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Hi Paul,

 

Sydney is a beautiful place to live and we're very lucky, but summers do get a

tad too hot for me. I was in the UK a couple of weeks ago and LOVED it. My hubby

is from Birmingham and all his family are still there. We try and get over every

couple of years or so.

 

I don't think wombats live in trees, could the animal you're thinking of be a

koala?

 

As for the selections of foods here for vegans, it's still very limited. Could

all be that I haven't found the right places to shop yet! I tend to stick to

veggies/tofu/meat alternatives and find that suits me. I'm still on the hunt for

some cheese so that's my main concern at the moment lol

 

Cheers,

Lee

 

, Paul Russell <prussell wrote:

>

> Hi Lee -

>

> I'm envious that you're in Sydney - I had a fun time there visiting friends

many years before heading up to Cairns to do all the usual stuff. At that time I

was only vegetarian rather than vegan so I don't really remember what the vegan

dining options were like, and it was such a long time ago that I expect things

have changed by now.

>

> What are those animals that come down out of the trees in the park in the

evenings ? Wombats ?

>

> Cheers,

>

> Paul

>

> On 17 Nov 2009, at 03:41, Lee wrote:

>

> >

> >

> > , Paul Russell <prussell@> wrote:

> >>

> >> Hi Lee -

> >>

> >> It should have been sent out automatically in an email but these things are

not always as reliable as they might be. Here's the welcome message and

questionnaire that is supposed to go out - feel free to answer any/all of the

questions and mail it back to the group.

> >>

> >> Cheers,

> >>

> >> Paul

> >>

> >> === member profile ===

> >>

> >> Welcome to . In order to introduce yourself to the other members of

the list it would be appreciated if you can complete and post a copy of the

following profile. Your responses to the questions may be as brief or full as

you wish, this is only meant as an introduction, any subject can be raised for

discussion at a later stage.

> >>

> >> To post your profile reply to this email answering the following 14

questions, and please change the sending address to

before sending, do not use the address offered by default or it will not be sent

to the list.

> >>

> >>

> >> Please note that your profile may be placed on the group web site.

> >>

> >>

> >> === Questions about you ===

> >>

> >> 1/ What is your name (or what do you like to be called)? Lee

> >>

> >> 2/ How old are you (a rough idea will do)? 46

> >>

> >> 3/ Do you know many vegans in real life? None

> >>

> >> 4/ How long have you been a vegan, and how long vegetarian before that?

Vegetarian for about 6 months, vegan for about a month.

> >>

> >> 5/ Why did you become vegetarian/vegan (if you are neither it would be

useful to explain why you joined this list)? I found I could sustain my eating

habits without having to eat anything that had been killed.

> >>

> >>

> >> === Questions about your area ===

> >>

> >> 6/ Whereabouts do you live? Sydney

> >>

> >> 7/ How good a place is it for vegans? I'm still hunting out the best.

> >>

> >>

> >> === Questions for fun ===

> >>

> >> 8/ Which is your favourite type of bean? Baked

> >>

> >> 9/ What is your favourite country, or region, to visit? UK - Birmingham,

cause all my in-laws are there.

> >>

> >> 10/ What types of film do you like? I'm a bit of a movie buff so I like

all.

> >>

> >> 11/ What was the last meal you ate? A salad for lunch.

> >>

> >> 12/ Are you a morning, evening or night person? Definitaly a night person.

> >>

> >>

> >> === Questions for dull administrative purposes ===

> >>

> >> 13/ How did you find out about this list? Searched .

> >>

> >>

> >> === Other comments ===

> >>

> >> 14/ If there is anything else you want to add to the above please feel free

to do so. Nope, just looking forward to meeting other vegans.

> >>

> >>

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Hi Donna,

 

I'm actually a girl lol. I'll definately check out the City Bar next time I'm

over. Might be there in the New Year so a trip to Wolverhampton will be on the

cards. I found so really good vegan foods in the UK. Unlike what we have in OZ.

Still, I haven't found it too hard adjusting as I'm a suckker for vegetables :)

 

Best,

Lee

 

, Donna H <dona1982 wrote:

>

>

>

> A man of good taste liking Birmingham:) Next time you come over theres a fab

(well I think it is) place just outside of Birmingham in Wolverhampton called

the City Bar. It does vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and meat dishes so I find

it a great place to eat out with other people as I'm the only vegan out of my

family and friends.

>

>

>

> lee1963

> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:41:33 +0000

> Re: New here

>

, Paul Russell <prussell@> wrote:

> >

> > Hi Lee -

> >

> > It should have been sent out automatically in an email but these things are

not always as reliable as they might be. Here's the welcome message and

questionnaire that is supposed to go out - feel free to answer any/all of the

questions and mail it back to the group.

> >

> > Cheers,

> >

> > Paul

> >

> > === member profile ===

> >

> > Welcome to . In order to introduce yourself to the other members of

the list it would be appreciated if you can complete and post a copy of the

following profile. Your responses to the questions may be as brief or full as

you wish, this is only meant as an introduction, any subject can be raised for

discussion at a later stage.

> >

> > To post your profile reply to this email answering the following 14

questions, and please change the sending address to

before sending, do not use the address offered by default or it will not be sent

to the list.

> >

> >

> > Please note that your profile may be placed on the group web site.

> >

> >

> > === Questions about you ===

> >

> > 1/ What is your name (or what do you like to be called)? Lee

> >

> > 2/ How old are you (a rough idea will do)? 46

> >

> > 3/ Do you know many vegans in real life? None

> >

> > 4/ How long have you been a vegan, and how long vegetarian before that?

Vegetarian for about 6 months, vegan for about a month.

> >

> > 5/ Why did you become vegetarian/vegan (if you are neither it would be

useful to explain why you joined this list)? I found I could sustain my eating

habits without having to eat anything that had been killed.

> >

> >

> > === Questions about your area ===

> >

> > 6/ Whereabouts do you live? Sydney

> >

> > 7/ How good a place is it for vegans? I'm still hunting out the best.

> >

> >

> > === Questions for fun ===

> >

> > 8/ Which is your favourite type of bean? Baked

> >

> > 9/ What is your favourite country, or region, to visit? UK - Birmingham,

cause all my in-laws are there.

> >

> > 10/ What types of film do you like? I'm a bit of a movie buff so I like all.

> >

> > 11/ What was the last meal you ate? A salad for lunch.

> >

> > 12/ Are you a morning, evening or night person? Definitaly a night person.

> >

> >

> > === Questions for dull administrative purposes ===

> >

> > 13/ How did you find out about this list? Searched .

> >

> >

> > === Other comments ===

> >

> > 14/ If there is anything else you want to add to the above please feel free

to do so. Nope, just looking forward to meeting other vegans.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Thank you for completing a profile.

>

>

>

>

>

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Hi Lee -

 

We should probably swap houses as I hate the weather in the UK. I lived in

California for 5 years and that was perfect for me (on the coast at least - way

too hot inland).

 

Definitely not koalas. Maybe it was possums ? I remember this one park right in

the middle of Sydney and in early evening these animals would climb down out of

the trees looking for food.

 

Cheers,

 

Paul

 

On 17 Nov 2009, at 23:36, Lee wrote:

 

> Hi Paul,

>

> Sydney is a beautiful place to live and we're very lucky, but summers do get a

tad too hot for me. I was in the UK a couple of weeks ago and LOVED it. My hubby

is from Birmingham and all his family are still there. We try and get over every

couple of years or so.

>

> I don't think wombats live in trees, could the animal you're thinking of be a

koala?

>

> As for the selections of foods here for vegans, it's still very limited. Could

all be that I haven't found the right places to shop yet! I tend to stick to

veggies/tofu/meat alternatives and find that suits me. I'm still on the hunt for

some cheese so that's my main concern at the moment lol

>

> Cheers,

> Lee

>

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Hi Paul,

 

I'd definately swap houses...where abouts are you in the UK though ;)

 

Ah yes, the possum. We have them living in our roof. They'll go out about 8.30

at night and return about 3am wearing army boots!! They are so cute but such a

pest to get rid of. We've had them for years and I think we're up to about the

9th generation now!

 

Oh, I managed to find some cheese on my travels today. It called Tofutti and is

sort of like a processed sliced cheese. Tasted nice though.

 

Cheers,

Lee

 

, Paul Russell <prussell wrote:

>

> Hi Lee -

>

> We should probably swap houses as I hate the weather in the UK. I lived in

California for 5 years and that was perfect for me (on the coast at least - way

too hot inland).

>

> Definitely not koalas. Maybe it was possums ? I remember this one park right

in the middle of Sydney and in early evening these animals would climb down out

of the trees looking for food.

>

> Cheers,

>

> Paul

>

> On 17 Nov 2009, at 23:36, Lee wrote:

>

> > Hi Paul,

> >

> > Sydney is a beautiful place to live and we're very lucky, but summers do get

a tad too hot for me. I was in the UK a couple of weeks ago and LOVED it. My

hubby is from Birmingham and all his family are still there. We try and get over

every couple of years or so.

> >

> > I don't think wombats live in trees, could the animal you're thinking of be

a koala?

> >

> > As for the selections of foods here for vegans, it's still very limited.

Could all be that I haven't found the right places to shop yet! I tend to stick

to veggies/tofu/meat alternatives and find that suits me. I'm still on the hunt

for some cheese so that's my main concern at the moment lol

> >

> > Cheers,

> > Lee

> >

>

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A woman of good taste then:) That's what I found when I turned vegan, there

wasn't actually any major changes in my diet except for the lack of cheese. I'm

not too keen on the vegan cheeses but will have a little bit melted on a meal

every now and again, seems a bit of a waste though as i buy some and use a

minute amount just for it to then sit in my fridge for a couple of months.

 

Have you looked on the internet for any companies that do vegan food? That's

what I used for a while before I started to figure out where I could get food

locally from.

 

 

 

 

lee1963

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:39:09 +0000

Re: New here

 

 

 

 

 

Hi Donna,

 

I'm actually a girl lol. I'll definately check out the City Bar next time I'm

over. Might be there in the New Year so a trip to Wolverhampton will be on the

cards. I found so really good vegan foods in the UK. Unlike what we have in OZ.

Still, I haven't found it too hard adjusting as I'm a suckker for vegetables :)

 

Best,

Lee

 

, Donna H <dona1982 wrote:

>

>

>

> A man of good taste liking Birmingham:) Next time you come over theres a fab

(well I think it is) place just outside of Birmingham in Wolverhampton called

the City Bar. It does vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and meat dishes so I find

it a great place to eat out with other people as I'm the only vegan out of my

family and friends.

>

>

>

> lee1963

> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:41:33 +0000

> Re: New here

>

, Paul Russell <prussell@> wrote:

> >

> > Hi Lee -

> >

> > It should have been sent out automatically in an email but these things are

not always as reliable as they might be. Here's the welcome message and

questionnaire that is supposed to go out - feel free to answer any/all of the

questions and mail it back to the group.

> >

> > Cheers,

> >

> > Paul

> >

> > === member profile ===

> >

> > Welcome to . In order to introduce yourself to the other members of

the list it would be appreciated if you can complete and post a copy of the

following profile. Your responses to the questions may be as brief or full as

you wish, this is only meant as an introduction, any subject can be raised for

discussion at a later stage.

> >

> > To post your profile reply to this email answering the following 14

questions, and please change the sending address to

before sending, do not use the address offered by default or it will not be sent

to the list.

> >

> >

> > Please note that your profile may be placed on the group web site.

> >

> >

> > === Questions about you ===

> >

> > 1/ What is your name (or what do you like to be called)? Lee

> >

> > 2/ How old are you (a rough idea will do)? 46

> >

> > 3/ Do you know many vegans in real life? None

> >

> > 4/ How long have you been a vegan, and how long vegetarian before that?

Vegetarian for about 6 months, vegan for about a month.

> >

> > 5/ Why did you become vegetarian/vegan (if you are neither it would be

useful to explain why you joined this list)? I found I could sustain my eating

habits without having to eat anything that had been killed.

> >

> >

> > === Questions about your area ===

> >

> > 6/ Whereabouts do you live? Sydney

> >

> > 7/ How good a place is it for vegans? I'm still hunting out the best.

> >

> >

> > === Questions for fun ===

> >

> > 8/ Which is your favourite type of bean? Baked

> >

> > 9/ What is your favourite country, or region, to visit? UK - Birmingham,

cause all my in-laws are there.

> >

> > 10/ What types of film do you like? I'm a bit of a movie buff so I like all.

> >

> > 11/ What was the last meal you ate? A salad for lunch.

> >

> > 12/ Are you a morning, evening or night person? Definitaly a night person.

> >

> >

> > === Questions for dull administrative purposes ===

> >

> > 13/ How did you find out about this list? Searched .

> >

> >

> > === Other comments ===

> >

> > 14/ If there is anything else you want to add to the above please feel free

to do so. Nope, just looking forward to meeting other vegans.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Thank you for completing a profile.

>

>

>

>

>

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Hi Lee -

 

Yes, good old possums - you can send your possum residents over here if you like

and they can live in our roof.

 

I'm in Brighton, on the south coast, which is a pretty good place for vegans.

Summer is (usually) OK, but the English winters are long and miserable.

 

Tofutti do some good products - as well as their cheese slices (which are

meltable, unlile a lot of other vegan cheeses) they also do some pretty good

fake cream cheeses and of course their de luxe vegan ice cream range is superb.

 

CHeers,

 

Paul

 

On 18 Nov 2009, at 04:56, Lee wrote:

 

> Hi Paul,

>

> I'd definately swap houses...where abouts are you in the UK though ;)

>

> Ah yes, the possum. We have them living in our roof. They'll go out about 8.30

at night and return about 3am wearing army boots!! They are so cute but such a

pest to get rid of. We've had them for years and I think we're up to about the

9th generation now!

>

> Oh, I managed to find some cheese on my travels today. It called Tofutti and

is sort of like a processed sliced cheese. Tasted nice though.

>

> Cheers,

> Lee

>

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Hi Donna,

 

This cheese I bought yesterday tasted quite nice. Not sure though how it would

go melted but on a sandwich it was good.

 

I've looked online and there isn't anything around here but I can buy stuff via

the net. I think the 'hard' part will be with the festive season coming up.

Trying to find finger food to take to parties will be a challenge I think. How

do you get on with this?

 

Cheers,

Lee

 

 

 

 

, Donna H <dona1982 wrote:

>

>

> A woman of good taste then:) That's what I found when I turned vegan, there

wasn't actually any major changes in my diet except for the lack of cheese. I'm

not too keen on the vegan cheeses but will have a little bit melted on a meal

every now and again, seems a bit of a waste though as i buy some and use a

minute amount just for it to then sit in my fridge for a couple of months.

>

> Have you looked on the internet for any companies that do vegan food? That's

what I used for a while before I started to figure out where I could get food

locally from.

>

>

>

>

> lee1963

> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:39:09 +0000

> Re: New here

>

>

>

>

>

> Hi Donna,

>

> I'm actually a girl lol. I'll definately check out the City Bar next time I'm

over. Might be there in the New Year so a trip to Wolverhampton will be on the

cards. I found so really good vegan foods in the UK. Unlike what we have in OZ.

Still, I haven't found it too hard adjusting as I'm a suckker for vegetables :)

>

> Best,

> Lee

>

> , Donna H <dona1982@> wrote:

> >

> >

> >

> > A man of good taste liking Birmingham:) Next time you come over theres a fab

(well I think it is) place just outside of Birmingham in Wolverhampton called

the City Bar. It does vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and meat dishes so I find

it a great place to eat out with other people as I'm the only vegan out of my

family and friends.

> >

> >

> >

> > lee1963@

> > Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:41:33 +0000

> > Re: New here

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > , Paul Russell <prussell@> wrote:

> > >

> > > Hi Lee -

> > >

> > > It should have been sent out automatically in an email but these things

are not always as reliable as they might be. Here's the welcome message and

questionnaire that is supposed to go out - feel free to answer any/all of the

questions and mail it back to the group.

> > >

> > > Cheers,

> > >

> > > Paul

> > >

> > > === member profile ===

> > >

> > > Welcome to . In order to introduce yourself to the other members of

the list it would be appreciated if you can complete and post a copy of the

following profile. Your responses to the questions may be as brief or full as

you wish, this is only meant as an introduction, any subject can be raised for

discussion at a later stage.

> > >

> > > To post your profile reply to this email answering the following 14

questions, and please change the sending address to

before sending, do not use the address offered by default or it will not be sent

to the list.

> > >

> > >

> > > Please note that your profile may be placed on the group web site.

> > >

> > >

> > > === Questions about you ===

> > >

> > > 1/ What is your name (or what do you like to be called)? Lee

> > >

> > > 2/ How old are you (a rough idea will do)? 46

> > >

> > > 3/ Do you know many vegans in real life? None

> > >

> > > 4/ How long have you been a vegan, and how long vegetarian before that?

Vegetarian for about 6 months, vegan for about a month.

> > >

> > > 5/ Why did you become vegetarian/vegan (if you are neither it would be

useful to explain why you joined this list)? I found I could sustain my eating

habits without having to eat anything that had been killed.

> > >

> > >

> > > === Questions about your area ===

> > >

> > > 6/ Whereabouts do you live? Sydney

> > >

> > > 7/ How good a place is it for vegans? I'm still hunting out the best.

> > >

> > >

> > > === Questions for fun ===

> > >

> > > 8/ Which is your favourite type of bean? Baked

> > >

> > > 9/ What is your favourite country, or region, to visit? UK - Birmingham,

cause all my in-laws are there.

> > >

> > > 10/ What types of film do you like? I'm a bit of a movie buff so I like

all.

> > >

> > > 11/ What was the last meal you ate? A salad for lunch.

> > >

> > > 12/ Are you a morning, evening or night person? Definitaly a night person.

> > >

> > >

> > > === Questions for dull administrative purposes ===

> > >

> > > 13/ How did you find out about this list? Searched .

> > >

> > >

> > > === Other comments ===

> > >

> > > 14/ If there is anything else you want to add to the above please feel

free to do so. Nope, just looking forward to meeting other vegans.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > Thank you for completing a profile.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

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Hi Paul,

 

I'll have to search further for Tofutti and see what else they have here. So far

I've only found the cheese!

 

I'll gladly send the possums over lol. Oh, Brighton is such a lovely place. Now

you've got me remembering all the good times!

 

Talk soon,

Lee

 

, Paul Russell <prussell wrote:

>

> Hi Lee -

>

> Yes, good old possums - you can send your possum residents over here if you

like and they can live in our roof.

>

> I'm in Brighton, on the south coast, which is a pretty good place for vegans.

Summer is (usually) OK, but the English winters are long and miserable.

>

> Tofutti do some good products - as well as their cheese slices (which are

meltable, unlile a lot of other vegan cheeses) they also do some pretty good

fake cream cheeses and of course their de luxe vegan ice cream range is superb.

>

> CHeers,

>

> Paul

>

> On 18 Nov 2009, at 04:56, Lee wrote:

>

> > Hi Paul,

> >

> > I'd definately swap houses...where abouts are you in the UK though ;)

> >

> > Ah yes, the possum. We have them living in our roof. They'll go out about

8.30 at night and return about 3am wearing army boots!! They are so cute but

such a pest to get rid of. We've had them for years and I think we're up to

about the 9th generation now!

> >

> > Oh, I managed to find some cheese on my travels today. It called Tofutti and

is sort of like a processed sliced cheese. Tasted nice though.

> >

> > Cheers,

> > Lee

> >

>

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Hi Lee

 

 

 

It does eventually melt but not as much or as good as you get with 'normal'

cheese. Their ice cream is gorgeous though - that's reminded me I bought a tub

of it last week and not touched it yet, there's a plan for the weekend! :)

 

 

 

I tend to make up some food myself and take it in a container with me. Normally

I take some salad, samosas and spring rolls. The first party I went too I

thought there'd be some salad for me to eat but for some reason people don't

tend to do it anymore. I did feel a bit funny taking my own food to start with

but I think now if people aren't going to do anything remotely suitable for me

to eat it's just easier to take my own. Plus at least this way you get what

food you like and you don't have to take part in any mad scamble for the food:)

 

 

 

Last christmas was my first one with being vegan and I was terrified I wouldn't

have any treats to eat. In the end I went a bit overboard making cookies and

cakes and truffles etc etc etc. Think I might do a bit less this year!

 

 

 

Take care

 

 

 

Donna

 

 

 

lee1963

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:45:49 +0000

Re: New here

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi Donna,

 

This cheese I bought yesterday tasted quite nice. Not sure though how it would

go melted but on a sandwich it was good.

 

I've looked online and there isn't anything around here but I can buy stuff via

the net. I think the 'hard' part will be with the festive season coming up.

Trying to find finger food to take to parties will be a challenge I think. How

do you get on with this?

 

Cheers,

Lee

 

, Donna H <dona1982 wrote:

>

>

> A woman of good taste then:) That's what I found when I turned vegan, there

wasn't actually any major changes in my diet except for the lack of cheese. I'm

not too keen on the vegan cheeses but will have a little bit melted on a meal

every now and again, seems a bit of a waste though as i buy some and use a

minute amount just for it to then sit in my fridge for a couple of months.

>

> Have you looked on the internet for any companies that do vegan food? That's

what I used for a while before I started to figure out where I could get food

locally from.

>

>

>

>

> lee1963

> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:39:09 +0000

> Re: New here

>

>

>

>

>

> Hi Donna,

>

> I'm actually a girl lol. I'll definately check out the City Bar next time I'm

over. Might be there in the New Year so a trip to Wolverhampton will be on the

cards. I found so really good vegan foods in the UK. Unlike what we have in OZ.

Still, I haven't found it too hard adjusting as I'm a suckker for vegetables :)

>

> Best,

> Lee

>

> , Donna H <dona1982@> wrote:

> >

> >

> >

> > A man of good taste liking Birmingham:) Next time you come over theres a fab

(well I think it is) place just outside of Birmingham in Wolverhampton called

the City Bar. It does vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and meat dishes so I find

it a great place to eat out with other people as I'm the only vegan out of my

family and friends.

> >

> >

> >

> > lee1963@

> > Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:41:33 +0000

> > Re: New here

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> > , Paul Russell <prussell@> wrote:

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> > > Hi Lee -

> > >

> > > It should have been sent out automatically in an email but these things

are not always as reliable as they might be. Here's the welcome message and

questionnaire that is supposed to go out - feel free to answer any/all of the

questions and mail it back to the group.

> > >

> > > Cheers,

> > >

> > > Paul

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> > > 1/ What is your name (or what do you like to be called)? Lee

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> > > 2/ How old are you (a rough idea will do)? 46

> > >

> > > 3/ Do you know many vegans in real life? None

> > >

> > > 4/ How long have you been a vegan, and how long vegetarian before that?

Vegetarian for about 6 months, vegan for about a month.

> > >

> > > 5/ Why did you become vegetarian/vegan (if you are neither it would be

useful to explain why you joined this list)? I found I could sustain my eating

habits without having to eat anything that had been killed.

> > >

> > >

> > > === Questions about your area ===

> > >

> > > 6/ Whereabouts do you live? Sydney

> > >

> > > 7/ How good a place is it for vegans? I'm still hunting out the best.

> > >

> > >

> > > === Questions for fun ===

> > >

> > > 8/ Which is your favourite type of bean? Baked

> > >

> > > 9/ What is your favourite country, or region, to visit? UK - Birmingham,

cause all my in-laws are there.

> > >

> > > 10/ What types of film do you like? I'm a bit of a movie buff so I like

all.

> > >

> > > 11/ What was the last meal you ate? A salad for lunch.

> > >

> > > 12/ Are you a morning, evening or night person? Definitaly a night person.

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free to do so. Nope, just looking forward to meeting other vegans.

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Hi Donna,

 

I think it might be easier for me here to attend parties etc. Alot of my friends

understand and one good friend is a chef. She works at a child care centre and

has Muslim kids that can only eat Halal food. Although she still can't work out

why I don't eat dairy as to her the animal isn't being harmed!

 

I bought a beautiful cook book yesterday that has some really nice recipes and

is from a local author. There are a few dips so I think I know what I'll take to

these functions.

 

Christmas will be interesting though!

 

best,

Lee

 

, Donna H <dona1982 wrote:

>

>

> Hi Lee

>

>

>

> It does eventually melt but not as much or as good as you get with 'normal'

cheese. Their ice cream is gorgeous though - that's reminded me I bought a tub

of it last week and not touched it yet, there's a plan for the weekend! :)

>

>

>

> I tend to make up some food myself and take it in a container with me.

Normally I take some salad, samosas and spring rolls. The first party I went

too I thought there'd be some salad for me to eat but for some reason people

don't tend to do it anymore. I did feel a bit funny taking my own food to start

with but I think now if people aren't going to do anything remotely suitable for

me to eat it's just easier to take my own. Plus at least this way you get what

food you like and you don't have to take part in any mad scamble for the food:)

>

>

>

> Last christmas was my first one with being vegan and I was terrified I

wouldn't have any treats to eat. In the end I went a bit overboard making

cookies and cakes and truffles etc etc etc. Think I might do a bit less this

year!

>

>

>

> Take care

>

>

>

> Donna

>

>

>

> lee1963

> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:45:49 +0000

> Re: New here

Hi Donna,

>

> This cheese I bought yesterday tasted quite nice. Not sure though how it would

go melted but on a sandwich it was good.

>

> I've looked online and there isn't anything around here but I can buy stuff

via the net. I think the 'hard' part will be with the festive season coming up.

Trying to find finger food to take to parties will be a challenge I think. How

do you get on with this?

>

> Cheers,

> Lee

>

> , Donna H <dona1982@> wrote:

> >

> >

> > A woman of good taste then:) That's what I found when I turned vegan, there

wasn't actually any major changes in my diet except for the lack of cheese. I'm

not too keen on the vegan cheeses but will have a little bit melted on a meal

every now and again, seems a bit of a waste though as i buy some and use a

minute amount just for it to then sit in my fridge for a couple of months.

> >

> > Have you looked on the internet for any companies that do vegan food? That's

what I used for a while before I started to figure out where I could get food

locally from.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > lee1963@

> > Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:39:09 +0000

> > Re: New here

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Hi Donna,

> >

> > I'm actually a girl lol. I'll definately check out the City Bar next time

I'm over. Might be there in the New Year so a trip to Wolverhampton will be on

the cards. I found so really good vegan foods in the UK. Unlike what we have in

OZ. Still, I haven't found it too hard adjusting as I'm a suckker for vegetables

:)

> >

> > Best,

> > Lee

> >

> > , Donna H <dona1982@> wrote:

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > A man of good taste liking Birmingham:) Next time you come over theres a

fab (well I think it is) place just outside of Birmingham in Wolverhampton

called the City Bar. It does vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and meat dishes so I

find it a great place to eat out with other people as I'm the only vegan out of

my family and friends.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > lee1963@

> > > Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:41:33 +0000

> > > Re: New here

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > , Paul Russell <prussell@> wrote:

> > > >

> > > > Hi Lee -

> > > >

> > > > It should have been sent out automatically in an email but these things

are not always as reliable as they might be. Here's the welcome message and

questionnaire that is supposed to go out - feel free to answer any/all of the

questions and mail it back to the group.

> > > >

> > > > Cheers,

> > > >

> > > > Paul

> > > >

> > > > === member profile ===

> > > >

> > > > Welcome to . In order to introduce yourself to the other members

of the list it would be appreciated if you can complete and post a copy of the

following profile. Your responses to the questions may be as brief or full as

you wish, this is only meant as an introduction, any subject can be raised for

discussion at a later stage.

> > > >

> > > > To post your profile reply to this email answering the following 14

questions, and please change the sending address to

before sending, do not use the address offered by default or it will not be sent

to the list.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > Please note that your profile may be placed on the group web site.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > === Questions about you ===

> > > >

> > > > 1/ What is your name (or what do you like to be called)? Lee

> > > >

> > > > 2/ How old are you (a rough idea will do)? 46

> > > >

> > > > 3/ Do you know many vegans in real life? None

> > > >

> > > > 4/ How long have you been a vegan, and how long vegetarian before that?

Vegetarian for about 6 months, vegan for about a month.

> > > >

> > > > 5/ Why did you become vegetarian/vegan (if you are neither it would be

useful to explain why you joined this list)? I found I could sustain my eating

habits without having to eat anything that had been killed.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > === Questions about your area ===

> > > >

> > > > 6/ Whereabouts do you live? Sydney

> > > >

> > > > 7/ How good a place is it for vegans? I'm still hunting out the best.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > === Questions for fun ===

> > > >

> > > > 8/ Which is your favourite type of bean? Baked

> > > >

> > > > 9/ What is your favourite country, or region, to visit? UK - Birmingham,

cause all my in-laws are there.

> > > >

> > > > 10/ What types of film do you like? I'm a bit of a movie buff so I like

all.

> > > >

> > > > 11/ What was the last meal you ate? A salad for lunch.

> > > >

> > > > 12/ Are you a morning, evening or night person? Definitaly a night

person.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > === Questions for dull administrative purposes ===

> > > >

> > > > 13/ How did you find out about this list? Searched .

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > === Other comments ===

> > > >

> > > > 14/ If there is anything else you want to add to the above please feel

free to do so. Nope, just looking forward to meeting other vegans.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > Thank you for completing a profile.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > ________

> > > Use Hotmail to send and receive mail from your different email accounts

> > > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/186394592/direct/01/

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