VegetarianSlimming Roll Call - Please respond!

[Guest guest]

Hi,

 

Sorry that I haven't been checking in. Will try to do that more often!

Karen

 

Pat <veggiehound wrote:

ROLL CALL FOR VEGETARIAN SLIMMING GROUP: Please Respond.

 

Hey, Everyone! Where are you all? Is anyone but me and a couple of others out

there at

all??? What's going on??? Hit REPLY and let us know, pronto, okay?

 

Okay, I'll go first: I'm still Pat, co-owner of this lovely (but verrrry quiet)

group, and I'm

still in sothwestern Ontario, Canada. Weather is chill, but no heavy winter

coats yet. I live

here with my dh, also vegetarian, and our furkids - two beautiful beagles and

their equally

beautiful cat.

 

While I'm writing, here's a bit more:

These days I am getting heavily into soups and stews - whether crockpotted or

whipped

up quickly on the top of the stove. My latest 'discovery' in my kitchen (knew

about em and

ate em elsewhere) is sea vegetables and soy beans (both dried and the fresh or

fresh-

frozen variety).

 

I could lose a little weight right now, sad to say. When I was somewhat

immobilized earlier

I gained a few pounds which should not be allowed to outstay their welcome. I am

now

able to exercise - lots of good walking! - and to spend more time in the kitchen

to

concoct nice light and nutritious meals. We had some great yellow split-pea soup

with

dumplings the other day that had my (luckily slim) husband going back for not

only

seconds but also thirds - and he's not a big eater! LOL

 

So now, let's hear from you? If you're shy or normally a lurker, that's okay,

just say Hi -

we'll understand - but let's hear from you ALL anyway.

 

Best love, Pat (Co-owner)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hey Pat....nice idea having everyone check in. I only wrote in once....a long

time ago.

A little info about me: I'm an ethical vegan. Have been since 1981. I have 5

cats and 2 vegan dogs. It is so wonderful to share my veggie food with my two

Beagles....they are so darn cute and just love veggies, grains and fruit. It is

a stitch to see them carrying carrots around in their mouths. The younger

Beagle will steal my apples from my lunch bag if I'm in a hurry and leave it on

the bed with my satchel and purse as I get ready to leave for work. I enjoy

reading all the recipes you folks post, although I am very bad at creating much

for myself. I love to eat.....and I do like to cook, but I seldom have the

time. I'm one of those people who cook enough for an army when I cook....just

can't quite keep it simple or small. 'Course then I share with everyone at

work. Mostly I am very content with a bowl of broccoli and rice or tofu pups and

noodles or my favorite, eda mame; and of course I just love cubed and baked tofu

with lots of garlic and Spike....

 

Linda G. =^:^=

ljg

" He who accepts evil without protesting against it,

is really cooperating with it " - Martin Luther King, Jr.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

-

Karen Higdon

Tuesday, November 15, 2005 11:46 PM

Re: VegetarianSlimming Roll Call - Please

respond!

 

 

Hi,

 

Sorry that I haven't been checking in. Will try to do that more often!

Karen

 

Pat <veggiehound wrote:

ROLL CALL FOR VEGETARIAN SLIMMING GROUP: Please Respond.

 

Hey, Everyone! Where are you all? Is anyone but me and a couple of others out

there at

all??? What's going on??? Hit REPLY and let us know, pronto, okay?

 

Okay, I'll go first: I'm still Pat, co-owner of this lovely (but verrrry

quiet) group, and I'm

still in sothwestern Ontario, Canada. Weather is chill, but no heavy winter

coats yet. I live

here with my dh, also vegetarian, and our furkids - two beautiful beagles and

their equally

beautiful cat.

 

While I'm writing, here's a bit more:

These days I am getting heavily into soups and stews - whether crockpotted or

whipped

up quickly on the top of the stove. My latest 'discovery' in my kitchen (knew

about em and

ate em elsewhere) is sea vegetables and soy beans (both dried and the fresh or

fresh-

frozen variety).

 

I could lose a little weight right now, sad to say. When I was somewhat

immobilized earlier

I gained a few pounds which should not be allowed to outstay their welcome. I

am now

able to exercise - lots of good walking! - and to spend more time in the

kitchen to

concoct nice light and nutritious meals. We had some great yellow split-pea

soup with

dumplings the other day that had my (luckily slim) husband going back for not

only

seconds but also thirds - and he's not a big eater! LOL

 

So now, let's hear from you? If you're shy or normally a lurker, that's okay,

just say Hi -

we'll understand - but let's hear from you ALL anyway.

 

Best love, Pat (Co-owner)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi!

 

This is Sonia, from Colombia. I'm learning to eat better, and some day

become veggie. My triglyceride level is very high (317), so i have

some really work to do in my diet.

 

 

 

2005/11/14, Pat <veggiehound:

> ROLL CALL FOR VEGETARIAN SLIMMING GROUP: Please Respond.

>

> Hey, Everyone! Where are you all? Is anyone but me and a couple of others out

there at

> all??? What's going on??? Hit REPLY and let us know, pronto, okay?

>

> Okay, I'll go first: I'm still Pat, co-owner of this lovely (but verrrry

quiet) group, and I'm

> still in sothwestern Ontario, Canada. Weather is chill, but no heavy winter

coats yet. I live

> here with my dh, also vegetarian, and our furkids - two beautiful beagles and

their equally

> beautiful cat.

>

> While I'm writing, here's a bit more:

> These days I am getting heavily into soups and stews - whether crockpotted or

whipped

> up quickly on the top of the stove. My latest 'discovery' in my kitchen (knew

about em and

> ate em elsewhere) is sea vegetables and soy beans (both dried and the fresh or

fresh-

> frozen variety).

>

> I could lose a little weight right now, sad to say. When I was somewhat

immobilized earlier

> I gained a few pounds which should not be allowed to outstay their welcome. I

am now

> able to exercise - lots of good walking! - and to spend more time in the

kitchen to

> concoct nice light and nutritious meals. We had some great yellow split-pea

soup with

> dumplings the other day that had my (luckily slim) husband going back for not

only

> seconds but also thirds - and he's not a big eater! LOL

>

> So now, let's hear from you? If you're shy or normally a lurker, that's okay,

just say Hi -

> we'll understand - but let's hear from you ALL anyway.

>

> Best love, Pat (Co-owner)

>

>

>

 

[Guest guest]

Hello, I am stillhere. I am using a new screen name.

please tell me how i can join under my new name. the

new screen name is abchipster_13

Thank you.

i am diabetic, and need to learn more things about

veggies to get my cholesterol and sugar down, and this

group will help me do that.

 

--- Pat <veggiehound wrote:

 

> ROLL CALL FOR VEGETARIAN SLIMMING GROUP: Please

> Respond.

>

> Hey, Everyone! Where are you all? Is anyone but me

> and a couple of others out there at

> all??? What's going on??? Hit REPLY and let us know,

> pronto, okay?

>

> Okay, I'll go first: I'm still Pat, co-owner of

> this lovely (but verrrry quiet) group, and I'm

> still in sothwestern Ontario, Canada. Weather is

> chill, but no heavy winter coats yet. I live

> here with my dh, also vegetarian, and our furkids -

> two beautiful beagles and their equally

> beautiful cat.

>

> While I'm writing, here's a bit more:

> These days I am getting heavily into soups and stews

> - whether crockpotted or whipped

> up quickly on the top of the stove. My latest

> 'discovery' in my kitchen (knew about em and

> ate em elsewhere) is sea vegetables and soy beans

> (both dried and the fresh or fresh-

> frozen variety).

>

> I could lose a little weight right now, sad to say.

> When I was somewhat immobilized earlier

> I gained a few pounds which should not be allowed to

> outstay their welcome. I am now

> able to exercise - lots of good walking! - and to

> spend more time in the kitchen to

> concoct nice light and nutritious meals. We had some

> great yellow split-pea soup with

> dumplings the other day that had my (luckily slim)

> husband going back for not only

> seconds but also thirds - and he's not a big eater!

> LOL

>

> So now, let's hear from you? If you're shy or

> normally a lurker, that's okay, just say Hi -

> we'll understand - but let's hear from you ALL

> anyway.

>

> Best love, Pat (Co-owner)

>

>

>

>

>

>

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Ok Pat....yu got my attention and you're right. I for one never have much to

say but stand in the background lurking at all the good info on here. I'm a

member of several veg groups but have found myself in this one more and more

lately. Since I retired and closed a few retail shops my activity level has

plummeted. However my weight did NOT follow suit. Now tell me what's fair about

that...lol. I've always had to watch my weight and what I eat but never as much

as now. Chasing grandkids occasionally and gardening or painting just doesn't

merit the lifestyle activity that staying constantly on the run in retail did.

Sooooooo I will be coming here more and more as I said to see what's up in

low-fat cooking vegetarian style.

I've been a vegetarian since my mid-20's and now I'm 56 (ok ok Dec I turn 57

*sigh*). I've always cooked healthy for my family however they did not choose

the veggy path quite as much as I did. I figured my kids suffered enough when

they would wake up Easter morning finding carob covered sunflower seeds in their

baskets and hidden balls of Tofu Delight instead of eggs. Bless their

hearts...we laugh about it now but I was way too much over the line then. So I

encourage you young mothers...do find a balance...lol.

 

Having to admit I would rather include Soy in my meal than anything I have

recently been aware of the 'Soy Scare'. I've read conflicting reports stating

too much is not a good thing. Usually I shun any 'bad press' on Soy but this one

interest me a bit. It states that it can increase a woman's weight gain because

of the effect it has on the thyroid gland. Hmmmmm I just don't know. However I

intend to do two things. Research it more and more while hoping we can discuss

it on here and number 2...include more legumes and other plant based sources of

protein in my diet forcing me to back off the Soy just a bit.

Well there you have it Pat. Is that an earful or what? Thanks to you for

getting this lady off her duff and getting involved a bit more in this fantastic

and informative group. So come on members....I'm lining up with Pat. Let's hear

it from the Legume Gallery!

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Aroma aromalady_us said, " ...I have recently been aware of the

'Soy Scare'. I've read conflicting reports stating too much is not a

good thing. Usually I shun any 'bad press' on Soy... "

 

I think most of the bad press on soy is extremely processed versions.

The very best and healthiest way to eat anything is in its whole,

natural form, which may include raw for some items. The best way to

have soy is to have it in the form of whole beans, eg. edamame (slightly

salted steamed soy beans still in the pod, usually served as a Japanese

appetizer) or soy beans cooked in various dishes. The next healthiest

way to have soy is in fermented products, such as tempe. Tofu and

soy-based meats should not be eaten every day, but occasional use should

be fine.

 

 

from Maida

Citizens for Pets in Condos, http://www.petsincondos.org

South Florida Vegetarian Events, http://www.soflavegevents.net

[Guest guest]

Hi, Tami here.

I just joined a few days ago. I am not vegetarian at the moment and

probably wont ever be. But I want to add more vegetarian meals to our

menu. I am hoping to have vegetarian meals 3 -4 times a week.

I had lost 70 pounds and last year I managed to put back on 60 of it. :-(

We were remodeling our whole house, just me and hubby, so that meant a

lot of take out pizza for breakfast, lunch and dinner. And whatever else

was convenient and bad for us.

I had surgery last month and wont be able to exercise and get back on my

health plan until the new year. So I am trying to get new recipes and

more information on vegetarian meals to help out with the health and

weight loss.

I have a vegetarian cookbook, that was put out by vegetarian times. I

also have their recipe cards in a box that I will be grabbing one a week

and trying. Plus I also grab recipes online and in my magazines.

So far, I have managed to pass tofu off to my family and very little

problem. The secret was not to tell them about it until months and

months later. My hubby does have a problem with some of the meals I have

made, but not too many of them. I cant make mushroom burgers again

because that made him gag, but other then that I have done okay.

Neither of us is big on vegetables but I am trying to change that.

My plan for next year includes a vitamix, a soy milk maker, a wok and

who knows what other toys.

Last year I started making whole wheat bread with wheat germ and flax

seed meal in it. It was HEAVY, but tasty. Not low in calories but it was

good and wholesome. :-)

My health plan consists of whole foods, low fat, and HIGH fiber.(35-40

grams daily)

Add water and exercise and I am all set to go.

I have a hubby and a 15 year old son. We want to get a couple dogs and a

couple cats next year to make life a bit more interesting.

I love to read, study and learn as much as I can about many things,

cook, walk in the country, shop on Ebay, and laugh.

That is my story.

Tami

 

>

[Guest guest]

Stef,

I have got circulation problems too. I had to smile when you mentioned

gloves at the computer. I have used gloves at my desk for years now.

This year I found a pair that are mittens, but the finger part of the

mittens folds back so that your figers pop out. I use those now at the

computer. I bought mine through a catalog but I saw a pair in the

hunting section of a store the other day.

I also have a pair of socks that you throw in the microwave. They stay

warm for about 20 minutes. Not much to walk in since they are filled

with seeds, but they do help keep my feet warm when nothing else will.

I spent a lot of time trying to find a solution to cold hands and feet.

I have given up on trying to keep my nose warm. :-(

Tami

 

 

 

steffdav46 wrote:

 

> Hi All!

> I haven't been very " vocal " lately....have a lot on my mind. For

>one thing, the cold weather is really playing havoc with my poor hands

>and feet. I have circulation problems (Reymauds). It's not easy to

>type with gloves on ggggggg.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi all!

 

I'm Susanna in Sweden. I have been lurking on the list for a while.

Unfortunately, I don't always have time to go through all the mail on this and

other lists I'm on, so sorry for being a bit quiet. Anyways, I'm vegetarian

since about 8 years and I joined this list because I have a general interest in

health and, of course, food. I also love theatre, film, art, reading,

travelling, chocolate, yoga, walking, etc. Well, that's just a little about me

to let you know I'm here. (-:

 

Have a nice weekend everyone!

 

Susanna

 

 

" Pat " <veggiehound

 

Mon, 14 Nov 2005 13:23:09 -0000

VegetarianSlimming Roll Call - Please respond!

 

ROLL CALL FOR VEGETARIAN SLIMMING GROUP: Please Respond.

 

Hey, Everyone! Where are you all? Is anyone but me and a couple of others out

there at

all??? What's going on??? Hit REPLY and let us know, pronto, okay?

 

Okay, I'll go first: I'm still Pat, co-owner of this lovely (but verrrry quiet)

group, and I'm

still in sothwestern Ontario, Canada. Weather is chill, but no heavy winter

coats yet. I live

here with my dh, also vegetarian, and our furkids - two beautiful beagles and

their equally

beautiful cat.

 

While I'm writing, here's a bit more:

These days I am getting heavily into soups and stews - whether crockpotted or

whipped

up quickly on the top of the stove. My latest 'discovery' in my kitchen (knew

about em and

ate em elsewhere) is sea vegetables and soy beans (both dried and the fresh or

fresh-

frozen variety).

 

I could lose a little weight right now, sad to say. When I was somewhat

immobilized earlier

I gained a few pounds which should not be allowed to outstay their welcome. I am

now

able to exercise - lots of good walking! - and to spend more time in the kitchen

to

concoct nice light and nutritious meals. We had some great yellow split-pea soup

with

dumplings the other day that had my (luckily slim) husband going back for not

only

seconds but also thirds - and he's not a big eater! LOL

 

So now, let's hear from you? If you're shy or normally a lurker, that's okay,

just say Hi -

we'll understand - but let's hear from you ALL anyway.

 

Best love, Pat (Co-owner)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

>I spent a lot of time trying to find a solution to cold hands and feet.

 

Some people find that taking ginkgo biloba helps their circulation.

 

Best love, Pat

[Guest guest]

I thought this list was dead...

My name is Destiny and I live in TX.

I am not fully into veg yet but looking forward to getting back there someday

soon.

 

 

Pat <veggiehound wrote:

ROLL CALL FOR VEGETARIAN SLIMMING GROUP: Please Respond.

 

Hey, Everyone! Where are you all? Is anyone but me and a couple of others out

there at

all??? What's going on??? Hit REPLY and let us know, pronto, okay?

 

Okay, I'll go first: I'm still Pat, co-owner of this lovely (but verrrry quiet)

group, and I'm

still in sothwestern Ontario, Canada. Weather is chill, but no heavy winter

coats yet. I live

here with my dh, also vegetarian, and our furkids - two beautiful beagles and

their equally

beautiful cat.

 

While I'm writing, here's a bit more:

These days I am getting heavily into soups and stews - whether crockpotted or

whipped

up quickly on the top of the stove. My latest 'discovery' in my kitchen (knew

about em and

ate em elsewhere) is sea vegetables and soy beans (both dried and the fresh or

fresh-

frozen variety).

 

I could lose a little weight right now, sad to say. When I was somewhat

immobilized earlier

I gained a few pounds which should not be allowed to outstay their welcome. I am

now

able to exercise - lots of good walking! - and to spend more time in the kitchen

to

concoct nice light and nutritious meals. We had some great yellow split-pea soup

with

dumplings the other day that had my (luckily slim) husband going back for not

only

seconds but also thirds - and he's not a big eater! LOL

 

So now, let's hear from you? If you're shy or normally a lurker, that's okay,

just say Hi -

we'll understand - but let's hear from you ALL anyway.

 

Best love, Pat (Co-owner)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

>I thought this list was dead...

 

Nope. Go to our homepage at vegetarianslimming/

and and scroll down to message history you'll see how active we have actually

been :=)

Trouble is, members who are on No Mail or Special Notices (from when you signed

up)

don't receive Individual Messages or Digest and might well think that we had

gone to our

great reward in cyberspace! (Contact me off list if you'd like me to put you on

Digest or

Individual Messages - or you can do it yourself by going to the webpage (see

above) then

clicking into 'Edit Membership' just avbove the title in the dark blue stripe -

you can do it

quite easily from there :=) Okay?)

 

> My name is Destiny and I live in TX.

 

Well Hi, Destiny :=) It's lovely to hear from you at last - do you know you

joined nearly a

year ago? Welcome to the group!!!! Lots of nice friends for you here - including

some

Texans.

 

> I am not fully into veg yet but looking forward to getting back there

someday soon.

 

Well let us know what we can do to help, okay? Meanwhile, have a look at our

Files (back

to that webpage, link in the left-hand menu to Files) for some yummy suggestions

for

being the perfect vegetarian.

 

Now that you've found us, we'd love to hear more from you.

 

Best,

Pat (Co-owner with Piers)

[Guest guest]

--- Pat <veggiehound wrote:

 

> ROLL CALL FOR VEGETARIAN SLIMMING GROUP: Please

> Respond.

>

> Hey, Everyone! Where are you all? Is anyone but me

> and a couple of others out there at

> all??? What's going on??? Hit REPLY and let us know,

> pronto, okay?

 

I don't even remember when I previously posted to this

group, and I'm too lazy to go look on the site. LOL I

was vegetarian (briefly) prior to and early during my

pregnancy, and then I started eating more meat again;

so I'm guessing it was at least that long ago. My son

is now 10 months old, and I still haven't returned to

the veggie ways. I have even given some meat products

to my son. He loves chicken. *sigh*

 

I doubt that I will return to vegetarianism, at least

for a while, but I would LOVE more veggie recipes. It

isn't as though I have to eat meat; it's just

convenient and offers more options, particularly when

eating out. Pat, the soup recipes you mention sound

interesting - you should post some of them!

 

And as for the slimming part of things - yes, of

course, I could still use some of that. I lost all my

pregnancy weight and a bit more without any problem,

but I'm still quite overweight. I'd really like to

work on this before I consider trying for baby #2. I'd

like to feel healthier. I need ideas on some easy

things to eat from day to day, because I just don't

have a clue. Like with vegetables, for instance. How

can I easily incorporate more of them into my diet in

a tasty fashion? I don't know much except the usual

boiling or steaming (and usually accompanied by salt

and butter). What do you people out there usually eat

for lunch and dinner?

 

Gotta go - little one calls!

 

Suzanne

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Hi,

 

I'm not saying I do this on a consistent basis, but a friend suggested

preparing all the vegetables you like early in the morning and having them ready

in convenient containers in the fridge for those moments when you feel like

snacking or want to include them in a meal.

 

She said she had carrots, celery, cucumber, red and green peppers, cauliflower

and broccoli easily accessible in the containers and when she felt like nibbling

she just pulled one out and if necessary dipped the vegetable in low fat

dressing or yogurt for a treat.

 

If you can be organized and have the willpower to go for the veggies instead

of the carbs then you will be well on your way.

 

This was in response to the mom who has a 10 month old and wants to slim down

more in prep for baby number 2.

 

Good luck.

 

Suzanne <zandria72 wrote:

--- Pat <veggiehound wrote:

 

> ROLL CALL FOR VEGETARIAN SLIMMING GROUP: Please

> Respond.

>

> Hey, Everyone! Where are you all? Is anyone but me

> and a couple of others out there at

> all??? What's going on??? Hit REPLY and let us know,

> pronto, okay?

 

I don't even remember when I previously posted to this

group, and I'm too lazy to go look on the site. LOL I

was vegetarian (briefly) prior to and early during my

pregnancy, and then I started eating more meat again;

so I'm guessing it was at least that long ago. My son

is now 10 months old, and I still haven't returned to

the veggie ways. I have even given some meat products

to my son. He loves chicken. *sigh*

 

I doubt that I will return to vegetarianism, at least

for a while, but I would LOVE more veggie recipes. It

isn't as though I have to eat meat; it's just

convenient and offers more options, particularly when

eating out. Pat, the soup recipes you mention sound

interesting - you should post some of them!

 

And as for the slimming part of things - yes, of

course, I could still use some of that. I lost all my

pregnancy weight and a bit more without any problem,

but I'm still quite overweight. I'd really like to

work on this before I consider trying for baby #2. I'd

like to feel healthier. I need ideas on some easy

things to eat from day to day, because I just don't

have a clue. Like with vegetables, for instance. How

can I easily incorporate more of them into my diet in

a tasty fashion? I don't know much except the usual

boiling or steaming (and usually accompanied by salt

and butter). What do you people out there usually eat

for lunch and dinner?

 

Gotta go - little one calls!

 

Suzanne

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Hi, I'm Roxane here in Iowa, not very cold yet.

 

I'm a lurker and as you can see, I'm behind in my reading. I have been very busy

with my dogs and life in general.

 

I need to work on losing about 10 pounds and this holiday stuff is just not

helping. I need to really work on staying away from the sugar. Gosh, that is the

hardest thing for me to stay away from and the office I work in doesn't help,

there are always " treats " . I lack will power, however, in the last 2 years I

have stopped eating meat, I have been coffee free for one year but only caffeine

free for 57 days. I went from caffeinated green tea to caffeine-free green tea,

talk about your caffeine headache.

 

That's about it,

 

Roxane

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I'm here, but just barely. Hadn't had a chance to be online much

lately. I've been very very ill. Discovered there are a number of

things going wrong all at once.

Recently found out that I have two bulging discs in my back with

nerve root damage, Spondylosis, Osteitis, my bones are fusing

together and I have a Synovial Cyst in my spinal canal, in between

the bulging discs that is pinching off my spinal cord. Can't get

surgery for it, as I'm still too heavy and they feel it would cause

more damage than do good. For more than a month now I've been

suffering with terrible gall bladder attacks, the last serious one

sent me to Hospital. Have had numerous tests and still going for

more, would appear there is a huge gall stone interrupting the

function of the gall bladder therefore my liver isn't functioning

properly and all my blood levels are off.

I've been very very sick... not able to eat at all, as every time I

do, I immediately have an attack of pain.

Not permitted to do Curves any longer because of my back and was

told " You're lucky you are still walking " . I'm to begin looking for

numbness leading to paralysis before they will operate.

Not being able to eat has caused me to lose nearly 20 pounds in a

little more than two weeks.

I will probably be forced to leave the groups I belong to, as I'm

hardly ever online these days, not only because of severe pain and

discomfort sitting here, but because my dearest friend has once

again abandoned me, for reasons unknown to me, something I'm sure I

will never understand. It is just emotionally too draining to be

online right now.

The local hospital is expanding and will be buying my home to

demolish it, therefore I'm going to be packing and figuring out

where I'm going to move to, early in the new year, if everything

goes as they have suggested, but then, what ever goes as one

anticipates, that's what makes life interesting and exciting.

I'm glad I stopped into the group tonight before bed, it's been a

long day and there are many more coming.

Take care everyone, enjoy the holidays, family and loved ones. Hug

the people you love and care for and never let them go!

" We have no peace because we have forgotten that we belong to one

another " . Mother Theresa

Peace, Love and Hugs,

Robin

[Guest guest]

Hey vegmin here. Sorry I dont get to post much but I really enjoy

reading all of yours.

[Guest guest]

Hi, Happy New Year!!

 

Good for hear from you Pat, great you are doing better and exercising. Even

though I'm not sure why you were immobilised in the first place...

 

Sounds like some great meals you are creating, I would love to try some! I

myself am a vegetarian and notmilker (no milk) but I eat a lot of delicious

food, even my meat eating dad will try! I was shocked when he bought veggie

burgers. My dad is a big time meataholic and cheesehead, but he seems to like

veggie burgers and veg sausages. But he won't try soymilk.

 

If you are interested, check out http://www.notmilk.com it's about milk and

dairy products.

 

Write back everyone!! Ken

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

> Good for hear from you Pat,

 

And from you, Ken, at long last!

 

> great you are doing better and exercising. Even though I'm not sure why you

were

immobilised in the first place...

 

Well actually I didn't say :-) Old story, long story, and the reason doesn't

matter really. The

point is that I'm mobile again now, eh? And another point, which I like to make

now and

then, is that some of us aren't able to go to gymnasia or fitness clubs or

whatever and

work out as many think we all should be dooing. Some have to exercise as best we

can,

considering the different hands we've been dealt, and my way is to walk - a LOT!

Nice

thing about walking is that you can do it anywhere and you don't have to drive

to reach

the place LOL

 

> Sounds like some great meals you are creating, I would love to try some!

 

Thank you - easy to try since they're in the Files, thanks to Maida's excellent

work at

uploading the recipes. Let us know which recipes you especially like - we all

like feedback!

And great that you've persuaded your Dad to try veggie alternatives to me*t!

Good work!!

 

> If you are interested, check out http://www.notmilk.com it's about milk and

dairy

products.

 

That url has long been in our Links and many of us to the notmilkman's

newsletter - but it can't be drawn to attention often enough, I figure, since

imnsho most

adults on this (N. American) continent use far too much dairy. Your Dad might

like

soymilk, btw, if it was incorporated in something he likes - such as a 'cream'

of veggie

soup. It's great for potato and/or potato and leeek soup, for e.g.

 

Thanks so much for writing in and, now that you have broken out of lurkdom,

don't go

into hiding again or I'll come along and haul you out! LOL And that's both a

threat and a

promise :-)

 

All the very best for the new year - I'm doing my best to make sure that my

experience of

it will be a good one!

 

Best love, Pat