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hope no one "reports" us for being serious on the silly thread.

:lol: Janet

Such seriousness on the silly thread....

Hi Bev :)


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~alex~ Explorer
That is very interesting--you should start a thread on it. :)

If an argument breaks out, I had nothing to do with it

Actually, I think that LI doesn't involve an immune response--it's an enzyme that's lacking to digest the dairy properly.

Yeah that is what I was thinking too. The lack of enzyme causes the lactose to not be broken down and its presence causes water to be drawn into the intestine and the oh so fun consequences of that. But really all I know is that I can have small amounts of dairy now and that makes me VERY happy!!!

Anyone having pancakes today? On fat Tuesday my mom used to bake a little plastic baby into a cake and we'd have our relatives over for a little party and whoever (or is it whomever Emily??) had the baby in their piece of cake got a prize! That was one of my favoUrite traditions. I think next year I'm going to do that -- with a gluten-free cake of couse.

Happy Mardi Gras everyone!

DingoGirl Enthusiast

PANCAKES!!!!!!! :)

I dreamed of pancakes just the other night. Hmmmm.....may have to make some today.

I got nothin' else. :huh:

Mtndog Collaborator

Hi Everybody!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's nice to come back to the place where evereyone knows your name (and your weight, last menstrual cycle, pharting phrequency, what your evil neighbors are up to, how much time you spend on the toilet :lol: :lol: :lol: ) :wub: :wub:

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Mango04 Enthusiast
PANCAKES!!!!!!! :)

I dreamed of pancakes just the other night. Hmmmm.....may have to make some today.

I got nothin' else. :huh:

:lol:

The dingo's expression along with PANCAKES!!!!! is pretty much the funniest thing I've seen all day! :lol:

Mtndog Collaborator

Alas- I have located an ENTIRE cache of T.O.T.s (Ticked-Off Toddlers)......

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blueeyedmanda Community Regular

Hi Bev!!!! Missed ya!


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Hi Everybody!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's nice to come back to the place where evereyone knows your name (and your weight, last menstrual cycle, pharting phrequency, what your evil neighbors are up to, how much time you spend on the toilet :lol: :lol: :lol: ) :wub: :wub:

:lol: :lol: Yes, that about sums it up.......and don't forget -- what types of FISH you've been kissing....

The dingo's expression along with PANCAKES!!!!! is pretty much the funniest thing I've seen all day! :lol:

:lol: :lol: that is her cartoon character face. That's my little Weasel......she really looks rather like an animated creature at times.

and she LOVES pancakes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :lol:

tom Contributor
Here's another serious question . . . are your symptoms for consuming dairy the same as gluten? how 'bout trace amounts?

Mine were totally different.

:o what? who? where? What distillery? OMG, this is HUGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Will this so-called absinthe have phaeries? Or allow us to SEE the phaeries? :lol:

The article DID give brief mention of their phutile ephphorts to distill a phuture phaerie-phree product for the phaerie-intolerant. ;)

www.stgeorgespirits.com

Wait! What the .. . . ..can't find anything on absinthe there but googling absinthe & "st george" has 12k+ results. :huh:

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Saw a second blurb in the paper announcing that their second batch is out now. Small batches so who knows who sells it, but 1st article named a restaurant/bar that has it for $18/glass.

And it's right by my bank!!!!

Hmmmmmm how to combine the drudgery of banking w/ experimental intoxication. (Ok yes, not the most difficult task . .. ..can safely proceed sans flowchart, I admit)

Heehee I DO know which I'd do FIRST!!!!! :wacko::lol:

Amanda, waiting for winter, did you say? :huh: Well then what was all this talk of heinous roads, driving on ice, snow......all of that. Was that imaginary? Were you lying to us? :lol:

Yeah! No S***!!!!! :o:blink:

Weird polarized weather here on Super Sunday, btw. Noon-ish I'm getting HAILED on at WhF & an hour later we're out shooting hoops w/ nary a drop, tho it'd been mostly, albeit sporadically, raining & sprinkling all morning.

Green12 Enthusiast
PANCAKES!!!!!!! :)

I dreamed of pancakes just the other night. Hmmmm.....may have to make some today.

Pancakes do sound good, Pamela's pancake mix makes the most airy, light, fluffy spheres of pancake goodness :D but due to buttermilk powder I cannot indulge :(.

What, we are suppose to hide a plastic baby in them?? :blink:

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:lol::lol::lol: That picture is hysterical!!!!

Jestgar Rising Star
Pancakes do sound good, Pamela's pancake mix makes the most airy, light, fluffy spheres of pancake goodness :D but due to buttermilk powder I cannot indulge :( .

What, we are suppose to hide a plastic baby in them?? :blink:

yummm, melted plastic baby!

DingoGirl Enthusiast

Indeed, how DOES the wee plastic baby get baked into a cake (not pancakes, Silly Julie! :P although 'tis an interesting idea - may be harder to hide, however) and not melt into a plasticene, amorphic blob of toxic goo?

:lol:

nikki-uk Enthusiast
Nikki, in order to prepare yourself, you may need to get yourself this Open Original Shared Link. (Make sure you scroll down to see some of the inside photos and adds).

Fantastic advice Janet!!!!!

In particular

Everybody poops. Even during fallout...introducing the 'port-o-biff' :lol::lol::lol:

Anyone having pancakes today?

'Tis shrove Tuesday for everyone ???? (No pancakes for moi -wayyyyy too many cals) but have a bought a rather fetching Orgran Buckwheat Pancake Mix for wee Alan

On fat Tuesday

:huh: ....everyday's a fat day here at the moment :lol:

Happy Mardi Gras everyone!

Please explain to the Brit :blink:

Hi Everybody!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's nice to come back to the place where evereyone knows your name (and your weight, last menstrual cycle, pharting phrequency, what your evil neighbors are up to, how much time you spend on the toilet :lol: :lol: :lol: ) :wub: :wub:

It is fab isn't it!!!......although I wouldn't say my neighboUrs are evil......just mildly annoying with delusions of thinking they are better than everyone else in our street (they are so NOT 'cos *we* are better than ALL ;) )

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Now this is probably one of the reasons my Mum says I should be glad I had 3 boys instead of girls :lol:

Alas- I have located an ENTIRE cache of T.O.T.s (Ticked-Off Toddlers)......

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:lol: Grumpy little blighters!!

jerseyangel Proficient

Hee Hee :D

Q. What does HMO stand for?

A. This is actually a variation of the phrase , "HEY MOE " Its roots go back

to a concept pioneered by Moe of the Three Stooges, who discovered that a

patient could be made to forget the pain in his foot if he was poked hard

enough in the eye .

Q . I just joined an HMO. How difficult will it be to choose the doctor I

want?

A. Just slightly more difficult than choosing your parents. Your insurer

will provide you with a book listing all the doctors in the plan. The

doctors basically fall into two categories: those who are no longer

accepting new patients, and those who will see you but are no longer

participating in the plan. But don't worry, the remaining doctor who is

still in the plan and accepting new patients has an office just a half-day's

drive away and a diploma from a th ird world country.

Q. Do all diagnostic procedures require pre-certification?

A. No. Only those you need.

Q. Can I get coverage for my pre-existing conditions?

A. Certainly, as long as they don't require any treatment.

Q. What happens if I want to try alternative forms of medicine?

A. You'll need to find alternative forms of payment.

Q . My pharmacy plan only covers generic drugs, but I need the name brand.

I tried the generic medication, but it gave me a stomach ache.

What should I do?

A. Poke yourself in the eye.

Q. What if I'm away from home and I get sick?

A . You really shouldn't do that.

Q. I think I need to see a specialist, but my doctor insists he can handle

my problem. Can a general practitioner really perform a heart transplant

right in his/her office?

A. Hard to say, but considering that all you're risking is th e $20

co-payment, there's no harm in giving it a shot

Q . Will health care be different in the next decade?

A. No, but if you call right now, you might get an appointment by then.

To Your Good Health (because as you'll need it!)

blueeyedmanda Community Regular

We are sitting here in my office, talking about sex....just a few women gossping, doesn't get any better than that. So my silliness has been diverted guy, sorry.

~alex~ Explorer
Indeed, how DOES the wee plastic baby get baked into a cake (not pancakes, Silly Julie! :P although 'tis an interesting idea - may be harder to hide, however) and not melt into a plasticene, amorphic blob of toxic goo?

I'm not sure how my mom did it -- never asked. I guess I'll have to figure that out before next year. I'm thinking maybe it was stuck in the cake after baking and before icing.

Actually, I think I remember her putting the baby in the cake before cooking and it never melted. I'm not sure how . . . the magic of mardi gras I guess. ;)

Nikki: mardi gras = fat Tuesday (en fran

Green12 Enthusiast
yummm, melted plastic baby!

Tres appetizing, melted doll parts of a wee plastic babe :lol:

Indeed, how DOES the wee plastic baby get baked into a cake (not pancakes, Silly Julie! :P although 'tis an interesting idea - may be harder to hide, however) and not melt into a plasticene, amorphic blob of toxic goo?

:lol:

Oh ok! Thanks for clearing that up. :blink:

I think every culture has some kind of tradition, er custom, of hiding things in food, don't they?

I have heard of things like hiding coins, and a whole almond, if you get that piece that has the hidden item in it you have good luck or something.

Now this is probably one of the reasons my Mum says I should be glad I had 3 boys instead of girls :lol:

:lol: Nikki

tom Contributor
'Tis shrove Tuesday for everyone ????

Ack!!! shrove is a word???

Re: Mardi Gras

Please explain to the Brit :blink:

And don't leave out the beads & associated/mandatory breast flashing!! :o

:lol: Grumpy little blighters!!

:lol: aNOTHer term we should [use] HERE!!!

Edit: oops!! Typed too fast to get ALL the words in!

Patti!! :lol::lol::lol: at the HMO phun-knees!!

elye Community Regular
Actually I'd like to point out that chronic inflammation anywhere is associated with an incresed risk of cancer. So if you eat dairy and it gives you intestinal troubles, you might want to assume that there is some associated inflammation with it.

Yep, I was wondering the same thing. Lactose intolerance = no worries if you indulge? Sounds too good to be true....

Enough! Back to SILLY!....

Hmmmmmm how to combine the drudgery of banking w/ experimental intoxication.

Not a problem!....Do it all the time...... :o:rolleyes:

Patti! HMOs! :lol::lol: Actually, I'm sure it isn't too funny if you have to accept your health care this way....... :(

We are sitting here in my office, talking about sex....

WHAT?! Get to work, you naughty girls! ;):lol:

tom Contributor
WHAT?! Get to work, you naughty girls! ;):lol:

Or at least PM me a transcript!!

nikki-uk Enthusiast
We are sitting here in my office, talking about sex....just a few women gossping, doesn't get any better than that. So my silliness has been diverted guy, sorry.

You need to stop that Amanda!!!! <tell us!!!....what????>

Nikki: mardi gras = fat Tuesday (en fran
DingoGirl Enthusiast
Ah oui :lol: ...silly me......but what's it all about??......just a carnival???

Well not JUST a carnival, silly one. 'Tis the hugest religious celebration in the Catholic and Episcopal churches. I don't know all the history behind it - - but this is the day before the Lenten season, the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, so everyone parties, and certainly moreso in certain communities. New Orleans is the most famous Mardi Gras celebration in the states, and of course Brazil has a huge carnival. Lots of pagan revelry/debauchery - the day has shifted quite a bit from its original intent and now, girls show their breasts in N. Orleans in the giant bacchanal parade in exchange for those cheap sparkly beads. :blink:<Jesus weeps over that, I am pretty sure :huh: >

In the true tradition - and 'tis quite lovely, the whole season, if followed appropriately - one begins the period of lent and mourning over Christ's death in this period of time from Ash Wednesday until Easter, when rejoicing begins.

And now everybody just picks something they're "giving up for Lent...." My nieces picked SODA last year (pop, cokes, soft drinks, what are we calling them now?)......

That's all I got.

;)

jerseyangel Proficient
Ah oui :lol: ...silly me......but what's it all about??......just a carnival???

A carnival--cute :D

Here's some Mardi Gras info, Nikki--

Open Original Shared Link

elye Community Regular
Or at least PM me a transcript!!

...Or the accompanying flowcharts, for the parts that may be difficult to visualize or depict in words.... :o:lol:

This is well done, for us dog and cat folk:

DOG DIARY

8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!

9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!

9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!

10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!

12:00 PM - Lunch! My favorite thing!

1:00 PM - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!

3:00 PM - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!

5:00 PM - Milk bones! My favorite thing!

7:00 PM - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!

8:00 PM - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favourite thing!

11:00 PM - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!

CAT DIARY

Day 983 of my captivity.

My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength. The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape.

In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.

Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a 'good little hunter' I am. Bastards!

There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of 'allergies.' I must learn what this means, and how to use it to my advantage.

Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs.

I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches.

The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously an idiot.

:lol::lol:

nikki-uk Enthusiast
Well not JUST a carnival, silly one. 'Tis the hugest religious celebration in the Catholic and Episcopal churches. I don't know all the history behind it - - but this is the day before the Lenten season, the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, so everyone parties, and certainly moreso in certain communities. New Orleans is the most famous Mardi Gras celebration in the states, and of course Brazil has a huge carnival. Lots of pagan revelry/debauchery - the day has shifted quite a bit from its original intent and now, girls show their breasts in N. Orleans in the giant bacchanal parade in exchange for those cheap sparkly beads. :blink:<Jesus weeps over that, I am pretty sure :huh: >

In the true tradition - and 'tis quite lovely, the whole season, if followed appropriately - one begins the period of lent and mourning over Christ's death in this period of time from Ash Wednesday until Easter, when rejoicing begins.

And now everybody just picks something they're "giving up for Lent...." My nieces picked SODA last year (pop, cokes, soft drinks, what are we calling them now?)......

That's all I got.

;)

A carnival--cute :D

Here's some Mardi Gras info, Nikki--

Open Original Shared Link

Thanks guys :D

Really interesting stuff.....knew about Shrove Tuesday (as is here) and the following Lent but had no idea 'Mardi Gras' was connected (Duh!)

...of course I've heard of Mardi Gras in New Orleans but didn't know it had religious conotations!!!

BTW....'Mardi Gras' in the UK is a gay pride march :blink:

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      Hello, @Dora77, I agree with you that your doctors aren't very knowledgeable about Celiac Disease.  My doctors didn't recognize nutritional deficiencies either.  I became very deficient in vitamins before I was diagnosed, so having experienced similar, I understand what a difficult time you're having.   Poor absorption of essential nutrients is caused by the damage done to the intestines by Celiac Disease.  The gluten free diet can be low in essential nutrients, so supplementing to boost your absorption is beneficial.  New symptoms can develop or worsen as one becomes more and more deficient.   There's eight essential B vitamins that our bodies cannot make, so they must come from our food and supplements.  These eight B vitamins work together, like instruments in an orchestra.  They need to be supplemented together with essential minerals like magnesium.   Deficiencies in the B vitamins can have overlapping symptoms.  Some symptoms can be traced to specific B vitamins.  OCD can be traced to low Pyridoxine Vitamin B 6.  Yes, I had OCD and washed my hands until my skin cracked and bled.  ADHD symptoms can be traced to low Thiamine Vitamin B 1.  ADHD is something one is born with.  People who are born with ADHD have a metabolic problem with getting sufficient thiamine into their brain cells.  People who develop symptoms of ADHD later in life are more likely to be low in Thiamine.  The same symptoms appear if one is not getting sufficient thiamine from the diet.  Yes, I developed symptoms of ADHD.  These symptoms improved and disappeared after supplementing with Thiamine and the other essential nutrients. I was diagnosed with Type Two Diabetes.  99% of diabetics of both types are deficient in Thiamine because our kidneys don't re-absorb thiamine properly.  Thiamine is needed to make insulin and digestive enzymes in the pancreas.  Poor digestion (floating, undigested stools) can result with insufficient pancreatic enzymes.  The gall bladder (upper right quadrant) needs thiamine to make and release bile which also helps with digestion.  Constipation is also a symptom of Thiamine and magnesium deficiencies.  The thyroid is another organ that uses lots of Thiamine, too.  Low thyroid hormones can be due to insufficient thiamine, selenium, iron, and iodine.  Swelling of hands, face and feet are also symptoms of thiamine insufficiency.   Our bodies use thiamine to make energy so organs and tissues can function.  Thiamine cannot be stored longer than three weeks.  If our stores are not replenished every day, we can run out of Thiamine quickly.  If we do get some thiamine from our diet, symptoms can wax and wane mysteriously, because a twenty percent increase in dietary thiamine causes an eighty percent improvement in brain function and symptoms.  Thiamine interacts with all the other vitamins in some way.  Many other vitamins and their metabolic processes won't work without thiamine.  In Celiac Disease you are apt to be low in all the essential nutrients, not just thiamine, but thiamine deficiency symptoms may appear first. Talk to your dietician about eating a nutritionally dense gluten free diet.  Keep in mind that processed gluten free foods do not contain sufficient vitamins to be useful.  Processed gluten free foods are filled with saturated fats and excess fiber (that could explain your constipation).  Dairy products, milk and cheese can cause problems because Casein, the protein in dairy, causes the same autoimmune reaction that gluten does in some.  Your current restricted diet is dangerous to your health.  I followed the Autoimmune Protocol Diet (Dr. Sarah Ballantyne).  It's a Paleo diet that promotes intestinal healing.   Discuss with your doctors about correcting nutritional deficiencies as soon as possible.   Interesting reading... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34165060/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21816221/#:~:text=Lipid-soluble thiamin precursors can,and attention deficit%2Fhyperactivity disorder.
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