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[ - ] My 3 yo dd is sort of enamored with another 3 yo girl in her preschool class, but from my recent observations, this other girl is a bit nasty and non-responsive to my dd. No big deal, she's not a bad kid or anything, just not loving my dd like my dd loves her, but watching the rejection makes me feel so sad. It only get worse, right? Anyone btdt? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 05.31.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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op: c'mon, ANYONE? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:30 PM Flag
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My dd is 4.5, and I see the same thing at her preschool. The kids spend a lot of time figuring out who is friends with whom, who they don't/can't play with, etc. It's heartbreaking when she tells me that someone she was friends with yesterday wouldn't play with her today. I try to tell her that EVERYONE can be friends with EVERYONE, but apparently that's not how it's done in preschool. I worry about when she's a pre-teen/teen and she has a spat with a friend. It's hard to see her sad. . . [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:35 PM Flag
[ - ] Is it possible to make ice cream with an ice cream maker w/o using milk? want to make ice cream from friend who's lactose intolerant. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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I wonder if you could use Lactaid ... ??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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lactaid whole milk [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:25 PM Flag
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Not "natural" ice-cream. You won't be able to use soy milk or rice milk unless you add stabilizers. But I am not very familiar with using Lactaid branded milk. That may work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:26 PM Flag
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sorbet? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:27 PM Flag
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here is a recipe for chocolate 'ice cream" made with bananas. (It is below the chocolate chip cookie recipe) http://home.discovery.com/fansites/greatchefs/recipes/dessert/hisandae.html [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:32 PM Flag
[ - ] does anyone have a waffle maker? which one should i buy? tia 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:21 PM Flag
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i had a black and decker that was awesome until it was dropped on the floor [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:38 PM Flag
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I have a cheap one, it's great, don't know the brand [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 05:17 PM Flag
[ - ] what does your 3 year old like to play with? I feel like my 3 year old ds doesn't have any good toys anymore. not into legos, bored with his trains/tracks, not into his instruments, etc. I'm at a loss. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:21 PM Flag
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Mine loves magnets. I just got a bunch of magnets that are large enough that they aren't a choking hazard, and he plays with them for hours. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:22 PM Flag
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what kind of magnets? like the decorative kind you'd put on your fridge - or some educational magnet? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:23 PM Flag
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From the hardware store. I guess they could be educational, but DS is a bit young to to understand they physics of magnets. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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Mine is the same. It's a lot of work, but I've found the best play time is playground or park time. She loves to run and climb and play in the sandbox and, as a bonus, is generally pretty well behaved when we're outdoors. Indoors though she just loves to try on all her clothes and shoes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:26 PM Flag
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op: yeah - exactly. ds loves the park and swimming. oh yeah - and tv - but I'm really limiting that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:27 PM Flag
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Yeah, we don't have TV per se, just order Netflix when we need a movie, but lately I've been downloading old episodes of Electric Co. from itunes and she LOVES them ... so, sometimes I use that to kill a half hour and get something done around the house. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:28 PM Flag
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Have you tried tinker toys or wooden blocks. By 3yo, they are moving beyond trains. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:33 PM Flag
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mine loves these magnets (I forget what they're called, and expensive, but great): different shapes with different colors, that he can build with (totally not into blocks btw). Also loves biking on his big boy bike, and remote controlled tractor. and books. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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little people, playmobil (pirate ship, parking garage, etc) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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ditto, ds played with playmobil every second from 3-5 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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puzzles, trains, crayons, chalkboard, books, doctor kit, blocks, kitchen [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 05:09 PM Flag
[ - ] Dh left today for a month of work-related travel. I'm already exhausted and cranky. I am in awe of you single moms. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:15 PM Flag
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Single moms have the utmost respect from me. I don't know how they do it. Hats off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:17 PM Flag
[ - ] until what age can boy/girl twins share a room (in NYC). 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:08 PM Flag
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They CAN share a room until they leave for college. They may not want to, but they can. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:09 PM Flag
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op: I know that...I guess I meant what age do kids start really needing privacy...8 or 9? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:10 PM Flag
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my point was that they don't need privacy. Privacy is nice, but it can be worked out. When they don't want to change in front of each other, they don't. One goes into the bathroom or they take turns getting dressed in the room. Nothing bad will happen to brothers and sisters who share a room if need be. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:11 PM Flag
[ - ] I HATE THE NEW ub!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:04 PM Flag
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me 2 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:05 PM Flag
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Yeah, but what can one do? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:05 PM Flag
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I miss all of my virtual friends. It's so strange on here now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:06 PM Flag
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although I like how it is friendlier- less mean somehow, which I appreciate [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:06 PM Flag
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I love the emptiness, and lack of posts [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:06 PM Flag
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quiet around here. I wonder what the statistics are [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:07 PM Flag
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ME TOOO! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:22 PM Flag
[ - ] Barack Obama officially resigned from his church today. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:59 PM Flag
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well, you don't resign from a church, but whatever [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:00 PM Flag
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He submitted a formal letter of resignation to them this morning. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:00 PM Flag
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Yes you do. Are you a member of a congregation? When you leave you transfer your membership to the new parish and your birth, Baptism, confirmation, marriage records (etc) go with you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:01 PM Flag
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Yes I am. Maybe the terminology is different in his, but I'm Protestant and haven't heard it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:03 PM Flag
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I am a protestant too (Episcopalian) and we do it. What denomination are you? And have you only been active in one church or have you moved? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:05 PM Flag
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NP: If you were to ever leave your church formally (for whatever reason...moving out of state, disagreement with the congregation...whatever) and you had a formal meeting with the office of the church so that any of your paperwork can be transferred to where you are moving...or copies or originals given to you, you would be listed as having resigned from that specific church. It's not necessarily a bad thing (as it is in this case), but it is a normal procedure. Most people just don't bother to do it so it is not commonly known. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:06 PM Flag
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But when you join another church, they usually ask for them. And joining doesn't mean going once a month or on Christmas and Easter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:08 PM Flag
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I know what joining means. When the new church asks for them the old church will send them and will usually mark the book as you having "resigned". They take you off the mailing list for donation envelopes, etc.... Very often the congregant isn't even aware of this. It's not a big deal. It's just how the church office works. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:10 PM Flag
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I know, I'm the or who explained it above. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:13 PM Flag
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Of course you can. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:02 PM Flag
[ - ] what is the best way to cook shrimp for shrimp cocktail? boil? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:56 PM Flag
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yup. the timing is crucial. if you cook too long they get quite tough. try epicurious or cooks.com for a recipe. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:57 PM Flag
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just 3 minutes exactly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:28 PM Flag
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boil and remove from heat before they are fully cooked because they continue to cook from their heat alone. DON'T overcook. chill and serve. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:04 PM Flag
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^^ if you can get them with the heads on, it's best to cook them with the heads (more flavor) and then remove the heads after they're cooked. also, bigger is NOT necessarily better in terms of flavor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:05 PM Flag
[ - ] If you like the new UrbanBaby you'll love iVillage! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:54 PM Flag
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LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:59 PM Flag
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or babycenter message boards! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:03 PM Flag
[ - ] 35 wks pg and the heartburn is killing me! (everything else is good, tho. just had to vent. should have bought stock in tums.) 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:53 PM Flag
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zantac baby [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:55 PM Flag
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all over it, sweetheart! can't imagine how much worse it would be without... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:57 PM Flag
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my ob said she could prescribe something stronger if zantac stopped working - may be worth asking yours [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:58 PM Flag
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thanks! going to the ob this week so i'll ask. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:02 PM Flag
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34 weeks here ... heartburn not so bad, but pubic pain, give me strength to last another day ... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:22 PM Flag
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My OB prescribed aciphex. It saved me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:24 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone use first response pg test BEFORE period was due and get neg but actually be pg? box says you can use 5 days before missed period but not sure it is accurate, tia!! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:52 PM Flag
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read the fine print - it's not 99% accurate until the day you miss your period. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:52 PM Flag
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i find those tests to be pretty damn accurate [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:53 PM Flag
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negative test isn't definitive until after period is due because you don't know how much hcg has built up in your system. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:54 PM Flag
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i had a negative test result but still didn't get my period a few days later and was positive then. i managed to put away a lot of wine in those few days! then felt bad about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:54 PM Flag
[ - ] banana bread question: I have never made one, and the recipe that I found (through ub) called for 1.25 cups walnuts. Dh does not like walnuts. Is it ok to just omit them from the recipe or do I need to substitute with something? Maybe substitute with chocolate chips? (same amount?) tia! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:52 PM Flag
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no - you do not need nuts. You can put chocolate chips in, but I'd use 3/4 cup - and dredge them in flour before adding. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:57 PM Flag
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don't need them. you can subsitute pecans if you wish. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:58 PM Flag
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if you don't sub something, your recipe might be too moist [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:59 PM Flag
[ - ] Need to get to 4th St bet. 5th & 6th Ave in PARK SLOPE (not Manhattan) tomorrow from UES. What subway do I take and what stop to get off at??? TIA. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.31.08, 03:33 PM Flag
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take the 4/5 to nevins, switch across the platform to the 2/3 and then go to Grand Army Plaza, when facing manned ticket booth, exit is behind you to the right, then walk to 4th b/n 5&6th. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:48 PM Flag
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4, 5 or 6 to Union Square transfer for the R to Union Street, walk from there. (You could also take the N from Union Square and transfer for the R at Pacific---it goes over the Manhattan Bridge which has a spectacular view of lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge). Have fun! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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hopstop.com is your friend [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:07 PM Flag
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open house? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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why don't you just go to the mta nyc website and use their trip planner? it's really cool. you just need to type in the address you're leaving from and where you are going. it will give you couple of options. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 06:57 PM Flag
[ - ] Summer is here- I hear the ice cream truck coming up the street 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:26 PM Flag
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I know I'm in the minority, but I LOVE the sound of the ice cream truck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:28 PM Flag
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I really like the fact that ice cream comes to me. I can remember running to the ice cream truck- it's a happy thing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:29 PM Flag
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I don't actually buy it (something about the truck kind of skeeves me out - saw one too many exposes on the news about the bacteria in soft ice cream, I guess), but I think I do associate with childhood joy too. I want my kids to have that joy as well (though I guess I'll have to buy the stuff for them to get it!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:32 PM Flag
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I get the ice cream on sticks in wrappers. It's just nice to eat ice cream in a park on a summer day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:34 PM Flag
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oh, yea. I guess I could get the wrapped stuff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:35 PM Flag
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