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[ - ] NYC mom here- Can you Boston moms help me out? Found out we will be on the Cape (Yarmouthport) this summer for a good part of it. I have two kids (8 & 4) and I need the name of programs or summer camps to look into. Websites would be helpful for summer activities too. Thank you. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Boston 05.13.08, 05:55 AM Flag
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The only one I can think of is closer to Plymouth, but try the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce ... they're VERY helpful with such matters. Have fun .. Yarmouthport is lovely. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.13.08, 05:56 AM Flag
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np:I agree with this suggestion, also there is a summer baseball league for college players and they run a baseball camp for kids (not sure if the 4yo could do it). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.13.08, 05:58 AM Flag
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and ... get on it soon, they book up FAST [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.13.08, 05:59 AM Flag
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Thank you. I am just looking for other kids for my girls to play with, yk? I will Google the CoC now. :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.13.08, 05:59 AM Flag
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You'll find friends on the beach (especially if you go to the same one every day). Also the summer rental cottages make for great "neighborhoods". Very old-school, kids running around etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.13.08, 06:01 AM Flag
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We will be staying at my inlaw's place- a gated retirement community. It will be fine, but there are no families. Hey, it's free and they won't be there. Very lucky. How do I find the baseball league? Is there a swim camp? Again- thank you Boston moms. I can return the favor if you come to NYC ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.13.08, 06:09 AM Flag
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Boston 05.10.08, 11:03 AM Flag
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redsox suck [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.10.08, 11:04 AM Flag
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i'm from London. Sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.10.08, 11:05 AM Flag
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Boston 05.10.08, 09:58 AM Flag
[ - ] can I rent a decent 1-2br apartment in Jamaica Plain for less than $1300? Schools not an issue right now. TIA 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Boston 05.09.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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maybe a 1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.09.08, 05:39 PM Flag
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really tiny? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.09.08, 05:39 PM Flag
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hold on i will check MLS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.09.08, 05:39 PM Flag
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3 apartments on MLS for $1,300 one 700 sqf, one 750, 1 is 800 - all 1 bedrooms and I think none included parking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.09.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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what is MLS? ty [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.09.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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a 1br, probably, if you look carefully. would probably need to go up toward 1500 for more than that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.09.08, 05:39 PM Flag
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1 BR is fine. We will only be there a year and are just pg now So you think we can get a 1BR for somewhere between 1200-1400? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.09.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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Just watch out; there are def some areas of JP you don't want to live in [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.09.08, 05:40 PM Flag
[ - ] Have 2 acres of property that really needs cleaning up. Shrubs need to be cut, leaves cleaned up, lawn mowed, dead trees removed, old weeds removed. Was quoted $3000 and $1800 by two different people. New at this. Is this realistic for heavy duty cleaning. I also have a major slope that needs raking and weed removal 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Boston 04.30.08, 06:46 AM Flag
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landscaping is a big ticket item. I would plan for around $2k [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.30.08, 06:47 AM Flag
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hell yeah, that 1800 is a bargain [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.30.08, 06:47 AM Flag
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Get a third. TOo much disparity between 2 estimates makes me cautious of both. TOo high...robbing you....too low and you might get a really crappy job done by a bunch of day workers who don't really care. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.30.08, 06:49 AM Flag
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that job doesnt require rocket scientist [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.30.08, 06:49 AM Flag
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but it is back breaking work [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.30.08, 06:51 AM Flag
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I didn't comment on intelligence...I commented on the fact that op could get a number of people with no sense of accountability and wouldn't care about the outcome. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.30.08, 06:51 AM Flag
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np: you also want to make sure the landscaper is insured if they are doing any tree work. that may be why you have such a huge price difference. 1800 sounds low. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.30.08, 06:52 AM Flag
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a third quote is a good idea from other poster but fyi removing dead trees alone is a pricey endeavor [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.30.08, 06:52 AM Flag
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we paid 550 this year, 800 previous year for spring.fall yardwork. around boston. for 1 acre [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.08.08, 06:54 PM Flag
[ - ] would you ever leave your dc (infant/toddler) with a babysitter in the carribean? (not your own.) staying at a really nice villa where sitting can be arranged. 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Boston 04.24.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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^^not your own sitter [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.24.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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Sure why not [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.24.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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i don't know, but it freaks me out -- mind gets at kidnapping. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.24.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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maybe hire the sitter for one day when you are all on the beach together and you can watch her. then, if you feel comfortable, hire her while you are out with dh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.24.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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GREAT idea. this is all just sprung on me today. v excited abt trip (family trip), but this just throwing a bit of a wrench in it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.24.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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sure - i would do this so i could eat out for dinner, etc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.24.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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hell yeah [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.24.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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in a resort yes, but wouldnt comfortable in a villa [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.24.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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would it change if it was a 5-star villa that operates like a resort? not arguing, i just don't know the difference. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.24.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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i guess the difference is resorts employ nannies that have been with them for years and have been vetted, plus you're on the grounds of the resort, more people around etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.24.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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I never did. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.24.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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Atlantis? We did, not sure how we were comfortable with it, but we really liked her and they convince you that the service is reputable [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.24.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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no -- virgin gorda location (can't remember name) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.24.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.24.08, 06:44 PM Flag
[ - ] Trying to plan a surprise 40th for dh in Cape Cod. Any suggestions on the nicer areas to stay. Tia. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Boston 04.22.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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chatham bars inn in chatham is lovely. falmouth is wonderful. rent a house in north falmouth [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.22.08, 07:14 PM Flag
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Boston 04.13.08, 05:23 PM Flag
[ - ] ANother Hunter Question (NP): anyone here surprised that their child scored high enough for round 2? (more inside) My older DC is very obviously bright--knew numbers. letters, asked great questions. was an obvious candidate. Scored well, made it to round 2, but rejected. DC #2 doesn't seem as "bright" to me, but teachers. doctors etc say dc is very bright etc. I honestly can't imagine him scoring high enough and it IS expensive. Any btdt think it is worth our time? Dc would be on the young side so will not take ERB's until next spring so don't have that score to work from. thanks in advance 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Boston 04.04.08, 09:59 AM Flag
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Totally shocked DC made cut off and accepted. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.04.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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op here- wow! congrats! You REALLY were shocked? So you think I should go for it. Older sibling is truly gifted so maybe I just have super high expectations for younger.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.04.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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Complete surprise. If you have the 250, I guess I would go for it. But how will you feel about 2 kids in 2 different schools? Can younger sib be in same school with older. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.04.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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Younger will prob get into older sibs school, but Hunter is actually more convenient so it would not be a hardship to make 2 stops in the morning. Dc is really young- december- so I think it is nearly impossible, but I think we could swing the sb. It wou ld be a good indicator for the erb, i guess. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.04.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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It's not just the schlepping, but two dif vacation schedules, two schools to volunteer for, one school is much more convenient. FWIW I know several kids with Oct-Dec bdays who have been admitted. They label the kids as young/avg/old at the second round so I think they try and factor in the developmental range. Also the SB is normed I think in 3mo intervals so I Jan and Dec bday are scaled differently [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.04.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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Thank you for the info, if you are still there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.05.08, 08:57 PM Flag
[ - ] any boston moms on? actual city? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Boston 03.25.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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somerville [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.25.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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I used to live in Charlestown...ah the old hood [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.25.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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why did you leave? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.25.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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me too - I loved it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.25.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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why did you leave charlestown? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.25.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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got married [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.25.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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so where do you live now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.25.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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where do your kids go to school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.25.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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they don't yet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.25.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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^#1 is 2yo and #2 still in the oven ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.25.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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congrats! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.25.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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congrats. you didn't apply for a 2.0 program? I feel like everyone in the city is doing so [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.25.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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Re: any boston moms on? actual city? Lived in different neighborhoods for 12 years until bailing for the 'burbs in '05 (kid got too big for small house in Southie--we either had to move or shoot a tranquilizer dart into his butt--moving seemed less likely to end in an interview with DSS). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 04.01.08, 02:51 AM Flag
[ - ] If you're in the Boston burbs, what do you pay to have your house cleaned? I was just quoted $110 every other week. 2100 sq ft colonial. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Boston 03.24.08, 10:54 AM Flag
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was quoted 80 every other week or 100 once/month - but that was 2yrs ago. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.24.08, 10:55 AM Flag
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thats high - but I hear the Brazilians are leaving due to the economy and driving supply down [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.24.08, 10:55 AM Flag
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really? are they going back to Brazil? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.24.08, 11:04 AM Flag
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OP - also, this is a service not just a person. All the people that have been reco'd to me are not taking on new customers. Ugh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.24.08, 10:56 AM Flag
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I was quoted $140 from a service a few months ago (didn't hire them) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.24.08, 10:57 AM Flag
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150 every other week, 4100 sq ft, but they only do the rooms that were used/messed up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.08.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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Boston 03.22.08, 04:36 PM Flag
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