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[ - ] sending dd to Hewitt, got 99s G&T test and 98ERB, bad decision?? I am so worried that my decision was right for my dd, people hate Hewitt and seems easily set curriculum school... 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.06.13, 03:40 PM Flag
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Over the last several years many high-scoring girls have been admitted to Hewitt. The parents I know with DD there are very happy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 04:13 PM Flag
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If your child already got into a good school seems like you're all set. City-wide G&T is such a long shot. ALthough you could just apply and if you get into G&T make your decision then. Last day to apply for G&T is 5/10. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 04:21 PM Flag
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Seems like the day to bash Hewitt. If this post is real, OP should take another tour of both schools. Then she should stand in front of them at dismissal and see if she likes what she sees and hears. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 04:21 PM Flag
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I hear it's a really lovely school. Don't listen to the naysayers. Most people have no idea how competitive and hard it is to get a kid in K these days. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 04:30 PM Flag
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I hear it's a really lovely school. Don't listen to the naysayers. Most people have no idea how competitive and hard it is to get a kid in K these days. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 04:30 PM Flag
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I only know 1 kid at Hewitt, and she is really lovely. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 04:43 PM Flag
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Do not listen to this board about this school. Or most of them, actually. I see that most astonishing crap about our private on here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 05:15 PM Flag
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The girls at Hewitt are wonderful and so is the school. Don't even blink for a second. It's a great decision. If you have concerns, ask Kelly Pierre to peruse the blog. It will give you SO MUCH insight into what is actually happening at the school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:43 AM Flag
[ - ] DH and I and our 2-year-old want to move to the burbs. We're torn between Westchester and NJ... specifically the Dobbs Ferry/Hastings/Irvington area and the Livingston/Chatham/Summit area. We want a liberal community - the more laid back the better. Schools are top priority, but we care about quality of education and enrichment opportunities, not so much HYP emissions. Pros of Westchester seem to be the beautiful scenery, charming towns, and the fact that it's New York. (We like Cuomo 1000x more than Christie.) Pros of NJ seem to be bigger towns and schools and therefore more potential activities and friends, more box stores (which sounds like a con but is comforting to my Tampa-raised self and DH's Milwaukee-raised self), and lower overall taxes. We both work in Times Square so the commute is pretty much a wash. Help us decide! Is there a big difference in vibe? What are the parents like in these areas? Is one school system way better than the other? And while snobbiness is probably inevitable in the Tri-state area, which has less? TIA! 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.06.13, 01:37 AM Flag
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I'm partial to Westchester. I like the location and vibe better overall. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 01:40 AM Flag
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I don't know all that much about either, but the people I know on the Dobbs Ferry/Hastigns line seem to be much more laidback, creative, interesting than those that I know from Westchester. I'm generalizing majorly, but if I were to hit the burbs, I would look at Dobbs Ferry/Hastings... and probably Montclair and Maplewood. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 01:37 AM Flag
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DF/Hastings IS Westchester [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 01:47 AM Flag
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Oy vey. Yeah, the people I know in Dobbs Ferry/Hastings...very laidback and creative. Like partners in big law (3). And a banker. Very creative, very laid back. Sure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.07.13, 12:10 AM Flag
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I think Metro North is a lot nicer than taking NJ Transit! But overall, I like the area in Westchester you like best. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 01:43 AM Flag
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It's worth renting a car for a few weekends in a row and spending some time in each, before you even look at houses. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 01:44 AM Flag
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OP: Yeah, we did a quick drive through of each... I think we need to spend more quality time to get a better sense. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 01:46 AM Flag
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and test out the commute! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 01:47 AM Flag
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At different times of the day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 01:52 AM Flag
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I like Summit, NJ. Lived there years back and It was nice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 01:44 AM Flag
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I live there now and love it. Hate Christie, but all else good. Have met good friends there, plenty of liberals (and some smart conservatives, which has been good for opening my mind a crack). Schools are really good. Nice outdoor pool, you can walk to restaurants, train, movies, etc. has been a good move for us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 03:10 AM Flag
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Livingston is nice but no train (bus or drive to another town's station). In NJ you get a lot more house for your money and taxes aren't that different. The Westchester towns you mentioned have more character & history, but Summit & Chatham probably have better schools (esp Summit). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 02:17 AM Flag
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Why not Long Island? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 02:54 AM Flag
[ - ] How early in pregnancy do you need to see an OB? Just found out I'm pregnant - had messed up periods since coming off the pill and have no idea if it's 3 weeks, 8 weeks, etc - but cannot get any NYC OB offices to call me back. Afraid I'm going to have to deliver the child on my couch at this rate. : ) 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.06.13, 01:01 AM Flag
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They usually don't see you until 8 weeks or so. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 01:02 AM Flag
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Ah good to know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 01:04 AM Flag
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When you do go in they can date the pregnancy for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 01:10 AM Flag
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Tell them the earlier of the two dates was your last period... if they think you are further along they will bring you in to confirm. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 01:07 AM Flag
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Thanks. My last period was in late Feb, 70 day cycles before that, so truly have no idea. My guess is its 4-5 weeks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 01:16 AM Flag
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You really want to get in there by 11 weeks to do proper first trimester screening. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 02:37 AM Flag
[ - ] I feel like I need a financial advisor. How many of you have one? I'm almost 40 and have saved about 225K in my 401K over the years and have about 150K in the bank. Nothing else going on. I want to do something with the $$ I have in the bank because it earns nothing but what to do - 1/3 year CDs? Index funds? I am pretty good at saving but not making my money work for me -- investing is incredibly confusing. 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.06.13, 12:50 AM Flag
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Watching this because I am exactly in the same position [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 12:48 AM Flag
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Real estate [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 12:51 AM Flag
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OP- I have low rent. Buying (especially with the inflated NYC prices) is crazy to me. I have considered a weekend place though that could be a retirement place when I get older. Seems a little nuts too though to have my first big purchase be a weekend place! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 01:16 AM Flag
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You don't want to put your savings at risk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 12:53 AM Flag
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Wow how do you have so much in your 401K and savings??!! I have only 58K and I'm almost your age (37). Do you make a high salary? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 12:54 AM Flag
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She probably maxed out her 401K every year of her adult life. Good girl. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 01:02 AM Flag
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ditto here and company matched. about 250k and didn't even contribute last few years after leaving workforce. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 01:05 AM Flag
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OP- maxed out every year from the beginning. I just lived without a lot in the early years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 01:13 AM Flag
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Normally I'd say index funds, maybe with some exposure internationally, but the world is so messed up right now that there's no sure thing. CDs are earning practically nothing. The markets are uncertain. Emerging markets might be overblown (China's growth is poised to slow down). You could do worse than to keep a lot of your money in a savings account that earns a bit of interest. I assume your 401K is in the US market. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 12:54 AM Flag
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^^full disclosure: I'm fairly exposed to the US and international markets, but I also have about $70K in cash. I keep reading doomsday predictions about the US markets, but I don't know what to do with that money if I cash out... I don't think you should feel bad about not being savvy in this area. Even the experts don't know what to do right now; they're all disagreeing with each other. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 01:02 AM Flag
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Ask people for referrals and then go meet with each of them. A financial advisor is a very personal thing - like a lawyer and in some ways like a therapist in that you will share with them details of your life that no one else knows and they really need to be a good fit. Fit is not determined by whether they made other clients a lot of money, but by whether they listen to you, understand where you're coming from and where you want to go, and what you can and can't handle along the way. IMO, when you find the right person, you'll know. When in doubt, it's definitely not the right person, no matter how much someone else loves them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 01:11 AM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 01:28 AM Flag
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Ok. I can't give you any advice, as I don't know your income, risk tolerance, need for the cash, etc. but here is some tried and tested generic advice to get you going. 1. Have 6 months living expenses in cash/CDs just in case. 2. Ay financial advisor who doesn't charge you a fee is going to try and sell you stuff you likely don't want. 3. Fees are everything for your retirement funds. You can't predict the market, but if a fund charges you 1% a year, in 20 years they will have taken 20% of Your Money. 4. No one beats the market consistently. At least, not in a way you can benefit from. So, look for low fee index funds and own the market. 5. Invest for the long term. Buy, hold, and rebalance. 6. Your asset allocation (% of stocks/bonds) is all important. Age in bonds is a good start. 7. Learn something about this stuff. It among the most important learning of your life, but for some dumb reason we don't teach it in school. Start with The Bogleheads Guide to Investing. Good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 01:13 AM Flag
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OP- thanks! I consider myself a long term investor. I have no debt - aggressively paid off all of my school loans when I got out of school. Lived very cheaply (with roommates, etc) until I could afford to really live on my own. Re #3 - I watched a special on Frontline last week which got me thinking about all of this. I am changing some investments in my 401k and rollover because of it. Thanks for the book rec--I will check out the book! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 01:30 AM Flag
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Good luck. My starting point is that you need to know enough to know when outwardly-convincing people are screwing you - like when Aanyone tries to sell you whole life insurance. Red flag, rip off! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 02:39 AM Flag
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Your scenario mirrors mine to the T (age, and $ figures) 3 years ago. Now, I am 41 and so, so happy with my FEE based Financial Advisor. She is a savvy 36 year old woman (I really appreciate going to a woman). She listens extensively to our goals (3 year, 5 year) and comes up with scenarios (e.g., school options for DS aged 3, investment options, refinancing scenarios). I get written plans and we review and strategize., She also advises very specifically on investing, risk tolerance, reigning in fees where possible. We own a couple of businesses and deal with a lot of professionals - our advisor is the best move we ever made. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 01:43 AM Flag
[ - ] Where is your summer home, assuming you have one? 43 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.05.13, 09:59 PM Flag
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Darfur [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 09:54 PM Flag
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Me too! Are you closer to Chad or in the more exclusive northern area? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 09:56 PM Flag
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The Chad side is sooo 2005. Get with it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 10:00 PM Flag
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THIS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 10:01 PM Flag
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our family too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 09:56 PM Flag
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The shores of the Gowanus. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 09:55 PM Flag
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What exit is that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 10:02 PM Flag
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Nokd. You must know the right people to find out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 09:58 PM Flag
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love that area! so beautiful and so much to do! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 09:58 PM Flag
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We have a beach house on the Coast of Somalia, and a country house in rural Burma. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 09:57 PM Flag
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Cinderelllas castle [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 10:04 PM Flag
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The island of Staten. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 09:58 PM Flag
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the Isle of Long here [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 10:05 PM Flag
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I'm fortunate enough to be able to live in my own home during the summer as well. God be praised! [ Reply | More
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Hallelujah [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 10:06 PM Flag
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We squat on a strip of grass between the entrance ramp and I-95 North. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 10:00 PM Flag
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Chechnya [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 10:02 PM Flag
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Slums of Mumbai [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 10:04 PM Flag
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We go to the floating trailer park. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 10:14 PM Flag
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OP: Thanks, f@ckers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 10:15 PM Flag
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f u too c*nt [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 10:13 PM Flag
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I'll ask again after you've all had your nap. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 10:19 PM Flag
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you asked friday and today. do you have a brain or just money? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 10:23 PM Flag
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Did I post it earlier today? Maybe I can still find that post and get some actual answers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 10:29 PM Flag
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No problem. We loooove keeping-up-with-the-joneses posts. Next ask us what we ate today and how much we weigh, I dare you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 10:13 PM Flag
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ily [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 10:15 PM Flag
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16 oz of Ben and Jerry's peanut butter cups ice cream. 220 lbs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 10:22 PM Flag
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shut up with your vba [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 10:23 PM Flag
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For tomorrow I have five boxes of timtams lined up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 10:27 PM Flag
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caramel tims are yummy in my tummy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 10:34 PM Flag
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I don't care how much you weigh! We are looking into buying a 2nd home so we can spend time at the beach in the summer. Nothing to do with the Joneses. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 10:23 PM Flag
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Coney Island has some lovely options. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 10:19 PM Flag
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try thinking for yourself and you have posted this at least 3x so far make a decision loser [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 10:20 PM Flag
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Three times? This has been discussed almost daily here. It just happens to be my 1st time. If only the search function worked at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 10:31 PM Flag
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Heard of airbnb? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 10:27 PM Flag
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We dig a big pit in the backyard and fill it full of water. Just a day or two and let the mud rasslin' commence! HooWeee! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 10:23 PM Flag
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honey boo boo? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 10:25 PM Flag
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Naw, I'm Momma June! I got married today! YeeHAW! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 10:24 PM Flag
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BLESSINGS MAMA JUNE [ Reply | More
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Aw, shucks. Thank YEW! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 10:28 PM Flag
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I hope its right where I left it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 10:31 PM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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Catskills [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.07.13, 02:17 AM Flag
[ - ] Turning 40 next month. I keep seeing these elaborate parties/vacations on FB (don't worry, I don't judge my life based on FB), and am wondering if I'm the only one who hasn't planned something over-the-top for the day. We have a fantastic family trip overseas planned for later in the summer that I sort of figured was my treat to myself...but anyone else not make a big to-do of their 40th? Any low-key suggestions? Was thinking of maybe doing a spa day with best friend. I guess I feel like I should mark the day...but am not interested in making a big fuss. Anyone else? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.05.13, 04:58 PM Flag
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I picked a dive bar I love with an outside area and just invited about 20 friends to meet me there for late afternoon drinks on a sunny Sunday. It was great. I was a September birthday. So most of the crazy over the top birthday weekends for all my same age friends had been going on all year and everyone was kind of sick of them. Also, I didn't feel right asking anyone to spend travel money on my birthday. But I also don't really care about birthdays much and kind of just felt like I had to do a little something, however small. I like the idea of a spa day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 04:57 PM Flag
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OP: thanks - I love the dive bar idea! Yes, don't want to ask friends to travel or anything like that. And feel the same way about birthdays - just don't care much. I'd much rather travel with my family and spend the money there. Thanks. Maybe I'll see if best friend can take the day off and join me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 05:04 PM Flag
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I dont understand the significance and I wouldn't be interested in attending one if these but I guess I'm a wet blanket. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 05:07 PM Flag
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Why wouldn't you be interested in having fun with friends? I would go and buy you a shot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 05:21 PM Flag
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You don't like parties or just birthday parties, which are just excuses for parties? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 05:35 PM Flag
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You sound fun [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 05:43 PM Flag
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on birthdays (August which makes it easy ) I make sure we are away on a family vacation. This year is a biggie and we are renting a house innCarmel. Low key, no hullabaloo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 05:56 PM Flag
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OP: thanks. Mine is in June, but this is what we'll be doing in August. I get it. Sort of want to pretend that mine is in August. :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 12:09 AM Flag
[ - ] After 3 kids, I'm 5'9" and 170. Fat fat fat. Totally hate it. Was 135 pre-kids and just ballooned after each pregnancy. Work F-T now and don't get much time to myself. If you were in my shoes, what would you do to lose the weight? I tried WW but I can't stand the point system - lose 10 pounds max and yo-yo back. 33 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.05.13, 05:00 AM Flag
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I do Atkins and lose five pounds every week I am on it. Make a very detailed meal plan before you start and stick to it. Make sure you include lots if snacks. Pack your lunch and drink a shitload of water. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 05:01 AM Flag
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Does drinking lots of water actually help? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 05:03 AM Flag
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Yes! It fills you up and it's also good for your body - double whammy! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 05:10 AM Flag
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When's the last time you had your blood work done? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 05:12 AM Flag
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A few months ago, why? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 05:16 AM Flag
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Could be a thyroid issue [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 05:14 AM Flag
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everyone always says this. do THAT many people really have thyroid issues? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 12:38 PM Flag
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...yes. And pregnancy can kick them into gear. Either way, it's black & white with a blood test - might as well check. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 07:40 PM Flag
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OP - Yes, I do have thyroid issues. Discovered after my second child was born! I am on synthroid though so theoretically, I should be able to lose weight if I exercise or diet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 12:54 AM Flag
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Because so long as you lose weight I know it's all good but you are screwing up your health over the long term. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 05:28 AM Flag
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Yawn [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 05:43 AM Flag
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Talk to us again in 3 years, after you've regained the weight. Seriously, Atkins and its clones aren't healthy and aren't sustainable for most people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 05:19 AM Flag
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You don't regain weight if you start eating healthy meals and portions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 05:25 AM Flag
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op, please do not do atkins. There is NO way that is healthy for you, especially working f/t with 3 kids. If you follow any diet fashion, follow a low fat, vegan heavy diet. (Meat/fish/dairy okay, but most of your plate vegetables, fruits, whole grains). Can you walk to work at all? Or can you get off the subway a stop early and walk 20 blocks one way? If you do that briskly that might just be enough 5x a week for SOME activity. Can you possible schedule in one day a week at the gym? One weekend session all about YOU for 2 hours? Not sure what's feasible for you re your income and child care and hours at work...if you have a gym you can steal away to in the middle of the work day for an hour, that's great, you can do that 2 - 3 a week and have your childcare built in around it (whatever arrangement you have during work day)...I've been you, minus two kids and husband. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.07.13, 12:33 AM Flag
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Me too. 5'6" and 170 after 4 kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 05:09 AM Flag
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Hard to say exactly without knowing more about your situation but if possible I would carve out at least 40 min for at least 3 days per week for exercise,and would eat the same diet but cut portion sizes. After establishing a baseline I would up the intensity of the work out and start cutting fat and sugar calories. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 05:04 AM Flag
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OP - I guess I need to commit to some very early morning gym runs. I am usually too tired to get up before the kids get up but it is not possible at all in the evenings as I relieve the sitter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 12:51 AM Flag
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Do you shave your chunky pussy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 05:10 AM Flag
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Wtf. [ Reply | More
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Take that as a no... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 05:15 AM Flag
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I don't think you are fat. I'm 5'6 and weight 160-165 after 2 kids and I think i look good. (Granted dont look great in a bikini, but look great in clothes). I do always have men eyeing me. One thing that will make you feel sexy is to go to the gym. After a workout I feel refreshed and great about my body and really sexy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 06:45 AM Flag
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White men?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 11:03 AM Flag
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Yes white men. Also muscle weighs more than fat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 02:34 PM Flag
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A man at that weight would be bulky so please don't delude yourself [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 04:44 PM Flag
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If you are hungry, eat an apple. If you don't feel like an apple, you are not that hungry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 11:02 AM Flag
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ha ha this is a new one but probably works [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 12:39 PM Flag
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Weird question, but are you having regular sex? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 11:07 AM Flag
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If it makes you feel any better, I'm 5'9", 170, and have never had a child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 12:45 PM Flag
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Count calories with an app like Lose It. I've been using it for two months and I've lost 25 pounds. Once you get into the habit it gets easier. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 01:37 PM Flag
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Start eating half of what you're used to eating. One slice of bacon and one egg, instead of two each. Half a sandwich etc. No sodas. Portion cereals, desserts etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 01:57 PM Flag
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I stopped eating simple carbs like white bread, white rice, tortillas, potatoes and also cut way back on sugar. I've been amazed how fast weight is coming off. It is much easier to me than counting points or calories. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 08:04 PM Flag
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OP - Like a modified South Beach diet? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.06.13, 12:53 AM Flag
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np: posted above re no no to atkins and vegan heavy diet. Cut all potatoes period, unless they are sweet potatoes/yams which at least are great for Vit A. White potatos, white flour, forget entirely. Cut alchohol too. Save for special occasions (dinner out, etc) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.07.13, 12:40 AM Flag
[ - ] What to buy 8 yo boy for his birthday? Not really a reader, active, stereo-typical boy. TIA 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.04.13, 10:49 PM Flag
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spy gadget [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.04.13, 10:49 PM Flag
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Robot bugs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.04.13, 10:56 PM Flag
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hard to say b/c i think 8 y/o boys vary so much in interests. itunes card is always a hit if parents are ok buying apps. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.04.13, 11:10 PM Flag
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Is he into sports? can get sports related accessories? or modells card? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.04.13, 11:42 PM Flag
[ - ] Does the sibling policy for the G&T program allow a younger sibling to pull in an older into the program? For example older sib in Gen Ed and scores 91- younger sibling will begin K in sept - will the older sib get a slot through the sibling policy for the 2013-2014 year? Thx 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.04.13, 09:35 PM Flag
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Not in that year. Sib could get in the following year if sib gets the scores and there are spots available. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.04.13, 11:05 PM Flag
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Correct. The younger sib must already be a student at the school. I bet this is the last year for the sibling policy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.04.13, 11:10 PM Flag
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OP: Thanks! So how does this work with attrition? What if a seat is not filled at the time school starts and then the younger sib has started K. Will then the older sib with a 91 get a seat over another child with a 99? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 12:34 AM Flag
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OP: Thanks! So how does this work with attrition? What if a seat is not filled at the time school starts and then the younger sib has started K. Will then the older sib with a 91 get a seat over another child with a 99? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 12:34 AM Flag
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Yes, For district but there are few open seats after 1st grade. Seats will fill from 99 down even with sibs--so 91 will prob be behind every other sib. Our district g&t has only had 1-2 open seats each year after first. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.05.13, 03:43 AM Flag
[ - ] Canyon Ranch fans -- what's a great treatment to get while there? Lenox. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.04.13, 02:57 AM Flag
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That place went downhill. Have the redone the workout/spa yet? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.04.13, 03:20 AM Flag
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Best place! Just got back. Try the thai massage. amazing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.04.13, 05:32 PM Flag
[ - ] Without going into too much detail, my boss (female) takes me for granted although I am clearly a much harder worker than others on our team. My job requires me too work very long hours because my boss is a poor manager and doesn't have a good grasp on what are specific responsibilities are. I am older than she & overweight--she seems oblivious to me unless critique is involved. She doesn't respect my time at all. I work wknds, holidays. I dress fairly simply--change it up? What can I do to get her attention & respect? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.04.13, 02:06 AM Flag
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Look for other job. Sorry to say, you may have to lose weight first. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.04.13, 02:20 AM Flag
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You may not get a lot of responses given the time. You might want to report during a weekday. Sorry you are going through this. Is there a way you can create / strengthen relationships with clients? Does she know how much you work? Possible that she thinks you are inefficient? There's a woman where I work who is always in the office and works a ton. At first boss loved her. Now boss thinks she is inefficient. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.04.13, 02:15 AM Flag
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Leave. I was you for two years -- and they don't care. Whatever strange bias exists will never go away. Don't work these long hours, let her or the others pick up the slack, lose some weight and get another job. Your weight has a direct correlation to your salary, I'm sure you've seen these studies, so get going. Good luck and seriously, don't stay!!! I wish I hadn't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.04.13, 03:47 AM Flag
[ - ] Decorated cakes in Manhattan: Any recs for an affordable cake? I really don't want to spend $150+ to get a decorated cake to feed 40 people. Anyone know a grocery store or independent person who makes cute cakes in their home for less? (Maybe $50-$70) 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.03.13, 08:34 PM Flag
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If you can get to A&P in Jersey City (right by the Holland Tunnel - just ignore the ambiance) they have amazingly (and surprisingly!) good cakes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 08:30 PM Flag
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Whole foods value cake [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 08:44 PM Flag
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What type of cake are you looking for? What type of decor? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 08:39 PM Flag
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For a small kid's birthday party with some cute decor (clowns, balloons, etc). Nothing super-fancy... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 08:45 PM Flag
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Get a Carvel ice cream cake. I think that's cheaper. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 08:53 PM Flag
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I'll check that out! thank you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 08:49 PM Flag
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And so much better than anything I don't care the pedigree of the pastry chef Carvel it is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 08:50 PM Flag
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NP: Are these part cake and part icecream? Or all icecream? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 08:56 PM Flag
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Baskin Robbins does really good ice cream cakes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 08:56 PM Flag
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OP: After the Carvel suggestion, I just started to look at these as well. Cute! Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 09:01 PM Flag
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If you don't find a smaller place, Costco isn't bad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 09:03 PM Flag
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OP: No car:( so a pain to get there and back with a cake. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 09:01 PM Flag
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Morton Williams supermarket on 2d ave and 23d st, or Food Emporium. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 10:14 PM Flag
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Costco, or, if you ahve a car, the Stew Lenards (Yonkers) birthday cakes are by far the best, around $40 for a half sheet and they decorate cute or will even do a photo cake for that price. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.04.13, 04:03 AM Flag
[ - ] Just moved to NYC for DHs job, and plan was for me to find a new one once we got here. Just found out I'm 5 weeks pregnant. Would you interview for jobs anyway or get a relevant volunteering role and apply for jobs once baby is a few months old? Other ideas? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.03.13, 07:59 PM Flag
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Yes, if you truly plan to return & stay after. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 08:00 PM Flag
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I guess you wouldn't mention the pregnancy during the interview? I mean its not even 12 weeks yet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 08:05 PM Flag
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Of course try to get a job. It's not super easy these days but I suppose it depends what your industry is and your experience. You should never tell a perspective employer you are pregnant until you are close to showing or you have a medical issue when pregnant. You'll risk no getting chances at long term projects or other responsibilities. I know this is technically not allowed but people esp men will do this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 08:50 PM Flag
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Of course try to get a job. It's not super easy these days but I suppose it depends what your industry is and your experience. You should never tell a perspective employer you are pregnant until you are close to showing or you have a medical issue when pregnant. You'll risk no getting chances at long term projects or other responsibilities. I know this is technically not allowed but people esp men will do this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 08:50 PM Flag
[ - ] Who is going to sign up for Citi Bike? I am quite excited to see it finally becoming real. 20 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.03.13, 06:02 PM Flag
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Me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 06:09 PM Flag
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I forsee a lot of people dying because of these bikes. Don't get me wrong, I think bike share systems in general are great. I've lived in Paris and I loved the Velib. But here, drivers are way too aggressive and Citi Bike will put a lot of inexperienced cyclists on the streets. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 06:14 PM Flag
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I totally agree. Bicycles and manhattan do not mix. Funny because just yesterday i rented s bike at cherry creek in denver and had a wonderful safe time. Some cities are ok for bicycles and some not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 06:25 PM Flag
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Please manhattan, step away from the bicycle for your own safety [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 06:26 PM Flag
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ITA - especially with the imposed time limits. People will be rushing to get the bikes back in the allotted 30 minutes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 06:31 PM Flag
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The whole point is you don't have to return it to where you got it--you just need to return it to a rack. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 07:20 PM Flag
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Nonsense. The cyclists that die in NYC traffic are the ones that don't follow traffic rules or are too aggressive in the first place. NYC is very safe as long as you just accept that you are not on top of the food chain. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 06:32 PM Flag
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Yeah because all the taxis and trucks obey traffic laws. Taxis practically run over pedestrians as it is. How do you think they are going to react when they have to share the road with a bunch of wobbly European tourists? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 06:46 PM Flag
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This. The carnage will be heart breaking. I love most of what bloomberg does but on this subject he is crazy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 06:51 PM Flag
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We've had them in Boston for a while now and no carnage has ensued, but then again, we have really good, law-abiding, safe drivers here. HA HA HA HA HA HA. JK about the drivers, but really...it has been fantastic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 07:21 PM Flag
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Those European tourists will know how to ride a bike better than anybody else. They will also know how to stay at the back and slow down when a cab starts turning. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 06:59 PM Flag
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Um yeah because they do so well now in Central Park. Honestly, European drivers are used to checking for scooters and bikes and NYC drivers are not. Simple as that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 07:04 PM Flag
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it will be okay. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 07:05 PM Flag
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It works well in Paris (Velib), but I don't see it catching on in New York. Too many stubborn people who don't like change, too many people trying to get over on the system, too many bad drivers. The bike racks are already getting vandalized, according to Curbed, and that tells me all I need to know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 06:18 PM Flag
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Me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 06:19 PM Flag
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Oh, great. I KNOW we're going to be seeing bikes on the sidewalk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 06:31 PM Flag
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If there were fewer cars, I'd be excited. Until there is, I probably won't be using it. But glad it exists. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 06:32 PM Flag
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I'll be getting an annual membership. It'll be awesome. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 06:33 PM Flag
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Love it. will use it. Ride all over the city as it is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 08:01 PM Flag
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Works fine in London too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 07:57 PM Flag
[ - ] For those of you in NYC with HHI of $450-$500K, how much of a mortgage do you have? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.03.13, 05:02 PM Flag
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we rent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 05:10 PM Flag
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ditto (515 or so, hope we stil qualify for your poll) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 05:05 PM Flag
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ditto on renting [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 05:09 PM Flag
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6K per month [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 05:05 PM Flag
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I guess I was thinking more in gross amounts-- for instance, we have a $400K mortgage. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 05:07 PM Flag
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$4K mortgage, $3K maint. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 05:11 PM Flag
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That sounds steep. Do you find it manageable? Are you still able to max out your 401ks? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 05:13 PM Flag
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1mm, it is very comfortable, our monthly payment is 4800 which is way less than we would pay to rent a comparable place (house so no maintainance) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 05:18 PM Flag
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About 450k, monthly payments are about $2500. Very affordable but we'll need a bigger place eventually. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.03.13, 05:56 PM Flag
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