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From Norcal To Washington - Just Arrived


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Hmm, I finally found the introduction page! I just moved here to Vancouver, WA this week. I am still new to the gluten-free lifestyle, and figured since I moved to a new place, this would be a fantastic opportunity to actually stay motivated on the gluten-free diet. Has anyone been to the GIG meetings in Vancouver? I have never been to support group or forum for that matter, so this is all new to me?

I am starting to see that we can have real lives and be social again!


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Welcome to another transplant! :)

I'm in the Seattle area myself, and don't know exactly what Vancouver has to offer, but I know that Portland is relatively close and has quite a lot of useful stuff.

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You're so lucky to be close to Portland. You'll have to try out the gluten-free fish and chips -- soo good...most folks don't even know they're gluten free. Portland is the perfect Celiac City.

I live in Bellingham, WA - about an hour south of Vancouver BC, and 1.5 hours north of Seattle. Welcome.

Generic Apprentice

Plus there is Lingonberries market, it is about 95% gluten free and is in Vancouver just off I-205. The fish place is Great! They even have cheese curds and gluten-free desserts.

-Laurie

fordy Newbie
Hmm, I finally found the introduction page! I just moved here to Vancouver, WA this week. I am still new to the gluten-free lifestyle, and figured since I moved to a new place, this would be a fantastic opportunity to actually stay motivated on the gluten-free diet. Has anyone been to the GIG meetings in Vancouver? I have never been to support group or forum for that matter, so this is all new to me?

I am starting to see that we can have real lives and be social again!

hi my name is martin from london england,need to speak to people about celiac disease .i have been diagnosed 16months ,can i drink beer?
Generic Apprentice

Most beers contain barley. I know there is a brand from over there I had once called tolleration. It is made with only hops. I'm not a big beer drinker so I can't be of much help.

-Laurie

Aizlynn Rookie

Did you say desserts!!! oooh I will have to try that out, I do miss chocolate so much!

You're so lucky to be close to Portland. You'll have to try out the gluten-free fish and chips -- soo good...most folks don't even know they're gluten free. Portland is the perfect Celiac City.

I live in Bellingham, WA - about an hour south of Vancouver BC, and 1.5 hours north of Seattle. Welcome.


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Cruiser Bob Newbie

Hmm, well I just did the reverse move. Bend, OR to South Lake Tahoe. I haven't been to any GIG meetings, but I know Cynthia personally - based on that the meetings will be worth the effort. Also on Vashon is Camp Sealth - the Boys/Girls Club camp that has a gluten-free session intermixed with the rest of camp. Both of my kids will be there again this summer. If you want to have some fun, volunteer to cook at camp. Lots of cake, bread, cupcakes, pizza, garlic toast, and new products.

And for when you drive south, in Chehalis (Factory outlet mall), go east into the little town and there is an absolutely fantastic little mexican restaurant at the railroad tracks. Best corn tortillas I've ever had - made to order.

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Hmm, I finally found the introduction page! I just moved here to Vancouver, WA this week. I am still new to the gluten-free lifestyle, and figured since I moved to a new place, this would be a fantastic opportunity to actually stay motivated on the gluten-free diet. Has anyone been to the GIG meetings in Vancouver? I have never been to support group or forum for that matter, so this is all new to me?

I am starting to see that we can have real lives and be social again!

Hi Aizlynn:

Here's the contact info for the Vancouver GIG group:

Vancouver:

Gluten Intolerance Group

Aizlynn Rookie
Hi Aizlynn:

Here's the contact info for the Vancouver GIG group:

Vancouver:

Gluten Intolerance Group

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