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@ LEX2190: That's not an Eames original Lounge chair. That is a plycraft (which you state) chair made in the style of an Eames lounge chair. Being annoyingly nitpicky, Herman Miller and Vitra remain the only two companies to produce authentic Eames lounge chairs.

If anyone is interested in buying that one, I can attest it is very comfortable. Its not exactly like sitting on a cloud like the authentic eames are, but its a good affordable alternative. I have that same plycraft chair & ottoman. I was lucky and got it for a steal ($75 for the set!!). I would love an original rose wood, but can't justify the >4k price tag :( oh well.

@ Care_Bear... for reals! I think that the two camps come down to generational lines (& early adopter lines).
I agree that if you are calling a stranger, a voicemail is appropriate, but if its someone you know… voicemails are annoying- Especially the "call me back" ones.
no text messaging? Many phones are now smart phones with data plans and we’re really complaining about text fees (testing has been around for a DECADE)? In many parts of the world (Europe & Asia) it’s far cheaper & more time efficient to text instead of call- especially if you are only asking a simple question. No text then use google chat, aim or email- it’s on every smart phone. plus, it's cheaper to get less minutes for talk and unlimited text.
I personally don’t listen to voicemails because you basically gave me another chore. I will likely call someone right back instead. I use to be in the “no voicemail = unimportant” camp & part of me still feels that way, but I’ve gotten to the point where if you want me to listen to it in the next week you should probably send me a text message to let me know it’s important.
Also, how is ditching a mobile plan for a land line ever a good idea? You go from having the convience of mobility and being able to call people in case of emergency (like it you’re in a car or whatever) to not having that option & being charged for long distance calls. I use to have a land line in my old apartment and the only people who called that thing were telemarketers & political polls.

@ ANNAMARIA
I'm sorry people are attacking the integrity of your relationship from one episode (though a very loaded one). One jerky comment doesn't make someone a complete unloveable -run for the hills & cancel the wedding- jerk. You seem nice and smart, so I'm going to assume that you have picked someone who is right for you. That being said, I agree with the basics of what everyone is saying... it's a partnership, communicate & do what is best for you. Good luck to you and your future husband on sorting this (and many more things) out.

these are geat! thanks

*getting stuck doing it

@pixiedust03: I've vacationed in Hong Kong, Chicago & NYC, am I to assume that because people vacation & see the best parts of a city- there aren't grimy parts? I'm sure the worst SF, NYC, Chicago or definately Hong Kong has to offer is euqal or more to what Baltimore has.

I live in sf, in a realitively chill hood, but where my husband works there have been mid-day shootings, needles stuffed in drains & he once had to call the cops for a woman who was stabbed in the stomach (this was at 7 am!). We've had friends pick off the street & half beaten to death b/c of gang initiations. Every city has it's share of crap. When i feel urban exhausted, I usually walk to Baker Beach or stay at a hotel downtown (to feel like a tourist). There are waay more positive interaction in my day to day than bad ones, so I try to focus on that.

so is AT starting to erase comments just because they call for more pulled back pictures that showcase what the apartment looks like?

if he was a hoarder, his place would not feel airy. i like it! it show cases his personal style. with a lot of house tours i find myself thinking, "oh that's pretty, but this could be anyones house." that's not the case with this one.

@ Kaete - is it really that amazing who China doesn't care about trademarks/copyright/IP? Those don't benefit them... it's unfortuante, but hardly suprising.

@ ArtsyGirl - Sure they make "real" items considering all those companies contract Chinese factories to make their "real" items in the first place. Some are very good ripoffs b/c they are made in the same factory without the consent of the original company (Nike for example).
If companies didn't want the problems of chinese rip offs at all (especially for electronics) they wouldn't outsource manufacturing jobs out there as "punishment" and i'm sure China's gov't would start caring about IPs/copyright laws... but that'll never happen. manufacturing is so cheap there that it's worth if for the apples & the nikes in the world to put up with a % lost profit in some markets due to copies.

1) laundry within a block (if there isn't one in the building)
2) grocery store
3) a large body of water
4) pharmacy
5) bank
6) resturants
7) book/music/clothing stores