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[ - ] where would you move to in westchester if you no longer wanted to be in nyc? 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.28.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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scarsdale? dobbs ferry? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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Maybe Larchmont/Mamaroneck as I have a bunch of friends in both and the commute is good. Or maybe Greenwich (I'd have to see if the people were too flashy) or Westport because Westchester is possibly overrated. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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- Oh, I just saw the poster below. Katonah/Bedford is my favorite part of Westchester, I forgot. But the train ride is long. It is so pretty there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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What do you mean overrated? (np,btw) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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- OR. I think in some parts you just don't get that much for your money and the taxes are bad. Even though the commute is good and the schools are often good. DH is not from here and he doesn't get the whole Westchester is great/NJ is the pits thing. I think it depends on how much you have to spend. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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You're right. You get jack for a lot of money and not a lot of land AND the taxes are outrageous. You have to factor how much $ you have to spend before considering towns in Westchester. If sky's the limit than move on over to Rye, Scarsdale, Bronxville. If you've got a budget, Ardsley is a good deal with good schools. Commute also is an obvious consideration. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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bedford [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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hastings on hudson, ardsley [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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how are the towns here? looking for something with a bit of life. is it more affordable than scarsdale? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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I don't know -- just heard from other posters on UB that the schools are good and the towns have some life to them. Esp Ardsley. It think they are fairly affordable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:44 AM Flag
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^^^ and the commute isn't bad [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:44 AM Flag
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Ardsley does not have a train station, but has decent prices and taxes and good schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 02:42 PM Flag
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i know nothing about westchester. where would i start? where do new yorkers find out about the burbs if you have been living in the city (with no car) for decades? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:31 AM Flag
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You have to rent a car and go drive around, go to open houses, see what you get for your $. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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WE just moved to yonkers/bronxville and I love it here. SO close to the city and yet convenient to everything else. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:35 AM Flag
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how are schools? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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This is the big issue...my ds is very young still and I did not have choice as my housing is connected to my job. Bronxville has good schools...yonkers leaves something to be desired [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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Mamaroneck [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 02:31 PM Flag
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Chappaqua, Mt. Kisco, Pleasantville. They are a little further north, but charming, lovely towns with great schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 02:34 PM Flag
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We just moved from UWS to Larchmont and love it. Despite high taxes, selected it because proximity to NYC, on the Sound, great schools, very pedestrian friendly. Also, close to stores, very convenient. I hate having to drive forever to get a cup of coffee or a container of milk. Also love RYE [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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with the money I have now, Katonah. If I were rich, Bedford or Scarsdale. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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^^^Bedford or Scarsdale depending on whether I needed to commute to NYC... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:59 PM Flag
[ - ] Has anyone had a cvs test with Dr. Saltzman at Carnegie Hill Imaging for Women? My OB referred me to him and I am just nervous about the test and would love some reassurance. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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I just had my Amnio done by him and it was great. He's very nice and well known (my sis is an OB and thinks highly of him). This amnio didn't hurt as much as my first one who was done by someone else [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:30 AM Flag
[ - ] what do you think when you find a friend or ex on facebook (mind you they are over 35). I think I see my ex who I am maybe going on a date again next week. I have to registrar but don't want to to find out 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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I am on fb and am 36. Lots of people are, not jut kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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uhh i think that they are on facebook. what's the problem? it is not only used for dating. and even if so who cares? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:27 AM Flag
[ - ] i have a peg-perego high chair. Its less than 1 year old and its falling apart. the company is no help. Is there someone i can call, like consumer advocates, to report them. .TIA 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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i hate my peg-perego [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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Really? I've had mine for years and it's doing fine. I am also surprised that the company is no help. I had a problem with a stroller wheel and they sent me a new one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:29 AM Flag
[ - ] dh hates red wine. what white can I serve with Korean barbeque tonight? would a reisling be too much? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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I've been drinking Sauvignon blanc lately - delicious! Try Shaw & Smith Sauvignon blanc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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ditto on sauvignon blanc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:26 AM Flag
[ - ] 4 mo breaks out of her swaddle and wakes up hysterical in the middle of the night, she was sleeping through but not anymore - any BTDT - please help - tia 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 05.28.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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are you using the miracle blanket? my dd couldn't break out until about 6 months, at least not completely [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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ita - miracle blanket. It saved our lives. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 08:07 AM Flag
[ - ] Need some help...totally torn about buying a house (Westport, CT) been looking for over a year. Found something on a great street, great location (very neighborhoody which I wanted) property is OK (.5 acres, back yard has a very slight slope and for some reason that is bothering me) the house is on for $950,000 and we brought a contractor/architetc in to ball park a major renovation - kitchen/family room, 2 additional bedrooms and bath etc. he said on the high end we are talking about $500,000 but thinks we can get it done for $400,000 now we know it always comes in higher then they say etc. but we do know people who have used him and they say he really isn't a gauger etc. anyway we're worried that when he draws up the plans etc. we are only going to be able to do the kitchen family room ( our budget is really $400,000) and I don't think I will be happy with the house with just that...so torn :( 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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It doesn't sound like it's your house. You should be sure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:38 AM Flag
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that's out of control. contractors are notorious for not coming in at estimate. also, the slope is a pain (we have 2 acres of slope). can't set up an inflatable pool, for example. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:40 AM Flag
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how big is your slope? this is very slight, we were evn thinking of leveling it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:46 AM Flag
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pretty slight, varies in some areas, but really huge lot. we could never afford to level it. sounds like you are putting a huge amount of $$ into a new house. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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it's not a new house? i mean it would be new to us. our price range is 1.3ish and we can't find anthing we really like so we thought this might be a good option for us if we could get it done for $400,000 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:51 AM Flag
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honestly - for the combo of your price and the renovs you can get a decent amount of house in westport [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 03:49 PM Flag
[ - ] Are cut apple slices okay for a 14mo or is still a choking hazzard? DS isn't very good about taking bites and chewing, but he does have molars. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:21 AM Flag
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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^^but I would give them anyway just supervised [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:23 AM Flag
[ - ] Doorman says he'll have sex with me for 50 dollars. Should I go for it? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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Why would you do this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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DH never gives me any, and this guy's cute, and the monetary arrangement will keep it from getting personal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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What's with DH? No sex ever? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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maybe once a quarter? its ridiculous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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Right- won't be personal if you see him everyday in your building & he sees your husband and child(ren) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:35 AM Flag
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plus, i'm going to have him do me from behind. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:46 AM Flag
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Wow my doorman does it for free [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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go for it !!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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you have to pay him? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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just seems better that way. Some professional distance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:33 AM Flag
[ - ] Any others in the 151 zone waiting to get your school assignment? It is so nerveracking 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.28.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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No, but good luck. All of the schools (except one) seem like good options? What are you hoping for? Did you tour? The 151 family I know got PS6 last year... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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Friend in that zone mentioned letters may have been sent yesterday. Could that be true? I assumed they would send 151 notifications after G&T notifications. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:27 AM Flag
[ - ] I go to yoube and I get a blank page. am I the oly one I see the headerbut not the post 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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I can't get there at all! stuck here - *sigh* [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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no - are you adding "/forum/"? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:23 AM Flag
[ - ] About 7 weeks left in pg. and have such a hard time bending over to clean my feet, put socks on, etc. shower does not have a ledge to lean on or anything. anyone else experience this? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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No you're the only one. Ha!! Of course - we've all been there. It's a tough time, but hang in there. Get your dh to help you or a friend, family, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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Yea, my DH used to have to tie my sneakers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:31 AM Flag
[ - ] would you name your dd/ds a name you loved even if you hated one of the potential nicknames?? so on the fence! 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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depends on the name because it depends on how likely the nn is to be used [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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I did. I hate my ds's name shortened, but love the full name. I'm just hoping he also likes it as the full name so he doesn't let others shorten it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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depends on the name? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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no. too risky. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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board whore [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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Depends how likely it is that the nickname will stick. Daniel will almost inevitably become Dan or Danny, so if you hate Dan, Daniel's a bad choice. But Isabel won't necessarily become Izzy, nor will [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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^^Anna become Annie. Nicknames seem more inevitable for boys, for some reason. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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I was on the fence too, but once i heard my mom utter the nickname of the name we chose while in the hospital w/ dd, i cringed--and we changed it to a non-nickname name. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 01:28 PM Flag
[ - ] pet peeve 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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