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[roxie]

I'm in Jacksonville too. That sounds like it might be fun!

[laurelfla]

Could anyone suggest a place? We used to meet at the Baptist Hospital, but since this would be an informal, first meeting, maybe we could go somewhere more casual? Or even meet to eat out? I was thinking maybe Saturday, June 21. Let me know what you think!

[ahtoad1]

Hey all,
We are now in Jax. I'll volunteer my house for a meeting, unfortunately, June 21st is already booked on our calendar. What about the 28th? Warning, though, we left the majority of our living room furniture behind when we moved and haven't replaced most of it yet. As long as you don't mind folding and patio chairs, welcome aboard!

Also, a friend recommended a store that just opened up, Grassroots. It is an organic market that does carry gluten-free items. They are mixed in with other products and takes some searching, but there is one close to our house. I've heard a lot about Native Sun but haven't ventured out to find one yet.

Thanks,

Angie

newly located in Orange Park, FL. SAHM to Daniel (10), Millie (8-1/2) Type 1 Diabetes, dx'd 4/15/03 and Celiac dx'd 5/5/06, Steven (7) and Meghan (nearly 5). Wife to Paul, Active Duty, US Navy, Family Medicine Intern at NAS JAX.

[laurelfla]

Hi, Angie!
The 28th would be fine for me -- thanks so much for volunteering! Can other people make it on the 28th??

[nothing but nicole]

Wow! I really havent kept up with my own post. I'm a little mad at myself for that now but hopefully we can all support each other. Its good to see that everyone is so willing to help one another. I'm still up for supporting each other as much as possible; weather it be actually all getting together or just finding ways to support each other through postings and emails. I'm fairly young with basically no family here so I definitely will take any help I can get and would love to be able to share some of the wisdom I've gained as well

feel free to email me at nicole.nnfl@gmail.com

[laurelfla]

Hi, all!
Angie, I really appreciate your offer of a meeting place. It sounds like you have a lot going on, though, and I'd like to post the info about our meeting in other places as well, and I wouldn't want to be spreading your address all over the Internet!
So, I put in a request to the Baptist Medical Hospital downtown for a meeting room, where the old support group used to meet. They are supposed to get back to me as soon as they can. I requested a room for June 28 from 2-4pm (to be on the safe side, we might not want to meet that long, I don't know). This way it will be a place where we can spread out and not incovenience Angie! What do you guys think? I know everyone's busy, but it would be so nice to get together.

[kgoldman]

The 28th works for me! Sorry I've been out of the discussion for so long -we're out of town for two weeks! We'll be back by then and I would love to meet all of you!

[nothing but nicole]

Hi, all!
Angie, I really appreciate your offer of a meeting place. It sounds like you have a lot going on, though, and I'd like to post the info about our meeting in other places as well, and I wouldn't want to be spreading your address all over the Internet!
So, I put in a request to the Baptist Medical Hospital downtown for a meeting room, where the old support group used to meet. They are supposed to get back to me as soon as they can. I requested a room for June 28 from 2-4pm (to be on the safe side, we might not want to meet that long, I don't know). This way it will be a place where we can spread out and not incovenience Angie! What do you guys think? I know everyone's busy, but it would be so nice to get together.

As long as I know when and where I'll be there!

[Tori F.]

Hey Guys,
I'm Tori and I have been diagnosed with celiac disease for 3 months now. I would love to join your support group. I am 31 and live in Macclenny (30 miles west of Jacksonville). Thanks to Laurel for E-mailing me. By the way...Do you guys know of a good GI in the surrounding area? Mine has not been real helpful. He just scares me to death. Thanks, Tori

[kgoldman]

I'm just curious how many people will be coming on the 28th. I'll be there and I'm excited to meet all of you!

Kristy

[laurelfla]

We have been authorized to hold our meeting at Baptist Hospital! I'm so excited!
I just found out this morning, and I've written back to get the room number. I will post everything I find out here. For now, mark your calendars -

Saturday, June 28
2-4pm (although we don't have to stay that long if people don't want to!)
Baptist Hospital, Jacksonville

My husband (not Celiac, but very supportive!) and I will be bringing something to munch on, and a member from the group that used to meet is going to bring bread for us to try. He is a really good baker.
If you all would like to bring any food, feel free! Just make sure to bring an ingredient list or recipe so that those with other intolerances will know whether they can eat it.
Can't wait to meet you all!!!

[nothing but nicole]

Laurel I have to give you *Kudos* for pulling this all together. As well as notifying us that posted previously but hadnt been back in a while

It is still tentative as to whether I have to work this weekend, If I do not I would love to meet up with you all! Thank you again so much for contacting me and pulling this together

[laurelfla]

Laurel I have to give you *Kudos* for pulling this all together. As well as notifying us that posted previously but hadnt been back in a while

It is still tentative as to whether I have to work this weekend, If I do not I would love to meet up with you all! Thank you again so much for contacting me and pulling this together

Well, thank you! I'm just glad people still want to do it! I can't wait.
I am still back and forth with the contact at the hospital; I don't know why he won't just assign us a room and let that be it... it looks like he has narrowed it down to 2, so hopefully I will hear back from him again this afternoon so I can let you all know. At any rate, the address is
800 Prudential Drive
Jacksonville, Florida 32207
so anyone that needs to can map it. Depending on how easy the room is to find, I may be there early putting up signs to point the way. Parking is free, by the way, in the garage there.
Nicole, I hope you can make it!

[laurelfla]

We're on!
The room is at the Baptist Medical Center downtown on the 8th floor, the Doctors Dining Room. If it is the one I am thinking, you have to go through the cafeteria to get there.
See you this Saturday at 2pm!

[kay777]

We're on!
The room is at the Baptist Medical Center downtown on the 8th floor, the Doctors Dining Room. If it is the one I am thinking, you have to go through the cafeteria to get there.
See you this Saturday at 2pm!

Hi! Did you guys meet....are you meeting again? I just went back to this lead as a fluke? I have been wanting to connect with people in the area. Let me know!! Thanks!!