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[ - ] Anyone instal ductless air conditioning? How is it? Why didn't you do central? Was it to save money, or are there any other benefits? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:56 PM Flag
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Our house is central ac with multiple zones. All vents in attic or basement. Our 3rd floor has ductless. We had no more space to install ductwork and making a central on 3rd floor that fed off existing system would cause the system to weeken. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:59 PM Flag
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Also how much did it cost? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:59 PM Flag
[ - ] What are Gwenyth Paltrow's kids having for dinner tonight? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:52 PM Flag
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Kale and dust smoothies and an organic cigarette after dinner. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:00 PM Flag
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good one! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:01 PM Flag
[ - ] The cicadas are here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:46 PM Flag
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Aaaaaahhhhh!!!!! Make them go away. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:55 PM Flag
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Heard them? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:52 PM Flag
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Nope. They're all beginning to hatch and fly around. They should start their mating call next week or so. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:55 PM Flag
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At our beach house now. I don't hear them yet. When do they invade? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:52 PM Flag
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Where is beach house? No kids in school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:53 PM Flag
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I'm scared to go in my yard! There are soooo many! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:52 PM Flag
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really? where are you? I want to see them. In Brooklyn. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:58 PM Flag
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Short Hills, NJ. Maplewood and Summit have them too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:54 PM Flag
[ - ] When is school end this year for privates? And when does it start in the fall? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:46 PM Flag
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June 7 for us. Starts Mon after Labor Day, I think. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:47 PM Flag
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June 13th forus...visiting day is the day after labor day [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:57 PM Flag
[ - ] Okay! I bought my food processor! Please give me fun ideas to make 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:37 PM Flag
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Everything!! Dip, soup... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:44 PM Flag
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Something puréed? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:45 PM Flag
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Cookies!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:41 PM Flag
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Cake batter. Make cupcakes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:48 PM Flag
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Hummus, pesto. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:48 PM Flag
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Pie crust [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:49 PM Flag
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nut butter and applesauce [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:50 PM Flag
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I use mine to shred brussel sprouts and stir fry them with pancetta. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:01 PM Flag
[ - ] Planning a trip to a really exotic beach destination. So far on the list Mauritius, Maldives, Thailand, Figi, Tahita- these are the first that come to mind, any other suggestions? Something even more remote would be of interest as well. 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:34 PM Flag
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It's Fiji. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:35 PM Flag
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The Isle of Conton [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:35 PM Flag
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Pukhet. Island south of Thailand. To die for. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:30 PM Flag
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You mean Phuket. Also Koh Pi Pi. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:37 PM Flag
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np The hotels on Phi Phi aren't exactly nice, though. New since the tsunami, but not a luxury resort there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:43 PM Flag
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Belle isle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:37 PM Flag
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Three mile isle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:38 PM Flag
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Plum Island [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:43 PM Flag
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Canary Islands, Easter Island [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:44 PM Flag
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Where do you live? Traveling from NYC, I never saw the point of going to an exotic beach- have a ton of nice beaches in the Caribbean [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:41 PM Flag
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What the hell is Figi? Must be real exotic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:42 PM Flag
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It is where they grow fig newtons. Paul Newman bought half the island in 1997 to make his fig newmans. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:51 PM Flag
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http://www.figis.com/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:52 PM Flag
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Is that star shaped cheese? With? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:51 PM Flag
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Always wanted to go to Bali. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:43 PM Flag
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I have been to all of these places except Tahiti. Bora Bora is on my wish list. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:49 PM Flag
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^ and Seychelles [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:49 PM Flag
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I went to haiti [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:49 PM Flag
[ - ] how much do you spend on bridal shower for a good friend? i did not get her an engagement gift. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:30 PM Flag
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At least $500.00 if it is a good friend [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:33 PM Flag
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WHAT? You must be loaded. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:39 PM Flag
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200 not urban baby rich either [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:00 PM Flag
[ - ] I hate it when my husband has to work late. Luckily it's only once or twice a week. I miss him and our daughters love it when he reads them a book before bedtime. And the day always seem longer. 23 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:30 PM Flag
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omg-stfu and get some backbone and perspective. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:28 PM Flag
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We have a real sweetheart on UB! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:30 PM Flag
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really? get a grip, grow up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:38 PM Flag
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Ugh, the grow-up comment? Grow-up because I miss my husband and the kids miss their daddy. Go away, now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:33 PM Flag
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I was widowed at 30 in 9-11 and that is hard, not dh working late 1 night a week [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:42 PM Flag
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So sorry to hear. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:43 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:31 PM Flag
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agreed +1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:32 PM Flag
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NP: don't listen to these overworked women. They always have a chip on their shoulder because they're miserable. It shows greatly in their rude, hateful responses. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:35 PM Flag
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I feel your pain, it is very difficult and I am sure you dread that night all week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:35 PM Flag
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then you are pathetic too if that is all you have to "DREAD" ALL WEEK [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:37 PM Flag
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THIS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:33 PM Flag
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No, it means she has a very good life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:44 PM Flag
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She should realize it is good and she stop looking for drama and something to whine about [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:46 PM Flag
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Maybe you are the one who is? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:50 PM Flag
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Thank you. Dinners are always blah when he's not here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:37 PM Flag
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OP- sounds blah herself [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:39 PM Flag
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Go away, meanie. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:33 PM Flag
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I hate it too because I have to do bedtime for both kids and I end up with no time to make dinner or clean up. Usually we each do one kid, we have a toddler ony just in a bed and bedtime is a long, long process! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:35 PM Flag
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OP: ITA! We have an almost 3 yr old and a 14 month old. It gets nutty during dinner time, bathtime, and bed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:43 PM Flag
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lolol. Really? That happens at least four nights a week here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:44 PM Flag
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If OP is stressed about this she should realize that she leads a charmed life and get a grip [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:51 PM Flag
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Where does it say stressed? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:46 PM Flag
[ - ] How do you keep makeup on when it gets this hot? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:27 PM Flag
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A real lady doesn't sweat, dear. Pull yourself together. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:29 PM Flag
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Sorry your face is too botoxed to produce sweat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:30 PM Flag
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OR- and you sound FAT AND JEALOUS AND GROSS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:32 PM Flag
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Jealous of your plastic face? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:44 PM Flag
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Because you don't really do anything? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:32 PM Flag
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NOPE I AM NOT A MOOSE [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:32 PM Flag
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Moose are adorable with long sexy legs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:35 PM Flag
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So true. We *glow*. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:43 PM Flag
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I sparkle, but I am new money. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:01 PM Flag
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ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:24 PM Flag
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I don't although I have be using a Korean BB cream that works pretty well. I have a sweaty face so I am a disaster in the heat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:43 PM Flag
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wear less of it. Tinted moisturizer, waterproof mascara and lip balm should be all you really need. But I'm in LA and if you're in NYC I'm sure different rules apply. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:47 PM Flag
[ - ] Do you remember your preschool teachers? My mom just called me to ask if I remembered ____. She had run into her at a party. My mom seemed really disappointed I didn't remember her. 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:19 PM Flag
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I do, but she was an abusive lunatic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:21 PM Flag
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:( I'm sorry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:22 PM Flag
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Meh, it is what it is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:22 PM Flag
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I remember one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:16 PM Flag
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I remember all my favorite teachers, even preschool ones. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:17 PM Flag
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+1 I remember all my teachers... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:24 PM Flag
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Yup - Mary A and Mary B -- anyone else Corlears 1984? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:25 PM Flag
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I don't remembre ALL of my teachers all the way through - for some reason just remember certain ones. [ Reply | More
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I remember every teacher from Kindergarten on -- full names. But I can't for the life of me remember any preschool teacher, and I know I had 2 years of preschool before K. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:27 PM Flag
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yes! I remember a few of them but they were nuns and became family friends that we saw later on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:28 PM Flag
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not one! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:35 PM Flag
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Come to think of it, no. Which is a shame, because dd has really wonderful teachers. I hope she remembers them! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:46 PM Flag
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I know there was two of them. I know the name of the preschool, that's it. [ Reply | More
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Yes. I do. Loved my teacher. So did my mother. great memories of my class, of our plays and activities. [ Reply | More
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Yes I remember all three of my headstart teachers. They were great and loved us a lot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:54 PM Flag
[ - ] Where to go in Manhattan for prom jewelry? Also, where do girls get their make-up done before prom? I'm utterly clueless (surprise!) 19 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:18 PM Flag
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Tiffany's and Mitchell for hair [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:30 PM Flag
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http://www.promgirl.com/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:38 PM Flag
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wtf is "prom" jewelry? I say that with a laugh and a smile, but seriously, link please. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:34 PM Flag
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Do you need specific jewelry just for a prom? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:41 PM Flag
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Claire's. [ Reply | More
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OP: DD has a pretty dress but no jewelry that matches it. I want to get her something nice that will not break the bank. Her dress requires more formal jewelry than she would normally wear with her casual clothes so just wondering where people get jewelry that doesn't look like Claire's but doesn't cost $$$ either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:39 PM Flag
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Etsy, Laila rose, a dept. store. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:49 PM Flag
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what is the color of the dress, can you provide a link, and maybe some ideas will come to mind? thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:51 PM Flag
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Dd bought her earrings at the shop where she got her dress. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:46 PM Flag
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My dc doesn't get special prom jewelry. She'll wear a necklace from something that she already has - ditto earrings. As for makeup, last year she did most of her own makeup but for one of them, she had a card for a free makeup session at the Sephora in the Time Warner Center and used that card. Personally, I preferred it when she did it herself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:49 PM Flag
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They overdo it, but prom is all about that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:52 PM Flag
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^^^As for places for you to look, generally both dd and I get jewelry just at little stores and street fairs. Re stores, recently I got things at Liberty House (Broadway around 114th) and Szeki (Rivington on the LES) and the "flea market" on the school playground on Sundays (Columbus & 75th or so) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:46 PM Flag
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^^^Szeki has a website: http://www.szekinyc.com/collections/jewelry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:57 PM Flag
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Prom has gotten out of hand with the cost. The girl my DS wanted to take told him no because even if we were willing to pay for her ticket (we were) she could not swing the cost of the dress, the hair, the makeup, the jewelry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:51 PM Flag
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Aww. That sucks. She really couldn't have found a dress on sale and figured out the rest? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:53 PM Flag
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I'm the poster right above you. My dd spends a lot for her dress ($200 or so) but gets it on sale but she has friends who get vintage dresses at incredible prices. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:56 PM Flag
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Or loehmans? I have bought great dresses for weddings there for $100. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:58 PM Flag
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6th Avenue, around 37th, 38th St there are a lot of costume jewelry places. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:56 PM Flag
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get prom jewelry from Claires [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:55 PM Flag
[ - ] how is packer upper school: artsy, academic, or athletic? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:17 PM Flag
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a bit of each, but I don't know that one of those is especially outstanding. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:34 PM Flag
[ - ] Long term monogamy is just not natural. Yes, it can be forced, but it is not natural. 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:09 PM Flag
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Agree [ Reply | More
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:17 PM Flag
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For some it is, not for all. If you don't like it then don't get married. It isn't required. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:04 PM Flag
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It is for nobody. Marriage is a good thing for families and they can be faithful, but it is a conscious choice. [ Reply | More
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I have no interest in stepping out on my marriage. Cheating sounds like an enormous hassle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:17 PM Flag
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Why not? It certainly is natural for some animals. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:09 PM Flag
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+1. Marriage is a great thing. Monogamy, not so much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:17 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:20 PM Flag
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Also agree [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:12 PM Flag
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Meh - I have no desire to ever be w/ anyone else. I enjoy the comfort of my one person. I really can't stand most people though - so maybe that's it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 10:27 PM Flag
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Ita. Maybe bc I don't drink though. [ Reply | More
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