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[ - ] S/o of first b-day post. Do you get your one-year old a gift? If not, what age do you start? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:55 PM Flag
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No. We started getting our oldest gifts when she was 3, will probably do the same for DB. (There were still gifts the first two birthdays, though, from other family members.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:56 PM Flag
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Yes, it's fun to get them a little something. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:58 PM Flag
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Books, Elmo toys [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:53 PM Flag
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Not really, just something small to open. We had family give practical stuff like bigger car seat, umbrella stroller. At 2 we got away with manly clothes since the wrapping paper was still the most fun but at 3 the real gift giving began [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 10:00 PM Flag
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bahahaha manly clothes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:55 PM Flag
[ - ] I need a nanny. For me, not my kids. 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:52 PM Flag
[ - ] An old boyfriend of mine married a woman who has become incredibly successful. They married in their twenties just out of college. She is now a "Master of the Universe" type and he is a SAHD. Do you think they're happy? 23 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:42 PM Flag
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Stop hating on Brad Pitt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:43 PM Flag
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aint it the truth [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:44 PM Flag
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Maybe, maybe not. We'd need more information than just their job/SAH status. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:38 PM Flag
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Every couple has their issues. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:44 PM Flag
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OP again - is anyone here in that situation? I always wonder what the dynamic is like. Does the guy feel emasculated or is he proud of his wife? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:42 PM Flag
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As a SAHM, do you feel infantilized and lobotomized, or are you proud of your DH? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:49 PM Flag
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It's still different. Getting better but it is still different with different obstacles and different attributes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:51 PM Flag
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i dont understand the implication? are you implying that sahd's w/ high powered wives cant be happy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:38 PM Flag
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Happier than YOU! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:38 PM Flag
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Oh boy..here we go... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:45 PM Flag
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np-no she's right. wtf is wrong with this OP? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:40 PM Flag
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Nnp. She wants to know if the marriage us in the rocks, so she has an excuse to fuck the SAHD. She's looking for an opening. What a bitch. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:58 PM Flag
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Is that even possible, post-emasculation? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:54 PM Flag
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She wants to "help" him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 10:03 PM Flag
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why not. dh m of u and i am sahm. he retired 3 years ago and we're pretty content. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:45 PM Flag
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I wouldn't know unless I was a fly on the wall in their own house. That being said, I really don't care. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:46 PM Flag
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Good for them, if that works for their family then I am sure it is what makes them happy, SAHD is nti that unusual [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:42 PM Flag
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sounds like pure awesomeness....married college sweetheart for love and ended up in love and rich...i'd be happy. i'm happy for them, means their hope for the rest of us who married for love. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:48 PM Flag
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there is no charge for awesomeness or attractiveness. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:53 PM Flag
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Many of the most successful female CEOs have stay at home husbands - I am thinking Meg Whitman, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:52 PM Flag
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Plenty of couples make the stay at home dad thing work. The crucial thing is staying away from snarky bitches that question the husband's masculinity. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:53 PM Flag
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i love that my DH is not quite stay at home, but PT/ able to pick up DD from school. We did it the other way the first 3 years of DD's life and now its reversed and we are so much happier. He enjoys the kind of things they do -- museums, playgrounds, garden -- so much more than I do. I just read something Amy Sohn wrote about this (not that I like her much) but really, it does work for some people if neither is hung up in tradition. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 10:00 PM Flag
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i love that my DH is not quite stay at home, but PT/ able to pick up DD from school. We did it the other way the first 3 years of DD's life and now its reversed and we are so much happier. He enjoys the kind of things they do -- museums, playgrounds, garden -- so much more than I do. I just read something Amy Sohn wrote about this (not that I like her much) but really, it does work for some people if neither is hung up in tradition. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 10:00 PM Flag
[ - ] if you could pick any of these three for kindergarten for a girl: Trinity, Horace Mann or Dalton...which and why? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.23.13, 09:40 PM Flag
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trinity. i am fan of traditional education and strong values. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:38 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:53 PM Flag
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Lol. At first, I thought this was for a name and was flabbergasted. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:39 PM Flag
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you dont want to name your daughter horace? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:40 PM Flag
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horice sounds ok [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:48 PM Flag
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Her name is Gorge Culvert [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:48 PM Flag
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Bright Horizons [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:46 PM Flag
[ - ] When will NYC come out with the G&T placement offers? Will it be June 7th or June 17th or later? Our DC was accepted at a great private school but DH was laid off two months ago and we're not sure if we can afford private anymore. Our zoned gen ed is bad. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:39 PM Flag
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Two words: Credit card. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:44 PM Flag
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Find out if your private has any financial aid left! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:39 PM Flag
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I've actually been there. Go tell them DH lost his job and you might not be able to make payments and need an extended schedule or to say goodbye. See how they respond. Also give realistic esimate of DH's time to find a new job. You can also borrow against 401K and IRA without IRA penalty. 10% penalty if you just cash in, so borrowing is a better idea. Or just get used to the idea is that now is your time to get on the PTA of your new district school and start improving your community. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:50 PM Flag
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what was your dc's score and where do you live? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:50 PM Flag
[ - ] Would you go to your 20th college reunion if you were single? My friend refuses to go because she thinks everyone else will be married with kids. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:38 PM Flag
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crazy. they don't care. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:46 PM Flag
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That is not why I wouldn't go to my college reunion. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:42 PM Flag
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This. I did not go because not many of my friends were going (married or not). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:53 PM Flag
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Nah, half of them will be divorced. But yeah, a lot of them will have kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:43 PM Flag
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I did - I had a blast. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:45 PM Flag
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Of course! I'm going to mine in 2 weeks and it will be the first one I've gone to where I've been married or had a kid. I was always the lone single one at previous reunions and it was fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:50 PM Flag
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Silly. All those married with kid friends will be jealous of her carefree, exciting single life (as long as she doesn't sit around having a pity party for herself). Besides, you never know who you might reconnect with - that nerdy guy from your sophomore year stats class might now be hot, successful and single too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:53 PM Flag
[ - ] Way too many people joined our country club this past year. You have to reserve for every event immediately. Just met someone who got in without a sponsor - just called and was immediately admitted. Not sure if this will make for a fun summer of meeting new people or just putting up with a lot of discomfort. Thank you for listening to my high-class rant. Carry on. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:34 PM Flag
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Sounds like your country club is hard up for $$$. Ours only allows someone to join if a member sells their "stock." So it will never be too crowded. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:36 PM Flag
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OP is a member of a pool and golf club masquerading as a country club. it is country club in name only. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:39 PM Flag
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i'd be nervous about such a place. you can be left holding the bag. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:47 PM Flag
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This. They probably did a different class of membership ("sport" or "social" or something like that) to get more members. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:40 PM Flag
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I feel this way about Equinox. Classes are way too crowded, and spin classes book up in 5 minutes. They should stop letting people in dammit! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:37 PM Flag
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They're letting anybody into Westhampton these days. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:45 PM Flag
[ - ] I lived in Spain for a bit when I was young, broke, and a student. And when I would fly back to the states, I would wait at the terminal until the very last minute. Just b/4 they would close the gate, I would board, scan first class, and sit in an empty seat. It worked EVERY time, except the last time. I shared this story with DW and she was MORTIFIED. Is she being a bit over the top and dramatic? Her disposition is now pissing me off! 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:31 PM Flag
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This method used to work but today the first class flight attendant gets a list of all the seats that are supposed to be empty and will not allow it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:34 PM Flag
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And most are filled these days, because if the seats are not sold, they upgrade travelers with elite status. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:38 PM Flag
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they also call me by my last name when serving those stupid drinks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:44 PM Flag
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LOL. No, I think that was clever of you. No way would you ever get away with it now however. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:34 PM Flag
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I know... Even the last time, they had a list... The 2nd to last time, they had a list but 3 other First Class passengers had switched their seats to be near each other, so when the attendant got to me, I just pointed in a different direction and she gave me an answer.. " You're supposed to be over there? uh.. yea! :-) I never realized just how TERRIBLE Coach was. It was absolutely mortifying when they caught me the last time and sent me to coach. We were already in the air! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:36 PM Flag
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OR: I get upgraded to first class fairly frequently on shorter flights, but never on long flights. I flew Business Class back from LA last week because it was the only ticket available using miles and OMG it was amazing! First class on short flights isn't all that great, but business class was fab. Not sure how I will go back! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:46 PM Flag
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bus class intl is what you want. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:55 PM Flag
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I've done it at the opera [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:42 PM Flag
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She's just mad because you're way cooler than she is and she didn't think of it first. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:47 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone remember when a 1560 used to be an amazing SAT score? I did a double take today when someone's mom mentioned their dc's score today. My first thought was, that's awesome! Then I thought, oh, wait ... 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:29 PM Flag
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It was something when it was only Verbal & Math. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:31 PM Flag
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The SATs have also been "recentered" since then, which means that a 750 today is less impressive than a 750 prior to I think the mid-1990s (or so.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:41 PM Flag
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They added 100 points to everyone's scores from the mid-1990's on, and also made it easier. So if you got a 1500 before then, it's 1600+ today - there's no equivalent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:37 PM Flag
[ - ] What cartoons did you watch when you were a kid? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:28 PM Flag
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looney tunes. johnny quest. Scooby doo. weird ones like kimba the white lion. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:36 PM Flag
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Fritz the Cat ... Robert Crumb [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:33 PM Flag
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Bugs Bunny! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:34 PM Flag
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Bugs Bunny, Woody Woodpecker. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:35 PM Flag
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Laff Olympics, USA Cartoon Express (I’d be shocked if anyone else remembers this – it included such classics as Jabber Jaw, Sport Billy, Inch High Private Eye, Street Frogs, and the like), Shirt Tales, Snorks, Smurfs, Looney Toons, Care Bears, Hong Kong Phooey, Top Cat, etc. AKA I was raised by television. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:42 PM Flag
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Scooby Doo, Super Friends, Flintstones [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:40 PM Flag
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I'm going to show my age here, but I watched Kimba, Rocky & Bullwinkle, Roadrunner, Spiderman, the original Batman & Robin series (not a cartoon but very weird and cool), The Flintstones, Tom & Jerry.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:44 PM Flag
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Muppet Babies was my favorite. Also loved pretty much everything else: Jetsons, Flintstones, Scooby Doo, and whatever was on on Saturday mornings. Watched for hours and hours, none of it was educational, yet I don't think it had any ill effects. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:53 PM Flag
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np Ditto on the Sat morning. Also, I don't recall my mother getting out of bed until wellllllll into the cartoon watching--got cereal ourselves by the time we were 4 or 5. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:51 PM Flag
[ - ] We are looking for a lower school that is not a pressure cooker, for our DC. We toured Birch Wathen Lenox and, we extremely unimpressed with the Head Master, Faculty, curriculum and school activities. In fact, we felt bad for the students, as they did not seem to be engaged or enjoying themselves. Perhaps that school is too lax. Is there any K-12 Coed that is not over the top in terms of pressure and, has engaging activities and caring faculty? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:27 PM Flag
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Calhoun? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:37 PM Flag
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seems like you are looking for something that doesn't exist. a school that isn't a pressure cooker but isn't lax. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:37 PM Flag
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There are several schools that are middle of the road in terms of their lower school. You should check out UNIS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:34 PM Flag
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Town, but it is K-8 [ Reply | More
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[ - ] Am I the only one who finds it mean to play hard to get with a nice guy? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:21 PM Flag
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not mean. just dumb. but a lot of things in life are dumb. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:32 PM Flag
[ - ] Just found out our fourth is a girl - now we'll have two of each! 26 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:13 PM Flag
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Super. [ Reply | More
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awesome! THats my dream family dynamic. [ Reply | More
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Perf! [ Reply | More
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That goes in the "words that annoy you" post [ Reply | More
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MAZEL TOV! Wonderful! [ Reply | More
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Okay. I never cared about the gender. [ Reply | More
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weird response [ Reply | More
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Weird post. [ Reply | More
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As long as she's not sex-selecting, who cares if she's happy after she finds out? [ Reply | More
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Yeah, seriously. We accidentally found out (meant for it to be put in envelope, but dh saw), but it is actually fun knowing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:21 PM Flag
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I liked knowing. I always looked at it as splitting the surprise into two parts. It's still a total surprise when you meet him/her. I also couldn't stand not knowing until the last minute. I'm an impatient MF. LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:31 PM Flag
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you suck [ Reply | More
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Congrats! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:16 PM Flag
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Nice! How old are your other 3? Do you SAH or WOH? And congrats! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:10 PM Flag
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others are 2(boy), 4(boy), and 7(girl). I WOH four days a week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:17 PM Flag
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Wow - that's so awesome. I'd love to have four, and it's great to hear that it can work for a WOHM. [ Reply | More
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you're my hero! [ Reply | More
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Are you a teacher? How do you manage to do that? Do you have to work or is it a choice? [ Reply | More
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I'm an attorney (in-house). I pull in about half of our income, so while I don't have to work, things would be tight without my income. I would prefer to be at home, but I'm finally coming to terms with the idea of working more long-term. We have a great nanny so things run pretty smoothly at home. DH and I both leave the house at 8, I drop kids off at school, then we're both home at 6 and put them to bed by 7:30. Not so crazy, though there are (a lot of) crazy moments. [ Reply | More
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jesus. you are going to be busy. four is like the new 8. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:17 PM Flag
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OP: thanks! This is the first time we've found out, and it was kind of accidental, but it's fun now knowing! [ Reply | More
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Trying to decide if we should go for a fourth. Congrats!!! [ Reply | More
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Are you naming her Kitten? [ Reply | More
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Just curious, how old are you? We're hoping for 4. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:28 PM Flag
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I'm 35. Had my first at 28. This will definitely be our last. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:30 PM Flag
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moo. think about the fucking planet next time you fuck your dh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:35 PM Flag
[ - ] Has anyone been to Mission Chinese? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:11 PM Flag
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tried to get in last week and there was a two hour wait. i may just get take-out one day. [ Reply | More
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Where is it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:47 PM Flag
[ - ] 3rd cousin marrying, not attending wedding... How much o I spend off their registry for a wedding gift? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:11 PM Flag
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how rich are you? [ Reply | More
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op: I know the rule of thumb for gifting when attending, but when you decline? Anyone? [ Reply | More
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Are you old money? Because most people don't know their third cousins. (shared pair of great great grandparents) [ Reply | More
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NP: If your family has lived in the same place for a few generations, it's not uncommon at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:27 PM Flag
[ - ] DO you say something when you spot someone you know IRL on UB? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:04 PM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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has this ever happened to anyone? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:08 PM Flag
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YES [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:04 PM Flag
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ummm How does this happen? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:06 PM Flag
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they describe something very specific and you happen to know this about someone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:13 PM Flag
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+1 ... people overshare small details here and IRL on the same day. [ Reply | More
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example please?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:23 PM Flag
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Can't think of one of those, but there is one mom who posts here pretty prolifically who has made it pretty easy to find out who she is (and I did). Current location, previous location, DH's very specific career specialty, his training, her college, age of their child, where they are each from, their ages, HHI. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:42 PM Flag
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Sheeesh! Maybe she WANTS to be outted. [ Reply | More
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Oh, stop it. [ Reply | More
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Are you serious??? I'm guessing it's a doc then? [ Reply | More
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Why on earth would anyone do that if they weren't an overgrown Mean Girl? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:08 PM Flag
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No. The first rule of UB... [ Reply | More
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