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[ - ] Would hiring a nanny with her own adult children bother you? I had imagined hiring someone without her own children to avoid parenting style conflicts, but now I'm rethinking. I have triplets and a one of the resumes an agency sent me is a mom of triplets. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:13 PM Flag
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That sounds like a good match. You need to convey your own parenting style and expectations at the beginning so there is no conflict. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:15 PM Flag
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Even nannies have lives. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:09 PM Flag
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That's not the point. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:16 PM Flag
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I think it's a plus. I didn't hire any nanny who didn't have children [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:10 PM Flag
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Lots of nannies have their own children. If you want a nanny with zero opinions in children, hire someone with no experience [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:16 PM Flag
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The triplets are now adults (more or less) or she has older triplets still at home? Former, absolutely assuming she is still relatively young (maybe under 50/55). Kids still at home, prob not hit maybe if HS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:16 PM Flag
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What? Most nannies I know have their own children. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:16 PM Flag
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I specifically looked for a nanny with adult (or older teen) children. I wanted someone who had been a mother but who did not currently have young children at home. I think it's a big plus. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:18 PM Flag
[ - ] PSA don't drink margaritas at lunch. 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:10 PM Flag
[ - ] Been going through a bitter divorce since January. I am finding myself avoiding certain friends now because I feel if I avoid the subject I am being dishonest somehow, but am very reluctant to break the news. I just don't want to talk about it at all with most people, other than very close friends, family, or therapist. An old girlfriend called on my birthday and I have not called her back yet because of this. She never liked x-DH anyway so I am confronting the feeling that she was right about him. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:08 PM Flag
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Can you come up with a one liner taht does not turn into a conversation stopper? Yes, things have been tougher than expected, but I'll come out of it sooner or later. Enough about my doom, what's up with you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:15 PM Flag
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You are me, but my problem is ex is very well liked and powerful and people are thinking I am just stupid! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:10 PM Flag
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Most people don't want to talk about it - it is uncomfortable for them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:16 PM Flag
[ - ] What makes you better than most people? 44 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:58 PM Flag
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Nothing. I'm just a standard human being. Dime a million. [ Reply | More
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I don't think I am. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:53 PM Flag
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I'm not better than anybody. My living circumstances are better than most of the planet's, but that's a different thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:00 PM Flag
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Your parents have a pretty cool basement, eh? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:56 PM Flag
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Nah, I have a lovely home and am grateful every day for it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:06 PM Flag
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Did you earn it yourself? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:08 PM Flag
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Um, yes, in fact, I did. Saved up for my first apartment, which rose in value. Sold it and flipped into this place, which is all kinds of awesome. Fishing for something? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:03 PM Flag
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Nah, more like trolling...got an extra room? ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:11 PM Flag
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I do but the sheets are dirty! Check with me next week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:13 PM Flag
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Snarf...will do :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:09 PM Flag
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My fellating skills [ Reply | More
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You suck at sucking... [ Reply | More
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What are your tricks [ Reply | More
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Ball play and moistness [ Reply | More
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Batter up! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:08 PM Flag
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Do you swallow ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:05 PM Flag
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"Dear Mom" obviously does...rude awakening time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:55 PM Flag
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I'm damn generous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:56 PM Flag
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Can I have a little cash? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:06 PM Flag
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Then I'm just enabling you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:08 PM Flag
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I'm ok with that... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:12 PM Flag
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I am completely honest and direct with everyone and I am self aware, so I tend not to be judgmental. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:03 PM Flag
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You aware of those extra pounds you're lugging around in that ass of yours? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:05 PM Flag
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Wow, yes, are you psychic? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:08 PM Flag
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Naw, he's a guy.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:03 PM Flag
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Well he hit the nail on the head. Love my tits, hate my ass. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:13 PM Flag
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OR: You're Hot the way you are...Crumpet? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:17 PM Flag
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I think this actually has the potential to make you a pretty tough person to get along with. I feel like people who say "I'm direct, I say what's on my mind" are cheating the system by deliberately circumventing the social norms we've created to make life even remotely palatable. I mean, the reason for tact and social judgement is because life would be fairly unlivable if we all just said whatever we thought to those around us whenever we felt like it. It would be nothing but anger, and rage and aggression directed at whomever seemed to be in front of us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:05 PM Flag
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I am not a drug addict, a liar or a thief. I also think I'm a good friend and I try to be helpful to other people. Other than this, I'm pretty insecure about most things. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:58 PM Flag
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I love you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:06 PM Flag
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But I have to say that I don't think I'm better than most people. Just the ones that are really messed up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:05 PM Flag
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Ever try to straighten one out...not easy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:18 PM Flag
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I'm not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:59 PM Flag
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You Rock! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:06 PM Flag
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I actually do Anal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:03 PM Flag
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Must be Friday if we're talking about anal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:13 PM Flag
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Good for you...Polyp? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:08 PM Flag
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I am really honest with myself. I have no problem saying sorry, admitting when it's my fault or when I made a mistake. I know the parts I play in failures and don't mind take one for the team. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:09 PM Flag
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You're Hired!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:08 PM Flag
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I'm happy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:05 PM Flag
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me too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:13 PM Flag
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I set high standards for myself and I meet them. Also, I've been really lucky so far. Knocking on wood... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:12 PM Flag
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I try to remember, as much as possible, that NONE of this matters. We'll all be dead one day, so just live your life, enjoy your family and friends, and try to help some other people along the way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:14 PM Flag
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I'm just like everyone else. Nothing to see here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:14 PM Flag
[ - ] Looking for advice. I have 5 yo and a newborn. I have been going to my pediatrician for years and really like him. However, now that I have a newborn, I am getting concerned about how nurse in his office weights children. She told me not to take off his diaper and weighted him in his onesie and just took 2oz off for diaper and onesie from his weight. In the hospital they took everything off. She also got wrong length and head circumference. My ds was born weighting only 6lbs, how would you address it. 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:56 PM Flag
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I think that it is really not that huge a deal. Over time, weight is ball park rather than precision. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:05 PM Flag
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Just tell the nurse you'd rather undress the baby. It's your baby. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:05 PM Flag
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+1. It is probably fine, but that is lazy. My db wasn't small, but did have trouble putting on weight at first and 2oz really mattered. My doc even wanted to make sure she weighed db on the same scale each time. The diaper would not weigh the same thing each time depending on if it is wet or not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:09 PM Flag
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This would bother me too. Sounds like the nurse is being lazy. 2 oz is significant with a newborn. Can you bring it up to the pediatrician? Just ask if that's their standard procedure? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:06 PM Flag
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Unless your db is high risk, 2 oz either way won't matter, within rounding error. I wouldn't sweat it. Besides, the newborn stage is over so quickly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:03 PM Flag
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not a big deal. If you like the doctor, stay with him [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:11 PM Flag
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i would not address it - does not bother me; but since it obviously bothers you...you could have said you would prefer to take everything off and weigh him because you were concerned [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:08 PM Flag
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"weighs/weighed" not "weighted" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:14 PM Flag
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She just doesn't want him peeing all over the scale, which is kind of understandable. Still, you're the mom and she should be able to accomodate your wishes. And tell her to get his length and head circumference right, ffs. Bring it up with the doc if it's making you this concerned and just say what you posted here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:14 PM Flag
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NP: They should use a disposable pad that is dry and a standard weight, not a potentially went diaper. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:18 PM Flag
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My ped did the same thing with both my kids. Not a big deal. Esp the height - that's always an estimate as infants are always curled up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:16 PM Flag
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some parents do not like taking off baby's clothes. It wouldn't bother me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:17 PM Flag
[ - ] Dear empty handed guest. Don't be a mooching pig. Bring your host a gift. 24 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:55 PM Flag
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Who does that?!?! Even my sil showed up with some cupcake papers and two tea towels for her (and her dh's and 3 kids) 8 night all expenses paid visit at our place. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:57 PM Flag
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What are cupcake papers? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:17 PM Flag
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Are you a disgruntled host? I sincerely don't care if someone brings something to my home or not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:57 PM Flag
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this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:07 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:09 PM Flag
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You petty bitch. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:57 PM Flag
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THIS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:58 PM Flag
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Really? Not OP, but come on! How is this petty? How hard is it to grab a bottle of wine, a thing of muffins, flowers? Doesn't have to be expensive. Having house guests is a lot of work and expensive. It's the least people can do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:08 PM Flag
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It's petty because it's something that started as a courtesy, and now it has become expected. It's just like people who throw a birthday party just for the presents. If you want to charge admission to your get-together, then be up front about it. With that said, I always bring a gift for my host. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:07 PM Flag
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ITA. The idea that I have to "cover my plate" at a wedding or pay for my weekend visit in products is unpleasant. I'll bring a gift because it's the thing to do, not because of any rule. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:12 PM Flag
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This! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:18 PM Flag
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Said the guest who figures her charm and wit are gift enough! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:03 PM Flag
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haha [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:06 PM Flag
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What do you want, another scented soap? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:57 PM Flag
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np I want Diptyque candles or Champagne. Or a bottle of Artemis. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:04 PM Flag
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This, so much crap. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:16 PM Flag
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Dear Twat, STFU...THANK YOU. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:54 PM Flag
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Perfect and timely post - I'm trying to figure something to bring - any ideas are appreciated [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:54 PM Flag
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We always bring A bottle of wine or liquor [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:02 PM Flag
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That's the best go-to gift. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:09 PM Flag
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I definitely believe in bringing a gift if staying with a friend. BUT that being said, I would never invite someone to stay with me if I would get pissed of that they didn't bring something for me. This is just weird. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:08 PM Flag
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This. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:11 PM Flag
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Gross guest [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:14 PM Flag
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So true. Don't show up empty handed. Also, if someone is hosting you overnight or for multiple nights, and if they are cooking for you and your children and cleaning up after you, some kind of generosity on your part is appropriate. Do not assume that sending a token after is sufficient. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:09 PM Flag
[ - ] Dear uninvited guest, stop dropping hints about coming over to our beach house 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:54 PM Flag
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How do these uninvited guests even know about your housing situation if you didn't tell them? And why did you tell them if not to let them know? Can't have it both ways. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:50 PM Flag
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+1 These people brag and issue false invitations and then get upset when others want to accept those invitations. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:59 PM Flag
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Chill out poor person. It comes out in general conversation. And knowing about a friend's beach house doesn't warrant you an invite. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:15 PM Flag
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We have had a beach house for a few years. Yes my friends and family know. Not like it is bragged about . [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:55 PM Flag
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Just say 'We'll be out'. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:50 PM Flag
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Perfect and timely post - I'm trying to figure out something to bring - any ideas are appreciated! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:51 PM Flag
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That's the worst. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:58 PM Flag
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I really don't understand people who think like you do. I THRIVE on having other people around to share time with. I love entertaining, I love a busy, active house with too many kids and somebody running out to the store to buy another piece of meat because more people showed up than we thought. I feel like if I had a beach house I'd be extending TOO many invitations and people would have to make excuses to not show up every weekend. But, hey, that's my thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:52 PM Flag
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You're an Extrovert. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:00 PM Flag
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I guess. But growing up my family was very into entertaining, and parties, and having people over, so I kind of grew up with the idea that a full house is a happy house. This is actually the reason I haven't yet decided to buy a summer place - because I'm afraid it will be me, my wife and two kids in a country house, and what fun is that? Unless I can fill it with friends and family there's really no interest in it for me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:57 PM Flag
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+1. The OP is clearly the sort of unhappy person who shouts "woe is me" regardless of the subject. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:05 PM Flag
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Op- sometime we like hosting family, other time friends, coworkers. Don't really mix them too much. It's our preference. I think it's tacky when people assume they can come any holiday or weekend for that matter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:06 PM Flag
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It is tacky. [ Reply | More
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:15 PM Flag
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So tell these people that you have a social engagement every day of the summer, and loudly complain to them how much work it is. [ Reply | More
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np I'm happy to have people over for dinner at our country house. Have had family to stay twice in the last five year; that's enough. I like having my house to myself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:09 PM Flag
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OK - that's very different to me. You like being alone in your country house? To me that's like being exiled- go sit in the woods by yourself with no one around for a few days. That sounds really, really boring to me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:17 PM Flag
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Um, if I want guests, I invite them. If I don't, I don't. Are you really too dense to understand that? Honestly, the sanctimony here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:17 PM Flag
[ - ] Dear invited guests who declined to come over due to rain, no you can't change your mind last minute if weather is nice. We are not a fall back option. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:53 PM Flag
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That should be the last invite they receive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:58 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:15 PM Flag
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I hope LOTS of people are doing that and that my usual 2.5 hour trip isn't 5 or 6 ours like it is every year on Memorial Day weekend. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:58 PM Flag
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Yes, Yes you are...And we can do whatever we please. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:58 PM Flag
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You are going to end up staying at home in your apartment. Trust. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:10 PM Flag
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Are you talking about a playdate or an overnight? For a playdate, not really a big deal, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:05 PM Flag
[ - ] If rent in Manhattan do you mind sharing your basic spec - bdroom, bathroom, sq ft, neighborhood and rent? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.24.13, 05:51 PM Flag
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2 bedroom; 1 bathroom; 800 sq ft; inwood; $1300 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:56 PM Flag
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2bed/2bath, 1900 sq foot loftspace, south of midtown, $6000. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:10 PM Flag
[ - ] If your dc is waitlisted for gen-ed kindergarten, have you gotten any info at all about where you are on the list or where your dc will go if s/he doesn't get in? I've called and school is not giving any info. They said we'd hear about alternate placements in the fall. 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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^^for public school [ Reply | More
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Our school said we'd hear about alternate placements in the fall [ Reply | More
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op: aren't you nervous? They won't tell us which schools it might be [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:47 PM Flag
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Of course i'm worried and nervous but Can't waste negative energy on it - whatever is going to happen will happen. [ Reply | More
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op: what did you tell dc? Mine is at a school where they write all the kindergartens on the wall next to pictures of the kids. [ Reply | More
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np: I asked the parents coordinator what school historically gets the overflow from our zoned and she told me. She also mentioned that it's with 95% certainty. [ Reply | More
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op: I asked and they said "we have no idea" [ Reply | More
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I'm sorry to hear that! Hang in there- when we were WL someone told me to keep checking in with the school on a weekly basis. I hope it works out for you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:18 PM Flag
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DC was WL and we got a call with offer about a month ago [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:52 PM Flag
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^^the school told me the latest they will let WL families know if they got in or not is late June. [ Reply | More
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op: I spoke to principal. She said we won't know until the first week of classes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:06 PM Flag
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We were on the wait list a few years ago and our parent coordinator told me what number we were. We didn't get a spot until July. Also, we were sent a letter from the DOE with an alternative school which was NOT GOOD! It was on the opposite side of town and was a crappy gen ed school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:01 PM Flag
[ - ] How do you all feel about the fact that all post-recession gains have gone to the 1%? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:48 PM Flag
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Like I should have another tin of caviar and pop the cork on that second bottle of Dom [ Reply | More
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crappy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:44 PM Flag
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Good, I'm part of the 1%. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:50 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:09 PM Flag
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Who else should they be going to in a capitalist society?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:46 PM Flag
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this makes no sense. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:03 PM Flag
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don't worry, they'll get taxed on it soon enough [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:54 PM Flag
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Not surprised. Those who have the gold make the rules. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:49 PM Flag
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Given that close to half the pop is on food stamps under Obama, I figure the 1% is paying plenty for others' groceries. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:59 PM Flag
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Not all the 1% are better off, believe me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:02 PM Flag
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Being taxed to death will do that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:05 PM Flag
[ - ] No friends with babies in Brooklyn and need an OB/GYN as we just got insurance and will start TTC. How do I find a great doctor? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:46 PM Flag
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We're in Brooklyn and commuted into the city [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:44 PM Flag
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Look up neighborhood listerv. Park slope parents, fort green kids, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:55 PM Flag
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I think you should go to the city. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:50 PM Flag
[ - ] I know eleven uber wealthy families from Harvard who paid someone to take their kids' SAT test so they could get a perfect score so that their kids, who are all at TT schools and getting straights As, would be accepted. 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.24.13, 05:46 PM Flag
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Blackmail them - they will pay handsomely for you to keep this to yourself [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:47 PM Flag
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They told you this? It's against the law, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:49 PM Flag
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How is it possible that you know 11 families that did this? Is your kid the one who sat for theirs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:59 PM Flag
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Yes. 11 Über wealthy people told you they did this. Very believable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:00 PM Flag
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I doubt this is true. Eleven? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:00 PM Flag
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DD took the SATs in March - the admission ticket requires a downloaded photograph and the test center requires two forms of photo ID. Now, I'm not saying that paying someone to take the test is impossible, but the idea that you would personally know ELEVEN kids who cheated this way, and ALL of whom got a perfect score, and ALL of whom got into Harvard, seems statistically unlikely. Sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:54 PM Flag
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That is very recent. Big scandal in LI last year. Even now, kids get phony ID, use others. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:12 PM Flag
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I suppose it happens, but the OP has started drinking before 5:00. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:09 PM Flag
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yeah, you sound so trustworthy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:58 PM Flag
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OP I know because me and my brother took the test for them! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:12 PM Flag
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Not with that kind of grammar, you didn't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:16 PM Flag
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There were actually 3 other über wealthy families but there kids did not get into Harvard / others were two at Yale and one at Williams [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:06 PM Flag
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You got a perfect SAT score and yet you do not know the difference between there and their? Right. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:16 PM Flag
[ - ] Everyone gets into their first choice school in NYC. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.24.13, 05:41 PM Flag
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Yes, one of he benefits if an NYC public education [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:43 PM Flag
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Town is public? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:47 PM Flag
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What? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:02 PM Flag
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lol. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:04 PM Flag
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Sounds as though OP has been sampling the product. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:05 PM Flag
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On UB, they do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:17 PM Flag
[ - ] Husband's niece is getting married. I am attending the wedding shower. All items on registry purchased. They don't like to cook and don't drink. They plan to buy their first house this summer. Any shower gift ideas for me? Would prefer to not to resort to Home Depot GC. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:41 PM Flag
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isn't she also your niece? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:39 PM Flag
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Buy a duplicate item from the registry, like additional dishware, glasses, etc. Or GC to the registry store. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:45 PM Flag
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This. I got a lot of GCs to the stores I registered at. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:56 PM Flag
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Cashmere throw for sofa? Candlesticks for romantic dinner? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:46 PM Flag
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A take out menu binder. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:40 PM Flag
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Something religious/cultural? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:41 PM Flag
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A bible? Lol! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:41 PM Flag
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First house? Get some backyard/ barbecue serving utensils, a plastic tray and cup set, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:54 PM Flag
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Nice picture frames (for their wedding photos). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:01 PM Flag
[ - ] I was laid off four years ago this month. Except for one six month contract in 2011, I have been living off severance, one series of unemployment, and savings. Haven't touched my 401k. I'm single and mid-30s. I am actively looking for a job as of a few weeks ago. Maybe I'll get lucky. Questions? 19 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:40 PM Flag
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What kind of health insurance do you have? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:43 PM Flag
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I had Cobra for 18 months from my FT job after severance ended, then I got the contract in 2011 when that ran out. The contract allowed me to have COBRA for 18 months. That ran out in March, and I called the medical company and they allowed me to continue health insurance with them at the same rate. Only thing is I have to manually mail the payment in instead of paying it online. Small price to pay! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:46 PM Flag
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You got VERY lucky [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:55 PM Flag
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Super lucky! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:18 PM Flag
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I'm sorry four years is long time. Do you have plan? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:46 PM Flag
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I do have plans but I suffer from procrastination. Really bad procrastination (stemming somewhat from severe clinical depression). Unfortunately it is put up or shut up time as this point, as my savings is only about $25,000 and I do not want to touch the 401k. I keep telling myself that Memorial Day is the end and after that looking for a job is full-time, 10 hours a day. Hopefully I will stick to it. I have a list of contacts and jobs that interest me, and I have been researching what to say to HR when one has long bouts of unemployment. My LinkedIn recs gathered in the past and others recs (letterhead saved on my PC) are stellar, so maybe that will help a bit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:52 PM Flag
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What do you do? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:41 PM Flag
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It's in the writing field. Not journalism (anymore), more of a professional type of writing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:53 PM Flag
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It's in the writing field. Not journalism (anymore), more of a professional type of writing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:53 PM Flag
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What do you do? That's kind of the most important question. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:47 PM Flag
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why didn't you work for 4 years? 4 years gap is a big stain on your resume [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:50 PM Flag
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I did work for six months in 2011. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:52 PM Flag
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Do you grasp that shes looking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:52 PM Flag
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No, she just started to look. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:54 PM Flag
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She just started looking... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:51 PM Flag
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Do you have dc? You can just say you were home taking care of them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:09 PM Flag
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Why did you just start looking a few weeks ago? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:45 PM Flag
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Procrastination. I'm terrible with that; unfortunately procrastinating has produced some of my best work and I got spoiled. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:54 PM Flag
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What do you typically do with your day if you're not working and not looking for a job? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:13 PM Flag
[ - ] What is better a nurturing school or a school where children thrive? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.24.13, 05:40 PM Flag
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Children can thrive in a nurturing school- your wording is off [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:41 PM Flag
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ITA. no idea what OP is asking [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:52 PM Flag
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+2 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:57 PM Flag
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np Depends on if "nurturing" is a nice way of saying the academic program is geared toward average to below average kids. This could bore a smart kid to death. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:01 PM Flag
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A school where children really learn would be great. Also one where children aren't left to their own devices would be great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:42 PM Flag
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here, here! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:11 PM Flag
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