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[ - ] Years ago I dated the Crown Price of Denmark....we broke up, but if I stayed with him, I would now be Crown Princess of Denmark and in line to be Queen of Denmark. I am from New Yrok by the way. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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i used to work for the prince of bulgaria [ Reply | More
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i saw him when i was there 3 years ago - we were at some amusement park (there for a wedding) the royals walked in and everyone stood aside. it was cool [ Reply | More
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god, i have no idea who that is [ Reply | More
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is he hot like the guy from the prince and me? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:58 AM Flag
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lol. Royalty is a dying breed in Europe too, you are much better off. [ Reply | More
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[ - ] Am I the only one who did NOT know that pregnant women are not supposed to eat soft-serve ice cream? 29 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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I didn't know that. Do tell? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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Apparently, if the machines aren't properly cleaned, you can get listeria. I guess there was some study in Australia and it's a big no no there. Tori Spelling is taking heat for promoting Baskin-Robbins giving free soft-serve cones to pregnant women on Wednesdays (get it, hump day?). [ Reply | More
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she should get heat for being a desperate celebrity that would allow rent out billboard space in her cervix....but soft serve should be fine....again the probability of someone getting listeria is slim [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:55 AM Flag
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In her defense, if someone offered me $$ to eat ice cream in public while pregnant, I'd take it! [ Reply | More
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agree, I do it for free everyday. But come on aren't you a little grossed out by her. she inserts hersefl everwhere--I guess she was more low key when she had that spelling money to fall back on...I guess screwing the married canadian really screwed her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:57 AM Flag
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There are so many other celebrities that I find more distasteful that I'm not as bothered by her. I guess it's because I watched Denise Richards: It's Complicated and Living Lohan last night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:59 AM Flag
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it is on my DVR...I'm sure I will want to barf. [ Reply | More
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I'm pg with #3 and this is the first I hear of it..BTW I am getting a soft serve from Mr Softee later on [ Reply | More
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so many jokes, so little time [ Reply | More
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eyeroll. just ignore the stupid rules. they really are that -- stupid [ Reply | More
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I didnt know that. sez who? [ Reply | More
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no I think all of us are shocked by this...don't sweat it. Perez hilton is hardly a credible source for what to eat when you're pregnant. also, the dos and dont's of pregnancy change on a daily basis...you will be fine [ Reply | More
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OP: I'm not pregnant, this was just new to me. I saw a blurb on TMZ and then googled. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:53 AM Flag
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my children should've been born with two heads. I was Mr. Softee's bitch for both pregnancies. [ Reply | More
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LOLOLOLOL [ Reply | More
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NOW you I love....hey want to get our two headed kids together. I also had ham...shhhhh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:56 AM Flag
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Never heard it before until the entire Tori Spelling fiasco. I'm 26 weeks and had a ton of tastee delite! [ Reply | More
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On a totally separate matter, why would you eat Tastee Delite while you are pregnant? That's not even ice cream, just a bunch of chemicals. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:53 AM Flag
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that I agree with...pure chemicals. What about pinkberry isn't that like soft serve [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:56 AM Flag
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yuck [ Reply | More
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never had it but know a friend who has it all the time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:59 AM Flag
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Actually there really is no such thing as soft serve ice cream - none of it is ice cream [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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As a PhD chemist, I'd love to know specifically which chemicals in Tasti D-lite are so offensive. I acknowledge that it isn't great for you and an all natural diet would be preferable, but the main ingredients are water, milk, sugar and corn syrup and as poster below says, there really isn't such a thing as soft serve ice cream. Soft serve by definition isn't ice cream. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 11:05 AM Flag
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If Tasti D-lite has milk and sugar, why is it so low-cal? I bet it has artificial sweeteners, not sugar. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 11:07 AM Flag
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Actually, I stand corrected poster above -- just checked the Tasti D-Lite website. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 11:08 AM Flag
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well that you aren't supposed to have because of all of the lite or fat free chemicals [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:55 AM Flag
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No adult should eat soft-serve. It's vile. Eat some real ice cream already! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:59 AM Flag
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so wait if we can get listeria so can our kids...my kid gets it with mr softee all the time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 11:00 AM Flag
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If you listen to everything you hear, you'll starve for 9 months. The food restrictions are incredibly dumb. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 11:00 AM Flag
[ - ] Looking for nice hotel on Jersey Shore for 1 night stay (mid-week). DH, DS and I want to take a 2 day break and head for the beach! Thanks! 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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How far south are you willing to drive? Loved the Golden Inn in Avalon, but its below Ocean City. [ Reply | More
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Hmm, i [ Reply | More
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Oops, hit enter too soon. I'll look it up. We were thinking about doing Sesame Place and then going to the shore for the night and another day. So that might be good! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 11:02 AM Flag
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still a good 2 hours from Sesame Place. Spring Lake is a straight shot across 195 (not I 95) from that area. Very easy, quick and usually a very low traffice road. My parents live near SP and it takes them 45 minutes to SL. I'm the second OR. LB is much closer as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 11:07 AM Flag
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Thanks! I'll try to keep i to LB or SL then! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 11:09 AM Flag
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For that short a stay, I'd stya on the North Part of the Shore. If you want a big hotel feel....there is a huge one in LOng Branch..Ocean Place maybe...Florida esque, nice beach, but not too much else in Long Branch, but the hotel and the mall/development right around it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:57 AM Flag
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^^^ for a more charming weeknd, you coudl go about half hour further south to Spring Lake..lots of B&B type places (no pool). I know the Spring Lake Inn take kids and is one block from the beach. Maybe others. There is a website for the town. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:59 AM Flag
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Oh, I've heard of Spring Lake, i'll look into that! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 11:02 AM Flag
[ - ] If it would help get your child into a good private school, would your DH be willing to have sex with the admissions director? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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is he hot? [ Reply | More
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who DH? [ Reply | More
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the admissions director [ Reply | More
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yes [ Reply | More
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could also be a woman [ Reply | More
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My husband would sleep with the lunch lady to get the kid an extra orange. [ Reply | More
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why [ Reply | More
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He's easy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 11:00 AM Flag
[ - ] can someone remind me when the g/t placements are supposed to be mailed out?? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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DOE said by June 6, but don't count on it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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thanks - i keep hoping we will hear by mid-june...who knows though. i can't fathom how they can sort all that out in about three weeks after the letters were due back [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:54 AM Flag
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Website was changed from June 6 to "Early June" after they extended the deadline to submit the applications. [ Reply | More
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It has always said early June [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 11:00 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone want to buy a parking lot? Random, but you never know. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Where is it? [ Reply | More
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washington heights. why? [ Reply | More
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^it's a garage, not a lot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:49 AM Flag
[ - ] I've never wanted to hire a sitter. My two older kids went to daycare (I work PT) but now we've moved and the daycare is too far from our house/kids' school. So, sitter seems to be only option for #3. Oh, god, I dread managing that relationship. 23 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.27.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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Outside of NYC, I'd think dealing with nannies is a lot easier [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:48 AM Flag
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it's not necessarily that big a deal. [ Reply | More
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For many it is not but I have a problem hiring people to be in my home, my space and telling them what to do. It's a main reason why I chose daycare for my older two. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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therapy [ Reply | More
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I don't need therapy. I just grew up pretty working class and I am used to working for what I have and doing for myself. I'm not comfortable hiring someone one-to-one and having them in my home. Same thing for a cleaning lady. I am just not comfortable doing it. My mom was a cleaning lady so I am certainly glad someone hired her...but therapy? No, I've got plenty of other things to do, thanks. [ Reply | More
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gotcha. I wouldn't want someone in my home, either. [ Reply | More
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I posted below and I felt the same way. I'm still not good at telling her what to do, which is why it's important to get a really good one who won't slack and whose opinions you trust. Good luck! [ Reply | More
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I am with you. Four kids, always hated having someone in my house. Now #4 is in daycare PT - love it. What about in-home daycare? [ Reply | More
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Have you thought of an au pair? They live with you, if you can bear it, in some respects it is an easier relationship to manage [ Reply | More
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ITD. [ Reply | More
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I barely want my dh in my house, let alone a stranger! I have a live-out and I like it when she leaves and I can chill at my own house. [ Reply | More
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Hmm, if you can barely stand your own dh, then you are are probably right an au pair would not be right for you. I love having them. They are young women, mainly like I was at their age, I only take them 21 to 25 looking to enjoy a year or two abroad and become part of the family. They treat my children like their own. We usually have a wonderful experience. After a couple of weeks, sometimes by the end of the 1st week, they are no stranger. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:57 AM Flag
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They treat your children like their own then leave after a year and you get another one? How can this be good for dcs? [ Reply | More
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I don't think I could handle someone under my roof all the time - but I do know what you mean in that the au pair is younger and therefore a bit more 'manageable'. What do you think of a newborn w/ a 20yo? I mean, when I return to work #3 will be 5mos - not exactly a newborn I guess. Older two will be in school/camp. [ Reply | More
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np: I would not want an au pair with a newborn. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:53 AM Flag
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ITA they are not allowed to be alone with a new born, children must be at least 6 months old. I had one when my youngest was 6 months old [ Reply | More
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OP here - thanks for the information. [ Reply | More
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There are two agencies in this area either APIA (Au Pair in America) or Cultural Care Au Pair, depending on where you live one is definitely better than the other. If you are in NYC Cultural Care is the way to go. [ Reply | More
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Brooklyn. Thanks again. Have you used them personally? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:58 AM Flag
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Yes, I have used both. Local people make all the difference and the local people, if David and Donna (can I do that on here?) with CCAP are a bit better with then the one I had with APIA. In the end they are both about the same. I was with APIA as they had a wonderful local person on the UWS but she left and their new person is awful. So I went to CCAP and David and Donna seem great. Not sure what Brooklyn support is like. [ Reply | More
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I was with APIA for two years and had a horrible experience the second year. Their local people do nothing but take a paycheck and the agency in connecticut is not a source if you are having a problem (despite the hefty fee they charge). You'd think that going through an agency would provide some assistance in the childcare/parent relationship but it would be less frustrating and less expensive to go through craigslist. [ Reply | More
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I felt the same way when we had #2 and had to hire an nanny instead of daycare. In many ways, it does suck. But if you get a good one, the convenience factor is really nice. [ Reply | More
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[ - ] When DH and I went for our interview for DS' private school, we knew we'd met with one man and one woman. I wore a blouse that showed off my breasts and DH wore slight tighter pants and made sure to showcase his nice butt a few times. DS got in! 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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you must be the canadian stripper...did you let him feel your breasts [ Reply | More
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I am not her [ Reply | More
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You must have been admitted to the "slutty couple" spot. [ Reply | More
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DH and I wanted to make sure our son got in [ Reply | More
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are you alex from RHWONY [ Reply | More
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no [ Reply | More
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so why did you both whore it up...why not just you or him. was the person interviewing you bisexual [ Reply | More
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We were meeting a man nad a woman, so we wanted to be prepared [ Reply | More
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I think you and your husband care about your child! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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true, I wore a turtleneck and now my l ittle one will have to go to public school---WHY didn't I show the goods--they are exquisite [ Reply | More
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pathetic [ Reply | More
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[ - ] Can you call suggest really comfy summer walking shoes, please no crocs, I mean all day long for about 12 hours. I wore my converse all stars, then flip flops and my feet were killing me. Please help. Money no object, I know that sounds crazy but I have spent $2000 on boots that kill my feet surely I can spend good money on shoes that will be comfortable when walking around visiting cities all day. 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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HAve you tried Geox? [ Reply | More
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I should have added stylish, but to answer your question no, I haven't probably worth a try, I always think of Geox as ugly but I will visit the store and see are they that comfortable. I know they are reasonably priced. [ Reply | More
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Hmmm...Tod's? [ Reply | More
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^^and I got a pair of Geox wedges that were pretty cute! [ Reply | More
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Thank you, will try Geox [ Reply | More
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Or cole haan "g" series I think they are called [ Reply | More
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I have a pair of merrell flip flips that have a great sole and are good for the water parks. bought them 3 years ago at dsw and they still are so comfortable. [ Reply | More
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ditto -- love my merrell flip flops, they are the best. [ Reply | More
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I live in Skechers Biker Sightsee (Zappos & skechers.com). They are nearly as supportive as a sneaker and nearly as cool as sandals (mesh uppers). They're fairly attractive as well. [ Reply | More
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URL for Skechers Biker Sightsee: http://www.skechers.com/catalog/browse.do?function=displayProductList&gender=W&catId=-1&index=0&viewAll=false&sort=newest&prodId=273 [ Reply | More
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Thank you! Awesome that links now work too, UB if you are listening, would be nice if it opened a new page instead of over ran this one but nice new feature. [ Reply | More
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I love my Merrell sneakers. I forget what they're called, but so sleek and cute I can wear them with dress pants. I got them in black and brown and they're sold at Nordstrom. Super lightweight and comfy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 11:11 AM Flag
[ - ] i got turned away from a club for the first time the other night. any questions? i have one...will you euthenize me? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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your life is over if some idiot bouncer thinks you aren't cool enough to pay a buttload of money to hang out with other brainless rich idiots? Ok - I'll do it! [ Reply | More
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why? [ Reply | More
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why was i turned away or why is it depressing? 1) i must not be adorable 2)it is the end of an era [ Reply | More
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have you seen knocked up? [ Reply | More
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yes, that was basically what happened. except, i'm 28 and not 50 [ Reply | More
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you are a mom. that's what happens. it changes you, even though you think you can't see it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 11:02 AM Flag
[ - ] What do you think the chances are for a 99 to get into PS9 G&T? 53 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.27.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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very good. the sibs won't take all the spots. [ Reply | More
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but there are only 25 spots this year. I'd say it is going to be slim and are you really sure you want your dc to be with the same 25 kids for the next 6 years? [ Reply | More
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That's my biggest concern. For middle school or high school, I would definitely say no. For elementary - could be great or could be bad if not a good mix of kids. Sigh [ Reply | More
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Are you only going for PS9 or Anderson as well? The problem is they cannot gender balance so who knows what the demographic of either of these schools will be like next year. It would suck if there was 3 boys and 22 girls in the class. [ Reply | More
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Going for both - basically either of those or PS87. I know many would love to be in my position, but very tough decision~! [ Reply | More
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I'm in your position too. Exactly. But I also put PS166 G&T. Are you zoned for 87? [ Reply | More
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Yes - I didn't even put 166 since I knew I wouldn't choose it over 87. If we get A - no question. If we get 9 - I will be VERY torn. You? [ Reply | More
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may I ask why you would pick 87 over 166 (and maybe over 9) I am in the same situation and think I would pick 166 for peer group--but would love your perspective [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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everyone I know at ps87 comes from another zone. they either got in off the lottery or lied about their address. less of a nabe feel than you might think. [ Reply | More
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Don't they all live in D3? [ Reply | More
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^^^But never mind. I see that the above poster is talking about 166, where everyone would also come from D3. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:36 PM Flag
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many live in D5 and D6, but got in using friend or family address, or some other way. some are d3 though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:38 PM Flag
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TWO THINGS - 1. these kids will not be stuck with the same kids for 6 years, people move away, etc. 2. getting 99% on anything is not a guarantee in the NYC public school system - my daughter scored 99% on SB 6 years ago and was on waiting lists until 3rd Gr when thru a variance she finally got a spot at LL. [ Reply | More
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fwiw, we love ps9. everything about it. I would personally rank it above ps87 even with only one G&T class knowing what I know about it. [ Reply | More
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We have a girl - why the difference if a boy? [ Reply | More
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We ranked 166 over 9 this year because we have a boy. Our concern is that with one class if the classes are not gender balanced there could be 5 boys in the class for 6 years. If 166 has two classes then at least there would be 10 boys across two classes for six years so more friends [ Reply | More
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Ok - that I can see. I would do the sameif I thought there would only be 5 girls [ Reply | More
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What do you love about it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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The teachers are great, dc gets a lot of personalized attention, the families are nice and there is a great community feel. we like the location and feel the building is well maintained, bright and orderly. the kids feel part of the place. There are lots of extras for a public schooland the pta raises a lot of money to keep things going. also, a good afterschool program. plus, if you decide to try again for anderson and get it, it won't be as big a deal switching down the road. ps87 felt unweildy to us and a bit chaotic. i SOMEWHAT LIKE THE IDEA OF A BIGGER GRADE, BUT 7 k CLASSES SEEMS LIKE TOO MUCH, AND i IMAGINE CUTS DOWN ON THE COMMUNITY FEEL. AT PS9, EVERYONE SEEMS TO KNOW MY DC, AND ME, FROM THE SECURITY GUARD TO THE PRINCIPAL. i JUST THINK A SMART KID HAS A BETTER CHANCE OF BEING CHALLENGED THERE. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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This is what I like to hear. I am worried about the 1 class aspect, but I think in elementary school, that could be a good thing - as long as it isn't all boys! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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np: I am choosing ps9 if we get a spot. I like the idea of a small program. feel dc will be given more attention [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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PS87 is a wonderful school with an amazing community. There is not the divisiveness you see at PS9. It is one school - you don't have the gen ed kids applying out every year to G&T and the G&T kids applying out every year to Anderson. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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lolol. This is very true, and it is pretty annoying I agree. Luckily we are past that stage now, though I imagine soon enough people will start jumping the ship to private. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 02:28 PM Flag
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ps9 has a great community, and your comments only reflect your ignorance about how the school works in practice. people feel part of the community and the school has the advantage of allowing a gifted dc to be with similar peers, which has value for some kids. others may do better with a mixed environment, but ours wouldn't [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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You believe my comments reflect my ignorance - you were the first to make derogatory comments about PS87 - a school you clearly don't know about or understand. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 03:11 PM Flag
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so your comments were meant as revenge?? geez... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 03:59 PM Flag
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My comments were true - and you know it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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no, they are not. my dc has lunch and recess with G&T kids and gen ed kids. they are mixed up a bit. also has afterschool with kids from all programs, including anderson. people are happy, and frankly its hard to imagine that people are sitting around getting upset about any imagined tension. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:41 PM Flag
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Actually - if you have all that "applying" out at PS9 - I actually view some of that as a positive. Mixes up the group a bit! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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It would if they were more successful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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aw, anderson mom. i would recognize from anywhere. people are extremely happy at ps9, but it makes absolute sense for gen ed kids to try for G&T when appropriate, or G&T kids to try for anderson and avoid the MS angst. people can be happy, and still look to add to their situation. for some it is a more rigorous program and peer group (gen ed to G&T) and for others it is a longer run at the school which everyone seems to love, both ps9 and anderson. (which were once together as one school for years). hardly affects the community feel of the school though. it is a real community with people who work hard to make a great environment for the dcs. that is fact. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:37 PM Flag
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anderson has categorically rejected ps9 kids applying in the recent past when the onsite was allowed and the school was new. I think they wanted to distinguish themselves as a new school, and wanted distance from ps9. now without the onsite, I expect that will happen less, since ps9 kids are the highest scoring in the district [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 03:35 AM Flag
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Thank goodness - to see these parents applying and testing their dc over and over again and getting rejected was disheartening to say the least. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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General Topics 05.28.08, 10:50 AM Flag
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well, now anderson won't have a say, so I guess all the top 99s they would have rejected before in favor of their "diversity" as a citywide will have a chance. good for them. anderson sucks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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I am not sure what you are saying or why. are you an anderson parent who thinks it is a good idea not to accept ps9 kids, or are you a ps9 parent who thinks everyone should do like you and stay put? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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^^^also, you make it sound like these kids are not really all that and that their parents haven't accepted it. do you agree that anderson wants to be seen as a separate school from ps9, and so is rejecting these kids for reasons related to this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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I'm responding to the poster who said some kids should get in now w/the new system - I think that if some get in the situation would seem less grim. I don't think there is anything wrong with the kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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There is nothing grim about the situation, there are hardly any spots though so odds were never good. A couple of PS9 kids will definitely get in since they have sibs at A and got the scores. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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Do you mean for years other than K? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 02:26 PM Flag
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yes, for first grade. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 02:32 PM Flag
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have heard of a few non sibs at ps9 with 99s, so presumably they will have a fair shot in the lottery now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 04:23 PM Flag
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np: grim is a bit strong, no? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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this just sounds crazy. nobody I know seems grim, tragic or unhappy. just competitive moms pushing to get more for their kids. you make it sound like they have been left on the westside hwy for dead, and the parents just wander arounf riverside park pining for them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:55 PM Flag
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You all are crazy - PS 9 G&T and Anderson posters. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 07:59 PM Flag
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this is such bs. about 20% of my dc's class at anderson -- a pre-olsat, onsite-selected class -- is zoned for ps9, based on addresses. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:09 AM Flag
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I think she meant the kids applying for grades other than K for anderson. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 08:21 AM Flag
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Why would you say that PS 9 kids are "the highest scoring" in the district? On what test(s)? If it's OLSAT, then you're only talking about the K class. If it's the ELA/math, then PS 9 is not necessarily the highest scoring in D3, esp if you count 4s. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 10:00 AM Flag
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I am talking olsat and before that the erb/sb...whatever was used for admissions. I think this is likely true since dropping of sib/catchment preference and the school became widely popular--the most popular- in D3 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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But when did catchment preference end? Wasn't it only 2 years ago? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 04:37 PM Flag
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3 yrs ago, going on 4 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 04:23 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone just stay in the city on summer weekends? Feel like such a loser not have anyplace to go, other than random weekends to relatives. I know there are tons of people who stay in the city, but everyone in my building seems to have a weekend place. 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.27.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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move to the ghetto. we all go out and play in the fire hydrants. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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that was so fun growing up. Take the can and spray the water all over [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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it's a funny building -- half are rent stabilized older couples who were able to buy a place outside the city, and the other half are market rent wealthy families. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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interesting. that said--there are millions of us here who can't afford second homes. we can barely afford this one... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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yeah, we can barely afford our apartment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:59 AM Flag
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i actually love the summer in the city [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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We do too some weekends, particularly early June and Memorial Day, it is quiet and very nice. But last weekend it was too nice not to be at the beach. Once it gets hot though we go to the beach. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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i stay. when i think of packing a car seat, a pack n play, an overnight bag for dd and me, diapers, baby food, toys......i just cant be bothered [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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so you have a place that you don't use? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:50 AM Flag
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we stay all summer long. On the weekends we get in our car and visit ppl, maybe a trip to the beach but no summer home for us [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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i love love ny...but i really hate staying here in the summer. we will hopefully eventually buy a place somewhere. for now, i am booking us up pretty much every weekend and the kids and I go away for all of august [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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We stay in July and go away in August. Great balance, and actually summer weekends in the city are not bad at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:48 AM Flag
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You feel like a loser even though you've got one perfectly good roof over your head and live a nice life? Good grief. PERSPECTIVE. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:50 AM Flag
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There are great things to do in the city when everyone else is away. Take advantage of fewer crowds! I love it here on weekends in the summer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:52 AM Flag
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We mostly stay and take some short trips out. We almost always get an invitation to someone else's swell summer digs, although we don't solicit. We're great guests and we always have fun. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:52 AM Flag
[ - ] Okay, I'm officially brain dead! I used to be an avid reader, loved the classics etc.. Now, I start to read and can't get past the first page! I'm spending 4 weeks in a foreign country w/out a computer, the only thing I can do at night is read, please recomend some books, I'm thinking humor and sex might make me keep reading. TIA! 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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The Fifth Child. Not funny or sexy but you won't be able to put it down. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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Is it sad? I can't deal w/ that right now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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I am kind of a book snob but am kind of enjoying Eat Pray Love right now. Reading it for a book club. Interesting once you get past her style [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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The book you want is: Love Walked In by Maria De Los Santos [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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Is DH going with you? Could have sex with him at night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:50 AM Flag
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i still read a lot. i just finished the boy who fell out of the sky, which was good. not funny though. now i'm reading election. i would recommend anything by tom perotta, david sedaris [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:55 AM Flag
[ - ] At 38 weeks pg would you drive 3 hours to spend a couple of nights with your parents? DH is working all the time, I have nothing to do here and I really want to get out of town. I don't feel like this baby's coming anytime soon. Totally bad idea? 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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both my kids were born at 38 weeks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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would it have been terrible if you'd been 3 hours away when you went into labor? my mom could drive me back. i'm being absurd i'm sure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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ITA. In addition to the pain, lots of bloody goop starts coming out. I would not do it. FWIW, I went into labor about 18 hours after my OB said I wasn't dialated or effaced at all, and I was 38 weeks pregnant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 11:02 AM Flag
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Bad idea. Your due date is the midpoint of a curve that begins around 38 weeks. In other words, no telling when you might go into labor now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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i think you will be fine - esp. if this is your first dc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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My Ob won't let me travel that far at 38 wks. and I wouldn't want to. Can parents come stay with you? Mom might help you clean, do baby laundry, put meals in freezer. That might be more of what you need than a three hour car ride. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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she did that last week. i miss her now. :( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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^^ she has a job so she can't come back for awhile [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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Well, maybe treat yourself to a day at a spa? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:53 AM Flag
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can you have them stay with you...that is what I ddi. especially when dh was working all the time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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Is your dh planning on working less when db is here? BTDT and it gets very, very lonely home alone w/ db. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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he is taking a week off and then can work from home some as needed. we're aren't planning on having family here for the first week, then my mom will come for awhile and maybe his mom for a bit (i'm really hesitant on that though). i know i'm going to be a little lonely but at least I'll have something to do and not feel like a total waste of oxygen - or I hope so. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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Entertain yourself here in the city. I hear there are TONS of things to do here! See a play. See a movie. Window shop. It will be a loooong time before you can do these things again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:48 AM Flag
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np: ugh - at 38 weeks all i wanted to do was lay down...short walks; quick trips out and hten i was exhausted. going to parents sounds great - as long as they can drive you back in case you go into labor [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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I know 2 women who had incrediby quick first labors, couldn't even get the epidural in time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 11:03 AM Flag
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Nope. May not be enough time to get back. I won't go more than 1 hour away now (due with #3). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 11:04 AM Flag
[ - ] My DS did not get into Dalton, which means no good college and no law school or med school, which means he is destined for not being a Supreme Court Justice. Well that's it, DH and I are leaving Central Park West and moving to teh suburbs, hopefully DS will adjust to the suburban way of life and hopefully can have a nice life of drinking with friends and being an accountant. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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sounds like you are coping with this harsh reality very admirably [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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I have a friend who went to Dalton and couldn't hold a job. She's floundering at 36. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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You should be so lucky to have an accountant son. He's clearly destined for a career as an assistant manager at McDonalds. I don't know what awful thing you did to your loser son, but you should hang your head low. LOW I TELL YOU!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:50 AM Flag
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You and DH should have offered to have sex with whoever needed it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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you should shoot your DS now, to put him out of his misery. poor, poor child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:53 AM Flag
[ - ] i went to a bachelorette party in vegas this past weekend. i feel like everyone was pretending to be 10 years younger than they were, all "woo hoo! lets party get trashed and go see strippers" meanwhile, this woman is in bed with morning sickness, this other one has to eat constantly because of it, another one is pumping all day. honestly, i found it kind of disgusting 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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LOL! Just wait til you are my age and everyone is having hot flashes and complaining because they can't sleep late anymore! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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i refuse to go to bach parties in vegas at that age [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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actually, it wasn't a bach party in vegas, it was a wedding in SC. And I'm only 45. It was fun but pretty different from the old days [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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i have long past the age where i can even pretend to handle this stuff. the last time was SIL's bachlorette when I was 28 and childless - it was still too much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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