason, I feel like everything is going to be okay. I feel like this is very manageable, and we can handle this. Am I in denial? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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Sorry to say it but you're kind of in denial. Eggs are in most baked goods. You can work around it by cooking yourself, buying vegan products, etc., but it's a PITA. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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OP No, I understand that it's a PITA, but it just seems to me to be that - a PITA. Not a crisis. So I'm wondering about that reaction, yk? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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It'll be a crisis when your daughter can't have the cupcakes all her classmates are having or when she can't eat the pancakes her grandfather made. At least this has been our experience. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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OP How old is your dc? Also, have you gotten any good vegan cookbooks? A great vegan bakery opened up very close to our house, which seems like a good way to go when she's older. Is your dc outgrowing it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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My DS's allergy is actually wheat. He hasn't grown out of it at age 7, but his reactions aren't as bad as they used to be. If he hasn't had any wheat for a few weeks, he can have a small cupcake (with a benadryl chaser) and not get too sick. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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OP Thanks - the allergist told us that 7-10 is now considered the age when most kids outgrow their allergies, as opposed to "by 5" (which is what they used to think). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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Just because egg allergies can be severe doesn't mean that your baby will have severe reactions - sounds like the allergist was just playing on the safe side, which seems smart. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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np: Yes, especially since, unlike peanut allergies, egg allergies are often outgrown. I did. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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OP If I can ask, how old were you when you outgrew the allergy? Thx! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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I didn't try any again until I was around 7. My mom took me to a new allergist, who repeated the scratch tests. No reaction this time (I had my throat close up and hives when I was given at 1 year old). I'm curious why your baby was tested so early - eggs are supposed to wait until 1yo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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OP My dad gave her a taste of his matzah brie (without asking me, obviously) - she got contact hives around her mouth right away. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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Have hope, then. Egg whites aren't given to under 1yo for exactly this reason - she could outgrow the problem. Hope so. GL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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they can tell how allergic the kid is from the test. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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Actually, the RAST # tells you the likelihood of db outgrowing the allergy, NOT the severity of the reaction. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:17 PM Flag
[ - ] babysitter needed M-Th (2.30-7). west village. to hang out wth 5 yr old daughter after camp. someone who is bubbly, outgoing and can have a great time. artsy, happy, laid back personality. also willing to help out with younger sister (15mth old). we are a fun caring family. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.05.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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this is not craigslist [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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Are you looking for a pal or a babysitter? Your 5 year old needs a babysitter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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lol. looks like she wants a pal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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wait you want bubbly and outgoing and laid back at the same time? Either you are a poor writer or bi-polar. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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actually -- our former babysitter would be perfect for you -- but unfortunately she's not looking right now. she was a grad student (in linguistics, I think) at NYU -- I'd check with NYU to see if you can find what you want. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:13 PM Flag
[ - ] is there a good site where i can get info about school districts in the burbs? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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greatschools.com or .org [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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thx! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:07 PM Flag
[ - ] Confession: I am so thrilled with dc's TT acceptance still and can't wait till the fall. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.05.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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where? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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UES [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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You need your own identity [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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I know, I know and I do but still so happy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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sahm? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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Why do you say that? No, I work in a field I like. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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that leaves so much room for complete disappointment, disillusionment and disgust. have fun! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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Wow, you are bitter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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NP - I feel that way too. I can wait till the fall - I love summer and want to enjoy it! -but I'm very excited for her. And I think a lot of other parents feel this way too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 07:21 AM Flag
[ - ] Name poll repost from last night... Do you like the name Abraham or can you come up w/any variation of it that seems nice? Is Abram a name?Naming after a deceased relative..Tia 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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Can you make it a middle name? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:04 PM Flag
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i thnk dh will insist on it as a first, i kind oflike it as well [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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I know an Abram. He's a jerk. I like Abraham--nickname Abe. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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^^I also know an Aram. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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Avi, Ari, Abe, Aram...p.s. I wanted Abraham and lost out to Adam [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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I like the name and think Abe is a cute nickname. I posted that lastnight too. Loser here! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:08 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone go to their reunion and regret going? Why? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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Reunions always make me sad. Reminds me of how old we all are. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:04 PM Flag
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nope. we love Reunions so much we go every year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:11 PM Flag
[ - ] Why is my milk drying up at 6 months! I've been taking fenugreek, pumping, nursing, as always, and nothing helps. I have only lost 5 lbs also since giving birth. I am still 30 lbs overweight. 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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Are you drinking lots of fluids? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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I think so. Maybe not as much as I used to. Maybe I should try that. Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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are you pregnant? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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No - but I just finished my period. The second one since birth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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I always found my supply dipped a little during my period. Yours may pop back. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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Have you switched to solids? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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Yes, but only for two days now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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I think you might see a hiccup in supply during your period and with the switch to solids - it will come back. Isn't it supposed to adjust to what your baby needs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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Think about domperidone [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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Where do I get that? From a gyno or OB? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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Ask your OB about it, but when my friend took it, she ordered it online. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:04 PM Flag
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are you eating enough? I could not lose weight while nursing. A big plate of spaghetti or a donut or two always worked for me when the other things didn't [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:09 PM Flag
[ - ] LREI's college acceptances far more impressive then I would have thought this year--given what I read here! includes Brown,Cornell, Wesleyan(3), Vassar, Sarah Lawrence(2), Oberlin (3) Swarthmore Bryn Mawr (2)-- and its a small class! rethinking EI.... 34 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.05.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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Don't forget Bard! thats where my happy kid is going from EI [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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and mine to Bennington! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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what is EI? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:04 PM Flag
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what's lrei [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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Little Red/Elizabeth Irwin (preK-12) in the Village [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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Eh...this list doesn't blow me away...Vassar, Sarah Lawrence, and Bryn Mawr are not that selective (or weren't in my day). Signed, Bryn Mawr Alum [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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oh for god's sake....are you for real??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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Indeed I am. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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I have an 8 yr old at Spence-- I'd be delighted with any of these (esp Wesleyan--always thought it looked so cool.) you people are freaks. I feel sorry for your kids! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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Because I don't have their colleges picked out at age 8? Yeah, weep for them please. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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I weep for the lowered ambitions you already have for your kids. That list is good but not great--too bad you have such a limited horizon. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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um....you weep??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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lady-- weep about Iraq, weep about the earthquake in China, weep about 9/11--but DO NOT weep because someone wants their kid to go to Wesleyan. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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hear hear [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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Well indeed Bryn Mawr is still pretty easy to get into but Vassar is in another League [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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ita np is dating herself lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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Not for men. Still. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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ita Vassar and Wesleyan are very difficult the others not too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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^^oh and Swarthmore is the most exclusive [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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Sure--Swarthmore is impressive, but the whole list does not rock my world. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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A kid is going to get a fabulous education at any of those schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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well I recently went through the admissions process with two dcs who went to ivies and I have a 7 y/o with 11 yrs to go thank god. You have no idea what you're talking about. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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she probably went to a mediocre state school and feels big spouting off garbage like this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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ITA> You don't have to send dc to private school for these schools. I went to public (mediocre one) and B/B- gpa kids all got into these colleges. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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Well granny that was nice then, but you're not getting into Swarthmore, Brown or Vassar with "B/B" You're embarassing yourself [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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Maybe things have changed but just 15 yrs ago, the kids from my HS who got in had B avg and they dind't take any AP classes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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You're in for quite an adventure then. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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Obviously, I was only referring to Swarthmore, Bryn Mawr, Oberlin, Vassar and Sarah Lawrence. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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lolol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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Bec it's not HYP. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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That is a terrific liberal arts college list. Really good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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How many kids graduated? [ Reply | More
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That is what bothers me about people on this site - they seem to think that if a school doesn [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:37 PM Flag
[ - ] I can't believe I am finding it impossible to book a vacation to either the Caribbean or Mexico for the Xmas break. Everything nice is already sold out! 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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Which ones have you looked at? I find that hard to believe. Are you only looking at the Ritz or something/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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having trouble garnering sympathy here, sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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Did you look at Caneel Bay and Little Dix Bay? or Bitter End Yacht Club? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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Hold on while I get my violin [ Reply | More
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No!!!! don't move - that chip will fall off your shoulder [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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np; good one! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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most people book these trips a year in advnce and many return to the same place year after year (and get priority booking) best bet is pick a few faves and keep calling and calling re-a cancellation [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:45 PM Flag
[ - ] "I'm going to get fired" mom is a real piece of work. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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Not necessarily. She could just be tried of being used, and will be happy in a new job. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:46 PM Flag
[ - ] How big is a 33,000 sq ft lot? half a football field or less? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:40 PM Flag
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less than an acre, probably more than half a football field. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:54 PM Flag
[ - ] wow, got 3D sonogram today, 30 weeks, it is amazing to see the baby's face! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.05.08, 04:40 PM Flag
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ITA -- it's a little creepy, but amazing! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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We don't know gender, but DH is now convinced it is a boy [ Reply | More
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Ha! Either way, it's amazing. Congrats. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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I agree, although I think DH would prefer a girl (we have 2 boys). I think either is great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:46 PM Flag
[ - ] if your 3 year old ds had been talking about wanting to wear a dress for awhile, how would you handle? would you get him a dress? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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yep [ Reply | More
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Yes, I would. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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of course! who cares? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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OR above: Well I would care in the sense that I wouldn't want my child to have a gender disorder. They are generally unhappy and feel isolated, high suicide rates. I'm not saying it's always the case, sometimes a kid just wants to wear a dress. But in case it's something more, I would want to make sure my son has all my support. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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my 2 yo ds wears dresses sometimes (his older sister's dress-up clothes, and her regular dresses too). I don't think I would let him wear it out, because he's too little to understand the implications, but at home, whatever [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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why not just admit that you're too embarrassed to let him wear it out? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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Yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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of course not, it is our responsibility to set clear gender rules. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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really? explain further. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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I would say that dresses are something girls wear, but if he wants to play dress-up, he can use some of my old dresses anytime. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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^^I would then set up a dress-up box to keep an assortment of dressup clothes. And pretend vs reality would become a topic to talk about. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:26 PM Flag
[ - ] Which public school is it that is good to teaching to kids at their varying levels and especially good at accelerating? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.05.08, 04:35 PM Flag
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lots of them. tour. call. read inside schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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np) could you give examples, please [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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Hunter. Anderson is only 1 grade accelerated. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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TAG is accelerated. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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Don't believe what they tell you. G&Ts are not accelerated. Anderson is 1 grade accelerated. Hunter is different and they can accommodate more than 1 grade acceleration. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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This needs clarification: Anderson is officially one year accelerated in Math. In other subjects they follow the NY State Education Curriculum Framework. HOWEVER: the way that curriculum is taught and the reading level of the materials used is often SEVERAL levels above what would be considered grade level. This goes for: English, Science Social Studies. So again: topics are on grade level...materials and expectations are way above. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:27 AM Flag
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If your kid is 2 or more grades advanced, it's going to be almost impossible. No way of knowing. Depends on principal and teacher but they're mostly focused on supporting the slow kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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I think only city wide G&T school are accelerated. (Hunter is the different story) Other G&T (district wide)is more of a "enrichment," though has smarter peer than gen-ed -- so as a result could be slightly advanced than gen-ed -- but not accelerated. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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But some schools are know for individualizing learning within a classroom setting for kids of different abilities--I think PS87 has a reputation of being very good at this. [ Reply | More
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But not if the kid is "too" advanced. Rep'n is that 199 is good at this (better than 87) but even at 199, many parents grumble. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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i am only going by reputation not personal experience (and trying to make myself feel better if my child ends up at 87 instead of our selected G&Ts!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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~~also when I toured the g&t at 166 the parent coordinator admitted that teacher's there were not trained in differentiating instruction and that in fact they were being trained for that--so while they can presumably teach kids more quickly due to the higher scoring peer group they may be in fact worse at providing the right sort of challenge for each individual student [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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dc is at a district G&T in K. 4th grade reading level. 2nd grade math. teacher creates additional projects to keep dc interested. works out OK. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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similar with us, kid is in a GedEd school and reading way ahead. teacher find appropraite books and related projects for him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.06.08, 10:33 AM Flag
[ - ] why is it so hard to find a good realtor? one that will actually work for you?? we never hear from our realtor unless we call them about a house. i want someone to HELP us buy a freaking house, not just open a locked door. 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:35 PM Flag
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you can find a new one! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:37 PM Flag
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Buyers are liars...are you sure you are ready to write an offer? Maybe your Realtor thinks you can't pull the trigger. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:37 PM Flag
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np: Get in another business then. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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Wow what a sweetheart you must be, straight commission baby - move it or don't expect my help. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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You have issues. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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Not at all, clearly you do not work. A volunteer works with out payment no one else does work for free. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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the realtor knows that we put in an offer a few months ago in the same town. we decided to go with a new realtor because ours wasn't based in the town we wanted [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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Sounds like every realtor I've dealt with too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:38 PM Flag
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ditto. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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don't you find it frustrating? they basically do no work [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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I do. That's why when our last realtor couldn't sell our house after 4 months (despite pocketing a lot of $$ for us buying our new house), we sold it ourselves. I'd never use a realtor again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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np: My sister and her friends are realtors and I had to listen to them all complain about how people think they do no work last weekend... ahhh, you all work less than 20 hrs a week and writing a contract takes a few hours, max. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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if you work p/t you earn p/t salaries in RE just like every other business - probably 20-40k. a year of straight commission, no benefits, time off, etc. Very comparable to any other middle of the road job. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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Please try another agent! Like shrinks, Drs., accountants, etc. sometimes you get a few duds in a row and need to keep trying. Also, I am a Broker and try to be respectful of my clients' time and not too pushy. So I might err on the side of being passive with the idea that they receive updates from me nightly and will let me know what is appealing. Of course if I feel strongly about a property I will always reach out. I am just presenting the other side because so often we are deemed aggresive and it can be a difficult balancing act. No question however that you are not being served. Please try for a better fit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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Hijack: Do you ever help clients (who have already bought through you) with planning of renovations of that house? We would really like our broker's advice whether we are making smart decisions on new kitchens and some extensive landscaping, want to make sure we will get most of the money out of it if we sell. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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This is one of my favorite parts of the job. I work as part of a team with a prof. decorator/home stager so while I have my opinions on cost benefit of certain renovations and I know what I like and have seen = the decorator does the real plans, swatches, etc. for the new house. And she is very very good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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Great, good to know. Didn't want to offend my broker by asking. Thx. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 05:04 PM Flag
[ - ] Inlaws brought dd another baby carriage- she already has one- we live in a small place and we dont need the extra plastic. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:34 PM Flag
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Gift horse, mouth... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:35 PM Flag
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Do you honestly like getting crap? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:37 PM Flag
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I don't bitch b/c my kid's grandparents love to buy him things. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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one for outside one for inside. or give it to me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:36 PM Flag
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you are just looking for reasons to be ticked off at ILs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:36 PM Flag
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ding ding ding [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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ITA. The snotty "plastic" comment gives her away. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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listen-all my kids toys are plastic- but I dont want duplicates taking over my house [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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So donate it. Or tell ILs that this one will be hers to play with when she visits their house. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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So give her old one away. Problem solved. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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regoft [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:39 PM Flag
[ - ] I have a demanding job (70-80 hours a week) and rarely see db. DH is a SAHD. I hate missing so much of db's life, but can't help wonder...would it really be better if DH was missing db's babyhood? Anyone in a similar position? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:30 PM Flag
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DH and I both took jobs that would allow us some flexibility and a family life. Can DH get a job and and you cut back? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:35 PM Flag
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that is really sad. a baby needs his mommy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:35 PM Flag
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Why is a mother so much more important than a father? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:37 PM Flag
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To justify OR staying home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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Do you like your job? I think your sit would be easier if you did. If not can you cut back and have dh get pt job to pick up slack? Is sahd long term? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 04:40 PM Flag
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