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06.20.13, 12:21 PM
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Why would you add lol to the end of your post?
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06.20.13, 12:24 PM
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so is it official now?
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06.20.13, 12:31 PM
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yep
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06.20.13, 12:25 PM
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Official OP is a moron?
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06.20.13, 12:32 PM
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oh shut up - you are a bigger moron for responding
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06.20.13, 12:26 PM
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IDK.... I was being a bit tongue in cheek... I guess....
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06.20.13, 12:26 PM
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Considering some of the other celebrity baby names we've heard, I don't think this one is that bad. She could be called Kaidy (sounds like Katie) as a kid. I kind of like it.
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06.20.13, 12:32 PM
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Or KD
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06.20.13, 12:34 PM
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White trash name for black trash.
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06.20.13, 12:32 PM
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06.20.13, 12:20 PM
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We have a second home in Mamoroneck (by the water). It is tough to make connections, but we belong to one of the beach clubs and have made friends there. On the plus side, once you do meet some people, it's easy to find local info (landscapers, etc.). Love the very, very easy drive.
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06.20.13, 12:20 PM
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Love Bedford.
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06.20.13, 12:24 PM
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Why don't you get a helicopter?
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06.20.13, 12:32 PM
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06.20.13, 11:41 AM
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How old is your ds? It sounds like the problems you are worried about are in the past and he could have been at risk. If it were me I would let them still play but probably wouldn't let her drive my kid places.
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06.20.13, 11:36 AM
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Ds is 10. Honestly, the mom seems like a good person. I just feel she is dealing with a lot of personal issues and I probably have only gotten a glimpse into them.
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06.20.13, 11:45 AM
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I would not share your concerns. I think it's kind of weird - do you ask every person if they are depressed or have had a drinking problem in the past?
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06.20.13, 11:45 AM
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OP: I did not ask her. She told me out of the blue.
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06.20.13, 11:47 AM
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that's not what I meant. I meant you have no way of knowing this stuff about other people who aren't so honest - it's kind of like the sex offender lists - that does little for you except point out the ones who have been caught - how about the ones who haven't?
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06.20.13, 12:15 PM
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I agree...no sign that she's currently drinking. You kid is probably with lots of people who have problems you know nothing about. And she at least seems aware of her issues.
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06.20.13, 12:00 PM
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ruining whose friendship? the children? how old?
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06.20.13, 11:46 AM
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yes, the kids' relationship. I feel it will be weird if I continually suggest playing at my home or me doing the driving.
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06.20.13, 11:48 AM
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yea, I think it's weird too - so don't. let your child go on as before.
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06.20.13, 12:15 PM
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Do you have any reason to believe she's fallen off the wagon? If not, I wouldn't assume she is going to drive your child around while drunk.
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06.20.13, 11:48 AM
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OP: I know she takes medication for depression although I do not know what. She sometimes seems flustered and does not show up at the school events (performances, etc) that most parents attend even though she is at home. So, I don't really know.
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06.20.13, 11:44 AM
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You have no idea who else in your world might be on meds. I'd be more concerned about someone who drives on painkiller after dental work than someone on anti-depression meds. Let it be.
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06.20.13, 12:02 PM
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FAKE
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06.20.13, 12:16 PM
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That's troublesome. I wouldn't care about letting my child play there but the car pool thing is something you really need to decide on. I'd opt for no.
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06.20.13, 11:57 AM
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The irony in this is that your neighbor who is in AA and is also working on her issues may in fact have her act together more than someone who is actively drinking every day, but trying to hide this from others. (And there are plenty of people like that around. I know this because I drink too much -- I don't ever drive when drinking -- and I'm not in AA.) If you are uncomfortable with your son taking rides from this woman, I would honor that feeling and just make up excuses. I think he's probably OK playing over at his friend's house.
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06.20.13, 12:25 PM
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you sound like a judgemental jerk and everyone has something so just wrap dc in bubble wrap and hide him all for yourself weirdo
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06.20.13, 12:24 PM
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LOL
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06.20.13, 12:35 PM
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Alcoholism and depression are contagious so best to keep your son away
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06.20.13, 12:28 PM
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Get away! Really! I have had the same situation. What often happens that once they confide in you, you become their psychiatrist. BTDT. You end up picking up the slack for them! Never again. Sorry if this offends people in AA but this is my sad experience.
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06.20.13, 12:29 PM
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06.20.13, 11:39 AM
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By micromanaging I mean giving explicit instructions and direction, checking in (not every moment but at several intervals), following up.
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06.20.13, 11:42 AM
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I have to do this with dh. Yes, very frustrating.
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06.20.13, 12:02 PM
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There is an art to managing well. People who do it can motivate others by being hands off enough that person work is delegated to feels a sense of responsibility and that good work will be acknowledged and rewarded rather than that they are a cog in the wheel and are supervised by someone who is going to make unnecessary stylistic changes to relatively minor things and who is parcelling out tasks rather than handing over elements of a project but retaining control over all of the execution.
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06.20.13, 12:29 PM
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06.20.13, 10:53 AM
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I live in Brooklyn and it is customary for me (and in my culture) to give gift cards to teachers at the end of the year. I also give $10 Costco gift baskets during the Holidays. Not trying to sound offensive OP, but are you White? I'm AA and have always given gift cards.
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06.20.13, 11:16 AM
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Giving gift cards is a "cultural" thing now? Huh??
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06.20.13, 12:26 PM
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I wouldn't feel like an idiot, but I like being generous to people who care for my children. I feel like it is worth it.
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06.20.13, 11:17 AM
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You should have given what you felt comfortable with. Are they good teachers? I'm, sure they don't make lots of money and appreciated your gift.
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06.20.13, 11:24 AM
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I"m in Brooklyn too and we did a class gift only, about $40 per kid, which was split between the 2 teachers and 1 assistant.
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06.20.13, 11:31 AM
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So what if others gave less or nothing. Your gift / appreciation should be contingent to what others do or feel. Be more big-hearted about things please - sheesh!
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06.20.13, 11:35 AM
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^^^ meant should not
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06.20.13, 11:35 AM
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This post really irritates me because it reminds me of my sister who can't take one ounce of responsibility. Why would you do anything as a grown woman that you didn't decide yourself?
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06.20.13, 11:38 AM
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Hate to say it but ITA
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06.20.13, 11:39 AM
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I would have told you $25 gift card
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06.20.13, 11:47 AM
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Preschool teacher here: you should just give what you want. Some schools I worked for had huge gifts (1K one year!). My present school I doubt I'll even get a note.
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06.20.13, 11:58 AM
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Me too and I agree. I had no idea the amount of hand-wringing that went into these gifts until I started coming here. The gifts are nice, but it isn't really a big deal like parents think it is.
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06.20.13, 12:11 PM
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Preschool teacher here too - gifts I received were cash or gift cards of $50 to $100 -- more $100s than $50s
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06.20.13, 12:37 PM
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06.20.13, 10:30 AM
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You're basically saying that he needs a biased jury in order for "justice" to be served. Do you not see the absurdity of what you're saying?
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06.20.13, 10:32 AM
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He was indicted solely due to pressure to be politically correct. This jury will provide common sense rather than seek to witch hunt
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06.20.13, 10:45 AM
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if Zimmerman is found not guilty, the feds will step in and convict him for violating Trayvon Martin's civil rights
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06.20.13, 11:19 AM
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Just b/c a black guy was shot doesnt mean there is was a civil rights violation. There is no evidence that this was a race-based shooting.
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06.20.13, 12:27 PM
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I'm white and I'd vote to fry him. Don't count your chickens.
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06.20.13, 11:42 AM
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And all of them will listen to evidence, rather than forming their opinion from listening to Al Sharpton
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06.20.13, 12:07 PM
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Al Sharpton is pretty irrelevant at this point.
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06.20.13, 12:23 PM
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How many like Skittles?
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06.20.13, 12:37 PM
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06.20.13, 08:33 AM
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isn't that counter-productive? i mean looking at her has got to kill the appetite. oh, but that's conducive to whittling away excess weight. i get it now.
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06.20.13, 08:28 AM
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Exactly
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06.20.13, 08:32 AM
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Let's see you. Sheesh.
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06.20.13, 09:40 AM
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Laura Bush was always praised about her work with literacy many times. Why dont you just be an adult and say you're racist and will complain about anything they do. His color is too much for you and you cannot get past it...regardless what good he does or his wife.
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06.20.13, 09:48 AM
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Quit playing the race card. It does not strengthen your argument.
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06.20.13, 11:43 AM
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Laura Bush looks like a man.
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06.20.13, 10:12 AM
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I'm not a bush fan at all but I saw Laura in person last spring here in NYC and she was very pretty.
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06.20.13, 10:23 AM
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Who cares what she looks like, and I think she's attractive - probably more than you are, with your nastiness. Liked her a lot more than her husband. And she was often in the news about her literacy project.
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06.20.13, 12:07 PM
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I wish the moderators would limit membership to people from major cities.
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06.20.13, 10:18 AM
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Good idea, that'll definitely limit the obnoxious and inflammatory comments. New Yorkers are NEVER loud or rude.
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06.20.13, 11:44 AM
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Laura Bush was as interesting as a placemat. She was bland and no one was interested.
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06.20.13, 11:25 AM
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Eep
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06.20.13, 11:43 AM
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Keep eating your pork rinds and Mountain Dew. Michele doesn't care about you.
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06.20.13, 11:43 AM
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Piece focusing on Laura Bush on Myanmar in the NYT, 2007: http://nyti.ms/14kzdPC
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06.20.13, 11:55 AM
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Laura Bush visits Afghanistan, NYT 2008 http://nyti.ms/19Uzz5d
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06.20.13, 12:00 PM
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Would love to see a picture of you. I think Michelle is very attractive but, more importantly, wonder why you see such a need to call people "ugly". Does not reflect well on you.
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06.20.13, 12:10 PM
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I think Michelle is very attractive.
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06.20.13, 12:22 PM
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I do not care what she looks like, but during sequestration, she should cut down on trips.
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06.20.13, 12:36 PM
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06.20.13, 08:20 AM
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Don't say "kindy". Just say "K", if you can't type entire word.
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06.20.13, 08:30 AM
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You know, kindy was mildy irritating but you telling someone what to type was way more annoying. People who do that piss me off.
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06.20.13, 11:34 AM
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You just did!
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06.20.13, 12:23 PM
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I would maybe do it for 87 but not the TT.
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06.20.13, 08:26 AM
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I stopped reading at "kindly"
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06.20.13, 11:26 AM
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that is why they have waitlist. because people turn down every school.
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06.20.13, 11:47 AM
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My friends' dd went to Anderson. It was a school. Her dd is the same as my dd that didn't go there. It's not nirvana.
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06.20.13, 11:53 AM
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This. "Kindy"?!
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06.20.13, 12:29 PM
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06.20.13, 05:07 AM
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I think you would see the book on both if they were both logged into the same account. I downloaded a book onto my ipad but then was able to read it on my phone.
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06.20.13, 10:09 AM
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I think you would see the book on both if they were both logged into the same account. I downloaded a book onto my ipad but then was able to read it on my phone.
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06.20.13, 10:09 AM
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06.20.13, 04:56 AM
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He was a fatso. No surprise
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06.20.13, 10:31 AM
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I'm shocked too. There are plenty of obese people still walking around. 51 is awfully young.
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06.20.13, 11:37 AM
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No kidding. My uncle was nearly 400 lbs and had lost a foot due to diabetes type 2 and even he lasted until 55 until his heart gave out
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06.20.13, 11:49 AM
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I think he lived pretty big.
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06.20.13, 11:44 AM
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Not Chris Farley or John Belushi big, though
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06.20.13, 11:53 AM
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No. He also outlived them.
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06.20.13, 12:21 PM
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I think he must have had some kind of predisposing condition which they will figure out on autopsy. I know of two very fit athletic men who dropped dead while jogging in their 40s.
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06.20.13, 11:52 AM
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Agree sadly. There was a famous jogger, can't remember his name, he was the same age I think. I think his name was Jim Fixx or something. There was also a jogger who wrote a book about running and died recently at a young age.
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06.20.13, 12:39 PM
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I know plenty of much fatter men who lived into their 60's and 70's. It's genetic sometimes
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06.20.13, 12:38 PM
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Plenty of overweight people live to 80. Sad but true. Signed skinny mom.
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06.20.13, 12:33 PM
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I've known everyday tennis players that are trim & fit that have had heart disease. He didn't seem that overweight to me.
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06.20.13, 12:01 PM
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