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How Is Jerry?


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JerryK Community Regular

Hey, I just stopped by to say hi. It really has been a year since I was here.

I continue to enjoy the gluten-free free lifestyle. Pretty much symptom free.

In the past year my twin brother has been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia but still refuses to go gluten-free.

I run 8-10 miles most days with no Fibro symptoms :D

I see some of the same people are still here, so I'll try to stop by more often, assuming anyone

remembers me.

(I don't remember this site having this horrendous green background color...what's up with that?)

jk


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ravenwoodglass Mentor

Has it really been a year, seriously...time sure does fly. Glad to hear you are doing well.

The green actually got toned down a little from the original change, if memory serves me. Lot's of cool changes on the home page too so be sure to check it out.

jerseyangel Proficient

Hi Jerry--good to see you again! :D

Thanks for the update--can't believe it's been a year...wow.

Yes, by all means stay in touch and drop by when you can. Scott upgraded the site a while ago and we got the new green trim. We've welcomed lots of new members in the past year, but there are still quite a few of us old regulars, too.

Lisa Mentor

Hi Jerry,

I'm glad to hear from you and glad that you are doing well. We have a few "non-believers" here that could use your sage advise. ;):D

psawyer Proficient

Hi, Jerry, good to see you. A year goes by so quickly.

I remember you as the guy who takes awesome photos. I'm glad you're still doing well.

wowzer Community Regular

Hi, Glad to hear that things are going well for you. I wondered what happened to you. I was almost going to post "Where's Jerry?"

Ursa Major Collaborator

Hi Jerry, good to see you back, and hearing you are doing well! I can't believe that your twin brother is still, after all this time, stubbornly holding out. I guess he likes being in pain.

I can't believe it has been a year, time just flies by.


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elye Community Regular

Welcome back, Jerry!

A whole year ago...mygawd. You and I were involved in a race to post 500--you cleaned my clock. :rolleyes:

If you come and visit on the Tickle Me Elbow Thread, you can take part in the amazing things that transpire when you hit a big post number...'tis quite remarkable... :huh::rolleyes::lol:

jerseyangel Proficient
If you come and visit on the Tickle Me Elbow Thread, you can take part in the amazing things that transpire when you hit a big post number...'tis quite remarkable... :huh::rolleyes::lol:

Ah yes, but be sure to bring an umbrella ;):D

tarnalberry Community Regular

Welcome back!! :)

Phyllis28 Apprentice

Welcome back. glad to here you are doing well.

blueeyedmanda Community Regular

Hi Jerry- good to hear all has been well. I was wondering how you were. Please don't be a stranger :)

mommida Enthusiast

How could you even think we could forget you!!? :o

Glad to know you are doing GREAT!

((HUGS)) to you!

Nancym Enthusiast

Sure do remember you! Glad you're sticking to the diet, I remember you were Mr. Denial for quite awhile. Hey, that rhymes!

Yeah, the green is something else, isn't it?

kevsmom Contributor

Welcome back!

Cindy

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