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Jestgar Rising Star
I can only dream of what things will be like when my kids are out there :)

Hopefully a world where wheat doesn't go into absolutely everything.


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jerseyangel Proficient
Hopefully a world where wheat doesn't go into absolutely everything.

True dat!!

I'm only gluten-free for 4 years, and the difference in products and awareness in that time is amazing to me. Of course, I had never heard of it before, either. This journey has been life-changing for me in more ways than one.

elye Community Regular
Mornin' Peeps . . . well, we've lost Emily for the next 10 days. She should be on her way by now. Think she'll check in?? I always have good intentions when I'm gone but then just don't seem to get to it . . .

Hey, gang!

We're in Edmonton, lying around as the jetlag and exhausting plane ride settles into our bones. We are staying at an old friend's house.....very lovely. He's gone to work and is letting us get settled in. He is an amazing buddy - - giving us the run of his place, then INSISTING on lending us his van to drive three hours south to Calgary, then 2 hours west to Banff, then three hours north to Jasper, then back here. We'll have it for eight days.

I believe he is an undiagnosed and in-the-dark celiac, so this will be one thank-you gift I can give him - - insight and information.

Actually, I am certain that he will not think of the enlightenment that way. "Whot?? Bloody hell......I would need to eat just apples and twigs, then??" (He's a Scot -- quite a character).... <_<:rolleyes:

Great to hear about your potentially fruitful appointment, Ptaoughmghmn!

What a guy.

jerseyangel Proficient

Hi Em!!! Have a great time :D

Darn210 Enthusiast

Hi Em

"Whot?? Bloody hell......I would need to eat just apples and twigs, then??" (He's a Scot -- quite a character).... <_<:rolleyes:

Good job typing a Scottish accent!! . . . sounds like a good guy . . . so if we go and visit, will he lend us his van, too??

Do I sound poorer to you?? . . . I bought four trees . . . two Colorado Spruces and a Serbian Spruce and a Pink Dogwood. All of them in the 9 to 10 foot range and all to be installed in the early fall. How hard is that do you think?? . . . but you have to look at every freakin' tree to get the "best" one.

elye Community Regular
. . . sounds like a good guy . . . so if we go and visit, will he lend us his van, too??

Ya know, he probably would.

Nice trees you gots, Jyaghnutt!

Every tree around here is a skinny, sky-scraping poplar. I swear I've seen no other types of tree so far. :huh:

And is it phlat.

Wow. You can honestly see for miles. I'm sure nobody ever gets lost... . . . ..you can always see where you've been. :huh:<_<

Still weird and jet-laggy. Tomorrow will be more of an action-packed day. . . ......

tom Contributor
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And is it phlat.

Wow. You can honestly see for miles.

Hehehe reminds me of a bit from Corner Gas, while showing the endless flatland in all directions, claiming it's a "great view - there's nothin' in the way".

Em, I remember you mentioned when the last CG was. I dunno how many seasons WGN-Chicago bought but they need to buy the rest. I'd guess they're just looping 4 seasons.

I need new Corner Gas!!!!!!!!!!!! :wacko:

[Tired of Michael Jackson .. ..but may he rest in peace. Same for Farrah, Fred Travalena, Karl Malden, Steve McNair, Robert McNamara & whatever celeb dies tomorrow etc]

Sarah Palin cracks me up. :wacko:


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Jestgar Rising Star
Sarah Palin cracks me up. :wacko:

I never quite understand what it is she's trying to say...

jerseyangel Proficient
I never quite understand what it is she's trying to say...

Very well put--I tried to follow the other day, I really did......

Jestgar Rising Star

I'm trying out the new martini recipe. Maybe after a couple of these everything will be perfectly clear.

Good God these are good.:ph34r:

jerseyangel Proficient

Bottoms up, Jess!! :lol:

psawyer Proficient

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As you may know, Jacquie and I are franchisees of this company. I see this as a positive change, but time will tell.

Chocolate martinis are probably not a good idea for a diabetic like me, so I will stick to the traditional gin and vermouth ones. Jess, do let us know about them, if you can still find the keyboard and type something we can read. :D

Darn210 Enthusiast
Chocolate martinis are probably not a good idea for a diabetic like me, so I will stick to the traditional gin and vermouth ones. Jess, do let us know about them, if you can still find the keyboard and type something we can read. :D

Wow . . . she couldn't even stumble over to her computer . . . Jess, you OK sweetie??

Jestgar Rising Star

I went to bed after one. It was a long weekend.

Darn210 Enthusiast

BTW . . . Where are all our missing psillies?? They're not psummating psomewhere without us are they? You don't think they got themselves a . . . *gasp* . . . life outside this forum, do you???

Judyin Philly Enthusiast

I don't have a life and am still lurking about

Love reading about my sillies lives but since I don't have anything to chat about I just hover........

Peter i don't get this link??????? are you a franchise of this group?

Hope you'll be OK

Judy

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As you may know, Jacquie and I are franchisees of this company. I see this as a positive change, but time will tell.

Chocolate martinis are probably not a good idea for a diabetic like me, so I will stick to the traditional gin and vermouth ones. Jess, do let us know about them, if you can still find the keyboard and type something we can read. :D

jerseyangel Proficient
BTW . . . Where are all our missing psillies?? They're not psummating psomewhere without us are they? You don't think they got themselves a . . . *gasp* . . . life outside this forum, do you???

A psillie psummer pslowdown, perhaps? B)

jerseyangel Proficient

Hi Judith :D

Must take shower and get moving. It's Mark's birfday today and I need to get to the store to get fixins fer a lemon merangue pie. Was gonna do a cake, but his office staff surprised him wif one this morning. Just as well--this way he got a big gluten-filled one :rolleyes:

Darn210 Enthusiast
It's Mark's birfday today and I need to get to the store to get fixins fer a lemon merangue pie. Was gonna do a cake, but his office staff surprised him wif one this morning. Just as well--this way he got a big gluten-filled one :rolleyes:

Well that's nice that they got the "new guy" a birfday cake . . . I prefer to have pie around the house meselph . . . I don't have to eat near as much before it's gone and I'm no longer tempted.

Happy Birfday to Mark.

Hi Ya Judy . . . good to see ya . . . how freakin' big is that basement of yours, anyway??? You've been down there forevah!!!

jerseyangel Proficient
I prefer to have pie around the house meselph . . .

I've always preferred pie to cake.

Jestgar Rising Star
I've always preferred pie to cake.

:huh: me too. D'ya suppose it was all that gluten in it?

psawyer Proficient
Peter i don't get this link??????? are you a franchise of this group?

Yes, our store is one of the franchised ones in the mentioned chain. We see it as good news for the company and its franchisees.

Happy birthday to Mark!

blueeyedmanda Community Regular

Afternoon all-

Seems to be busier than usual this week due to the move at work. So all morning we were packing boxes and getting things moved over to the new building.

This weekend we are keeping Silvia so Tammy and Sam can get their new house into order.

and I have heard enough about Michael now...he was talented but there is too much drama over this. Farah and Billy Mayes went quietly which was sad but it was appropriate... But I am sorry tickets to his viewing going for 12,000 on ebay...you kidding me?

jerseyangel Proficient
:huh: me too. D'ya suppose it was all that gluten in it?

Now that you mention it, I wouldn't be surprised....

Darn210 Enthusiast
:huh: me too. D'ya suppose it was all that gluten in it?

Now that you mention it, I wouldn't be surprised....

Skeeter would absolutely NOT eat pizza before she went gluten-free . . . now it's one of her favourtie meals.

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