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[ - ] Alex Mccord and Simon Vankempen's kids go to Speyer now, DF who is a business acquaintance of Alex just told me. 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:10 PM Flag
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You are gross. Don't out little kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:06 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:10 PM Flag
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ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:10 PM Flag
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How is she outing them? I doubt anyone cares anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:12 PM Flag
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Even then, it is really awful. You can hate on the parents all you want, but leave the kids out of it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:13 PM Flag
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She hated on them? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:14 PM Flag
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I hope the increases security [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:12 PM Flag
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Who are these people? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:14 PM Flag
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nobody [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:10 PM Flag
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OR: I just googled it. These are Real housewife people? This post is truly pathetic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:17 PM Flag
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Who cares? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:14 PM Flag
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Nobody gives a shit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:15 PM Flag
[ - ] Why are people interested in National Merit Semi-finalists as an indication of a school's success? I went to a no-name public school in the midwest, took the PSAT's cold, and was a National Merit Finalist/ National Merit Scholarship winner. No one at my school cared. Makes me laugh to see this as a criteria for a "TT" school in NYC. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.24.13, 04:07 PM Flag
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Because of the scholarship attached to the NMS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:02 PM Flag
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Intel Science winners I understand- that is pretty brilliant stuff. But National Merit Semifinalists? The SATs are actually pretty easy for smart kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:10 PM Flag
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Scholarships are now few and far between. The most prestigious colleges no longer give money for NMS. Too many of them out there now for it to be all that special. The schools that give money for it are those trying to attract kids away from the most prestigious colleges. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:11 PM Flag
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You don't seem to have a well-developed sense of humour [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:10 PM Flag
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Did you not receive $$? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:10 PM Flag
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bc so few of them go to private schools. it is just evidence that private school kids are not doing well on standardized tests but are getting in to top schools (to the extent they are getting in) by other means ($$$ or connections or both). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:12 PM Flag
[ - ] There's no UrbanPlumber, yet I have a plumbing question. Any Schneiders on right now? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:00 PM Flag
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Oh, and the question is this. I live in a 2B/2B rental. Just moved in. In one bathroom the shower works fine. You turn it on and no matter if it's hot or cold, it's the same amount of water pressure. In the second bathroom, that's not the case. If you turn on the shower and then lean it all the way cold, you have full water pressure. As you wind it all the way over to hot, the pressure plummets. So, taking a hot shower in that bathroom is a bit like being spit on. You freeze your way through it if you choose to. Anyone know what this problem is? Is it a valve thing? The super is acting like it's 'just the way the shower is' and I don't think he wants to fix it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:09 PM Flag
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pre-war? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:04 PM Flag
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OP: nope, new construction. building is about 5 years old. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:15 PM Flag
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I have no answer for you, but I have the same issue with my kitchen sink. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:08 PM Flag
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clean the filter [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:11 PM Flag
[ - ] Second Tarot Mom are you here? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:59 PM Flag
[ - ] Am I the only one that gets depressed at the start of summer? We stay in the city and are doing some renovations this year so don't have the spare cash to spend on weekends away since they are so $$ this time of year. W have outdoor space and a grill and I love nothing better than having friends over for a barbeque but somehow we are the only ones in our group of friends with kids so coming to our house gets old really fast. Plus they all have fun weekends planned that we can't join in. Even my babysitters have better plans so we get stuck home a lot. I know I need some new friends with kids to hang around with on weekends but somehow the people I meet through my kids never get to hang out on the weekend level. Makes me wonder if we should just give up and move to the burbs and make new friends completely (I hate the idea of this the rest of the year!) This weather isn't helping my mood either. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:58 PM Flag
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Make some day trips to beaches, parks, zoos, etc. And keep trying to make some mommy friends- families with kids. That is important for your sanity!....and the suburbs are great! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:10 PM Flag
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why can't you just hang out with your own family? why do you need others? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:08 PM Flag
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np: bo-ring. OP gets to do that every day. it's fun to have some good plans during the summer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:17 PM Flag
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You really need local friends with kids. The burbs aren't the answer. Any other options for friends with kids...are your dcs in school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:17 PM Flag
[ - ] Dh wants to start biking to work (we live on the UWS, he works just east of Madison Sq Garden). The idea of him biking in midtown makes me really nervous. Am I being crazy? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:56 PM Flag
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I think it is incredibly dangerous. But that's just me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:51 PM Flag
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maybe [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:57 PM Flag
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This is dangerous, but putting your toddler on a leash is nonsense. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:57 PM Flag
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LOL. Yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:14 PM Flag
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Probably most of the ride can be by the river - pretty safe [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:58 PM Flag
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OP - that's what he keeps saying, and I agree that that part of it is fine, but he'd still have to traverse 5 crosstown blocks in one of the busiest parts of the city.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:01 PM Flag
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NP-fwiw on those crosstown streets the cars cannot go that fast at rush hour. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:05 PM Flag
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watch out for opening car doors [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:07 PM Flag
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this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:10 PM Flag
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My DH bikes to work. It makes me nervous too, but he is fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:53 PM Flag
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yes, you're a little crazy. Now especially they have all those bike lanes so midtown where he's going is actually very bike crazy. I would insist he wear a helmet but other than that I think he's fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:00 PM Flag
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wear a helmet [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:07 PM Flag
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I think there is way too much biking in this city these days--it's not Portland. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:06 PM Flag
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amen! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:10 PM Flag
[ - ] Has anyone's DC ever gotten off of a 1st grade wait list in the Spring/Summer? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:51 PM Flag
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only if someone moves and you're the replacement. Possible, not likely. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:55 PM Flag
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Or is someone is counseled out late. It happens. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:53 PM Flag
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If you mean public, then almost all upper grade spots (1st and up) tend to happen over the summer or even after the first week of school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:00 PM Flag
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I know of a family who did at Calhoun, because a child's family moved last minute. Doesn't happen often, but occasionally, have you called the schools which you were WL for to display interest lately? That might help. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:03 PM Flag
[ - ] Has anyone been served court papers at work? Ex dh says to expect this. I work in an open office and it will happen in front of everyone. I don't know what to do about it. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:51 PM Flag
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Ugh, that sounds awful, I'm sorry. Your ex sounds like a winner. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:57 PM Flag
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Smile and say "thank you" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:58 PM Flag
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Tell security not to let them up--or can they just cruise right in?? Go downstairs and just take them without drama. Good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:54 PM Flag
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My friend was served but she called the process server and gave them her cell, the guy was super nice and met her downstairs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:02 PM Flag
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damn [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:57 PM Flag
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You can also lie to any busybody and say you witnessed an accident [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:03 PM Flag
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do you have an attorney? usually you can authorize them to accept service on your behalf, which would avoid the scenario you describe. or you could probably just accept service too, check the rule. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:08 PM Flag
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^ that is, if you are definitely going to be served one way or the other [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:09 PM Flag
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Lawyer here, and yes, it is completely legal to serve court papers, such as a summons or a subpoena, at a person's place of business. If it is not an unfriendly case, I will often ask the other attorney if he will simply accept my papers, so I don't need to hire a process server. Or, if a defendant is an elderly person or works in a sensitive industry, I can try to do it by appointment. Sometimes, however, you do what you have to do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:07 PM Flag
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Why can't he have you served at home? What a d*ck move. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:11 PM Flag
[ - ] Anybody's kids in a language immersion school? Do you have parents there who really don't speak English? Is that a problem if they run committees? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:49 PM Flag
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Two kids in Spanish immersion. Yes, there are many parents who do not speak English but there are also many bilingual parents who help translate. Whenever we send e-mails to the parents' listserv, we are supposed to use Google translate or some other tool to post in both English and Spanish. PTA meetings and other events always come with translators. It does take a bit longer but I think we have all found a way to communicate and work together. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:52 PM Flag
[ - ] Looking for a part time job... best places to apply? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:45 PM Flag
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not sure. maybe department stores? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:09 PM Flag
[ - ] Funny FB posts by a friend who is visiting NYC (from chicago).: 45 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:44 PM Flag
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1- Walking through the west village yesterday, we saw what appeared to be an elderly lesbian with terrible hair. Nothing unusual there. Except this one was Rod Stewart. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:45 PM Flag
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2-Grand Central tour. Socks and sandals seems to be a requirement. Fanny pack optional. — at Grand Central Terminal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:45 PM Flag
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Yes! But don't you DARE wear yoga pants! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:59 PM Flag
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THIS! ; ) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:04 PM Flag
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3-New York lessons I learned the hard way: When leaning on a mailbox to send a text, always be aware that a homeless man may decide he wants to pee on that same mailbox. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:45 PM Flag
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weird... there are lots of homeless people in Chicago... sounds like they don't get out much [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:10 PM Flag
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4-Yesterday's highlight: hearing a young girl try to explain to her visiting dad that the two garishly dressed women who just sashayed past were, in fact, men. — at West Village, New York, New York. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:46 PM Flag
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5-Me: You're terrible at celebrity sighting. DW: That guy wasn't anybody. Me: No, but the girl with him was Chelsea Clinton. — at John Varvatos Store. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:46 PM Flag
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You mean CBGB's? I would never buy anything from that fucking place. They replaced an icon with corporate douchebaggery. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:53 PM Flag
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Dear god, THIS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:55 PM Flag
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It is a shame. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:57 PM Flag
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Truly horrible. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:00 PM Flag
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+100 [ Reply | More
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6-This place is notorious for only being nice to famous people. Fortunately, they seem to think I'm k.d. lang. — at Waverly Inn. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:46 PM Flag
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7-If you're going to be awakened at 4 a.m. by men yelling at each other in the street, it should be gay men. Because that shit is adorable. — at West Village, New York, New York. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:47 PM Flag
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Your friend is an a-hole. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:54 PM Flag
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8-Hey Brooklynites, I'm sorry you had a bad audition, but you should really try to be a little nicer. — at Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:47 PM Flag
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Is it just me, or are none of those particularly funny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:53 PM Flag
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np-No, they aren't that funny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:55 PM Flag
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NOT funny. WTH? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:12 PM Flag
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9-Eavesdropping is way more fun when they're speaking Spanish and you get to put those four years of high school Spanish to good use. — at Cafe Habana. [ Reply | More
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10-Even douchebags take one look at this place and think, "I don't know, seems a little douchey" — at Meatpacking District, New York, New York. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:48 PM Flag
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lol. true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:55 PM Flag
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so bascially this confirms people from the midwest are homophobic and intolerant. cool. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:54 PM Flag
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And really not very funny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:55 PM Flag
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yes. happy to live here and not there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:56 PM Flag
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I was thinking the same thing. I'll save this link for the next time someone yammers on about how awesome Chicago is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:55 PM Flag
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love chicago! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:07 PM Flag
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Worst city ever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:02 PM Flag
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Someone has no sense of humor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:04 PM Flag
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Jokes are funny, this is fairly lame. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:59 PM Flag
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Psssh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:13 PM Flag
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Pretty much. I kept reading thinking that the next one might be funny...but no. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:06 PM Flag
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^^ NYer here. We actually DO have a sense of humor, believe it or not. And, unlike the posters here who seem to think this one brain reflects the opinions of all of chicago, I want to assure you that their opinions do not reflect all of us here in NYC. These are funny! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:06 PM Flag
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No they are not. Sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:01 PM Flag
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+1. And I didn't take his comment to be homophobic at all! And I'm gay! Unwind yourselves... sheesh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:07 PM Flag
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It just sounded stupid, that's all. My brother and his husband fight all the time, and I assure you it's anything but adorable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:02 PM Flag
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Because it's your brother. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:13 PM Flag
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What's that supposed to mean? Hearing people fight - gay or straight - isn't cute. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:08 PM Flag
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+2. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:08 PM Flag
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I understand that these posts do not reflect all of Chicago. They are not funny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:08 PM Flag
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Not remotely offensive. Also not remotely funny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:08 PM Flag
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Do these people live in the suburbs of Chicago? They sound a little homophobic for people who live in a fairly non-homophobic city. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:09 PM Flag
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I grew up on the north shore - highland park - and people are very close minded and shallow! Not at all surprised by the homophobia. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:11 PM Flag
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Your friend needs to stop posting on Facebook nonstop! It's kind of sad that she feels the need to do this. Just live in the moment and spare us the dull commentary [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:09 PM Flag
[ - ] Dc darted in front of a stopped but running suv yesterday (no way the driver could see him) and I keep having flashbacks. How crazy am I? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:43 PM Flag
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Not crazy but it's over, let it go. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:49 PM Flag
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I'm an incredibly laid back mom but one time my 15mo DC ran into the street (out in the country - no one was hurt) and I cried for quite a while and had really intense/emotional thoughts about it for several weeks. I am much more cautious on the streets now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:56 PM Flag
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you got lucky but be more careful down the road. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:59 PM Flag
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pun intended? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:11 PM Flag
[ - ] My libido has shot through the roof. I think I'm annoying dh with my frequent attempts at initiating sex. Meanwhile, I'm frustrated. 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:42 PM Flag
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I'm you, but single. Feel better now? :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:45 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:14 PM Flag
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At least he's not rejecting you like mine does. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:46 PM Flag
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How do you know she's not being rejected, exactly? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:41 PM Flag
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Because if she was being rejected she would've bluntly said so on her post. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:43 PM Flag
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says you? I hate when people assume things. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:56 PM Flag
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Tough sh!t. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:56 PM Flag
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NP: I hate when enough people aren't clear and you need to assume stuff like this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:03 PM Flag
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op: I'm being rejected about 50% of the time. Or he heads me off with, "I'm too tired tonight." before I can make a move. I'm successful 1-2 times per week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:44 PM Flag
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Maybe low t [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:41 PM Flag
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So? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:41 PM Flag
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Man there are a lot of dh's on this board who'd like to meet you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:49 PM Flag
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Why does it autocorrect to add an apostrophe? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:50 PM Flag
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op: at this point I almost think my dh would like to be relieved of the burden of my sex drive. as I write this I realize it sounds sad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:57 PM Flag
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Only a douche dh would be annoyed by this. I went through this crazed sex bender for a month (think wanting full blown penetration every other hour) and my bf was totally up to the challenge. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:02 PM Flag
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If you think you can manage an affair discreetly, why not enter into one? You'll be doing both DH and yourself a favor. There's lots more to a marriage than sexual fidelity. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:08 PM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone know about any nursery schools on UES that might still have spots for 4yo for September? We are moving to UES over the Summer and I don't know where to start. TIA. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:40 PM Flag
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Call a bunch and let them know. Your only chance will be if a kid drops out before Sept. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:42 PM Flag
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maybe epiphany day school-the one with the new director. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:54 PM Flag
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^^^they changed directors this year which annoyed some parents so I believe they will have openings [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:49 PM Flag
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IMHO 4's classes are usually pretty easy to get into, as so many kids move/ start public K, etc. by that age. Keep calling through the summer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:59 PM Flag
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Try William Woodward. [ Reply | More
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Try Church of Epiphany and International Preschool... [ Reply | More
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[ - ] STCM here? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:37 PM Flag
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Is this a good investment? Or will it crash and burn Dh? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:50 PM Flag
[ - ] This seems appropriate to post here: http://www.parkslopefamilycircus.com/ 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:36 PM Flag
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Still laughing! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:38 PM Flag
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Dirty hippies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:32 PM Flag
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Love this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:46 PM Flag
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I have officially been nailed. [ Reply | More
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