Hi Everyone

[Guest guest]

Hi Karen,

 

I'm new to the group also and they have been great.

Welcome! Susan

 

--- xyhfhyekzw15 <xyhfhyekzw15 wrote:

 

> hey group,

>

> im new. here's a short intro of myself...

> im karen, and im living in hong kong. im chinese,

> although i was born

> in the usa. (long story) im 17 now and i've been a

> vegetarian since

> 14. soon, i'll become a vegan at age 18, and ive

> been preparing for

> quite some time. that'll not just be food, but

> products as well. that

> means no using animal products like leather at all.

>

> i joined this group hoping to meet some friends and

> also some vegans

> who might give me some tips on becoming a vegan. i

> welcome anything

> you got to say.

>

> hope some of you will reply.

>

> karen

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

My goodness! We are becoming popular. Congratulations on taking the leap and going vegan. Of course we will all give you any information that you want. The only barrier will be helping you with product selection with you there in Hong Kong. But we can provide you with relatively short lists of ingredients that you would need to watch out for in the foods you select. One of the easiest ways to start is to find products that are labeled vegan and I don't know if you have such critters there. Let us know if you want such lists or if you already have them. I also live as a strict vegan...of course sometimes that is difficult unless you throw out all of your furniture. <smiling> But everything else is easy once you get accustomed to it and what to watch out for and what replacements are easy to get. Asian markets here in the states are popular with the vegan group as Asian foods are frequently vegan. Even fish sauce has a vegan alternative. So with you living there you just may have better access to vegan ingredients that you can transform into marvelous concoctions. So ask for whatever it is that you need or are curious about or just anything.

linda

"Whatever you do will be insignificant and it is very important that you do it."Mohandas Gandhi

 

linda's Growing Stitchery Projects: womyn47

 

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xyhfhyekzw15

Tuesday, December 13, 2005 5:55 AM

hi everyone

hey group,im new. here's a short intro of myself...im karen, and im living in hong kong. im chinese, although i was born in the usa. (long story) im 17 now and i've been a vegetarian since 14. soon, i'll become a vegan at age 18, and ive been preparing for quite some time. that'll not just be food, but products as well. that means no using animal products like leather at all.i joined this group hoping to meet some friends and also some vegans who might give me some tips on becoming a vegan. i welcome anything you got to say.hope some of you will reply. :)karen

[Guest guest]

Hi Jo,

Thanks for the welcome. Nice meeting you. I hope I enjoy it here

too.

 

Karen

 

, " heartwerk " <jo.heartwork@g...>

wrote:

>

> Hello Karen

>

> Welcome to the list. I hope you enjoy it here. People are

friendly,

> although a lot of teasing goes on at times.

>

> Ask whatever you want.

>

> Jo

>

> , " xyhfhyekzw15 "

<xyhfhyekzw15>

> wrote:

> >

> > hey group,

> >

> > im new. here's a short intro of myself...

> > im karen, and im living in hong kong. im chinese, although i was

born

> > in the usa. (long story) im 17 now and i've been a vegetarian

since

> > 14. soon, i'll become a vegan at age 18, and ive been preparing

for

> > quite some time. that'll not just be food, but products as

well. that

> > means no using animal products like leather at all.

> >

> > i joined this group hoping to meet some friends and also some

vegans

> > who might give me some tips on becoming a vegan. i welcome

anything

> > you got to say.

> >

> > hope some of you will reply.

> >

> > karen

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi " The Valley Vegan " (is that how you'd like me to call you?)

Thanks for the welcome. Nice to meet you.

In Hong Kong, I actually don't know any vegans here really, only a

few other vegetarians, but I'm not in touch with them, really. But

there are a lot of monks and nuns here that are vegans, but I don't

really know them personally, and it's kinda inappropriate to just go

ask them about being a vegan. But I don't really think that it's

extremely difficult, you just have to find the right things. I've

found clothing that's not made of fur or wool already. I have found

a few vegan restaurants and confirmed their addresses over the phone,

but haven't gone there yet. im sure they'll just be like normal

restaurants, just the food being vegan. However, it's difficult

finding synthetic black shoes that still look formal and not the

sports wear type, so i'll have to hunt them out soon before next

august when i become 18. About eating, well, I normally eat quite

simply and every day is basically the same. I eat rice/noodles/bread

and vegetables like regular. Then I just add tofu, instead of meat.

There are many different kinds of tofu here, cooked in different ways

here, so I have a variety there. I also eat beans sometimes.

 

I hope that answers your questions. If you've got any more, I'll be

glad to answer.

 

Karen

 

 

, peter hurd <swpgh01@t...> wrote:

>

> Hey Karen,

> Welcome, I hope you will not be shy and jump in with any subjects

you like.

> Whats it like in Hong Kong for vegans? I get the impression that

it may not be too great? Maybe you can tell us what you eat?

>

> The Valley Vegan..............

>

> xyhfhyekzw15 <xyhfhyekzw15> wrote:

> hey group,

>

> im new. here's a short intro of myself...

> im karen, and im living in hong kong. im chinese, although i was

born

> in the usa. (long story) im 17 now and i've been a vegetarian since

> 14. soon, i'll become a vegan at age 18, and ive been preparing for

> quite some time. that'll not just be food, but products as well.

that

> means no using animal products like leather at all.

>

> i joined this group hoping to meet some friends and also some

vegans

> who might give me some tips on becoming a vegan. i welcome anything

> you got to say.

>

> hope some of you will reply.

>

> karen

[Guest guest]

Hi Nikki

Thanks for your welcome. Nice to meet you.

Don't worry about not knowing much about Hong Kong, you can learn

from me. But there are a lot of general ideas too, so you could

still be able to help out a little.

 

Karen

 

, " earthstrm " <earthstorm@c...>

wrote:

>

> Hi Karen & WELCOME!

>

> I honestly do not know much about Hong Kong and what you can get

> there, but if there is anything specific I can help with I will do

> my best!

>

> Glad to have you join us,

>

> Nikki

> Illinois, USA

>

> , " xyhfhyekzw15 "

> <xyhfhyekzw15> wrote:

> >

> > hey group,

> >

> > im new. here's a short intro of myself...

> > im karen, and im living in hong kong. im chinese, although i was

> born

> > in the usa. (long story) im 17 now and i've been a vegetarian

> since

> > 14. soon, i'll become a vegan at age 18, and ive been preparing

> for

> > quite some time. that'll not just be food, but products as

well.

> that

> > means no using animal products like leather at all.

> >

> > i joined this group hoping to meet some friends and also some

> vegans

> > who might give me some tips on becoming a vegan. i welcome

> anything

> > you got to say.

> >

> > hope some of you will reply.

> >

> > karen

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Susan,

Thanks for welcoming me. Nice to meet you. (looks like the group

gets new members all the time )

 

Karen

 

, Susan <oceanfest_2000> wrote:

>

> Hi Karen,

>

> I'm new to the group also and they have been great.

> Welcome! Susan

>

> --- xyhfhyekzw15 <xyhfhyekzw15> wrote:

>

> > hey group,

> >

> > im new. here's a short intro of myself...

> > im karen, and im living in hong kong. im chinese,

> > although i was born

> > in the usa. (long story) im 17 now and i've been a

> > vegetarian since

> > 14. soon, i'll become a vegan at age 18, and ive

> > been preparing for

> > quite some time. that'll not just be food, but

> > products as well. that

> > means no using animal products like leather at all.

> >

> > i joined this group hoping to meet some friends and

> > also some vegans

> > who might give me some tips on becoming a vegan. i

> > welcome anything

> > you got to say.

> >

> > hope some of you will reply.

> >

> > karen

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Karen, Thanks for the info, nice to know a bit about each other. You can call me Peter (VV) if you like as we have 2 Peters on here ( but the other one isnt very friendly this week). The Valley Vegan...........xyhfhyekzw15 <xyhfhyekzw15 wrote: Hi "The Valley Vegan" (is that how you'd like me to call you?)Thanks for the welcome. Nice to meet you.In Hong Kong, I actually don't know any vegans here really, only a few other vegetarians, but I'm not in touch with them, really. But there are a lot of monks and nuns here that are vegans, but I don't really know them personally, and it's kinda inappropriate to just go ask them about being a vegan. But I don't really think that it's extremely difficult, you just have to find the right things. I've found clothing

that's not made of fur or wool already. I have found a few vegan restaurants and confirmed their addresses over the phone, but haven't gone there yet. im sure they'll just be like normal restaurants, just the food being vegan. However, it's difficult finding synthetic black shoes that still look formal and not the sports wear type, so i'll have to hunt them out soon before next august when i become 18. About eating, well, I normally eat quite simply and every day is basically the same. I eat rice/noodles/bread and vegetables like regular. Then I just add tofu, instead of meat. There are many different kinds of tofu here, cooked in different ways here, so I have a variety there. I also eat beans sometimes.I hope that answers your questions. If you've got any more, I'll be glad to answer.Karen , peter hurd wrote:>> Hey Karen,> Welcome, I hope you

will not be shy and jump in with any subjects you like.> Whats it like in Hong Kong for vegans? I get the impression that it may not be too great? Maybe you can tell us what you eat?> > The Valley Vegan..............> > xyhfhyekzw15 wrote:> hey group,> > im new. here's a short intro of myself...> im karen, and im living in hong kong. im chinese, although i was born > in the usa. (long story) im 17 now and i've been a vegetarian since > 14. soon, i'll become a vegan at age 18, and ive been preparing for > quite some time. that'll not just be food, but products as well. that > means no using animal products like leather at all.> > i joined this group hoping to meet some friends and also some vegans > who might give me some tips on becoming a vegan. i welcome anything > you got to say.> > hope some of you will reply.

> > karen

[Guest guest]

Hi Peter

You're welcome. I don't know that much about you.

Where do you live? Are you a teen, or an adult?

 

By the way, I actually have found synthetic black

shoes already. In the market, there are lots of them,

dunno why I didn't notice before. Sounds like I got a

lot of things covered already. Also, these days, I've

been thinking of getting some nail polish, but I

wonder, would some of these have animal products in

them or not?

 

 

Karen

 

 

--- peter hurd <swpgh01 wrote:

 

> Hi Karen,

> Thanks for the info, nice to know a bit about each

> other. You can call me Peter (VV) if you like as we

> have 2 Peters on here ( but the other one isnt very

> friendly this week).

>

> The Valley Vegan...........

>

> xyhfhyekzw15 <xyhfhyekzw15 wrote:

> Hi " The Valley Vegan " (is that how you'd like me

> to call you?)

> Thanks for the welcome. Nice to meet you.

> In Hong Kong, I actually don't know any vegans here

> really, only a

> few other vegetarians, but I'm not in touch with

> them, really. But

> there are a lot of monks and nuns here that are

> vegans, but I don't

> really know them personally, and it's kinda

> inappropriate to just go

> ask them about being a vegan. But I don't really

> think that it's

> extremely difficult, you just have to find the right

> things. I've

> found clothing that's not made of fur or wool

> already. I have found

> a few vegan restaurants and confirmed their

> addresses over the phone,

> but haven't gone there yet. im sure they'll just be

> like normal

> restaurants, just the food being vegan. However,

> it's difficult

> finding synthetic black shoes that still look formal

> and not the

> sports wear type, so i'll have to hunt them out soon

> before next

> august when i become 18. About eating, well, I

> normally eat quite

> simply and every day is basically the same. I eat

> rice/noodles/bread

> and vegetables like regular. Then I just add tofu,

> instead of meat.

> There are many different kinds of tofu here, cooked

> in different ways

> here, so I have a variety there. I also eat beans

> sometimes.

>

> I hope that answers your questions. If you've got

> any more, I'll be

> glad to answer.

>

> Karen

>

>

> , peter hurd wrote:

> >

> > Hey Karen,

> > Welcome, I hope you will not be shy and jump in

> with any subjects

> you like.

> > Whats it like in Hong Kong for vegans? I get the

> impression that

> it may not be too great? Maybe you can tell us what

> you eat?

> >

> > The Valley Vegan..............

> >

> > xyhfhyekzw15 wrote:

> > hey group,

> >

> > im new. here's a short intro of myself...

> > im karen, and im living in hong kong. im chinese,

> although i was

> born

> > in the usa. (long story) im 17 now and i've been a

> vegetarian since

> > 14. soon, i'll become a vegan at age 18, and ive

> been preparing for

> > quite some time. that'll not just be food, but

> products as well.

> that

> > means no using animal products like leather at

> all.

> >

> > i joined this group hoping to meet some friends

> and also some

> vegans

> > who might give me some tips on becoming a vegan. i

> welcome anything

> > you got to say.

> >

> > hope some of you will reply.

> >

> > karen

[Guest guest]

Hi Karen, I live in Wales, I am 44 ish. I have synthetic shoes from a vegetarian supplier...............sorry to mention it , but a lot of commercial adhesives used in shoes are not animal friendly, BUT.....a lot are.so you may never know. But dont let that put you off, at least you arent wearing something elses skin. You mentioned previously that you knew of some monks who were vegan, I assume they were Buddist?..best you dont disturb them with questions, although there are a lot of Buddists who will openly talk about their religion, there are some who dont. You will have to do a web search for the cosmetics I `m afraid that unlike Fraggle , I dont dabble! poetry eh? Are there any Chrimbo celebrations over there? Wot are you doing if anything on the daY? The Valley Vegan................ me

<xyhfhyekzw15 wrote: Hi PeterYou're welcome. I don't know that much about you. Where do you live? Are you a teen, or an adult?By the way, I actually have found synthetic blackshoes already. In the market, there are lots of them,dunno why I didn't notice before. Sounds like I got alot of things covered already. Also, these days, I'vebeen thinking of getting some nail polish, but Iwonder, would some of these have animal products inthem or not?Karen--- peter hurd wrote:> Hi Karen,> Thanks for the info, nice to know a bit about each> other. You can call me Peter (VV) if you like as we> have 2 Peters on here ( but the other one isnt very> friendly this week).> > The Valley Vegan...........> > xyhfhyekzw15

wrote:> Hi "The Valley Vegan" (is that how you'd like me> to call you?)> Thanks for the welcome. Nice to meet you.> In Hong Kong, I actually don't know any vegans here> really, only a > few other vegetarians, but I'm not in touch with> them, really. But > there are a lot of monks and nuns here that are> vegans, but I don't > really know them personally, and it's kinda> inappropriate to just go > ask them about being a vegan. But I don't really> think that it's > extremely difficult, you just have to find the right> things. I've > found clothing that's not made of fur or wool> already. I have found > a few vegan restaurants and confirmed their> addresses over the phone, > but haven't gone there yet. im sure they'll just be> like normal > restaurants, just the food being vegan. However,> it's

difficult > finding synthetic black shoes that still look formal> and not the > sports wear type, so i'll have to hunt them out soon> before next > august when i become 18. About eating, well, I> normally eat quite > simply and every day is basically the same. I eat> rice/noodles/bread > and vegetables like regular. Then I just add tofu,> instead of meat. > There are many different kinds of tofu here, cooked> in different ways > here, so I have a variety there. I also eat beans> sometimes.> > I hope that answers your questions. If you've got> any more, I'll be > glad to answer.> > Karen> > > , peter hurd wrote:> >> > Hey Karen,> > Welcome, I hope you will not be shy and jump in> with any subjects > you like.> > Whats it like in Hong Kong

for vegans? I get the> impression that > it may not be too great? Maybe you can tell us what> you eat?> > > > The Valley Vegan..............> > > > xyhfhyekzw15 wrote:> > hey group,> > > > im new. here's a short intro of myself...> > im karen, and im living in hong kong. im chinese,> although i was > born > > in the usa. (long story) im 17 now and i've been a> vegetarian since > > 14. soon, i'll become a vegan at age 18, and ive> been preparing for > > quite some time. that'll not just be food, but> products as well. > that > > means no using animal products like leather at> all.> > > > i joined this group hoping to meet some friends> and also some > vegans > > who might give me some tips on becoming a vegan. i> welcome anything > > you

got to say.> > > > hope some of you will reply. > > > > karen

[Guest guest]

Hi Peter,

Wales is really cool. I've never been there,

though.

Adhesives? Do you mean like glue? I never thought

of that. Guess I'll have to look some more and ask

that. The problem is, that some people may not know.

Yes, I know of some monks, and yes they were

Buddhist also. I know of them because many many years

ago (before I was a vegetarian, though), my

grandfather passed away and our family had monks to do

the ceremony and on-going prayers like once a week for

several months, etc... Yeah, you shouldn't disturb

them with questions, plus they probably wouldn't even

recognise my family anymore, it was like doing

business. They do the ceremonies all the time, not

just our family.

Yeah, I guess I should look around the web. Maybe I

shouldn't have asked you that in the first place,

after all, you're a guy, and wouldn't be using nail

polish in the first place. lol

 

I have no idea what Chrimbo celebrations are. I've

never heard of that. Is it a common celebration in

Wales?

 

 

Karen

 

--- peter hurd <swpgh01 wrote:

 

> Hi Karen,

> I live in Wales, I am 44 ish.

> I have synthetic shoes from a vegetarian

> supplier...............sorry to mention it , but a

> lot of commercial adhesives used in shoes are not

> animal friendly, BUT.....a lot are.so you may never

> know. But dont let that put you off, at least you

> arent wearing something elses skin.

> You mentioned previously that you knew of some

> monks who were vegan, I assume they were

> Buddist?..best you dont disturb them with questions,

> although there are a lot of Buddists who will openly

> talk about their religion, there are some who dont.

> You will have to do a web search for the cosmetics

> I `m afraid that

> unlike Fraggle ,

> I dont dabble!

> poetry eh?

>

> Are there any Chrimbo celebrations over there? Wot

> are you doing if anything on the daY?

>

> The Valley Vegan................

>

>

>

> me <xyhfhyekzw15 wrote:

> Hi Peter

> You're welcome. I don't know that much about you.

> Where do you live? Are you a teen, or an adult?

>

> By the way, I actually have found synthetic black

> shoes already. In the market, there are lots of

> them,

> dunno why I didn't notice before. Sounds like I got

> a

> lot of things covered already. Also, these days,

> I've

> been thinking of getting some nail polish, but I

> wonder, would some of these have animal products in

> them or not?

>

>

> Karen

>

>

> --- peter hurd wrote:

>

> > Hi Karen,

> > Thanks for the info, nice to know a bit about each

> > other. You can call me Peter (VV) if you like as

> we

> > have 2 Peters on here ( but the other one isnt

> very

> > friendly this week).

> >

> > The Valley Vegan...........

> >

> > xyhfhyekzw15 wrote:

> > Hi " The Valley Vegan " (is that how you'd like me

> > to call you?)

> > Thanks for the welcome. Nice to meet you.

> > In Hong Kong, I actually don't know any vegans

> here

> > really, only a

> > few other vegetarians, but I'm not in touch with

> > them, really. But

> > there are a lot of monks and nuns here that are

> > vegans, but I don't

> > really know them personally, and it's kinda

> > inappropriate to just go

> > ask them about being a vegan. But I don't really

> > think that it's

> > extremely difficult, you just have to find the

> right

> > things. I've

> > found clothing that's not made of fur or wool

> > already. I have found

> > a few vegan restaurants and confirmed their

> > addresses over the phone,

> > but haven't gone there yet. im sure they'll just

> be

> > like normal

> > restaurants, just the food being vegan. However,

> > it's difficult

> > finding synthetic black shoes that still look

> formal

> > and not the

> > sports wear type, so i'll have to hunt them out

> soon

> > before next

> > august when i become 18. About eating, well, I

> > normally eat quite

> > simply and every day is basically the same. I eat

> > rice/noodles/bread

> > and vegetables like regular. Then I just add tofu,

> > instead of meat.

> > There are many different kinds of tofu here,

> cooked

> > in different ways

> > here, so I have a variety there. I also eat beans

> > sometimes.

> >

> > I hope that answers your questions. If you've got

> > any more, I'll be

> > glad to answer.

> >

> > Karen

> >

> >

> > , peter hurd

> wrote:

> > >

> > > Hey Karen,

> > > Welcome, I hope you will not be shy and jump in

> > with any subjects

> > you like.

> > > Whats it like in Hong Kong for vegans? I get the

> > impression that

> > it may not be too great? Maybe you can tell us

> what

> > you eat?

> > >

> > > The Valley Vegan..............

> > >

> > > xyhfhyekzw15 wrote:

> > > hey group,

> > >

> > > im new. here's a short intro of myself...

> > > im karen, and im living in hong kong. im

> chinese,

> > although i was

> > born

> > > in the usa. (long story) im 17 now and i've been

> a

> > vegetarian since

> > > 14. soon, i'll become a vegan at age 18, and ive

> > been preparing for

> > > quite some time. that'll not just be food, but

> > products as well.

> > that

> > > means no using animal products like leather at

> > all.

> > >

> > > i joined this group hoping to meet some friends

> > and also some

> > vegans

> > > who might give me some tips on becoming a vegan.

> i

> > welcome anything

> > > you got to say.

> > >

> > > hope some of you will reply.

> > >

> > > karen

>

>

>

> To send an email to

> -

>

[Guest guest]

he means christmas........

 

 

>me <xyhfhyekzw15

>Dec 19, 2005 8:09 PM

>

>Re: Re: hi everyone

>

>Hi Peter,

> Wales is really cool. I've never been there,

>though.

> Adhesives? Do you mean like glue? I never thought

>of that. Guess I'll have to look some more and ask

>that. The problem is, that some people may not know.

> Yes, I know of some monks, and yes they were

>Buddhist also. I know of them because many many years

>ago (before I was a vegetarian, though), my

>grandfather passed away and our family had monks to do

>the ceremony and on-going prayers like once a week for

>several months, etc... Yeah, you shouldn't disturb

>them with questions, plus they probably wouldn't even

>recognise my family anymore, it was like doing

>business. They do the ceremonies all the time, not

>just our family.

>Yeah, I guess I should look around the web. Maybe I

>shouldn't have asked you that in the first place,

>after all, you're a guy, and wouldn't be using nail

>polish in the first place. lol

>

>I have no idea what Chrimbo celebrations are. I've

>never heard of that. Is it a common celebration in

>Wales?

>

>

>Karen

>

>--- peter hurd <swpgh01 wrote:

>

>> Hi Karen,

>> I live in Wales, I am 44 ish.

>> I have synthetic shoes from a vegetarian

>> supplier...............sorry to mention it , but a

>> lot of commercial adhesives used in shoes are not

>> animal friendly, BUT.....a lot are.so you may never

>> know. But dont let that put you off, at least you

>> arent wearing something elses skin.

>> You mentioned previously that you knew of some

>> monks who were vegan, I assume they were

>> Buddist?..best you dont disturb them with questions,

>> although there are a lot of Buddists who will openly

>> talk about their religion, there are some who dont.

>> You will have to do a web search for the cosmetics

>> I `m afraid that

>> unlike Fraggle ,

>> I dont dabble!

>> poetry eh?

>>

>> Are there any Chrimbo celebrations over there? Wot

>> are you doing if anything on the daY?

>>

>> The Valley Vegan................

>>

>>

>>

>> me <xyhfhyekzw15 wrote:

>> Hi Peter

>> You're welcome. I don't know that much about you.

>> Where do you live? Are you a teen, or an adult?

>>

>> By the way, I actually have found synthetic black

>> shoes already. In the market, there are lots of

>> them,

>> dunno why I didn't notice before. Sounds like I got

>> a

>> lot of things covered already. Also, these days,

>> I've

>> been thinking of getting some nail polish, but I

>> wonder, would some of these have animal products in

>> them or not?

>>

>>

>> Karen

>>

>>

>> --- peter hurd wrote:

>>

>> > Hi Karen,

>> > Thanks for the info, nice to know a bit about each

>> > other. You can call me Peter (VV) if you like as

>> we

>> > have 2 Peters on here ( but the other one isnt

>> very

>> > friendly this week).

>> >

>> > The Valley Vegan...........

>> >

>> > xyhfhyekzw15 wrote:

>> > Hi " The Valley Vegan " (is that how you'd like me

>> > to call you?)

>> > Thanks for the welcome. Nice to meet you.

>> > In Hong Kong, I actually don't know any vegans

>> here

>> > really, only a

>> > few other vegetarians, but I'm not in touch with

>> > them, really. But

>> > there are a lot of monks and nuns here that are

>> > vegans, but I don't

>> > really know them personally, and it's kinda

>> > inappropriate to just go

>> > ask them about being a vegan. But I don't really

>> > think that it's

>> > extremely difficult, you just have to find the

>> right

>> > things. I've

>> > found clothing that's not made of fur or wool

>> > already. I have found

>> > a few vegan restaurants and confirmed their

>> > addresses over the phone,

>> > but haven't gone there yet. im sure they'll just

>> be

>> > like normal

>> > restaurants, just the food being vegan. However,

>> > it's difficult

>> > finding synthetic black shoes that still look

>> formal

>> > and not the

>> > sports wear type, so i'll have to hunt them out

>> soon

>> > before next

>> > august when i become 18. About eating, well, I

>> > normally eat quite

>> > simply and every day is basically the same. I eat

>> > rice/noodles/bread

>> > and vegetables like regular. Then I just add tofu,

>> > instead of meat.

>> > There are many different kinds of tofu here,

>> cooked

>> > in different ways

>> > here, so I have a variety there. I also eat beans

>> > sometimes.

>> >

>> > I hope that answers your questions. If you've got

>> > any more, I'll be

>> > glad to answer.

>> >

>> > Karen

>> >

>> >

>> > , peter hurd

>> wrote:

>> > >

>> > > Hey Karen,

>> > > Welcome, I hope you will not be shy and jump in

>> > with any subjects

>> > you like.

>> > > Whats it like in Hong Kong for vegans? I get the

>> > impression that

>> > it may not be too great? Maybe you can tell us

>> what

>> > you eat?

>> > >

>> > > The Valley Vegan..............

>> > >

>> > > xyhfhyekzw15 wrote:

>> > > hey group,

>> > >

>> > > im new. here's a short intro of myself...

>> > > im karen, and im living in hong kong. im

>> chinese,

>> > although i was

>> > born

>> > > in the usa. (long story) im 17 now and i've been

>> a

>> > vegetarian since

>> > > 14. soon, i'll become a vegan at age 18, and ive

>> > been preparing for

>> > > quite some time. that'll not just be food, but

>> > products as well.

>> > that

>> > > means no using animal products like leather at

>> > all.

>> > >

>> > > i joined this group hoping to meet some friends

>> > and also some

>> > vegans

>> > > who might give me some tips on becoming a vegan.

>> i

>> > welcome anything

>> > > you got to say.

>> > >

>> > > hope some of you will reply.

>> > >

>> > > karen

>>

>>

>>

>> To send an email to

>> -

>>

[Guest guest]

Karen,

If you want to make sure your nail polish is vegan you will probably have to

order it on the

internet (put Vegan nail polish into google and see what you get) but check the

postage

costs as they may charge more to Hong Kong.

There is a lot on the internet about buddhism and vegetarianism. The big thing

with

buddhism is " do no harm " so it makes sense. However the christian commandment is

" thou shalt not Kill " and how many christians observe that commandment.

 

, me <xyhfhyekzw15> wrote:

>

> Hi Peter,

> Wales is really cool. I've never been there,

> though.

> Adhesives? Do you mean like glue? I never thought

> of that. Guess I'll have to look some more and ask

> that. The problem is, that some people may not know.

> Yes, I know of some monks, and yes they were

> Buddhist also. I know of them because many many years

> ago (before I was a vegetarian, though), my

> grandfather passed away and our family had monks to do

> the ceremony and on-going prayers like once a week for

> several months, etc... Yeah, you shouldn't disturb

> them with questions, plus they probably wouldn't even

> recognise my family anymore, it was like doing

> business. They do the ceremonies all the time, not

> just our family.

> Yeah, I guess I should look around the web. Maybe I

> shouldn't have asked you that in the first place,

> after all, you're a guy, and wouldn't be using nail

> polish in the first place. lol

>

> I have no idea what Chrimbo celebrations are. I've

> never heard of that. Is it a common celebration in

> Wales?

>

>

> Karen

>

> --- peter hurd <swpgh01@t...> wrote:

>

> > Hi Karen,

> > I live in Wales, I am 44 ish.

> > I have synthetic shoes from a vegetarian

> > supplier...............sorry to mention it , but a

> > lot of commercial adhesives used in shoes are not

> > animal friendly, BUT.....a lot are.so you may never

> > know. But dont let that put you off, at least you

> > arent wearing something elses skin.

> > You mentioned previously that you knew of some

> > monks who were vegan, I assume they were

> > Buddist?..best you dont disturb them with questions,

> > although there are a lot of Buddists who will openly

> > talk about their religion, there are some who dont.

> > You will have to do a web search for the cosmetics

> > I `m afraid that

> > unlike Fraggle ,

> > I dont dabble!

> > poetry eh?

> >

> > Are there any Chrimbo celebrations over there? Wot

> > are you doing if anything on the daY?

> >

> > The Valley Vegan................

> >

> >

> >

> > me <xyhfhyekzw15> wrote:

> > Hi Peter

> > You're welcome. I don't know that much about you.

> > Where do you live? Are you a teen, or an adult?

> >

> > By the way, I actually have found synthetic black

> > shoes already. In the market, there are lots of

> > them,

> > dunno why I didn't notice before. Sounds like I got

> > a

> > lot of things covered already. Also, these days,

> > I've

> > been thinking of getting some nail polish, but I

> > wonder, would some of these have animal products in

> > them or not?

> >

> >

> > Karen

> >

> >

> > --- peter hurd wrote:

> >

> > > Hi Karen,

> > > Thanks for the info, nice to know a bit about each

> > > other. You can call me Peter (VV) if you like as

> > we

> > > have 2 Peters on here ( but the other one isnt

> > very

> > > friendly this week).

> > >

> > > The Valley Vegan...........

> > >

> > > xyhfhyekzw15 wrote:

> > > Hi " The Valley Vegan " (is that how you'd like me

> > > to call you?)

> > > Thanks for the welcome. Nice to meet you.

> > > In Hong Kong, I actually don't know any vegans

> > here

> > > really, only a

> > > few other vegetarians, but I'm not in touch with

> > > them, really. But

> > > there are a lot of monks and nuns here that are

> > > vegans, but I don't

> > > really know them personally, and it's kinda

> > > inappropriate to just go

> > > ask them about being a vegan. But I don't really

> > > think that it's

> > > extremely difficult, you just have to find the

> > right

> > > things. I've

> > > found clothing that's not made of fur or wool

> > > already. I have found

> > > a few vegan restaurants and confirmed their

> > > addresses over the phone,

> > > but haven't gone there yet. im sure they'll just

> > be

> > > like normal

> > > restaurants, just the food being vegan. However,

> > > it's difficult

> > > finding synthetic black shoes that still look

> > formal

> > > and not the

> > > sports wear type, so i'll have to hunt them out

> > soon

> > > before next

> > > august when i become 18. About eating, well, I

> > > normally eat quite

> > > simply and every day is basically the same. I eat

> > > rice/noodles/bread

> > > and vegetables like regular. Then I just add tofu,

> > > instead of meat.

> > > There are many different kinds of tofu here,

> > cooked

> > > in different ways

> > > here, so I have a variety there. I also eat beans

> > > sometimes.

> > >

> > > I hope that answers your questions. If you've got

> > > any more, I'll be

> > > glad to answer.

> > >

> > > Karen

> > >

> > >

> > > , peter hurd

> > wrote:

> > > >

> > > > Hey Karen,

> > > > Welcome, I hope you will not be shy and jump in

> > > with any subjects

> > > you like.

> > > > Whats it like in Hong Kong for vegans? I get the

> > > impression that

> > > it may not be too great? Maybe you can tell us

> > what

> > > you eat?

> > > >

> > > > The Valley Vegan..............

> > > >

> > > > xyhfhyekzw15 wrote:

> > > > hey group,

> > > >

> > > > im new. here's a short intro of myself...

> > > > im karen, and im living in hong kong. im

> > chinese,

> > > although i was

> > > born

> > > > in the usa. (long story) im 17 now and i've been

> > a

> > > vegetarian since

> > > > 14. soon, i'll become a vegan at age 18, and ive

> > > been preparing for

> > > > quite some time. that'll not just be food, but

> > > products as well.

> > > that

> > > > means no using animal products like leather at

> > > all.

> > > >

> > > > i joined this group hoping to meet some friends

> > > and also some

> > > vegans

> > > > who might give me some tips on becoming a vegan.

> > i

> > > welcome anything

> > > > you got to say.

> > > >

> > > > hope some of you will reply.

> > > >

> > > > karen

> >

> >

> >

> > To send an email to

> > -

> >

[Guest guest]

well, i think the thou shalt not kill only pertains to those of yer exact sect

of christianity...

 

 

 

>herbvalerian <herbvalerian

>Dec 20, 2005 1:54 AM

>

> Re: hi everyone

>

>Karen,

>If you want to make sure your nail polish is vegan you will probably have to

order it on the

>internet (put Vegan nail polish into google and see what you get) but check the

postage

>costs as they may charge more to Hong Kong.

>There is a lot on the internet about buddhism and vegetarianism. The big thing

with

>buddhism is " do no harm " so it makes sense. However the christian commandment

is

> " thou shalt not Kill " and how many christians observe that commandment.

>

 

What God had done for peace on earth, what man destroyed from day of birth

They are concerned with feelings; they're just ashamed to cry

And one mans plan to push the button makes other sacrifice

The serenade is dead and now the only question's why?

[Guest guest]

Karen, Sorry for using silly words by chrimbo I was refering to christmas, as I am not that fond of it and its implications. The Valley Vegan.............me <xyhfhyekzw15 wrote: Hi Peter,Wales is really cool. I've never been there,though.Adhesives? Do you mean like glue? I never thoughtof that. Guess I'll have to look some more and askthat. The problem is, that some people may not know.Yes, I know of some monks, and yes they wereBuddhist also. I know of them because many many yearsago (before I was a vegetarian, though), mygrandfather passed away and our family had monks to dothe ceremony and on-going prayers like once a week forseveral months, etc... Yeah, you shouldn't disturbthem with questions, plus they probably wouldn't

evenrecognise my family anymore, it was like doingbusiness. They do the ceremonies all the time, notjust our family.Yeah, I guess I should look around the web. Maybe Ishouldn't have asked you that in the first place,after all, you're a guy, and wouldn't be using nailpolish in the first place. lolI have no idea what Chrimbo celebrations are. I'venever heard of that. Is it a common celebration inWales?Karen--- peter hurd wrote:> Hi Karen,> I live in Wales, I am 44 ish.> I have synthetic shoes from a vegetarian> supplier...............sorry to mention it , but a> lot of commercial adhesives used in shoes are not> animal friendly, BUT.....a lot are.so you may never> know. But dont let that put you off, at least you> arent wearing something elses skin.> You mentioned previously that you knew of some> monks who were vegan, I assume

they were> Buddist?..best you dont disturb them with questions,> although there are a lot of Buddists who will openly> talk about their religion, there are some who dont.> You will have to do a web search for the cosmetics> I `m afraid that > unlike Fraggle ,> I dont dabble!> poetry eh?> > Are there any Chrimbo celebrations over there? Wot> are you doing if anything on the daY?> > The Valley Vegan................> > > > me wrote:> Hi Peter> You're welcome. I don't know that much about you. > Where do you live? Are you a teen, or an adult?> > By the way, I actually have found synthetic black> shoes already. In the market, there are lots of> them,> dunno why I didn't notice before. Sounds like I got> a> lot of things covered already. Also, these days,> I've>

been thinking of getting some nail polish, but I> wonder, would some of these have animal products in> them or not?> > > Karen> > > --- peter hurd wrote:> > > Hi Karen,> > Thanks for the info, nice to know a bit about each> > other. You can call me Peter (VV) if you like as> we> > have 2 Peters on here ( but the other one isnt> very> > friendly this week).> > > > The Valley Vegan...........> > > > xyhfhyekzw15 wrote:> > Hi "The Valley Vegan" (is that how you'd like me> > to call you?)> > Thanks for the welcome. Nice to meet you.> > In Hong Kong, I actually don't know any vegans> here> > really, only a > > few other vegetarians, but I'm not in touch with> > them, really. But > > there are a lot of monks and nuns here that are>

> vegans, but I don't > > really know them personally, and it's kinda> > inappropriate to just go > > ask them about being a vegan. But I don't really> > think that it's > > extremely difficult, you just have to find the> right> > things. I've > > found clothing that's not made of fur or wool> > already. I have found > > a few vegan restaurants and confirmed their> > addresses over the phone, > > but haven't gone there yet. im sure they'll just> be> > like normal > > restaurants, just the food being vegan. However,> > it's difficult > > finding synthetic black shoes that still look> formal> > and not the > > sports wear type, so i'll have to hunt them out> soon> > before next > > august when i become 18. About eating, well, I> > normally eat quite >

> simply and every day is basically the same. I eat> > rice/noodles/bread > > and vegetables like regular. Then I just add tofu,> > instead of meat. > > There are many different kinds of tofu here,> cooked> > in different ways > > here, so I have a variety there. I also eat beans> > sometimes.> > > > I hope that answers your questions. If you've got> > any more, I'll be > > glad to answer.> > > > Karen> > > > > > , peter hurd> wrote:> > >> > > Hey Karen,> > > Welcome, I hope you will not be shy and jump in> > with any subjects > > you like.> > > Whats it like in Hong Kong for vegans? I get the> > impression that > > it may not be too great? Maybe you can tell us> what>

> you eat?> > > > > > The Valley Vegan..............> > > > > > xyhfhyekzw15 wrote:> > > hey group,> > > > > > im new. here's a short intro of myself...> > > im karen, and im living in hong kong. im> chinese,> > although i was > > born > > > in the usa. (long story) im 17 now and i've been> a> > vegetarian since > > > 14. soon, i'll become a vegan at age 18, and ive> > been preparing for > > > quite some time. that'll not just be food, but> > products as well. > > that > > > means no using animal products like leather at> > all.> > > > > > i joined this group hoping to meet some friends> > and also some > > vegans > > > who might give me some tips on becoming a vegan.> i>

> welcome anything > > > you got to say.> > > > > > hope some of you will reply. > > > > > > karen> > > > To send an email to> - >

[Guest guest]

Wow...order on the internet. My parents would

probably never let me do that, much less have them

being sent to me. And I wouldn't even do that myself

either. I'm not trying to be picky or anything, but

I'm sorry but that isn't going to work. Stores in HK

are the only choices for me. What I was actually

asking for is what kind of ingredients I should avoid

and all that.

 

Karen

 

 

 

--- herbvalerian <herbvalerian wrote:

 

Karen,

If you want to make sure your nail polish is vegan you

will probably have to order it on the

internet (put Vegan nail polish into google and see

what you get) but check the postage

costs as they may charge more to Hong Kong.

There is a lot on the internet about buddhism and

vegetarianism. The big thing with

buddhism is " do no harm " so it makes sense. However

the christian commandment is

" thou shalt not Kill " and how many christians observe

that commandment.

 

, me

<xyhfhyekzw15> wrote:

>

> Hi Peter,

> Wales is really cool. I've never been there,

> though.

> Adhesives? Do you mean like glue? I never

thought

> of that. Guess I'll have to look some more and ask

> that. The problem is, that some people may not

know.

> Yes, I know of some monks, and yes they were

> Buddhist also. I know of them because many many

years

> ago (before I was a vegetarian, though), my

> grandfather passed away and our family had monks to

do

> the ceremony and on-going prayers like once a week

for

> several months, etc... Yeah, you shouldn't disturb

> them with questions, plus they probably wouldn't

even

> recognise my family anymore, it was like doing

> business. They do the ceremonies all the time, not

> just our family.

> Yeah, I guess I should look around the web. Maybe I

> shouldn't have asked you that in the first place,

> after all, you're a guy, and wouldn't be using nail

> polish in the first place. lol

>

> I have no idea what Chrimbo celebrations are. I've

> never heard of that. Is it a common celebration in

> Wales?

>

>

> Karen

>

> --- peter hurd <swpgh01@t...> wrote:

>

> > Hi Karen,

> > I live in Wales, I am 44 ish.

> > I have synthetic shoes from a vegetarian

> > supplier...............sorry to mention it , but a

> > lot of commercial adhesives used in shoes are not

> > animal friendly, BUT.....a lot are.so you may

never

> > know. But dont let that put you off, at least you

> > arent wearing something elses skin.

> > You mentioned previously that you knew of some

> > monks who were vegan, I assume they were

> > Buddist?..best you dont disturb them with

questions,

> > although there are a lot of Buddists who will

openly

> > talk about their religion, there are some who

dont.

> > You will have to do a web search for the

cosmetics

> > I `m afraid that

> > unlike Fraggle ,

> > I dont dabble!

> > poetry eh?

> >

> > Are there any Chrimbo celebrations over there?

Wot

> > are you doing if anything on the daY?

> >

> > The Valley Vegan................

> >

> >

> >

> > me <xyhfhyekzw15> wrote:

> > Hi Peter

> > You're welcome. I don't know that much about you.

> > Where do you live? Are you a teen, or an adult?

> >

> > By the way, I actually have found synthetic black

> > shoes already. In the market, there are lots of

> > them,

> > dunno why I didn't notice before. Sounds like I

got

> > a

> > lot of things covered already. Also, these days,

> > I've

> > been thinking of getting some nail polish, but I

> > wonder, would some of these have animal products

in

> > them or not?

> >

> >

> > Karen

> >

> >

> > --- peter hurd wrote:

> >

> > > Hi Karen,

> > > Thanks for the info, nice to know a bit about

each

> > > other. You can call me Peter (VV) if you like as

> > we

> > > have 2 Peters on here ( but the other one isnt

> > very

> > > friendly this week).

> > >

> > > The Valley Vegan...........

> > >

> > > xyhfhyekzw15 wrote:

> > > Hi " The Valley Vegan " (is that how you'd like me

> > > to call you?)

> > > Thanks for the welcome. Nice to meet you.

> > > In Hong Kong, I actually don't know any vegans

> > here

> > > really, only a

> > > few other vegetarians, but I'm not in touch with

> > > them, really. But

> > > there are a lot of monks and nuns here that are

> > > vegans, but I don't

> > > really know them personally, and it's kinda

> > > inappropriate to just go

> > > ask them about being a vegan. But I don't really

> > > think that it's

> > > extremely difficult, you just have to find the

> > right

> > > things. I've

> > > found clothing that's not made of fur or wool

> > > already. I have found

> > > a few vegan restaurants and confirmed their

> > > addresses over the phone,

> > > but haven't gone there yet. im sure they'll just

> > be

> > > like normal

> > > restaurants, just the food being vegan. However,

> > > it's difficult

> > > finding synthetic black shoes that still look

> > formal

> > > and not the

> > > sports wear type, so i'll have to hunt them out

> > soon

> > > before next

> > > august when i become 18. About eating, well, I

> > > normally eat quite

> > > simply and every day is basically the same. I

eat

> > > rice/noodles/bread

> > > and vegetables like regular. Then I just add

tofu,

> > > instead of meat.

> > > There are many different kinds of tofu here,

> > cooked

> > > in different ways

> > > here, so I have a variety there. I also eat

beans

> > > sometimes.

> > >

> > > I hope that answers your questions. If you've

got

> > > any more, I'll be

> > > glad to answer.

> > >

> > > Karen

> > >

> > >

> > > , peter hurd

> > wrote:

> > > >

> > > > Hey Karen,

> > > > Welcome, I hope you will not be shy and jump

in

> > > with any subjects

> > > you like.

> > > > Whats it like in Hong Kong for vegans? I get

the

> > > impression that

> > > it may not be too great? Maybe you can tell us

> > what

> > > you eat?

> > > >

> > > > The Valley Vegan..............

> > > >

> > > > xyhfhyekzw15 wrote:

> > > > hey group,

> > > >

> > > > im new. here's a short intro of myself...

> > > > im karen, and im living in hong kong. im

> > chinese,

> > > although i was

> > > born

> > > > in the usa. (long story) im 17 now and i've

been

> > a

> > > vegetarian since

> > > > 14. soon, i'll become a vegan at age 18, and

ive

> > > been preparing for

> > > > quite some time. that'll not just be food, but

> > > products as well.

> > > that

> > > > means no using animal products like leather at

> > > all.

> > > >

> > > > i joined this group hoping to meet some

friends

> > > and also some

> > > vegans

> > > > who might give me some tips on becoming a

vegan.

> > i

> > > welcome anything

> > > > you got to say.

> > > >

> > > > hope some of you will reply.

> > > >

> > > > karen

> >

> >

> >

> > To send an email to

> > -

> >

[Guest guest]

Peter,

Oh. Now, I get it. Well, in HK there are some people who do

celebrate it. I don't though. I don't really pay attention to it

really. To me it is a Christian holiday, and I'm not a Christian, so

I don't pay attention to it. I know that it has developed and

considered not just for christians, but still I'm not that kind of

person to celebrate these things. There are lots of decorations and

things in some places, but I don't pay attention to them either.

 

Karen

 

 

, peter hurd <swpgh01@t...> wrote:

>

> Karen,

> Sorry for using silly words by chrimbo I was refering to

christmas, as I am not that fond of it and its implications.

>

> The Valley Vegan.............

>

> me <xyhfhyekzw15> wrote:

> Hi Peter,

> Wales is really cool. I've never been there,

> though.

> Adhesives? Do you mean like glue? I never thought

> of that. Guess I'll have to look some more and ask

> that. The problem is, that some people may not know.

> Yes, I know of some monks, and yes they were

> Buddhist also. I know of them because many many years

> ago (before I was a vegetarian, though), my

> grandfather passed away and our family had monks to do

> the ceremony and on-going prayers like once a week for

> several months, etc... Yeah, you shouldn't disturb

> them with questions, plus they probably wouldn't even

> recognise my family anymore, it was like doing

> business. They do the ceremonies all the time, not

> just our family.

> Yeah, I guess I should look around the web. Maybe I

> shouldn't have asked you that in the first place,

> after all, you're a guy, and wouldn't be using nail

> polish in the first place. lol

>

> I have no idea what Chrimbo celebrations are. I've

> never heard of that. Is it a common celebration in

> Wales?

>

>

> Karen

>

> --- peter hurd wrote:

>

> > Hi Karen,

> > I live in Wales, I am 44 ish.

> > I have synthetic shoes from a vegetarian

> > supplier...............sorry to mention it , but a

> > lot of commercial adhesives used in shoes are not

> > animal friendly, BUT.....a lot are.so you may never

> > know. But dont let that put you off, at least you

> > arent wearing something elses skin.

> > You mentioned previously that you knew of some

> > monks who were vegan, I assume they were

> > Buddist?..best you dont disturb them with questions,

> > although there are a lot of Buddists who will openly

> > talk about their religion, there are some who dont.

> > You will have to do a web search for the cosmetics

> > I `m afraid that

> > unlike Fraggle ,

> > I dont dabble!

> > poetry eh?

> >

> > Are there any Chrimbo celebrations over there? Wot

> > are you doing if anything on the daY?

> >

> > The Valley Vegan................

> >

> >

> >

> > me wrote:

> > Hi Peter

> > You're welcome. I don't know that much about you.

> > Where do you live? Are you a teen, or an adult?

> >

> > By the way, I actually have found synthetic black

> > shoes already. In the market, there are lots of

> > them,

> > dunno why I didn't notice before. Sounds like I got

> > a

> > lot of things covered already. Also, these days,

> > I've

> > been thinking of getting some nail polish, but I

> > wonder, would some of these have animal products in

> > them or not?

> >

> >

> > Karen

> >

> >

> > --- peter hurd wrote:

> >

> > > Hi Karen,

> > > Thanks for the info, nice to know a bit about each

> > > other. You can call me Peter (VV) if you like as

> > we

> > > have 2 Peters on here ( but the other one isnt

> > very

> > > friendly this week).

> > >

> > > The Valley Vegan...........

> > >

> > > xyhfhyekzw15 wrote:

> > > Hi " The Valley Vegan " (is that how you'd like me

> > > to call you?)

> > > Thanks for the welcome. Nice to meet you.

> > > In Hong Kong, I actually don't know any vegans

> > here

> > > really, only a

> > > few other vegetarians, but I'm not in touch with

> > > them, really. But

> > > there are a lot of monks and nuns here that are

> > > vegans, but I don't

> > > really know them personally, and it's kinda

> > > inappropriate to just go

> > > ask them about being a vegan. But I don't really

> > > think that it's

> > > extremely difficult, you just have to find the

> > right

> > > things. I've

> > > found clothing that's not made of fur or wool

> > > already. I have found

> > > a few vegan restaurants and confirmed their

> > > addresses over the phone,

> > > but haven't gone there yet. im sure they'll just

> > be

> > > like normal

> > > restaurants, just the food being vegan. However,

> > > it's difficult

> > > finding synthetic black shoes that still look

> > formal

> > > and not the

> > > sports wear type, so i'll have to hunt them out

> > soon

> > > before next

> > > august when i become 18. About eating, well, I

> > > normally eat quite

> > > simply and every day is basically the same. I eat

> > > rice/noodles/bread

> > > and vegetables like regular. Then I just add tofu,

> > > instead of meat.

> > > There are many different kinds of tofu here,

> > cooked

> > > in different ways

> > > here, so I have a variety there. I also eat beans

> > > sometimes.

> > >

> > > I hope that answers your questions. If you've got

> > > any more, I'll be

> > > glad to answer.

> > >

> > > Karen

> > >

> > >

> > > , peter hurd

> > wrote:

> > > >

> > > > Hey Karen,

> > > > Welcome, I hope you will not be shy and jump in

> > > with any subjects

> > > you like.

> > > > Whats it like in Hong Kong for vegans? I get the

> > > impression that

> > > it may not be too great? Maybe you can tell us

> > what

> > > you eat?

> > > >

> > > > The Valley Vegan..............

> > > >

> > > > xyhfhyekzw15 wrote:

> > > > hey group,

> > > >

> > > > im new. here's a short intro of myself...

> > > > im karen, and im living in hong kong. im

> > chinese,

> > > although i was

> > > born

> > > > in the usa. (long story) im 17 now and i've been

> > a

> > > vegetarian since

> > > > 14. soon, i'll become a vegan at age 18, and ive

> > > been preparing for

> > > > quite some time. that'll not just be food, but

> > > products as well.

> > > that

> > > > means no using animal products like leather at

> > > all.

> > > >

> > > > i joined this group hoping to meet some friends

> > > and also some

> > > vegans

> > > > who might give me some tips on becoming a vegan.

> > i

> > > welcome anything

> > > > you got to say.

> > > >

> > > > hope some of you will reply.

> > > >

> > > > karen

> >

> >

> >

> > To send an email to

> > -

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi GK,

Nice to have you on board. I'm new too and love this group. I can hardly wait

until you post your authentic Indian recipes, try to make some vegan, please.

Thanks, Denise W.

 

Gayatri Krishnan <gayatrikris wrote:

Hi everybody,

 

I joined the group a couple of weeks ago; thanks for the invite to join.

 

I have been going through the messages and files. This is a wonderful group;

very friendly. All the recipes in the files are so good and everyone seems to be

so helpful.

 

I am originally from India; now living in Atlanta. We have been vegetarians

for generations.

 

I will post some Indian recipes later.

 

GK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Hi GK-

 

Great to meet you here. This is the greatest group, wonderful people and

wonderful recipes. Looking forward to tasting some of your recipes.

Welcome,

Jade

 

Gayatri Krishnan <gayatrikris wrote:

Hi everybody,

 

I joined the group a couple of weeks ago; thanks for the invite to join.

 

I have been going through the messages and files. This is a wonderful group;

very friendly. All the recipes in the files are so good and everyone seems to be

so helpful.

 

I am originally from India; now living in Atlanta. We have been vegetarians

for generations.

 

I will post some Indian recipes later.

 

GK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Messenger with Voice. PC-to-Phone calls for ridiculously low rates.

 

 

[Guest guest]

Dawn,

you will love this group the people here have the most wonderful recipes and

the chats are priceless. Thanks for being honest. I know my husband had a

difficult time until he read the book Mad Cowboy now he is the family

activist..lol It can be a hard transition especially when you have family and

friends who don't agree with your choices . I think of the 95 animals I save

each year by choosing not to eat meat and also the wonderful health I have

experienced that has helped me get through the rough spots when I crave the

foods I was raised on especially tuna fish. Here you will have lots of support

and the group has also a wonderful section with any yummy you can imagine. So

welcome happy cooking.

Steph

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hello

 

Why don't you tell us a little about yourself in this group, otherwise we might think you have just joined to advertise !

 

We have quite varied discussions here, sometimes serious, sometimes lighthearted.

 

I hope you enjoy it here.

 

Jo

 

-

veganfitness

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 6:44 PM

Hi everyone

Hello to all. I am new to this group. feel free to write. I do not know any Vegans except for those I interact with through Friends of Animals or people I run into at the market. Thanks.

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Hi Jo, I am definitely not here to advertise. I am in New Jersey and just want to make new acquaintances with others who are Vegan. I hope this site is not restricted to everyone talking about their health issues as I want to keep it positive for me Of course I have a couple but prefer not to discuss them.

You can learn more about me from my AIM Page at veganfitness. I have a lot of my interests, pictures, etc. Thanks for responding. Gigi

 

 

 

 

jo <jo.heartwork

 

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 2:06 pm

Re: Hi everyone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello

 

Why don't you tell us a little about yourself in this group, otherwise we might think you have just joined to advertise !

 

We have quite varied discussions here, sometimes serious, sometimes lighthearted.

 

I hope you enjoy it here.

 

Jo

 

-

veganfitness (AT) AIM (DOT) com

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 6:44 PM

Hi everyone

 

 

Hello to all. I am new to this group. feel free to write. I do not know any Vegans except for those I interact with through Friends of Animals or people I run into at the market. Thanks.

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Hi Gigi

 

We hardly ever discuss health issues here. Occasionally someone will have a problem but not often. The discussions are not limited to vegan issues - anything that people feel like talking about.

 

Jo

 

-

veganfitness

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 8:55 PM

Re: Hi everyone

 

Hi Jo, I am definitely not here to advertise. I am in New Jersey and just want to make new acquaintances with others who are Vegan. I hope this site is not restricted to everyone talking about their health issues as I want to keep it positive for me Of course I have a couple but prefer not to discuss them. You can learn more about me from my AIM Page at veganfitness. I have a lot of my interests, pictures, etc. Thanks for responding. Gigi

jo <jo.heartwork Sent: Tue, 31 Jul 2007 2:06 pmRe: Hi everyone

 

 

 

 

 

Hello

 

Why don't you tell us a little about yourself in this group, otherwise we might think you have just joined to advertise !

 

We have quite varied discussions here, sometimes serious, sometimes lighthearted.

 

I hope you enjoy it here.

 

Jo

 

-

veganfitness (AT) AIM (DOT) com

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 6:44 PM

Hi everyone

Hello to all. I am new to this group. feel free to write. I do not know any Vegans except for those I interact with through Friends of Animals or people I run into at the market. Thanks.

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Hi Jo,

Thanks for writing back and for accepting me into the group! I look forward to getting more responses. Have a great night! GIgi

 

 

 

 

 

 

jo <jo.heartwork

 

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 5:20 pm

Re: Hi everyone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi Gigi

 

We hardly ever discuss health issues here. Occasionally someone will have a problem but not often. The discussions are not limited to vegan issues - anything that people feel like talking about.

 

Jo

 

-

veganfitness (AT) AIM (DOT) com

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 8:55 PM

Re: Hi everyone

 

 

Hi Jo, I am definitely not here to advertise. I am in New Jersey and just want to make new acquaintances with others who are Vegan. I hope this site is not restricted to everyone talking about their health issues as I want to keep it positive for me Of course I have a couple but prefer not to discuss them.

You can learn more about me from my AIM Page at veganfitness (AT) AIM (DOT) com. I have a lot of my interests, pictures, etc. Thanks for responding. Gigi

 

 

 

 

jo <jo.heartwork >

 

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 2:06 pm

Re: Hi everyone

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello

 

Why don't you tell us a little about yourself in this group, otherwise we might think you have just joined to advertise !

 

We have quite varied discussions here, sometimes serious, sometimes lighthearted.

 

I hope you enjoy it here.

 

Jo

 

-

veganfitness (AT) AIM (DOT) com

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 6:44 PM

Hi everyone

 

 

Hello to all. I am new to this group. feel free to write. I do not know any Vegans except for those I interact with through Friends of Animals or people I run into at the market. Thanks.

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Hi Gigi-

I'm not sure what responses you are seeking. You haven't said anything about yourself.

 

Wanna share something that we can respond to?

 

Marcy

 

 

-

veganfitness

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 7:50 PM

Re: Hi everyone

 

 

 

Hi Jo, Thanks for writing back and for accepting me into the group! I look forward to getting more responses. Have a great night! GIgi

 

jo <jo.heartwork > Sent: Tue, 31 Jul 2007 5:20 pmRe: Hi everyone

 

 

 

 

 

Hi Gigi

 

We hardly ever discuss health issues here. Occasionally someone will have a problem but not often. The discussions are not limited to vegan issues - anything that people feel like talking about.

 

Jo

 

-

veganfitness (AT) AIM (DOT) com

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 8:55 PM

Re: Hi everyone

 

Hi Jo, I am definitely not here to advertise. I am in New Jersey and just want to make new acquaintances with others who are Vegan. I hope this site is not restricted to everyone talking about their health issues as I want to keep it positive for me Of course I have a couple but prefer not to discuss them. You can learn more about me from my AIM Page at veganfitness (AT) AIM (DOT) com. I have a lot of my interests, pictures, etc. Thanks for responding. Gigi

jo <jo.heartwork > Sent: Tue, 31 Jul 2007 2:06 pmRe: Hi everyone

 

 

 

 

 

Hello

 

Why don't you tell us a little about yourself in this group, otherwise we might think you have just joined to advertise !

 

We have quite varied discussions here, sometimes serious, sometimes lighthearted.

 

I hope you enjoy it here.

 

Jo

 

-

veganfitness (AT) AIM (DOT) com

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 6:44 PM

Hi everyone

Hello to all. I am new to this group. feel free to write. I do not know any Vegans except for those I interact with through Friends of Animals or people I run into at the market. Thanks.

 

 

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[Guest guest]

 

Marcy <imgreen03

 

Wed, 1 Aug 2007 12:37 pm

Re: Hi everyone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi Gigi-

I'm not sure what responses you are seeking. You haven't said anything about yourself.

 

Wanna share something that we can respond to?

 

Marcy

 

 

-

veganfitness (AT) AIM (DOT) com

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 7:50 PM

Re: Hi everyone

 

 

 

 

 

Hi Jo,

Thanks for writing back and for accepting me into the group! I look forward to getting more responses. Have a great night! GIgi

 

 

 

 

 

 

jo <jo.heartwork >

 

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 5:20 pm

Re: Hi everyone

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi Gigi

 

We hardly ever discuss health issues here. Occasionally someone will have a problem but not often. The discussions are not limited to vegan issues - anything that people feel like talking about.

 

Jo

 

-

veganfitness (AT) AIM (DOT) com

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 8:55 PM

Re: Hi everyone

 

 

Hi Jo, I am definitely not here to advertise. I am in New Jersey and just want to make new acquaintances with others who are Vegan. I hope this site is not restricted to everyone talking about their health issues as I want to keep it positive for me Of course I have a couple but prefer not to discuss them.

You can learn more about me from my AIM Page at veganfitness (AT) AIM (DOT) com. I have a lot of my interests, pictures, etc. Thanks for responding. Gigi

 

 

 

 

jo <jo.heartwork >

 

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 2:06 pm

Re: Hi everyone

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello

 

Why don't you tell us a little about yourself in this group, otherwise we might think you have just joined to advertise !

 

We have quite varied discussions here, sometimes serious, sometimes lighthearted.

 

I hope you enjoy it here.

 

Jo

 

-

veganfitness (AT) AIM (DOT) com

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 6:44 PM

Hi everyone

 

 

Hello to all. I am new to this group. feel free to write. I do not know any Vegans except for those I interact with through Friends of Animals or people I run into at the market. Thanks.

 

 

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