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Thank you so much for being a valued member of the UrbanBaby community. We wanted to inform you that we are shutting down the site on July 6th. We are grateful for your participation and support that has helped make UrbanBaby such an important resource to parents for many years.

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who? what? [ Reply | More
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player knows a player.. a preacher knows a pimp. [ Reply | More
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sofa king [ Reply | More
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peter piper picked a peck of pickeled peppers [ Reply | More
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Hillary picture in pink suit [ Reply | More
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wow---now I get it [ Reply | More
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[ - ] play along for a minute; assuming money was not an issue, public or private? 38 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.29.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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depends on the public. ds is in a public magnet along with dcs who could easily afford private..as in yachts/private planes $$$ and still they choose the magnet public. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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BTDT and public. But dc got into public schools that we loved. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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depends on both the public and private. dc is in a private which we love, but we looked at a bunch where I would never send dc. we liked our local public, but we toured others like Nest where I would never send dc (at least for elem) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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ITA. [ Reply | More
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ITTA. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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it isn't an issue and public [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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for $$ not to be an issue for me this means that we have so much $$ for college, grad school, retirement, nest egg, dream job if it means a pay cut - - -then private. Otherwise, unless the kid has a special need, and if it is a very good public, then i would pick public [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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Looked at both, witdrew apps from private, happy in public. And money can't ever be "not an issue". But, some people who could afford tuition choose public [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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Trust me, for some people money really isn't an issue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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Two things, when someone says "trust me" - never do it. Trustworthy people don't say that. And people with truck loads of money make an issue out of money :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:14 PM Flag
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OK then, don't trust me. I'm sure you're right, that the likes of Brangelina and Rupert Murdoch are sweating their dc's private school tuitions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:22 PM Flag
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poster didn't say "sweating", she said money wasn't an issue. I'm pointing out to you that money is always an issue, if you have it or not. Its money. But no matter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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Not true. Plenty of people don't give one thought to the cost of private school. It just does not register. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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Jinx - below you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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I think the point is for people who are extremely wealthy, money is truly not an issue when deciding whether to pay for private school. It's not something that registers as AT ALL a factor in the decision making process. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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Sure, this I agree with. Above responder is missing the nuance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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np: except it matters when they want their children to be with "like minded people". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:43 AM Flag
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I thought the point was pretty obvious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:43 AM Flag
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but like above poster said, rich people want their dc to go to school with other rich people and that in itself makes money an issue in the decision. I get it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:47 AM Flag
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BTW OP, this is really a public heavy crown hanging out here waiting for G&T, etc - Private crowd not really well represented [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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op here. you're right. didn't consider that. there's no easy answer. have been struggling with this question myself. it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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we chose public, but i can understand why others would choose private [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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as another poster said it will depend on the particular schools - most people i know are playing out both options [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:17 PM Flag
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in public (but that is in UK- which means private school!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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in my experience this for money not to be an issue really depends on the feelings of the family - their relationship with $$ and not how much they actually have (i know some people who do private and are only a "little" in debt and families who do public and have tons but are very very conservative financially) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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private. money is an issue and we are still trying to do private. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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ditto. why tho? is it because you're not zoned for a good public? or you didn't think the education was up to par? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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dh and I both went to privates. i think private has a lot of advantages that I want for dc (too many and too varied to list). our public school was good but our private was GREAT. That said it has to be the right private school for your child. they aren't all created equal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:27 PM Flag
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np: ditto. because I was gifted and felt public let me down. hoping private will be better for dc who is also gifter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:30 PM Flag
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depends on the specific public and private, depends on how you feel about money and savings, depends on what your experience with education has been, depends on the needs of your particular child, depends, depends, depends [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:19 PM Flag
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it entirely depends on the school. we've had dc's in private schools that we've loved and private schools that we hated. Ditto public schools. For the most part, in the private schools, we were surrounded by parents we did not fit with because they were all richer than us. In the publics we had to deal with a system we did not fit with because it is run by people dumber than us. It's difficult both ways. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:22 PM Flag
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My child is in an independent school that has been great for her. I also like that the school goes for 10 years, and she doesn't have to face the fragmentation of changing schools for middle school. I think you really start to see major differences between public and private by 4th grade. It makes sense to talk about schools with parents of older kids, in my opinion. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:23 PM Flag
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Why not choose a school that goes from K-12 then? And would you feel differently if the public school was a K-8 or a K-12? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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La Mer works great and is fabulous - you will love it if you buy it - but neutragena will work just as well [ Reply | More
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LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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If I were rich, I'd probably choose private. I wouldn't be so worried about not fitting in and having my dd be the poor kid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 08:15 PM Flag
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depends on the public. anderson or hunter over any private school. most other privates over any other public school. i like a school that goes at least through 8th grade, so that's a very important factor. no to nest under any circumstances. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:42 AM Flag
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public. public education is the single most important thing a society can have. I truly believe that and therefore, I walk the walk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:45 AM Flag
[ - ] What do you with hostess gifts (gifts that your guests bring for you) that you don't like? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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salvation army [ Reply | More
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Give to neighbors (with full disclosure), or throw out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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typically we get wine, liquor etc...what kind o' gifts you gettin? [ Reply | More
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This weekend somebody got me 'teabag coasters'. [ Reply | More
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hmmm, can you use them to collect used toothpicks from hor'deourves (i know thats spelled wrong) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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a little coaster for DH's balls? how lazy can men be? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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regift, sell on ebay or donate [ Reply | More
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sometimes when i have people over, i'm like "does anyone want this bullshit jam from vermont?" or whatever [ Reply | More
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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no, seriously, i get all of the shit you pick up on vacation and say "ohhh, this would be a nice gift" but would never ever buy for yourself. lots of pancake mixes, fleece blankets, those stupid jams and jellies. just, come to my house, give me a five dollar bill, thanks for coming. at least it wouldn't take up room in my pantry and i won't curse your name every time I look at it because I'm too dumb to throw it away [ Reply | More
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give it to my mother - she'll take anything.... [ Reply | More
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[ - ] What did your DC wear today? How old? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.29.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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public school uniform...7/9/11 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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shorts with lions embroidered on them, a football jersey, and penguin socks...clear that he picks out his own clothes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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ds: public school uniform (blue polo, black pants); dd: catholic school summer uniform (royal blue school t-shirt and pants of choice - pink) [ Reply | More
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lilly skort and tshirt ds2 Junkfood tshirt and cargo shorts (ds7) [ Reply | More
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White sundress (with blue embroidery) and white sandals (along with practically an entire box of bandaids), 3 [ Reply | More
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star wars t-shirt and cargo shorts, DS 6yo; hot pink polo shirt and light blue seersucker shorts with some hot pink sailboats on them DD 2yo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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Grey and orange soccer uniform. 5 mos. (My BIL manufacture sports uniforms for a living and we all live in them) [ Reply | More
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they make soccer uniforms for 5mos? [ Reply | More
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They do. They don't actually wear them for sports (of course). But they make all the uniforms (soccer, basketball, etc) for size newborn and up. [ Reply | More
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cute! [ Reply | More
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green t-shirt, light blue denim jumper. 4 y/o DD, picks her own clothes. [ Reply | More
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2 yo dd: light green capris w/ cute pink ladybugs and white ribbon 'belt', pink trapeze top, pigtails, crocs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:16 PM Flag
[ - ] What is your DH doing right now? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.29.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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Working. I just finished working and am now UBing before bed. [ Reply | More
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trying to get dd to go back to sleep for her 5th wakeup of the night [ Reply | More
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Theoretically driving home from Brooklyn. Possibly going to the movies alone. But it's alright, I told him to do whatever he likes tonight. He's about to be alone caring for our son for 10 days!! [ Reply | More
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np: whoa 10 days. how old? [ Reply | More
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he's at work, or I guess out of town for work, but not working right this minute [ Reply | More
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Hanging out with his friends. [ Reply | More
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He's still at work (finance)...but I just checked my email and he's "green" in G-Chat (or whatever the chat-thing in Gmail is called) and I know that that's not work-related! [ Reply | More
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sitting on the sofa next to me watching LOST [ Reply | More
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in the bedroom, just got back from Urgent Care w/ fever of unknown origin. [ Reply | More
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sitting next to me watching TV [ Reply | More
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walking the dog [ Reply | More
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I am the DH! [ Reply | More
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rehearsing downstairs w/ his buddies in their cover band [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:18 PM Flag
[ - ] Crazy woman I met tonight insisted that my job isn't real and that I lie about my role, demanded to know how much I earn, and then asked me to help her find a job in my group. Yeah....I'm running out to help you. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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hmph [ Reply | More
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Where did you meet this enchanting creature? [ Reply | More
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At a party DH's company hosted. She has a "real" job at trade magazine. My job is fake, of course. [ Reply | More
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ok we all have personality issues but its really scary just how big of freaks there are out there. and theyre everywhere! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:57 PM Flag
[ - ] what is wrong with me? Just pg hormones? I have been sitting at the computer for 2 hours crying/surfing... I have so much I could be doing 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 05.29.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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I'm 13 weeks and I have done that more than once. I was watching the Wicked performance on the TONY's and weeping. [ Reply | More
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[ - ] It was time for our bedtime song, when my late-speaking 3 y/o son spontaneously burst into a lusty, halting version of the Thomas the Tank Engine Song ("they're two, they're four, they're six...") He went through the ENTIRE thing, including the part where the kids recite the name of the songs. It was so adorable... I'm so proud of my little biscuit. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.29.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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{{{{{applause}}}}} [ Reply | More
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awwwwwwww [ Reply | More
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Yay!! My dirt-phobic 3-y-o went to bed with marker on her hand (clearly we skipped bath-time tonight!) -- either she's making progress or she's tired and didn't see it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:02 PM Flag
[ - ] I've got to say that I think Supernanny is really talented - she communicates so well with the kids and the parents. I know it is just a TV show, but she's really very good at what she does. 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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needs to lose a few [ Reply | More
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Yes, because that is just so pertinent. [ Reply | More
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oh totally. oprah nanny [ Reply | More
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And you need to gain a soul [ Reply | More
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no. ideally nannies are fluffy. [ Reply | More
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agree- db needs a good cuddle [ Reply | More
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hi dh! [ Reply | More
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looove supernanny. we do her timeout and bedtime techniques. used to watch when i was pregnant and we called it 'parenting class'! [ Reply | More
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the dad on the last one i taped is a 'lawn care technician'! [ Reply | More
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okay, JoJo [ Reply | More
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i think ds is much better at what he does -- he would break supernanny in about 36 hours. [ Reply | More
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my dh would like to break her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 08:17 PM Flag
[ - ] Top democrats are saying this circus will be over by mid next week. All about me Hillary will no longer be holding the country hostage. Good riddance!! 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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I am only cautiously optimistic, DNC is not exactly known for making wise decisions. [ Reply | More
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Nancy Pelosi is finally getting involved [ Reply | More
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Where is Howard Dean is what I want to know. [ Reply | More
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"H-I-L-L-A-R-Y" "H-I-L-L-A-R-Y" "H-I-L-L-A-R-Y" [ Reply | More
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Do you think Hillary looks like shirley partridge? I do [ Reply | More
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LOL! [ Reply | More
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http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.austin360.com/shared-gen/blogs/austin/outandabout/shirley%2520jones [ Reply | More
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links don't work [ Reply | More
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shit [ Reply | More
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http://www.austin360.com/shared-gen/blogs/austin/outandabout/shirley%20jones.jpg [ Reply | More
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I think comparing Hillary to SHirley is really really mean to Shirley [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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HC won't be able to challenge this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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I hope she stays in and contests the Fla/mich thing. Really very interesting [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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They'll give her the votes, it still won't be enough. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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Do you realize that she told NPR (and every other outlet) that she was "for" punishing Florida and Michigan at the time the decision as made. So, now she's flip flopping to benefit herself. Secondly, she is saying that Puerto Rico is important b/c of the popular vote and Puerto Ricans CANT EVEN VOTE IN THE GENERAL ELECTION. Hillary is gross. [ Reply | More
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ITA. But I still hope she stays in. Very very fun [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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for the GOP yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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I'm libertarian. Not GOP. I think the whole thing is fun and amazing this year [ Reply | More
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The Puerto Rico thing is bizarre. I don't understand why they have primaries if they can't vote in general election. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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just like DC [ Reply | More
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DC is screwed worse, because unlike PR they still have to pay federal taxes. PR deal is actually not bad at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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you are silly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:31 PM Flag
[ - ] Are Avent sippy cups BPA free? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:48 PM Flag
[ - ] Yesterday was the saddest day of my life. After years of emotional abuse I said goodbye to my mother. I finally put a permanent restraining order in place. She drove 7 hours to contest it, saying it was about $, but it was the years of lies and abuse. She is emotionally unstable. No one from my family came to support her. It was such a hard day. I have tried years to get along with her to no avail and then she threatened our lives and has physically harmed other people. This whole thing is terrible. I just couldn't ever have her meet my girls. When I saw her yesterday, it had been 4.5 years since I had seen her! 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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shit. this sucks. I am sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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That is horrible. You are a brave and strong person. That was an important proactive step you took, and you and your girls will be better for it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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ugh. Very very sorry. I can't imagine how hard that must be. Good for youfor taking care of your kids though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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btdt. felt guilty for months but then...so much better [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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op: please talk to me! Did you have to do this against your own mom? [ Reply | More
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op: I feel like I am so alone and the only person that has ever had to do this against their own mother! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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yeah, i went through it about a year ago. she and my father are just...well, they each have problems, but they're basically mean and could not stop being mean to me [ Reply | More
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op: wow, did you get a restraining order against both of them! Did other family members stop talking to you? That is what happened to me! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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just my mom. my older brother is a bit codependent with them so he can't really handle that i don't speak to them and we aren't close anymore. but i can call him and we are civil [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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np: I read postsecrets and this week they had a postcard saying "you can't pick your family but you should still try to love them" or some such thing and I just thought how do you explain that some times it just isn't that trite and easy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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op: very true, sometimes I've discovered the saying, "if you can't take care of yourself, how can you take care of others?" This is my mother in a nutshell! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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or just that we have the media telling us every day how wonderful mothers are it is impossible for people to imagine that one mother who just can't be nice or show love or whatever. no one believes you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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wow how much I can relate with you. This is how I finally discovered my mother is. Yesterday in court she was about, "my daughter (this is her other daughter) and my son." Nothing about me or a desire to love me. Terribly sad! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:33 PM Flag
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or. no, i felt that way for most of my life and i always tried to be the "bigger person" and turn the other cheek and all that. plus, i just felt terrible that there actions made it look like they didn't like me and these actions were sometimes public and it was embarrassing to feel like my parents didn't like me. but i was in therapy and my therapist, sort of playing devil's advocate, was saying "well, why do you still speak to them" and i'd say "because they're my family...." and he would say "so?" and on and on and finally i came to terms with it...they DON'T like me, they want to hurt my family. I felt so guilty. But now I am so much better off [ Reply | More
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np: good for you. i admire your strength. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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op: I saw a therapist too. Did you end up getting a restraining order? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:34 PM Flag
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I am so sorry you have had to go thru this. But you know you did the right thing and your girls will understand that later. The best you can do it just keep her methods away from your home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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Very tough decision, but very brave on your part. I admire your courage to do what is right, as hard as it may be. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:51 PM Flag
[ - ] Where can I find private tutors for my dc? I have found companies, but am looking for individuals with a good track record. Anyone willing to share info ... 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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Through your school or through Parents League [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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word of mouth. many teachers do it on the side [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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Word of mouth? You've got to be kidding. I have yet to meet a parent who will share this information. The responses to this post already show that even on an anonymous board, no one is exchanging information. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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no, seriously. people talk about the tutors. it's no mystery if the math teacher is tutoring your kid. or if the reading teacher from another school is tutoring your kid and your neighbor's kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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Yes, I know. But I am looking for names and specific references. Care you share any?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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Where are you? I'm in Jersey City and can recommend a math tutor, but I doubt she'll trek into Manhattan (just had a baby 2mo ago) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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How old is DC? What are the issues? (I may know someone -- seriously!) You can place ads in the graduate school job bulletins (Bank Street and Teachers College at Columbia). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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But I am looking for someone with a good track record. It seems no one is willing to share their personal experience! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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You can ask for references. Some tutors lose students b/c they "age out" (so the family will talk to you and is happy to share). The person who I'm thinking of is great -- and probably does have references. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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call local university education dept for recs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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you would be taken more seriously if you posted on perhaps one or two boards, gave a subject and age and location, instead of being so general [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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You should find teachers in your dc's school. This is the best way to start. Where are you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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Connie Gavin. She used to be a teacher at Dalton. Now she tutors privately out of her apartment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 09:43 AM Flag
[ - ] wtf? i thought he died 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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how many more times can they break up and get back together? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:46 PM Flag
[ - ] age, favorite band, wine or beer, pads or tampons? 34 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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36, steely dan or the robert cray band, wine, tampons [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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29, indigo girls, both, tampons [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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39, Journey (if I'm being cheesy) or Talking Heads (if I'm being more grown up), wine (unless I'm at a baseball game or college bar), tampons [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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Anyone who says they don't like Journey is a LIAR! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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no. Really, I dont like them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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uh huh... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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Right!! :) I sort of hate that it was used in The Sopranos finale b/c now it's "cool" -- but on the other hand, yay, more Journey!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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40, Foo Fighters, wine, tampons [ Reply | More
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34, simian md, wine, pads [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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Not trying to flame but why not tampons? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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I'm anemic and have a very heavy period and usually have to wear a pad anyway if I wear a tampon. I only use them for the beach and I rarely want to go to the beach when I've got my period anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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what's the anemia–heavy flow connection?? Never heard that before. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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Don't know, but I was told that when they discovered my anemia that my unusually heavy flow was a symptom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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Interesting. I just Googled and it says heavy periods can cause anemia.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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I have that also [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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Got it. I also have a very heavy and quick period (like 3 days tops) and at its worst I have to wear both too. But a pad alone wouldn't do the trick. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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how old are you? Was it always like that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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40. Yes, it's always been like that. I used to get debilitating cramps, but (knock wood) since I had my son three years ago I no longer get them. I do get a big pain when I ovulate, though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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have you been on birth control pills? does that help? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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hey, me too (np) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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^^^i actually posted below with 'both' [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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29 (until tomorrow), radiohead, both, both [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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Happy Birthday! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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thank you :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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42, "World music," microbrew beer (but we do drink wine with dinner too), tampons during the day and pads at night [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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I will play: very old ..... elton johns band ..... ice wine ..... pads [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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I never got into ice wine. Too sweet for me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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great for after dinner though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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44, The Who, Wine, DH so neither [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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how about DW? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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40, Sheryl Crow, Both, Tampons [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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I'd probably like her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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You would. She's a credit to the human race. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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you are sweet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:58 PM Flag
[ - ] where do you have a second home (or where would you if you could)? And why please? 23 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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palm beach fl [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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lower catskills because it is affordable and less than 2 hours from gwb. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:41 PM Flag
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np. Ditto. And it's beautiful up around there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:44 PM Flag
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what towns please? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:49 PM Flag
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bethel [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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smallwood [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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Spring Lake.....less than 1 hour fifteen, door to door, need to be near the Ocean, great place for kids to have a taste of small town life an get around everywhere by bike, esily accessible to family and friends in PA, on the trainline. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:52 PM Flag
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what are housing prices like? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:57 PM Flag
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Sky high. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:02 AM Flag
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entry point is 1 million (a few bargains or land are available for 700-800), houses on the ocean start at 4 million [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 10:27 AM Flag
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love it, we used to be in bay head [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:00 AM Flag
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DH is from abroad, so probably abroad. Otherwise, East Hampton or Spring Lake, NJ. DH way prefers Spring Lake - you really use the beach, plus my family is in NJ and we always have family stuff but we could still use our house. If my price point was lower maybe Ocean Grove, NJ (it's a little weird). Otherwise maybe Katonah (I know it's a suburb!), Rhinebeck or Cold Spring since they aren't that isolated. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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what is weird about Ocean Grove and why is Spring Lake preferable? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:18 PM Flag
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Depends on if you just want a beach home or year-around second home. If you want winter sports head north to Dutchess, Columbia counties or NW Connecticut and find a home with lake access and near sking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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Ditto but I strongly prefer ulster county [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:04 AM Flag
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apartment in paris. seriously. i know someone who drives to vermont, and in the time it takes them to get to their house, one could be on the RER to their paris apartment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 08:14 AM Flag
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would that someone be TT? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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but Paris is a bit gross for a retreat with the smog, filthy streets and smoking [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:20 PM Flag
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Breezey Point or one of those other beachfront communities. 'cause that way dw and the kids could spend the summer there and I could join whenever I wanted without disrupting job too much. Plus it is close enough to ride bike so I could commute really easily. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 08:26 AM Flag
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I grew up in Breezy- believe me you wouldn't want to have a home there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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I really like Westhampton, commutable to the city and tons to do there. We rent for now but have considered buying there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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vail. excellent skiing, beautiful in summer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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cape cod. because i grew up in boston, we live in NY now, and i am so happy that my children can spend some of the year in a less competitive, simpler environment. and it is SO beautiful [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:06 PM Flag
[ - ] Ok, the snake has been put back outside, bye bye snake. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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now there is a post I never expected to see on UB! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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Oh I posted earlier...dcs found 2 snakes swimming in the pool and brought them inside in a big bowl so they could take pictures of them to send to grandma and so they could google them . They assured me that the snakes were not posionous, but could bite. maybe. The research is over and the snakes have left the building.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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does grandma like snakes? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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yes..she loves to hear about all the wild creatures they come into our backyard (we moved to Miami from NY 2 years ago) Sometimes its Iguanas, sometimes peacocks or macaws, occasionally a fox. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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Egad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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If you mean literally, I'm so sorry. I am terrified of snakes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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tee hee [ Reply | More
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