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[ - ] i'm skinny. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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i'm fat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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do you try to be skinny? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:51 PM Flag
[ - ] Db due any day and I dread dealing with MIL. I know she's the g'ma and I want her to enjoy the baby but she is SO hard to deal with. DH is designated to deal with her and he does a terrible job at it. She called him tonight with all these questions, requests, etc. It all has to be about her. Just have to vent. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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what kind of requests? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:49 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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np: she doesn't sound all that bad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:54 PM Flag
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there is a lot more to this, of course. she's rude to me, gossipy and judgmental, etc. i'm not asking for validation on whether she's difficult - i know she is. these things coming from a place of concern or kindness aren't bad, but coming from someone with her personality it stresses me out (and dh). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:56 PM Flag
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take the good with the bad -- at least she cares... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 04:02 PM Flag
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i hear you, believe me. but try to find the positive in her. my FIL said some really insensitive, rude, and just plain moronic stuff to me when my son was first born, and trust me, i dine out on those stories with friends! but, deep down he's a good person, and he and my MIL babysit my kids all the time, and my kids adore them, so i don't get stuck on his annoying traits. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 04:02 PM Flag
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i am trying (really), but i also feel the need to stay on edge because she tends to bulldoze me whenever I'm not on edge. it doesn't help that dh gets so irritated with her and then with me for asking what he's mad about. thanks for your response. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 04:10 PM Flag
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NNP: yes she does. She sounds very much like my MIL who is a giant PAIN IN THE ASS. My sympathies. It's not easy. I just remind myself that she's dh's mother (whom he loves) and I vent to anyone who will listen. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:12 PM Flag
[ - ] Hi, I wondered if I could hear from anyone who lives in a very old NYC coop and renovated bathrooms (or did them while renovating more of the apartment). I have heard you cannot renovate a bathroom in an old building without updating the plumbing in the vicinity of the renovation. Is this true? How big a job is that? And how much does one expect to pay (before tubs, sinks, tile, etc.) for basic labor, plumbing and basic materials on such a job, say per bathroom? Thanks. I know the cost of the tile, tub and sink we want, plus other fixtures. I am trying to estimate the cost of the total renovation. Assume the bathroom is decent but has not been updated other than cosmetically in decades. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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this is really an apartment by apartment thing....in NYC, you should estimate $25-35K total for a larger bathroom with nice tiles (but not huge or "designer-ish) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 06:20 PM Flag
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does that 25K to 35k include replacing a lot of old pipes? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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If you have the walls open, you have to replace the plumbing to the riser. It is not that much more of an expense. You WANT to do this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:13 PM Flag
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basic plumbing labor is cheap [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:25 PM Flag
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i would budget $12k just for the plumbing in an old apt. btdt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:29 PM Flag
[ - ] What can i get my BIL for 40th birthday? Need some ideas. TIA 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.01.08, 03:43 PM Flag
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well, tell us a little about him and how close you are to him and your sister. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:46 PM Flag
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It's actually DH's brother, but gift purchasing falls on me. Not really sure about what he has, he lives out of state. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:48 PM Flag
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do you know what he likes to do? what does he do for a living? for a hobby? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:49 PM Flag
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everyone (except observant Jews) loves a box of Joe's Stone Crabs shipped from Miami... yummy... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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^^ but may be out of season ight now... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 05:44 PM Flag
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not everyone would like that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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OK... most everyoone... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 05:47 PM Flag
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or just the OR but whatever [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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just because you want this as a gift doesn't mean everyone does. be a good gift giver and try to think of what the recipient wants [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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I actually received it as a gift and have sent it too... have to say have h=gotten great response.... it was just a suggestion, but feel free to buy the guy something for the grill or golf shit... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:13 AM Flag
[ - ] has anyone had "mommy" wrists? For the last few weeks my wrist has been killing me (mostly my thumb). It will sometimes pop like a ligament is loose or something. yesterday, my thumb got caught in my shirt as I was changing...now I am in terrible pain and can't really move it. It really sucks with a 4 month old! Is it torn or broken? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:36 PM Flag
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sounds more like carpal tunnel syndrome - i got it when pg and it took a few months to go away [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:40 PM Flag
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^^ i could barely stand to bend my wrist to wipe myself after using the toilet... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:41 PM Flag
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carpel tunnel is usually more nubmness and tingling, which can be very uncomfortabe...this sounds more joint related or like tendinitis. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:46 PM Flag
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i don't know. mine was a severe burning pain. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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yes, the sensation can be burning, but usually does not involve popping and is usually not related to something like gettin your thumb caught, since the problem is due to compression of one specific nerve. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:53 PM Flag
[ - ] Am I uptight? Friend's DH is in nursing school and she told me about writing some of his papers for him b/c his workload is so heavy. I get that it's hard to go to school and work full time but she's already a nurse so it seems like an unfair advantage. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:28 PM Flag
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no, you're ethical, unlike your friends [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:36 PM Flag
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its more than an "unfair advantage" its blatent cheating and academic dishonesty - the kind of thing that gets you thrown out of a program. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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She shouldn't do that, obviously. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:48 PM Flag
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ita -- he's breaking his school's honor code -- totally wrong... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 04:01 PM Flag
[ - ] Okay-- any ideas of where we can take a vacation that is not TOO far (3 to 4 hours by plane) and cheap? we are shack on a beach types.... 26 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.01.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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puerto rico was a nice location [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:35 PM Flag
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why take a plane in summer when there are so many beaches on the east coast? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:43 PM Flag
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np: because most east coast beaches are gross [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 04:16 PM Flag
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eurotrash pay big bucks to come to our "gross" beaches! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 04:28 PM Flag
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really? I thought they all went to the carribean or FL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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No, to them, Jones Beach is heaven... miles of sand. All they have is stone beach. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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Some of the nicest beaches in the world are on the east coast. You don't get sand like this everywhere. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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I disagree, West coast beaches are way better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:34 PM Flag
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bermuda [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 04:02 PM Flag
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Tulum Mexico? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 04:03 PM Flag
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totally agree! we just got back. For $150/night, we were in a beachfront cabana 30 ft from the water. sure there was no a/c, tv or outlets, and the electricity turned off at 11pm everynight but it was SOO chill [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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locals probably laughed at you for paying 150/nt for a shack [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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ew [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:26 PM Flag
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ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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virginia-nice shore line and areas in blue ridge mountains are very nice (though far from each other). jetblue flies to richmond for pretty cheap [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 04:04 PM Flag
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maine, new hampshire or vt, rent a home somewhere vrbo.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 04:06 PM Flag
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The NC coast is beautiful with huge dunes, tons of great and comfy houses to rent, and some really laid back spots. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 04:30 PM Flag
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I second this suggestion. It's so beautiful there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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any specific spots in NC? I love the idea of big dunes, plus driving distance to good bbq [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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just head out to the Outer Banks or Okrakoke Island... it's all quite similar and very peaceful... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:40 PM Flag
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Duck [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:42 PM Flag
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huh ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 08:45 PM Flag
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hahahahaha. the "town" of Duck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:30 PM Flag
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We're renting a cabin on a lake in Maine. $700 for the week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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I do Jamaica in the summer. very inexpensive. Just buy insurance if you go later in the summer, as it is hurricane season. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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Belize, Hondoras, Nicaragua [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:18 PM Flag
[ - ] thats I think I am switching to yoube 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:16 PM Flag
[ - ] Why is every child named Ella? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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I don't know any Ellas. Know 2 Emmas, 2 Ellens, an Elle, and and Eleanor though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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np: all the same apart from emma [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:12 PM Flag
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You don't know any Emmas? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:37 PM Flag
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Ella, Ellie, Elle tons of them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:38 PM Flag
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yes, i never knew anyone with the name before and now it keeps popping up -- went to a 2nd bday for an ella yesterday, in fact... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 04:03 PM Flag
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Because DH liked the name and I didn't have another name I really liked [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 04:04 PM Flag
[ - ] KFC chipotle chicken. Not bad 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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unless you mean bad for the environment or animal welfare, then its BAD [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:12 PM Flag
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it *is* bad for the environment and animal welfare [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:15 PM Flag
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maybe the worst [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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Why does every conversation have to immediately veer of into PC land? Sometimes a chicken is just a chicken. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:20 PM Flag
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off-- [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:20 PM Flag
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If this post were about Chipotle chicken, it wouldn't have. KFC chicken, otoh, is the nastiest shit out there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:22 PM Flag
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Oh, no doubt. It's gross for lots of reasons. But I'm exhausted from some posters looking for another excuse to flex their pc muscles. This could have been a fun thread about disgusting things we still like eat. Instead it's another diatribe. That's all I'm saying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:25 PM Flag
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Why would McDonald's be different from KFC? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:37 PM Flag
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np: McDonalds sold Chipotle in 2006. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:39 PM Flag
[ - ] I like books by Philippa Gregory. Anyone know of other historical fiction writers? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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diana gabaldon's series, don't judge by the cover [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:13 PM Flag
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np: really? what other books do you like so that i can gage [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:14 PM Flag
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i usually read non-fiction. a friend recommended this series to me several years ago, not something i would have chosen myself, but one of the greatest stories i have ever read [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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What is the name of the series? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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outlander series [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:25 PM Flag
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itttta - the outlander series is fantastic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:42 PM Flag
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sharon kay penman [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:44 PM Flag
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Anya Seton's Katherine and Green Darkness. Just finished Mary Queen of Scots by Margaret George it was awesome. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:18 PM Flag
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Borgia Bride is awesome! [ Reply | More
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carrolly erickson, alison wier [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:44 PM Flag
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Thanks for all your responses! Can't wait to go to the library [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 04:01 PM Flag
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slammerkin and the dress lodger were both really good -- don't know the authors, though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 04:03 PM Flag
[ - ] where does the gwb bridge end on the manhattan side? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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[ - ] Anyone have a Nespresso machine. DH wants one for bday, which one should I get him? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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get him a tassimo instead. nespresso is expensive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 04:04 PM Flag
[ - ] why so slow here today?? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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np--I can't get on that site. they never emailed me back [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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just go to it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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lol. there is not getting on it. just log on and register. it's very active. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:18 PM Flag
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didn't work for me either - said I needed an email confirm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:41 PM Flag
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aaaaaahhhhh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:01 PM Flag
[ - ] So annoyed. DH and I are separated and it's been my weekend w/ the kids. I made a point of asking him at mediation last week to check in with the kids and/or be reasonably available should something happen w/ them. (Kids are 4 and 1.) 4 yo left 2 messages for him yesterday asking him to call her and we have heard nothing from him. His cell is turned off and he's not answering emails. I thought reconciliation was a possibility, but now I just think I should seriously get rid of him. Just venting, thanks. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.01.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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Mabe he';s away [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:08 PM Flag
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If he's away, it would only be in DC and he would definitely have cell and email access. Truthfully, I'm a little annoyed that he hasn't responded to my one email about some child custody stuff, but I'm really pissed that he hasn't returned DD's call. This is hard enough for her w/o her being ignored by her father. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:13 PM Flag
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np: when is she scheduled to see him again? can the child custody questions wait until tomorrow? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:14 PM Flag
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She's scheduled to see him again tomorrow and, yes, the questions can wait until tomorrow. I guess I'm just frustrated b/c we had some really good days together recently and I thought we might have been turning a corner. We separated b/c he just doesn't want to be in a relationship, but lately he seemed to be into it. Now, after a weekend like this where he is completely MIA and doesn't even check in to see if the kids are okay (he lives in the building next door to ours, so it's not like he's even very far away), it makes me think those "good" days didn't really mean anything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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i'm sure they meant something, maybe just not enough. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:19 PM Flag
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I guess not. Oh well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:20 PM Flag
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It seems pretty clear that he's still not into a relationship. Let him go and free yourself to find someone better for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:22 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone know what is going on with Lehman Brothers? Layoffs? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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there will be blood [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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what happened? A friend of mine got laid off, it got really ugly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.01.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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