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06.09.08, 07:44 AM General Topics
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2 yo's bday party tomorrow. Supposed to be mid-90s. Do I do it inside (small apt) in A/C or outside in back yard area (shady, but will still be verrrry hot)? My urge is to do it outside (pg and don't feel like cleaning up apt before--or after--party), but will all the other mothers hate me? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.09.08, 07:44 AM Flag
 

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I sure would [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:44 AM Flag
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Hate me or have the party outside? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:45 AM Flag
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hate you for making me sit in the sweltering heat. If your hosting a party you can clean up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:46 AM Flag
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I'm 39 weeks pregnant. And not sure what the kids will do inside tiny nyc apt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:46 AM Flag
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sounds like you've already made up your mind, so why ask? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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i totally agree -- if you're not going to make the smallest effort to make things comfortabl for your guests, you have no business hosting a party [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:50 AM Flag
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can you set up a wading pool outside or a sprinkler? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:46 AM Flag
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No. It's NYC. It's the building's communal garden. Against the rules. I wish. I doubt the kids will care about the heat (my son doesn't). It's more the mothers I'm worried about. As evidenced by above. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:47 AM Flag
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the kids WILL care [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:53 AM Flag
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Then why are the kids in teh park having so much fun even though it's even hotter today than it's supposed to be tomorrow? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:56 AM Flag
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sprinklers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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and an exit strategy. not two forced hours in a small apt. building communtiy space [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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It's actually not small. It's a gorgeous garden with a playground. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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so would i [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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Maybe I'll just tell people it's outside and if they dont' want to come, I understand. Then people like you guys can stay inside with your kids climbing the walls and people who are less picky can come and have fun at my party. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:55 AM Flag
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np: I think this is a perfect solution. Your 2 yo is unlikely to care if a few people don't show up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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Exactly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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do it outside. get bubbles and squirt toys for the kids and make frozen margaritas for the moms. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:48 AM Flag
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That's a good idea. I hadn't thought of plying them with alcohol. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:48 AM Flag
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I run a party business. Sunday we had an outdoor party planned (mother's idea, not mine) it was terrible. the bday girl had a melt down and the crafts had to be moved inside. ask someone to help you but it is unbearable to a group of young kids. good luck [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:48 AM Flag
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outside only of you have sprinklers. you're pg - why would you want it outside? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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Eh, it's an hour and a half and then the building cleans up instead of me. Also, I feel like more likely the kids will have breakdowns inside. There's a playground outside, fewer toys to cry over, more space, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:51 AM Flag
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were i a guest, i would come inside or leave very quickly. Just too hot to stay outside. I would also help my 39 week preg friend with the cleanup [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:50 AM Flag
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I don't live in the suburbs. YOu can't just come inside! You'd have to take my keys and take an elevator and then break into my apt. Lol. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:52 AM Flag
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then i would make a fast appearance at your party and leave. you sound rude [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:54 AM Flag
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Thanks. I don't know why I go on UB. Everyone is so bitchy here. Thank God the people I know in real life aren't like this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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people are not bitchy just because you don't want to hear their sound advice. people are bitchy when they just want to do what they want to do with no regard for others feelings or comfort [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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Take it down a notch missy! You're getting too worked up over a party you're not invited to! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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np: You really do bring it out in people. So obnoxious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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it is rude to have the party and expect your guests to suffer just so you don't need to clean. what you'll end up with is a 20 minute miserable stay at what will in the end merely be a gift drop-off for your child. not cool/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:56 AM Flag
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I actually also think it will be more fun for the kids outside. It's not just not to clean. Frankly, the cleaning isn't the big problem. It's the what the f--k do that many kids do inside? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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that's something you're supposed to consider when PLANNING the party. and btw, extremely hot weather in June is not a surprise -- also something you should have planned for. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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you sound put out by the idea that you are actually supposed to be a good host. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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I don't think it's necessarily bad hosting to have an outside party! Not everyone is psychotic about hot weather! I"m not! I wouldn't consider it rude for someone to have a party outside. But I have noticed a lot of people belly-aching about the weather, so I asked. I'm put out more by the tenor of the responses here, like it was rude of me to even ask on UB as I make the decision. Jeesh. The party is tomorrow. No decisions have been made. Everyone can relax. And none of you are invited anyway so you can doubly relax. You will not be made to eat ice cream in my garden. Christ. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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Well, not everyone can be as prescient and superb a party planner and mother as you are. YOu're clearly the better woman. I applaud you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:06 AM Flag
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they are 2 years old. it's called playing with toys and running around. a 2 year old doesn't know how to do squirt toys and they might not like it. you should do it inside. like i said below, i am having a party with 8 kids at my apt next week [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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we went to an outside birthdya party on Saturday, it was too much. the kids were too hot, really cranky and unplesant. we left early. reschedule or cancel. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 07:56 AM Flag
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It's way too hot to force people to be outside. Please don't do that to your guests or yourself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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Inside, please [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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Trust me. It will not be more fun for the kids outside. I did a party in central park on such a day. The kids came dressed up and were miserable. The cake's frosting melted, the clown's makeup melted, the cheese & cold cuts platter melted. The kids were miserable until we let them strip down & run around in the parks sprinklers. Don't do it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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it will be so uncomfortable tomorrow outside that I would cancel and try to reschedule for later in the week when it's supposed to be only 82 and not 96. nobody wants to sit outside tomorrow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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np: It would be a good idea to reschedule for later in the week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:51 AM Flag
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Not too be snarky but I'm not sure why you asked? You really do seem to have made up your mind and now you seem mad that what you want to do isn't confirmed by everyone. No biggy but I think it would be hot & not fun for either kids or adults but why make it sound like we're all a bunch of unspontaneous bores because we disagree with you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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it is going to be REALLY hot tomorrow. you shoudl do it inside. i am having a party next week for my 2 yo and it is inside. these children will get seriously dehydrated and the moms will be pretty pissed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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np - Im having dds 2 yo bday party next wednesday - inside - Im just too nervous to have park parties for reasons like this and rain [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.09.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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