Guest guest Report post Posted October 13, 2000 Hi Sue/Lucy, Welcome to the group! Tell us a bit about yourselves...how long have you been vegan? are you vegan for the usual animal cruelty type reasons? whereabouts are you from? We are arranging a meal in London in November (and hopefully somewhere outside London soon) at a great vegan restaurant call Veg Veg in South Kensington. Hope you can come! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 13, 2000 Hello Hayley! Thanks very much for replying! I was beginning to think my arrival went unnoticed!! >how long have you been vegan? Just over 1 year now and I'm loving it!!! Although I could do without all the stick that I get. >are you vegan for the usual animal cruelty type reasons? Yep, afraid so!! >whereabouts are you from? I live in Newport, South Wales. > We are arranging a meal in London in November (and hopefully > somewhere outside London soon) at a great vegan restaurant call Veg > Veg in South Kensington. Hope you can come! I would love to but I'm not sure if I could make it to London! Well, hope to hear from you all soon, Love Sue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 13, 2000 Hi Hayley, I've been vegan for four years now and yes animal welfare was my motivation. After becoming vegan I learned a great deal about the health side of things and converted my children from a lacto-veg diet to a vegan one (husband followed a couple of years later). We live in North Scotland so the meal in London would be a bit hard We do venture South now and again though...so you never know, we may meet you all one day! I'm so jealous of you living near exclusively vegan restaurants! Lucy http://www.veganfamily.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 16, 2000 Lucy, Great to hear that your whole family is vegan!! What sort of reaction do you get from other parents about having children on a vegan diet? Do you find they are critical? Yeah, its great living near both London and Brighton!! Lots of lovely vegan food everywhere! How do you find being vegan in Scotland? Do you have access to all the vegan products we get down here? Do you know any other vegans or just your family? Btw would you like me to set up a link to your website from the egroup site? take care, Hayley vegan-network , " lucyburnett " <lucyb@u...> wrote: > Hi Hayley, > > I've been vegan for four years now and yes animal welfare was my motivation. After becoming vegan I learned a great deal about the health side of things and converted my children from a lacto-veg diet to a vegan one (husband followed a couple of years later). > We live in North Scotland so the meal in London would be a bit hard We do venture South now and again though...so you never know, we may meet you all one day! > > I'm so jealous of you living near exclusively vegan restaurants! > > Lucy > http://www.veganfamily.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 16, 2000 Hi Sue, Sorry that we took a little time to respond to your message. we originally had a mailing list that went to everyone's inboxes, but we've recently moved over to this egroup site and I'm not sure everyone's used to it yet! I know what you mean about getting stick for being vegan! I find either people give you grief or make jokes about loving meat, or they are actually quite curious. Obviously I prefer the latter reaction!! Actually, I managed to come up with an answer to 'why are you vegan?' which left everyone silent and, apparently, thinking!! All I said was, " I think the treatment of animals in the meat industry is horrific and I don't want to be a part of it. " They couldn't say that animals are treated ok because they're not and if they said they were ok with it, they would look like an idiot! What's it like being vegan in Wales? Do you have any vegan restaurants there? I've never been to Wales but I picture it as being very green and peaceful!! take care, Hayley vegan-network , suzy.grayson@n... wrote: > Hello Hayley! > > Thanks very much for replying! I was beginning to think my arrival > went unnoticed!! > > >how long have you been vegan? > > Just over 1 year now and I'm loving it!!! Although I could do without > all the stick that I get. > > >are you vegan for the usual animal cruelty type reasons? > > Yep, afraid so!! > > >whereabouts are you from? > > I live in Newport, South Wales. > > > We are arranging a meal in London in November (and hopefully > > somewhere outside London soon) at a great vegan restaurant call Veg > > Veg in South Kensington. Hope you can come! > > I would love to but I'm not sure if I could make it to London! > > Well, hope to hear from you all soon, > Love Sue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 16, 2000 Hi Hayley, We are really lucky that there is another vegan family living in the same village as us - they have a son the same age as our son too so they're in the same class at school. So we don't feel too isolated. I haven't experienced critisism from other parents - though some people may think we are a bit strange not letting our kids go to McDonalds etc. My mum ,dad and brother are all vegan now too. I think health food shops here stock much the same as down south - they are just spread more thinly. Our nearest is 30 miles away. Restaurants are what we really miss up here - Glasgow has a few but that is a long way! a link to our site would be great thanks Lucy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 16, 2000 Hi Hayley. Keeping on the getting grief subject, one question that I've been asked by a few people in college, as we've just gone back recently is: 'Are you still vegan?' I find this quite offensive, as it is a commitment for life but people seem to think it's a phase I'm going through! When I was veggie, my mum kept asking me if I was still veggie as she thought it was a phase, even after 5 years!!!! Something that somebody told me to reply with to the above question is: 'Do you still eat animals?' > What's it like being vegan in Wales? Do you have any vegan > restaurants there? I've never been to Wales but I picture it as > being very green and peaceful!! It's really easy being a vegan as there lots of health-food stores, the inevitable Holland and Barretts and most of the supermarkets do lots of vegan stuff. I have a lot of vegan friends in Newport/Cardiff who have given me lots of help and support which I have found invaluable. I don't think that there are any completely vegan restaurants in Wales, but there is a good veggie/vegan one in Penarth called Tomlins. My sister took me there recently and the food was delish, even she said so and she loves her meat!!! I wouldn't recommend living in South Wales as it's quite industrial and the people aren't too friendly. However, I went to Snowdonia recently for the 'EarthFirst!' environmental gathering and it was amazing. It was so beautiful and the air was really clean and I noticed a strange phenomenon in North Wales- lots of health-food stores!!! Well, hope to hear from you all soon, Love Sue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 18, 2001 wahay...another vegan animator!!!!....any links to let us see what your up to? pinkplops Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions./ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 18, 2001 Hello dmatheson72, Friday, May 18, 2001, 3:58:34 PM, you wrote: dhc> Hi! I'm Dee, Welcome Dee! Nice to have new peoples here! How is life for vegans in Scotland? dhc> 29 years old and new to this group, although not to dhc> veganism. Been vegan for 8 years. I work in animation in a very dhc> remote but beautiful part of Scotland. The studio happens to be on a dhc> farm of all places! Theres not many people around here, let alone any dhc> other vegans. Only other people here are my workmates, a sheep dhc> farmer, a few passing fishermen and deer hunters. So, I don't have dhc> much in common with the latter few! I have some house mice for dhc> company, but unfortunately they don't say very much! So it would be dhc> great to talk to other like-minded people. Look forward to hearing dhc> from you all! dhc> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 20, 2001 Hi Dee what sort of animation do you do? computer or other? what movie are you working on at the moment or is that Top Secret?? I hope you chide those 'passing' fishermen and deer hunters. The far north sounds like a quiet but beautiful place, are you up there to avoid some of the distractions of the city? Ash vegan-network, dmatheson72@h... wrote: > Hi! I'm Dee, 29 years old and new to this group, although not to > veganism. Been vegan for 8 years. I work in animation in a very > remote but beautiful part of Scotland. The studio happens to be on a > farm of all places! Theres not many people around here, let alone any > other vegans. Only other people here are my workmates, a sheep > farmer, a few passing fishermen and deer hunters. So, I don't have > much in common with the latter few! I have some house mice for > company, but unfortunately they don't say very much! So it would be > great to talk to other like-minded people. Look forward to hearing > from you all! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 25, 2001 > my typing is probaly very rubbis, neva mind!! You're not kidding!!! ;-) > im 19 and a student at plymouth uni in exmouth training to teach > kinds. i hav been veggie since i was 12ish and vegan since i was 15 > but i dont know any other vegans so i thought i would try and find > some! You've come to the right place!! WELCOME!! > non of my family are vegan and my dads side r all farmers! on top of > that my boyfs a chef and he lives on a farm. he does hav much dairy > but thats due to asthma! Poor Lorrie!! Maybe you could find a vegan guy here?!!! ;-) My boyf's vegan which is probably why we get on so well!! :-) Take care, Sas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 26, 2001 Hi Lorrie! Welcome... vegan-network, lozzylorrie@h... wrote: > im 19 and a student at plymouth uni in exmouth training to teach > kinds. What age group are you training to teach? Are you training in one particular subject or a variety of them? >i hav been veggie since i was 12ish and vegan since i was 15 > but i dont know any other vegans so i thought i would try and find > some! non of my family are vegan and my dads side r all farmers! Why did you decide to become vegan? It must have been difficult, especially from a farming family! I didn't have the willpower to stay vegan aged 15. It is good to know other vegans, it helps. Staying vegan for four years without knowing any other vegans... I have lots of respect for you! I hope you get what you want form the list. There seem to be lots and lots of friendly veg*ns! >well there u go thats my life story. cu lov > lorrie I have a feeling Sas (Goddess of Vega, Queen of Questions)will have more enquiries to make... Hope that's not all too scary a welcome! Take care, Jude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 26, 2001 > I have lots of respect for you! Me too!! > I hope you get what you want form the list. There seem to be lots > and lots of friendly veg*ns! And sexy ones!! ;-) > I have a feeling Sas (Goddess of Vega, Queen of Questions)will have > more enquiries to make... LOL!!! *curls bottom lip, makes sad eyes* :-( Sas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 27, 2001 vegan-network, " Jude Frankau " <turtlebat> wrote: > Hi Lorrie! Welcome... > > > > What age group are you training to teach? Are you training in one > particular subject or a variety of them? im training to teach 3-8 yr olds. im an ecs student which means my specailism is in early childhood studies. > > >! > > Why did you decide to become vegan? It must have been difficult, > especially from a farming family! I didn't have the willpower to stay > vegan aged 15. It is good to know other vegans, it helps. Staying > vegan for four years without knowing any other vegans... I have lots > of respect for you! i went vegan for the cruelty reasons, def not the health reasons im really not that healthy!! > > anyway its very late ive got to be up for 6.20 night!--lorrie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 27, 2001 vegan-network, " Sue Grayson " <suegrayson@n...> wrote: > > my typing is probaly very rubbis, neva mind!! > > You're not kidding!!! ;-) I KNOW I TYPE FAST AND BADLY!! > > > > > Poor Lorrie!! Maybe you could find a vegan guy here?!!! ;-) My boyf's > vegan which is probably why we get on so well!! :-) > so tell me some stuff about u then how long hav u been vegan? i hear u ask lots of questions!! how long hav u been with your bloke? > cu lorrie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 27, 2001 > so tell me some stuff about u then how long hav u been vegan? i hear u ask lots of questions!! how long hav u been with your bloke? Ummmm....21 months....I _do_ ask a lots of questions, granted, but please be nice to me, i'm feling a little sensitive at the mo!!! Ive been wiv me fella for 3 weeks now!!! LOL!! Its my longest relationship i've ever had!!! LOL!! Peace, Sas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 27, 2001 Hi Sas, vegan-network, " Sue Grayson " <suegrayson@n...> wrote: > *curls bottom lip, makes sad eyes* :-( >... I _do_ ask a lots of questions, granted, but please be nice to me, i'm feling a little sensitive at the mo!!! > Sas Sorry. I didn't mean it negatively in any way, just that you seem to be one of the most active members of this list. And this is a good thing because you make people feel welcome. The last thing in the world I want to do is make you feel uncomfortable. Anything we can do to make you smiley again? *sending happy-making caring type vibes (via the internet...?)* Jude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 28, 2001 > Sorry. I didn't mean it negatively in any way, just that you seem to > be one of the most active members of this list. And this is a good > thing because you make people feel welcome. The last thing in the > world I want to do is make you feel uncomfortable. Its ok, don't worry!! I knew that!! > Anything we can do to make you smiley again? Get my boyf down here!!!!!! > *sending happy-making caring type vibes (via the internet...?)* Thanks, Jude, i feel loads better now!! Sas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 17, 2003 welcome angel!! 1.) Age: 18 too 2.) Where do you live?: near Seattle, Wa 3.) How Long have you been a vegan?: just over 10 months (my 1 yr is coming up! hehe) 4.) What is your favorite vegan meal?: hmmm.. lately Ive been on a soydog kick, but I really love this pasta salad my friend makes, so Id probably say that. With a nice, cold pepsi. lol 5.) What is your favorite vegan brand? (food or commercial): I love litelife products, they are always good, and of course Amy's is awesome, (except it has milk in some), and rice dream is amazingly good. I use a lot of Toms of Maine stuff, and and my hair products are all Giovanni. 6.) For what reasons did you become vegan? Initially I became interested in vegetarianism when I first learned about all the chemicals and hormones in meat, and the effect is has on humans, but then I started researching it, and learned about the absolute horredus (sp?) treatment of the animals, and of course the effects on the environment, and I of course knew veganism was the only way to go. I went vegan the day after I became vegetarian. I am curious to see what everyone has to say! Good questions Angel! -margaret ------------------ >I just would like to greet everyone, I am new to the board as well as >. I am very excited and hope to meet new friends with >similar interests! > >If you'd like you can take my interview to help me learn more about >yourself! > >1.) Age:______ >2.) Where do you live?:_______________ >3.) How Long have you been a vegan?: _________ >4.) What is your favorite vegan meal?:____________________ >5.) What is your favorite vegan brand? (food or >commercial):__________________ >6.) For what reasons did you become vegan? > >---------------~* My Answers *~------------------ > >1.) I am 18 >2.) I live in Fresno, California. >3.) I am a newborn vegan (only 2 wks) >4.) Favorite meal is Macaroni and Soy Cheese. >5.) I enjoy 'Silk', 'Soy Dream' and 'Amy's' Food Brands. I also >love 'Kiss My Face' Commercial products. >6.) I decided to become vegan for two reasons. One, my health! And >two, out of compassion for animals! > >Thank you for reading my post, I hope to hear from you! > >Angel __________ woof! woof! I'm @dog.com Get your free @dog e-mail at http://www.dog.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 28, 2003 welcome ken and all the other new folks wow..is the group listed somewhere er somefink? we seem to have gathered a large group of fresh new faces.... greetings all oh..and partway done with the restuarant listings someone wanted.... fraggle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 28, 2003 Hello Ken and Laura Welcome aboard - join in whenever you like. Jo --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.474 / Virus Database: 272 - Release 18/04/03 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 29, 2003 Welcome, Newbies! Danielle " You can no more win a war than you can win an earthquake " --Jeanette Rankin ----Original Message Follows---- " afsan01 " <afsan Hello! Sun, 27 Apr 2003 15:54:25 -0000 Hello, everyone. I just wanted to take a moment and introduce myself. My name is Ken, and I am a 39 year old Vegan. I've been a Vegan for the past 13 years. I've been reading the posts and am really excited about being part of the group!! _______________ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 29, 2003 Hi Ken and WELCOME! To tell ya a secret, been here awhile and am still exicted about this group. We have our differences fer sure and don't always see things the same, but they are quite accepting and always helpful no matter what. A lot of nice people here! but uh, don't tell them I sadi that, k? they might think i like 'em er something nikki , " afsan01 " <afsan@a...> wrote: > Hello, everyone. I just wanted to take a moment and introduce > myself. My name is Ken, and I am a 39 year old Vegan. I've been a > Vegan for the past 13 years. I've been reading the posts and am > really excited about being part of the group!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 29, 2003 Hi Fraggle > welcome ken and all the other new folks I'll second that.... > wow..is the group listed somewhere er somefink? As far as I know, the only place is Vegan Village - but I don't mind if it's listed anywhere else. We're certainly doing pretty well for numbers right now - over 300! :-) BB Peter ---Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.474 / Virus Database: 272 - Release 18/04/03 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 6, 2003 Hi Terri , Well done on becoming aware and acting on it so young I became aware at 7 but didn’t have the guts to argue with my mum ,so had to wait till I was 18 to go vegan overnight . Mind you this was in the days before soya milk ,and it was back to basics . No burgers then either (early 60s) Never been to Norwich. I live in Nottingham which has a brilliant veggie fast food café and most of the stuff is vegan. Is there not an AR group in Norwich ? 3/ Do you know many vegans in real life? No!! 4/ How long have you been a vegan, and how long vegetarian before that? Vegan for 13 years, and Vegetarian for 8 years before that 6/ Whereabouts do you live? Norwich, East Anglia 7/ How good a place is it for vegans? Not bad, a few shops/cafes that are vegan friendly .. --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release 30/06/2003 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release 30/06/2003 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
