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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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[ - ] I'm an office manager at a smaller office and figuring out how to re-open the office. What has your office doing? How are you handling the prospects of getting on public transportation? When will office open back up for you? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:57 PM Flag
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● More frequent cleaning and sanitizing. ● Access to hand sanitizer throughout the workplace. ● Access to our employee assistance program (EAP) and other mental health resources contact HR. ● Staggered shifts so fewer people are on-site at one time. ● Limit the number of people in the gather rooms, conference rooms, and communal areas to maintain the recommended 6’ social distance. ● You are required to wear masks in all common areas including hallways, walk ways, rest rooms, lunch rooms, copy rooms etc. In essence any time you leave your personal space you are required to wear a mask. ● Call, email, message, or video conference as much as possible rather than meet face to face. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:02 PM Flag
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^ Plus a bunch of self-explanatory stuff - "Be considerate of others." "Stay home if you feel sick." blah, blah blah.. In the burbs, so nothing about transportation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:05 PM Flag
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op: thank you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:22 PM Flag
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I'm the COO of a small firm, and I'm getting slammed with information from our law firm and our co-employment provider on how to proceed under proper legal and local guidelines. Get on some mailing lists. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:28 PM Flag
[ - ] I have a choice to WFH or return to the office. Manhattan. For September 1. WWYD? I have DC hopefully in school but I miss being in the city and working in an office. I'm more productive. WWYD? I am mid 50s, low risk but DH is retired and medium risk due to age, health is great. 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:26 PM Flag
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No stay WFH. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:26 PM Flag
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Can you do both? 3 days in, 2 days home, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:26 PM Flag
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Yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:31 PM Flag
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NP -- to me, that is ideal. Even before all of this, I worked in the office Mon/Tues/Thurs. At home Wed/Fri. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:35 PM Flag
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+1 WFH while simultaneously homeschooling two kids has been an absolute unproductive nightmare, but under normal circumstances, having a day or two at home is amazing. Like on a Friday, being able to do laundry, clean my bathrooms between meetings (I'm that rare UB breed who doesn't have a cleaning person), get dinners prepped, etc. sets me up for a weekend that is less hectic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:45 PM Flag
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Does your boss care that you're cleaning the bathrooms and preparing food during the work day? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 12:18 AM Flag
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I work in digital media - there is no "work day." We are sometimes working with West coast teams at 9:00pm EST, or putting together decks over the weekend. Taking 20 min here and there on a Friday afternoon between projects or calls doesn't mean my work isn't getting done. And my boss is literally doing the same thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 04:05 AM Flag
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I might do both if I could. My office probably won't even be opening until 2021 according to my manager, which kind of bums me out. I'm trying to just enjoy this change for what it is (more time with my family) but I miss being in the office a bit too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:34 PM Flag
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^I only work 3 days/week. I wouldn't want to be there more [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:36 PM Flag
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Do you have to decide now? Hard to predict how things will be September 1. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:36 PM Flag
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No but I need to think about it for my own good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:21 PM Flag
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Both if you can - sanity is a kind of health too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:50 PM Flag
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Do whichever one makes you happier. I've been WFH since before covid and I MUCH prefer working like this, but I know some hate it. Some people like their offices, reading during their commute, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:04 PM Flag
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I am worried about viral load being indoors. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:21 PM Flag
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WFH and suck it up. Find ways to be more productive [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 12:13 AM Flag
[ - ] Found a tick on DC and it was attached. Do I need to do anything now, or just wait and see? Are those tick testing places a scam? 19 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:21 PM Flag
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Clean the area with alcohol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:22 PM Flag
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Remove, put tick in a ziploc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:31 PM Flag
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don't try to pull it out and immediately go to non-covid ER or urgent care. they will pull it out there and will give antibiotics to prevent lyme disease risk. I'm not an MD but DS had a tick on him last summer and that's what we did. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:39 PM Flag
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Dude. No. Do not go to ER for a tick. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:52 PM Flag
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we did and they didn't keep us waiting as normally they do. didn't tell us not to come back if happens again. that was pre-covid19. if would happen again, I would take precautions (mask, gloves etc) and take DS again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:00 PM Flag
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I think this is nuts. What a waste of time/money and unnecessary risk. If over 24 hours, call pediatrician. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:03 PM Flag
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better safe than sorry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:04 PM Flag
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actually, no. Exposing yourself to sitting in an ER and taking antibiotics unnecessarily seems much more sorry than safe. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:11 PM Flag
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This. Just call the dr. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 11:03 PM Flag
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https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/removing_a_tick.html [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:06 PM Flag
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I agree, ERs are meant for actual emergencies. Urgent care is fine though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:51 PM Flag
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Even urgent care seems bananas to me. When I was a camp counselor I pulled them off of campers myself and then lit them on fire. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 12:16 AM Flag
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If under 24 hours probably don't need to worry. If over than that I'd contact doc and get antibiotics. Not an MD. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:52 PM Flag
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this. watch the spot, clean with alcohol, make sure you get the whole tick out. The only thing they will do is give you antibiotics, which you can do in a video consult any way. That said, I have seen a bullseye mark on my kid on a tick I swore was less than 24hrs. So if you want to be extra careful, just get the antibiotics. For small kids, it's a 10 day course. No need to save or test, just assume they all have it, it's a question of did it get into your system or not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 02:23 PM Flag
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Call your dc's doc. Last time I had an attached tick, I took the precautionary antibiotic. It's only one pill. (At least that's what it was a few years ago.) Doc can prescribe over the phone. No need to go anywhere, esp. not ER. Also I'm not someone who ever wants to take antibiotics but Lyme sucks, so weigh that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:23 PM Flag
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this is a perfect candidate for a virtual zoom visit [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:26 PM Flag
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^with your doctor. I had a dog bite the other week and it was quick, free and the Dr. was able to call in a prescription for me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:26 PM Flag
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I've had two virtual visits with my PCP and I love it! I emailed her ahead, described my issue so she already knew what it was about - the whole thing took 5 minutes and I didn't even have to put real pants on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:30 PM Flag
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Vermont ER doctor mom. If it was there less than 36 hours, remove and get on with life. If you live in an endemic area, it is engorged and potentially there 36 hours or greater, get a prophylactic dose of doxycycline. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 10:23 PM Flag
[ - ] I dated a guy pre quarantine. It took him weeks to ask me out. Shy, sweet, incredibly smart. For two months of quarantine we were writing emails, texting, calls, zooms. He was AMAZING and romantic and hinting at our future. Then we had a terrible call and he was angry, combative, and somewhat demeaning. And then in a text after that call he blew me off and then started on the dating apps. I ignored. One week passed and he emailed and asked if 'we' were OK. I responded with an honest, kind "good luck and so long" email. RADIO SILENCE. It's been a month. I thought since we worked at same office (not same company) and will see each other daily once this is over that he would have replied in some way. What is going to happen? I've never dated before. He's in his mid 40s. I just don't understand what happened. Did I misread the situation? I reread the email I sent and I stand by it being honest and kind. I would send it again today. Can someone decode this? I feel so shocked. 28 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:17 PM Flag
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What happened on the call? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:19 PM Flag
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It was a long call, about 90 minutes. He started off in a terrible mood. I told him about a victory I'd had that day and instead of saying oh cool congrats he was sullen, angry. And it just kept getting worse. I don't want to say specifically but he just keep needling me (or so it seemed). After the call I texted him how happy I was to hear his voice and then he blew me off with this total 'player' text - a persona I had never seen. I can't overstate how out of character the entire thing was. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:23 PM Flag
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OR how out of character his initial wooing charm was. Move on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:27 PM Flag
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Oh I see. So his wooing was the part that was really out of character. Got it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:29 PM Flag
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1) you wrote about this before 2) you never explained what went down 3) he’s not into you, move on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:21 PM Flag
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you've never dated before and are dating someone in their mid 40's [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:22 PM Flag
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Correct. I married in my 20s. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:26 PM Flag
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presumably you dated in your 20s? (Just for context, i got married before I could legally drink and the only person I've ever been in a relationship with is DH, so I'm not judging) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:47 PM Flag
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He was my college boyfriend. I had boyfriends in my early twenties but never 'dated.' NYC men scare me to death but oh well here I am [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:49 PM Flag
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I think, no matter where you are, dating should not be a game. If someone is not being respectful to you, drop them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:06 PM Flag
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You made a decision to discontinue. Let. It. Go. Seems like he did you a favor. He’s not begging you and he started looking for other people [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:22 PM Flag
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I just don't understand how someone could put SO much time into a relationship. So much energy. He spent hours and hours. And then destroy it and not try to work it out. That's just not me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:27 PM Flag
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BUT it is him. You need to do yourself a favor, move on . [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:30 PM Flag
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np -- it is what it is -- you've written about this before, I say with compassion and understanding you have to let it go and not torture yourself trying to analyze and understand. Just breathe it out, look for new people, be professional with him when you have to see him and that's it. He sounds unstable and has and is hot ad cold, that's all you need to know. From now on only use your energy to let it go, work on yourself and do good things for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:37 PM Flag
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^^ has anger issues, is hot and cold. You ended it, rightfully so. Move on and live your best life. Work on whatever it is in you that wants to hang on to someone with unhealthy issues and obsess over this. I understand, I do, but you are wasting your energy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:41 PM Flag
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OK I know you're right. Thank you. I just needed to hear it. I think I just feel so stupid. I'm socially sophisticated in so many ways (my job demands it). And I feel like an idiot for falling for this. I have to stop replaying it in my mind and questioning my own instincts that lead me to make a clear and present choice to end things. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:51 PM Flag
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pp -- I really do understand, and feel a lot of compassion for you. I obsessed over similar things in a similar situation and literally wasted months and months of my own time. In the end, I know it is the hardest thing to do, but I wish I could have saved all of that energy and time. The man has psychological issues, relationship issues -- it is a common thing in dating actually -- sometimes they will come on really strong in the beginning and "love bomb" you as someone else pointed out -- then suddenly change course and show you a different side. The lesson is you see that this person is not good for you and move on and use that experience to understand the next time it happens with someone that way, you let go. Until you find someone stable and compatible and NICE (which takes time, to really know how someone is).. It really is very simple. You did not have experience in dating, give yourself a break, but let go of the obsession and fantasies about him (what happened, why, what will happen when you see him, what he thinks etc). Just worry about yourself and again, be the best you you can be and then you will be able to be more ready for a healthy, nice relationship. You did indeed dodge a bullet as someone else said! GL!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:28 PM Flag
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not OP but this responder sounds so nice. I wish we were friends in real life. You sound SO smart and NORMAL. Not trying to Love Bomb you lol but it would be so nice to have a friend like this IRL. :( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 12:03 AM Flag
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op here: thank you very much. I hope I can help someone else when it happens to them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 07:19 AM Flag
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as it inevitably will... :( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.20, 03:20 PM Flag
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It's a thing. It's called "love bombing" - google it. You got love bombed. Not worth your time to think any more about it- move on. https://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-love-bombing-2017-7 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:41 PM Flag
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Yes this is very helpful. He's incredibly gifted so his 'bombing' was a bit more subtle but it definitely was a manipulation. Thank you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:57 PM Flag
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+10000 covered in S1E01 of SATC ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 11:28 PM Flag
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You dodged a bullet. I know what you mean in terms of being in shocked by the behavior. It's him. Truly. Some guys get off on the drama and being pouty. Mid 40s and behaving this way? It's not even a matter of maturity in his case. He's disrespectful and not a gentleman at all. Frankly, sounds a lot like my ex DH who is a narcissist. You deserve more. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:56 PM Flag
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Thank you. At this point the only thing I am TRULY mad at myself is dating someone I now have to see on a daily basis when COVID is over. I could let it go more easily without this one element. Live and learn. I have to forgive myself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:59 PM Flag
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I totally get it. Forgive yourself and don't worry so much about seeing him bc really, he's the one who should be mad at himself for being an ass and losing a great person. I'm of the mindset, truly, that these things happen to get me ready for something so much better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:24 PM Flag
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TY [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 07:19 AM Flag
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You said goodbye and good luck. If there isn't a specific work thing to talk about why would he call? If he did you'd see it as stalking [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 11:26 AM Flag
[ - ] Can anyone give me some ideas for a day trip out of NYC that is socially distanced? Feeling antsy, want a change of scenery for a bit, but haven't been out and don't know what's been closed or is too crowded to be safe right now. Bonus points if you've gone there lately and can report on conditions. TIA. 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:17 PM Flag
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do you have a car? the beaches are nice. jones bach, robert moses, rockaway.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:25 PM Flag
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We drove to Coney Island and then Rockaway. It was really nice just walk on the beach and see the birds etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 03:06 AM Flag
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hiking is the obvious choice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:35 PM Flag
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OP: thanks, recs for a particular place that's good for kids? We've not done a whole lot of it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:39 PM Flag
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How old are kids? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:54 PM Flag
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6 and 9 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:59 PM Flag
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I have a 10 year old and go to Harriman all the time. We actually went on a great, easy, deserted trail last weekend. It was a section of the Long Path between St. John’s church and Big Hill campground. Here's link: https://imgur.com/a/OMHNYHJ. Another alternative is a smaller park like Fahnestock. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:24 PM Flag
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Not sure how long 6 year old will last though. 9 year old will love it though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:25 PM Flag
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OR: There are a lot of lovely, closer places in Jerz, but you will get more foot traffic there. Going further out to these larger parks will help with that. Going to other trails at Harriman are going to be tricky. Parking lots are kind of a zoo b/c they've closed so many entrances and lots in order to keep park traffic down. So, the trail I described above it really awesome. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:29 PM Flag
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OP: Thank you! Will check that out. A easy deserted trail sounds like just what we need now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:38 PM Flag
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Easy trails and close to the city is South Mountain in NJ. Also the Paterson Falls. No idea how busy they are right now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 02:59 AM Flag
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Given the ages of your kids, I'm guessing they aren't sleeping in. As long as you go early, nothing is crowded. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:54 PM Flag
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We have been going rockland lake. Can walk the lake and picnic. Also hiking. I suggest arrive am for least crowded. We usually leave city about 10. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:50 PM Flag
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Bear Mountain if it's open, or Pallisades Park. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:51 PM Flag
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Check https://www.alltrails.com/ It's like yelp for hiking trails. People post about how well or poorly hikers are social distancing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 10:06 PM Flag
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agree. we've been to a couple places In NYC - Forest Park was great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 11:49 PM Flag
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What do you do for bathrooms? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 12:19 AM Flag
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pop a squat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 12:24 AM Flag
[ - ] I need to rent a 3 bedroom apartment downtown. Planning for longterm rental, 5-7 years. When is the best time to do it? I need a deal. TIA 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:06 PM Flag
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Our friends negotiated a great deal on a 2500 ft 3 bed in a new building downtown that was half vacant. But it was only 2 years with no option to extend because the company felt it was a better market to sell. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:12 PM Flag
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Getting a 5-7 year lease seems unlikely, standard is one or two. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:54 PM Flag
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Yeah, 5-7 year lease doesn't happen in NY rental market. I would do it in a month or two. Rental market will bottom out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:56 PM Flag
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OK I will look in late August. Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:00 PM Flag
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I'm guessing that many of these expensive new condos aren't selling well, and you should be able to get a good rental deal there, but 2 years tops. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:33 PM Flag
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We looked in September/October on purpose, less supply but the prices were way more negotiable because most families have settled down already before the start of the school year. I feel like prices will be negotiable soon, esp if DOE announces remote learning for fall. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 12:29 AM Flag
[ - ] Real Estate moms, when a listing says two car garage does that mean that there is space to park cars parallel so that you don’t have to move one to get the other one out? Or does it just mean can fit two cars? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:59 PM Flag
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It means that two cars can fit inside of the garage. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:02 PM Flag
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*next to each other. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:02 PM Flag
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Ok so if a listing says two car garage and there’s only space to fit two cars with one in front of the other so you’d have to move one to get the second one out it’s not correctly described as a two car? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:19 PM Flag
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No. Usually a 2 car garage is side-by-side, but it is not wrong to list a 2 car garage where the configuration is different. you usually only see what you are describing in much old home, like 100 year old homes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:37 PM Flag
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This is definitely a newer condo townhome so that’s not the issue. The listing just lied about a few things and I’m pissed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:59 PM Flag
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Google the address and look at a picture. Should be pretty easy to see 2 garages [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:10 PM Flag
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Or 1 that’s double wide [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:10 PM Flag
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The issue is that it’s a town home with two residences so it looks like a two car garage on the listing/google maps but only one is for the listing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:23 PM Flag
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There are two units with two garages and there’s no other private parking except for the one garage. Listing doesn’t say it’s two separate town homes with a shared patio [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:34 PM Flag
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Yes. My 1920s house has this and it’s called a two car TANDEM garage and yes it’s not convenient [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:08 PM Flag
[ - ] Sorry if this has been beaten to death but - what would it take for you to be comfortable sending your kids to day camp? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:57 PM Flag
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Someone on FB posted this link, and it's a reasonable exploration of the issue. Basically, like anything else in life, it's a cost benefit analysis that looks at what your choices and risk tolerance is. https://emilyoster.substack.com/p/grandparents-and-day-care [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:00 PM Flag
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Thanks. Poorly written and hard to navigate but thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:11 PM Flag
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My kids are signed up. I struggled with the decision but ultimately decided that the numbers are low at this point (we are at summer place in CT) and the summer may be their chance to run around at camp outside with some other kids after months of being cooped up just with each other. Who knows what the fall holds, so we're going for it now. The camp had a decent set of guidelines that make me feel ok, the risk to kids is low (though I get that they can pass it on to me and I may fare worse), I also need to get some work done this summer and there's no school to distract them. All told, I felt that I was willing to take a chance during what I perceive to be a potentially short window of opportunity for them to just be .... kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:12 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.10.20, 11:14 PM Flag
[ - ] so sick of these depressing 'end of year' slideshows and meeting for kids. Just want to put it behind us at this point - anyone else? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:48 PM Flag
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Yes. My daughter is "graduating" fro 5th grade and she said all of this stuff is just making her feel worse. Just move on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:55 PM Flag
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+1. Putting together stuff for their remote moving on ceremony is so depressing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:22 PM Flag
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I totally understand, but What is the school supposed to do? Just nix the rights of passage at the various levels? They have to do something, so you may as well support it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 02:50 AM Flag
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Yup. Made mine cry because she misses her friends so much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:00 PM Flag
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ffs, y'all complain about everything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 12:16 AM Flag
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yes please. I hate all of it. It depresses my older kid and my younger one doesn't give a shit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 12:17 AM Flag
[ - ] Thinking about purchasing a second home (rent in NYC) if the price is right. Our friends/family live on LI but the areas are really expensive and competitive right now with bidding. Would you consider somewhere off the beaten path where we can get more for our money, even though we wouldn't know anyone there? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:39 PM Flag
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We bought our place without knowing a single person anywhere nearby. Now, 8 years later, we have discovered lots of people we know from the city who have places close enough that they are the same train. Pick a spot you like and you will find people who are simpatico. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:54 PM Flag
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Where did you buy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 10:10 PM Flag
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Dutchess [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 12:18 AM Flag
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Rent there for a summer first. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:58 PM Flag
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OP: Normally this would be our first choice before buying, but renting is nearly impossible now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:03 PM Flag
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Ok. I would be hesitant to buy if it were me. I have a radius within which I would buy and it’s near where I grew up. Outside of this- no. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:14 PM Flag
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What is your goal/expectations for this property? To get away from it all on the weekends, or have lots of activities in the summertime? How old are your DCs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:21 PM Flag
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After 6 full summers on the north fork, we bought in a small town on the south shore a little before the Hamptons. Great little house on the water. Beautiful neighborhood. Good amenities. One huge drawback is that we are surrounded by Trumpsters. It’s not a huge deal for us as we don’t socialize much, my husband is an introvert and I bring in my friends. But it’s hard for the kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 02:53 AM Flag
[ - ] I live in LA and all the conservative people I know are leaving and moving to the south (TX, FL, SC) guess all the dh’s are going to work remote? I wonder if they will actually like the red states or realize CA isn’t as bad as they think! 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:27 PM Flag
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Well if they’re conservative.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:30 PM Flag
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Only the DHs work? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:36 PM Flag
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Op- yep. More women I know sah than work, I am the odd one out for having a ft job [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:49 PM Flag
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Hope they like church. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:47 PM Flag
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My friend and her gun-hoarding husband moved from UES to TX where he now tweets about his freedom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:49 PM Flag
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I know people moving from LA to Texas, but it's because their companies moved. none are conservative. I wonder if they'll like - I get what you're saying. it's going to be cultural shock for some of them who are probably used to the LA vibe. Dallas is pretty metropolitan though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 11:53 PM Flag
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The metro areas of Texas aren’t the antiquated stereotypes of the past. I am in Houston. We just elected a black mayor and gay DA, our county judge was born in Columbia and our police chief is from Cuba. The previous mayor was gay too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 12:57 AM Flag
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So they're not doing it for taxes? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 01:12 AM Flag
[ - ] Spent like 10 minutes at the grocery store looking for green onions for a recipe. Finally decided to "settle" for scallions. Did everyone else know they are the same thing? :( 23 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:06 PM Flag
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Yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:07 PM Flag
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Haha, yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:07 PM Flag
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OP - oh well, I am sort of new to cooking (quarantine hobby). Live and learn :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:15 PM Flag
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I had a friend who was born in another country tell me she was looking for green onions for the longest time, and never knew they were called scallions here [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:23 PM Flag
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Also, chickpeas are garbanzo beans! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:34 PM Flag
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And if you don’t use the bottom 2 inches, you can put in 1 inch of water and they will regrow to use next week! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:20 PM Flag
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Cool did not know that (Np) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:24 PM Flag
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OP - cool. My preschooler will love that. We will try it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:25 PM Flag
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np. i learned this during SIP when we were all afraid we couldn't get groceries. They grow really fast! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:47 PM Flag
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OR: we must have seen same article. :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:53 PM Flag
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probably. :) NYT [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:58 PM Flag
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unrelated to scallions, but your preschooler can also regrow potatoes from the eyes of a potato. You can regrow carrots from their leafy steam (leave a little of the root top)plus some part of the greens. you can grow an avocado plant. There are many others.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:58 PM Flag
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np: i propagated a new plant from a sprig of mint (bought a big bunch). could do the same with basil, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:30 PM Flag
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Does the mint need to have roots attached? I would love a mint plant, even though I hear it grows like a weed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 01:25 AM Flag
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Yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:29 PM Flag
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It IS confusing. And I come from a family who used them a lot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:36 PM Flag
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Next time, just pull out your phone and google while at the store [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:42 PM Flag
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I always ask the people working in the produce section where things are, bc often veggies have more than one name! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:04 PM Flag
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Yes. But I am always confusing shallots and scallions in my head. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 10:24 PM Flag
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But they are different from chives! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 11:57 PM Flag
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Yes, I did know. Signed - chopped 2 scallions tonight. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 12:04 AM Flag
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Yes, but I wasn't born knowing it. I had to learn, just like you. Cilantro and coriander are the same thing, too. I accidentally added so much ground coriander to a recipe because I didn't know the difference. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 12:08 AM Flag
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I didn't know that. Thank you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 12:18 AM Flag
[ - ] Is Julia Koch as conservative as her late husband was? She was $50 billion plus now... 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:19 PM Flag
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It would be funny if she set about undoing all his work for conservative causes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:20 PM Flag
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Wouldn't that be amazing, but I bet she shared his politics. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 01:13 AM Flag
[ - ] What's better? Great Wolf Lodge or Kalahari? 24 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:17 PM Flag
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Great Wolf for younger kids. Kalahari for older. But are they open right now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:32 PM Flag
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Thanks. Yes, open. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:48 PM Flag
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NP: Jesus christ, we just want to throw a ball in a field with a chain on it, and these bacteria dens are open and thriving?!? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:20 PM Flag
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Actually, they are ABOUT to open. This weekend. Wouldn't go for a couple months. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:24 PM Flag
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Still crazy to me unless you're in like Alabama or Texas - particularly how precious northeastern states are being about day camp procedures and protocols. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:27 PM Flag
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I think these places are stomach viruses waiting to happen under NORMAL circumstances. Let's throw in a poorly-understood, incredibly-contagious disease on top of it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:48 PM Flag
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Don’t do it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 02:55 AM Flag
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Fully agree with the above, but being at an indoor water park is the last place I would go right now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:22 PM Flag
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x100 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:40 PM Flag
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I would totally avoid. Covid nest about to happen. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:07 PM Flag
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Nest? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:12 PM Flag
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I don't what a covid nest is, but agree, an indoor water park sounds like one of the worst places you could go this summer, given covid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:20 PM Flag
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I mean an incubator full of Covid. A nest of Covidness. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:24 PM Flag
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These places are germfests in the best of times. CDC should swab test these places for infectious diseases. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:51 PM Flag
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They do. They never have any problems. They have excellent filtration systems and it's running water. They are the opposite of cesspools. Obviously, any place with a lot of people will have a certain ick factor, but they're not germfests. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:04 PM Flag
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I believe the phrase I would use here is "Covid cesspool". Regardless, I totally agree with you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:47 PM Flag
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THAT IS OUTRAGEOUS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:33 PM Flag
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Outrageous Mom! Hiii!!! It's like a celeb sighting [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:09 PM Flag
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Really gross with poop in water because of a lot of little kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:49 PM Flag
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at the best of times I would pay hundreds if not thousands of dollars never to have to ever go to kalahari again - and during covid - quadruple that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:50 PM Flag
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So Great Wolf then? ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:52 PM Flag
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Google crowded water park China or Japan if you want to be icked out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:09 PM Flag
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Yikes! Neither while COVID is still going on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:58 PM Flag
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I would only go if we had the park to ourselves - and I've already had COVID. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 12:20 AM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone have experience with the pandemic unemployment assistance in NYC? Applies to part-time, self-employed, those without recent work history. Sounds like off-the-books sitters should qualify? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:13 PM Flag
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if they paid taxes, it applies to them. You have to have paid taxes on the income. The change is that it applies to 1099 workers which it didn't used to. Used to only apply to W2 workers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:19 PM Flag
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My DH worked out of state and he still got it, maybe because me and the kids are here and because we pay taxes, I'm not sure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 12:00 AM Flag
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You get unemployment based on where you live or where you earned the wages. self employed and worked all over? Collect against your state of residence. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 01:39 AM Flag
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That makes sense and I guess that's why he's getting it, but we always thought you had to have earned money in ny in order to actually collect in ny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 03:43 AM Flag
[ - ] Are any charities accepting donations of furniture at this time? Doesn't even have to be pick up, can bring it. In NYC area, Long Island, etc . Urgent need, and it's not junk. TIA! 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:11 PM Flag
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I've not had much success trying to donate furniture. If it has any scratches--really any wear/tear--they will likely reject it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:09 PM Flag
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^And of course if it's particle board, they don't want that either. Solid wood only. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:10 PM Flag
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My issue is not the quality of the furniture, it's COVID and the fact that most charity thrift shops aren't open, so they aren't accepting furniture at the moment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:33 PM Flag
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Not sure if it's operating normally because of COVID, but I had luck in the past with Freecycle (though you won't get a receipt for charity write off if that's what you're looking for) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:55 PM Flag
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kong island vetrans group started picking up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 12:40 AM Flag
[ - ] How much money do you have in your savings/checking account right now? Cash only. 70 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:03 PM Flag
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$275k [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:04 PM Flag
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Is there a reason you have that much in savings vs investments? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:10 PM Flag
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Dh thought a bubble bust was coming. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:18 PM Flag
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Smart [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:21 PM Flag
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Not when he's been doing this for a decade [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:11 PM Flag
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Hi, twin! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:12 PM Flag
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Ohhh, I assumed you meant he took it out of the stock market recently bc of COVID [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:24 PM Flag
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250K. Glad to have a cushion now considering jobs are so unstable now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:59 PM Flag
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yes. sometimes I look at my savings and the frugal life I live and I'm sad. But then I realize the lack of anxiety I feel because I have savings is worth more than an updated kitchen. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 11:51 PM Flag
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Interesting, that would explain why my wealthiest family members live in a tiny house straight out to the 70s [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 12:36 AM Flag
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You've not read "The millionaire next door"? Old cars, cheapest house on the street, usually never divorced, no show off possessions except maybe one thing they are very passionate or creative about. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 12:56 PM Flag
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No, never had a particular interest in reading what millionaires do or don't do. I am poor and I also have an old car and tiny house lol. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 03:08 PM Flag
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$55k. We try to keep it between $40-$60k and when it goes over $60k, we push it into investments. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:05 PM Flag
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Do you mind sharing what kind of investments? Unlikely I’ll ever have extra cash to invest but just curious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 02:19 AM Flag
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4k. I hate keeping money in cash. I'd have even less if my DH did not force me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:07 PM Flag
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$150k [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:09 PM Flag
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30k and thank you for asking because I just signed in and realized I had an overdraft, ugh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:10 PM Flag
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About 35k total. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:17 PM Flag
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$75k [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:18 PM Flag
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Wow. Less than a thousand. Good for you guys, though! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:21 PM Flag
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About 20. We try to keep around 50 and had let it drop. Were using the time at home to aggressively rebuild [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:25 PM Flag
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Please share if you don’t mind- how do you aggressively rebuild? Why did it drop? What’s your goal and timeframe? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:54 PM Flag
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Were not traveling this year and I'm cooking all of our food and I finally paid off a student loan. We plan to be back to 50k by year end (acknowledging that we plan God laughs). And I think we'll up the goal to about 80. That would be a full year of minimum expenses. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 02:29 AM Flag
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usually have about $100,000 in it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:47 PM Flag
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40K [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:57 PM Flag
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$98,000 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:12 PM Flag
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350K [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:14 PM Flag
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On February when Wuhan was in lockdown I ordered all of our retirement investments be put into a money market. (I read a lot of epidemic/pandemic thrillers in my teens.) So about $1.5mm though it's in retirement funds but still cash. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:49 PM Flag
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smart [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 12:41 PM Flag
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Ha! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 02:18 PM Flag
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The market is up now, you lost out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 04:31 PM Flag
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Like 40K. I think that's way too much and DH thinks it isn't enough. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:58 PM Flag
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5k [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:14 PM Flag
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Maybe $130k? Susie Orman recommends you always have 8 months of spending available. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:21 PM Flag
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it's an interesting question what 8 months of spending looks like on UB. Mine would be closer to $80k [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:05 PM Flag
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how much are your housing costs? Mine are $5k/month, gas, electric, car ins., life ins., lawn care, cable, cell phones (4), home phone, gas, public transportation are another $2k, food (groceries, eating out 1x/wk, ordering in 1x/wk, occasional lunching at work) easily $2k, travel sports for 2 teenagers plus coaches, plus things like SAT prep adds up to about $1500/month. The rest is entertainment, travel, presents, toiletries, home repairs (not even upgrades, just, well, things need maintenance). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 10:05 PM Flag
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I have low housing costs, but that's offset with student loans. I have very low other costs (we are grand-fathered into a great cell plan at $20 total for the family a month). We are pretty frugal on other things. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 11:52 PM Flag
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I've never heard of such a low cell phone bill! How long have you been with your provider, since the 90s? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 12:34 AM Flag
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Probably early 2000s. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 03:28 AM Flag
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It's gotta be earlier than that. I have had the same cell phone provider since 2002 and my bill was never that low. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 02:07 PM Flag
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Mine would be like 65k, but we are MC, live in the burbs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 11:03 PM Flag
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~16K [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:37 PM Flag
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2K [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:48 PM Flag
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+1 except on pay day, $4K. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 02:20 AM Flag
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ONE MILLION DOLLARS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 08:53 PM Flag
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$1 million [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:21 PM Flag
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you keep that much in savings accounts? why not a broker account even if in cash so you can buy should there be a dip again? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 11:52 AM Flag
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About 60k in cash, but have to pay about half in taxes next month. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:30 PM Flag
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Sounds a little painful, is there a story there? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 11:04 PM Flag
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np. Probably self-employed and did not pay taxes before the shut-down. We are in the same boat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 12:31 AM Flag
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Oh, you don't pay quarterly? Or that is the quarterly? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 12:36 AM Flag
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We pay once a year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 02:07 AM Flag
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no story, we just owe about $30k on our 2019 federal taxes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 07:12 PM Flag
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Over $5mn which is the same size as our mortgage, but we also have equity in our home. All self earned by a hard working immigrant [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 11:35 PM Flag
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That's awesome! What do you do? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 12:18 AM Flag
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Finance entrepreneur [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 03:16 AM Flag
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over 400K [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 11:55 PM Flag
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$140k [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 12:48 AM Flag
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42K [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 01:18 AM Flag
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checking only; savings is about another 200K. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 01:33 AM Flag
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$18,000 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 01:57 AM Flag
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around 35k. but more in brokers accounts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 11:51 AM Flag
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about 0.5MM [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 12:40 PM Flag
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$35k checking, no savings, $3.8MM in non-retirement brokerage account. Feel that checking is a bit high, will likely reduce to $20-25k. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 01:03 PM Flag
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5k. Everything is in the market and real estate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 04:30 PM Flag
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Market is tanking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 04:34 PM Flag
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Ugh. It was wonderful yesterday. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 06:51 PM Flag
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1.75 mm in various savings accounts (we're buying a home soon so wanted it freed up and not fluctuating). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 04:33 PM Flag
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About $30K, I think. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 04:35 PM Flag
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15K. I compusively empty into retirement accounts but thought I better start keeping cash after mid-March. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.20, 07:12 PM Flag
[ - ] My neighbor just gave birth and will be returning home but the baby is in the NICU. What's a good thing to day and do? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 05:54 PM Flag
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i was your neighbor with my first kid. Food was appreciated, because I spent all day in the NICU and by the time i got home was too tired and stressed to cook. It's nice of you to think of her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:00 PM Flag
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I agree. Food was a big thing for me. I'm not sure how comfortable I'd be eating other people's food, but a gift card for a meal delivery service would be helpful. I don't think I cooked a single meal while my baby was in the NICU. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:03 PM Flag
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Are parents allowed to visit in the NICU right now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:12 PM Flag
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OR: maybe also ask if you could help picking anything up or accepting a delivery that need a person. I remember trying to get ahold of of a hospital grade breast pump and being frustrated that I had to go get in person and it was nowhere near the hospital so it required a special trip out... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:29 PM Flag
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Order prepped meals from fresh direct to be delivered to her house. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:07 PM Flag
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Let her know you're there but don't hover; arrange for food deliveries. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:24 PM Flag
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Let her know that you are thinking of her and the baby and say that you are glad the baby is getting good care. (These words may be reassuring.) Then ask if you can do anything to help with logistics, such as sending food to their home or the hospital. If she declines you could always send treats to the NICU floor -- families and staff always appreciate that. You could also make a monetary donation to the hospital -- revenues are down sharply so this is a great time to provide support. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:26 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.10.20, 10:17 PM Flag
[ - ] Here's a $120 million mansion in London... which is actually pretty beautiful but over the top. Do you like it? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 05:33 PM Flag
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https://www.mylondon.news/news/property/gallery/inside-londons-95-million-mansion-15713392 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 05:33 PM Flag
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Stunning! That is the first UB-listed home that I would move into without hesitation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 05:40 PM Flag
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Looks like an embassy, not a home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 05:41 PM Flag
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This. Or an institution. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:12 PM Flag
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It’s a bit austere. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 05:42 PM Flag
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Ken Griffin bought that. He's also the one who spent $220 million on 4 floors at 220 Central Park South. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 05:48 PM Flag
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Absolutely gorgeous, I love the austere look. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:02 PM Flag
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obsessed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:02 PM Flag
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Who knows London? Is that a nice neighborhood or very touristy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:08 PM Flag
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VERY touristy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:19 PM Flag
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Austere is right. Don’t like the dark, depressing walls [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:51 PM Flag
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Walls are ok but the furniture is off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:57 PM Flag
[ - ] Berkeley is piloting a test-blind study. According to campus spokesperson Janet Gilmore, SAT and ACT scores will not be considered for any California applicants next year, and the pilot study will track the academic performance of this cohort of students. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 05:23 PM Flag
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Caltech is also test blind for two years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 06:04 PM Flag
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This does not affect out of state or international students, who are allowed to make up 31.6% of admitted students. And test scores never affected transfer students from California community colleges, who have to make up 33% of their admitted students. So even if 15,000 students get admitted for Fall 2021, the study they are piloting will only affect about 5,310 students (about 35.4% of admitted students are California residents that are first time freshmen). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 07:48 PM Flag
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the UC's are very familiar with in-state high schools so they can do a pretty good job evaluating applicants without standardized tests. also a fairly uniform state-wide curriculum. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.20, 09:32 PM Flag
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