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Guest guest Report post Posted May 14, 2002 Hi , my name is and I am new to the list. I am a first time Mom of a beautiful 4 month old baby girl (no vax). I have learned a lot reading all of the posts but this one in particular caught my eye due to your mention of an organic produce co-op. I struggle to find organic produce and buy all I can when I do find it. I am very interested in finding a co-op such as yours in my area. How do I go about finding such a thing? I live in Southern California approx. 45 miles east of Los Angeles. If you can give me some info I would really appreciate it as I am getting to the time I will be introducing solid food to my baby (in a few months) and I want to make my own baby food with organic produce. Any help will be greatly appreciated. On Tue, 07 May 2002 22:00:07 -0400 " on " <maxx-susan@...> writes: > You have cool names for your kids! > > I joined an organic produce co-op. It costs $20-23 per week and I > get so > much I have to split the share with another mom. A friend of mine > found a > organic distributor. We put in an order (typical order is: apples, > bananas, > salad greens, kiwis, peppers, zucchinis, onions, potatoes). She > increases it > by twelve shares or people at a time (twelve pick up at her house, > and > twelve at her co-op partner's. We get the food in cases and divide > it at > someone's house. She always has a waiting list and the food's great. > It > really gets beat up in the store! It's actually getting to be > pretty > popular, I hear. Check into it and see if you can join (or start)one > in your > area. Good Luck! > > Boy do I hear you about that hindsight re vaxxing. It's painful! > > H > ---------- > >From: famli4mary@... > >Vaccinations > >Subject: Intro > >Date: Tue, May 7, 2002, 7:48 PM > > > > >Hi, > > My name is Dani. I have 4 children. I just started reading about > the whole > >vaccination thing while I was pregnant with my youngest who is 3 > mos old. I > >feel real guilty about having my other 3 vaxed. > > I can relate to the whole family thing. I haven't told my mother > that we > >decided not to vax and I won't. She was born in 1950 and everytime > she hears > >about someone who refuses to have their kids vaccinated, she talks > about the > >polio epidemics of the 50's. She gets very angry. > > OK, I have a question for you guys. I am reading and about to > consult a > >homeopathic doctor. I am reading more about strengthening the > immune system > >through organic vegetables, good water, less sugar etc. Organic > vegetables > >are expensive, but I do the best I can. If I cannot commit to a > healthier > >lifestyle, is it still better not to vax? I think I know the answer, > but > >perhaps need reassurance. > > > >Dani > >wife to Josh > >Mom to > >na (3.29.93) > >Ian Gennaro (10.12.95) > >Francisco Augustine (4.22.99) > > Kolbe Leon (1.29.02) > > > > > > > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 14, 2002 Hi, ! I would first look into finding a distributor. The distributor could get you in touch with a group. My suggestion is that you ask your local food co-op or health food store who their distributors are (you don't have to tell them why). I would imagine you are in a great place as much of our produce comes from CA. 80% of the produce grown is from the San Joaquin Valley (that's all produce in stores, conventional & Organic). I'm sure you can find one! Let me know how you fare... H. ---------- >From: <sgjg11081997@...> >Vaccinations >Subject: Re: Intro >Date: Tue, May 14, 2002, 5:09 PM > >Hi , my name is and I am new to the list. I am a first time >Mom of a beautiful 4 month old baby girl (no vax). I have learned a lot >reading all of the posts but this one in particular caught my eye due to >your mention of an organic produce co-op. I struggle to find organic >produce and buy all I can when I do find it. I am very interested in >finding a co-op such as yours in my area. How do I go about finding such >a thing? I live in Southern California approx. 45 miles east of Los >Angeles. If you can give me some info I would really appreciate it as I >am getting to the time I will be introducing solid food to my baby (in a >few months) and I want to make my own baby food with organic produce. Any >help will be greatly appreciated. > > > > >On Tue, 07 May 2002 22:00:07 -0400 " on " <maxx-susan@...> >writes: >> You have cool names for your kids! >> >> I joined an organic produce co-op. It costs $20-23 per week and I >> get so >> much I have to split the share with another mom. A friend of mine >> found a >> organic distributor. We put in an order (typical order is: apples, >> bananas, >> salad greens, kiwis, peppers, zucchinis, onions, potatoes). She >> increases it >> by twelve shares or people at a time (twelve pick up at her house, >> and >> twelve at her co-op partner's. We get the food in cases and divide >> it at >> someone's house. She always has a waiting list and the food's great. >> It >> really gets beat up in the store! It's actually getting to be >> pretty >> popular, I hear. Check into it and see if you can join (or start)one >> in your >> area. Good Luck! >> >> Boy do I hear you about that hindsight re vaxxing. It's painful! >> >> H >> ---------- >> >From: famli4mary@... >> >Vaccinations >> >Subject: Intro >> >Date: Tue, May 7, 2002, 7:48 PM >> > >> >> >Hi, >> > My name is Dani. I have 4 children. I just started reading about >> the whole >> >vaccination thing while I was pregnant with my youngest who is 3 >> mos old. I >> >feel real guilty about having my other 3 vaxed. >> > I can relate to the whole family thing. I haven't told my mother >> that we >> >decided not to vax and I won't. She was born in 1950 and everytime >> she hears >> >about someone who refuses to have their kids vaccinated, she talks >> about the >> >polio epidemics of the 50's. She gets very angry. >> > OK, I have a question for you guys. I am reading and about to >> consult a >> >homeopathic doctor. I am reading more about strengthening the >> immune system >> >through organic vegetables, good water, less sugar etc. Organic >> vegetables >> >are expensive, but I do the best I can. If I cannot commit to a >> healthier >> >lifestyle, is it still better not to vax? I think I know the answer, >> but >> >perhaps need reassurance. >> > >> >Dani >> >wife to Josh >> >Mom to >> >na (3.29.93) >> >Ian Gennaro (10.12.95) >> >Francisco Augustine (4.22.99) >> > Kolbe Leon (1.29.02) >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 15, 2002 In a message dated 05/14/2002 2:16:17 PM Pacific Daylight Time, sgjg11081997@... writes: > How do I go about finding such > a thing? I live in Southern California approx. 45 miles east of Los > Angeles. Hi , If you find anything out please let me know. We live in San Clemente. Oh wait I just thought of something. There is a delivery co. called ...I can't remember, but their number is 310-organic I think it was $20, or a $35 box of fruits and vegies or just one or the other that they will deliver to your house. I was going to do that, but they had a hard time getting on base so they didn't want to bother, which I can't say I really blame them. I mean if you don't have a military sticker on your vehicle they search it and boy do they search it!! Anyway, I can't remember the name of the co., but it sounded like a good deal. I think it is organicexpress.com. I hope this helps, but if you find out any other info please let me know. )0( Sunflower HS, BF, AP, FB , CD, Non-Vaxing, PaganMommy to Tristen Trinity ( born at home.) AIM: sunflowernights MSN: sunflower : sunflwrmom01 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 15, 2002 >>. If you can give me some info I would really appreciate it as I am getting to the time I will be introducing solid food to my baby (in a few months) and I want to make my own baby food with organic produce. Any help will be greatly appreciated.<< Do you have any health food stores? Look there, if so, I picked up some brochures at my local HFS, and signed up for a local co-op on the advice of a friend. You need to network and ask around. Is there a state organic growers organization? If so, check with them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 15, 2002 At 07:36 AM 05/15/2002 -0400, you wrote: >>>. If you can give me some info I would really appreciate it as I >am getting to the time I will be introducing solid food to my baby (in a >few months) and I want to make my own baby food with organic produce. Any >help will be greatly appreciated.<< > >Do you have any health food stores? Look there, if so, I picked up some brochures at my local HFS, and signed up for a local co-op on the advice of a friend. You need to network and ask around. Is there a state organic growers organization? If so, check with them. > > > Tons of organic food in health food stores in southern California. and they also often know of co-ops Sheri -------------------------------------------------------- Sheri Nakken, R.N., MA Vaccination Information & Choice Network, Nevada City CA & Wales UK $$ Donations to help in the work - accepted by Paypal account vaccineinfo@... (go to http://www.paypal.com) or by mail PO Box 1563 Nevada City CA 95959 530-740-0561 Voicemail in US http://www.nccn.net/~wwithin/vaccine.htm ANY INFO OBTAINED HERE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS MEDICAL OR LEGAL ADVICE. THE DECISION TO VACCINATE IS YOURS AND YOURS ALONE. Well Within's Earth Mysteries & Sacred Site Tours http://www.nccn.net/~wwithin International Tours, Homestudy Courses, ANTHRAX & OTHER Vaccine Dangers Education, Homeopathic Education CEU's for nurses, Books & Multi-Pure Water Filters Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 6, 2002 Hi Kim ... the wonderful thing about BFL is that you don't have to be all that rigid. If someone is using the dumbell shoulder press then move on to another machine. It sounds like you're doing a great job. BTW - you can get in those egg proteins by using egg whites mixed with other things - like scramble them with oatmeal. You won't even taste them that way. Or make protein pancakes. Let me know if you want recipes for these. Keep up the good work! Rita Intro Hello everyone. I found this group yesterday and noticed you all seem very helpful and supportive of each other so I thought I'd join you. I'm in week 6 of BFL. It's going pretty well. If my body fat calipers can be trusted, I've lost about 5-1/2 lb of fat and gained 2- 1/2 lb of muscle - not huge, but pretty good considering I had lost 20 lb (post baby pounds) from Jan. to end of April, so I'm in that stage of losing the last 10-15 (of fat) which seems to be pretty challenging. My eating is 1000x better than it was prior to BFL, but I still struggle with it as I'm not a fan of either eggs or cottage cheese so protein is sometimes a pain and I've resorted to shakes and bars more than I'd like. The workouts are getting better as time goes on too - I'm getting better at hitting 10s more often, though that has definitely been a learning experience too. One question on that, sometimes I can't do the same exercise (ie. dumbbell shoulder press) because the dbs have a flock of teenagers around them/using them - is it bad to switch to the machines when this happens? I know you should do the same exercise for four weeks or so (not counting the last set of 12 of course) though... Anyway, not to ramble on forever here, but my last bit of info is that I'm a work-at-home mom and I have two sons, ages 3 years and 8 months. BFL has really been wonderful as it's given me a way to get out of the house (even if it is at 6 a.m.) and make my dh take care of the kids! hehehe Anyway, I will go now, but I look forward to getting to know you all. Kim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 6, 2002 kim_jury wrote: > Hello everyone. I found this group yesterday and noticed you all > seem very helpful and supportive of each other so I thought I'd join > you. I'm in week 6 of BFL. It's going pretty well. If my body fat > calipers can be trusted, I've lost about 5-1/2 lb of fat and gained 2- > 1/2 lb of muscle - not huge, but pretty good considering I had lost > 20 lb (post baby pounds) from Jan. to end of April, so I'm in that > stage of losing the last 10-15 (of fat) which seems to be pretty > challenging. My eating is 1000x better than it was prior to BFL, but > I still struggle with it as I'm not a fan of either eggs or cottage > cheese so protein is sometimes a pain and I've resorted to shakes and > bars more than I'd like. The workouts are getting better as time > goes on too - I'm getting better at hitting 10s more often, though > that has definitely been a learning experience too. One question on > that, sometimes I can't do the same exercise (ie. dumbbell shoulder > press) because the dbs have a flock of teenagers around them/using > them - is it bad to switch to the machines when this happens? I know > you should do the same exercise for four weeks or so (not counting > the last set of 12 of course) though... > > Anyway, not to ramble on forever here, but my last bit of info is > that I'm a work-at-home mom and I have two sons, ages 3 years and 8 > months. BFL has really been wonderful as it's given me a way to get > out of the house (even if it is at 6 a.m.) and make my dh take care > of the kids! hehehe > > Anyway, I will go now, but I look forward to getting to know you all. > Kim Hiya Kim and welcome to the group I don't know much about working out in the gym since DH and I home gym but I make protein pancakes with Cottage Cheese (since I detest it any other way!) and protein muffins with eggs and protein powder.. since DH and I don't want to use any supplements other than the protein powder which we buy in bulk so it's cheap If you're interested.. both those recipes are here http://users.starpower.net/kuranes/BFL/BFLrecipes.html And then I think I'm turning into a chicken since we're currently on a chicken run Serenity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 7, 2002 Hi Kim! Just wanted to say welcome to the board! and congradulations on the progress you have made so far. As far as your question IMHO if the weights that you need are being used then you can 1] wait to use them, 2]ask if you could jump in and share the weights, or 3]do what you need to do and if that is to use the machines than so be it. I say as long as you do work the body part then you are in good shape! LOL Joann Intro > Hello everyone. I found this group yesterday and noticed you all > seem very helpful and supportive of each other so I thought I'd join > you. I'm in week 6 of BFL. It's going pretty well. If my body fat > calipers can be trusted, I've lost about 5-1/2 lb of fat and gained 2- > 1/2 lb of muscle - not huge, but pretty good considering I had lost > 20 lb (post baby pounds) from Jan. to end of April, so I'm in that > stage of losing the last 10-15 (of fat) which seems to be pretty > challenging. My eating is 1000x better than it was prior to BFL, but > I still struggle with it as I'm not a fan of either eggs or cottage > cheese so protein is sometimes a pain and I've resorted to shakes and > bars more than I'd like. The workouts are getting better as time > goes on too - I'm getting better at hitting 10s more often, though > that has definitely been a learning experience too. One question on > that, sometimes I can't do the same exercise (ie. dumbbell shoulder > press) because the dbs have a flock of teenagers around them/using > them - is it bad to switch to the machines when this happens? I know > you should do the same exercise for four weeks or so (not counting > the last set of 12 of course) though... > > Anyway, not to ramble on forever here, but my last bit of info is > that I'm a work-at-home mom and I have two sons, ages 3 years and 8 > months. BFL has really been wonderful as it's given me a way to get > out of the house (even if it is at 6 a.m.) and make my dh take care > of the kids! hehehe > > Anyway, I will go now, but I look forward to getting to know you all. > Kim > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 7, 2002 Kim: Hi and welcome! This is a great group, very supportive. I think going to the machines is perfectly fine, as long as you hit your 10s that is the main thing! I have found that the earlier I go to the gym, the fewer the teenagers, especially with my LB. DH has most of the weights in the basement so I usually go down there, but I am paying $$$ for the gym so I try to go there too!! I am also in week 6 but this week has not been the greatest. Looking towards tomorrow though! Good luck with everything and congrats on your weight loss! Jana Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 7, 2002 Thanks for the welcome and advice, Joann! I think I'll stick with doing the machines when I have to - I actually had a really good workout on them the other day (better than I've been getting with the dbs lately!). Kim Intro > Hello everyone. I found this group yesterday and noticed you all > seem very helpful and supportive of each other so I thought I'd join > you. I'm in week 6 of BFL. It's going pretty well. If my body fat > calipers can be trusted, I've lost about 5-1/2 lb of fat and gained 2- > 1/2 lb of muscle - not huge, but pretty good considering I had lost > 20 lb (post baby pounds) from Jan. to end of April, so I'm in that > stage of losing the last 10-15 (of fat) which seems to be pretty > challenging. My eating is 1000x better than it was prior to BFL, but > I still struggle with it as I'm not a fan of either eggs or cottage > cheese so protein is sometimes a pain and I've resorted to shakes and > bars more than I'd like. The workouts are getting better as time > goes on too - I'm getting better at hitting 10s more often, though > that has definitely been a learning experience too. One question on > that, sometimes I can't do the same exercise (ie. dumbbell shoulder > press) because the dbs have a flock of teenagers around them/using > them - is it bad to switch to the machines when this happens? I know > you should do the same exercise for four weeks or so (not counting > the last set of 12 of course) though... > > Anyway, not to ramble on forever here, but my last bit of info is > that I'm a work-at-home mom and I have two sons, ages 3 years and 8 > months. BFL has really been wonderful as it's given me a way to get > out of the house (even if it is at 6 a.m.) and make my dh take care > of the kids! hehehe > > Anyway, I will go now, but I look forward to getting to know you all. > Kim > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 7, 2002 Hi Serenity! Thanks for the welcome. I have tried your protein pancakes (saw them from another list) and they are great! I will have to try the protein muffins next! Kim Re: Intro kim_jury wrote: > Hello everyone. I found this group yesterday and noticed you all > seem very helpful and supportive of each other so I thought I'd join > you. I'm in week 6 of BFL. It's going pretty well. If my body fat > calipers can be trusted, I've lost about 5-1/2 lb of fat and gained 2- > 1/2 lb of muscle - not huge, but pretty good considering I had lost > 20 lb (post baby pounds) from Jan. to end of April, so I'm in that > stage of losing the last 10-15 (of fat) which seems to be pretty > challenging. My eating is 1000x better than it was prior to BFL, but > I still struggle with it as I'm not a fan of either eggs or cottage > cheese so protein is sometimes a pain and I've resorted to shakes and > bars more than I'd like. The workouts are getting better as time > goes on too - I'm getting better at hitting 10s more often, though > that has definitely been a learning experience too. One question on > that, sometimes I can't do the same exercise (ie. dumbbell shoulder > press) because the dbs have a flock of teenagers around them/using > them - is it bad to switch to the machines when this happens? I know > you should do the same exercise for four weeks or so (not counting > the last set of 12 of course) though... > > Anyway, not to ramble on forever here, but my last bit of info is > that I'm a work-at-home mom and I have two sons, ages 3 years and 8 > months. BFL has really been wonderful as it's given me a way to get > out of the house (even if it is at 6 a.m.) and make my dh take care > of the kids! hehehe > > Anyway, I will go now, but I look forward to getting to know you all. > Kim Hiya Kim and welcome to the group I don't know much about working out in the gym since DH and I home gym but I make protein pancakes with Cottage Cheese (since I detest it any other way!) and protein muffins with eggs and protein powder.. since DH and I don't want to use any supplements other than the protein powder which we buy in bulk so it's cheap If you're interested.. both those recipes are here http://users.starpower.net/kuranes/BFL/BFLrecipes.html And then I think I'm turning into a chicken since we're currently on a chicken run Serenity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 7, 2002 Hi Rita. That's good to know - I had thought we did need to be somewhat rigid with BFL (and I tend to become obsessive about " instructions " - lol) so this is a great load of my mind! lol I hadn't thought of putting egg whites into other things - I will have to try that! I've been having a shake EVERY morning for breakfast and that's getting a bit old! Thanks! Kim Intro Hello everyone. I found this group yesterday and noticed you all seem very helpful and supportive of each other so I thought I'd join you. I'm in week 6 of BFL. It's going pretty well. If my body fat calipers can be trusted, I've lost about 5-1/2 lb of fat and gained 2- 1/2 lb of muscle - not huge, but pretty good considering I had lost 20 lb (post baby pounds) from Jan. to end of April, so I'm in that stage of losing the last 10-15 (of fat) which seems to be pretty challenging. My eating is 1000x better than it was prior to BFL, but I still struggle with it as I'm not a fan of either eggs or cottage cheese so protein is sometimes a pain and I've resorted to shakes and bars more than I'd like. The workouts are getting better as time goes on too - I'm getting better at hitting 10s more often, though that has definitely been a learning experience too. One question on that, sometimes I can't do the same exercise (ie. dumbbell shoulder press) because the dbs have a flock of teenagers around them/using them - is it bad to switch to the machines when this happens? I know you should do the same exercise for four weeks or so (not counting the last set of 12 of course) though... Anyway, not to ramble on forever here, but my last bit of info is that I'm a work-at-home mom and I have two sons, ages 3 years and 8 months. BFL has really been wonderful as it's given me a way to get out of the house (even if it is at 6 a.m.) and make my dh take care of the kids! hehehe Anyway, I will go now, but I look forward to getting to know you all. Kim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 7, 2002 laurjohn2001 wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > I just wanted to introduce myself. I originally joined this group > during my first challenge last year and have been back on and off > since then. I was very happy with the results of my first challenge > and stuck with it for several months after, but then we moved from > South Carolina to California and I started a new business. With all > of that, my workouts became less and less and I found myself only > eating 1 meal a day and that was usually bad food. > > I started a new challenge this past January, but was not real strict > about it and my results showed that. I still had good results, but > not like during my first challenge. Well, I'm ready to get serious > again and I started my third challenge last week! > > I look forward to having this board for support and hopefully giving > some support myself. I know it has been a great help to me in the > past! > > Welcome back to the group, and congrats on your successes so far Serenity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 7, 2002 Thanks Jana! I ususally do go in the mornings and like it much better then, but I am stuck once a week with the teenagers! lol Oh well, I'll just go to the machines, which is fine with me, I just didn't know if it would matter. Kim PS Week five wasn't too great for me - not bad, just nothing to write home about! lol Week six has been better though. Re: Intro Kim: Hi and welcome! This is a great group, very supportive. I think going to the machines is perfectly fine, as long as you hit your 10s that is the main thing! I have found that the earlier I go to the gym, the fewer the teenagers, especially with my LB. DH has most of the weights in the basement so I usually go down there, but I am paying $$$ for the gym so I try to go there too!! I am also in week 6 but this week has not been the greatest. Looking towards tomorrow though! Good luck with everything and congrats on your weight loss! Jana Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 7, 2002 Hi - welcome back! Sounds like you are determined this time which means you will do well! Have you reread the book? That sometimes helps ... and don't forget the three magic words - plan, plan, plan! Much luck to you and I look forward to reading your posts. Rita Intro Hi Everyone, I just wanted to introduce myself. I originally joined this group during my first challenge last year and have been back on and off since then. I was very happy with the results of my first challenge and stuck with it for several months after, but then we moved from South Carolina to California and I started a new business. With all of that, my workouts became less and less and I found myself only eating 1 meal a day and that was usually bad food. I started a new challenge this past January, but was not real strict about it and my results showed that. I still had good results, but not like during my first challenge. Well, I'm ready to get serious again and I started my third challenge last week! I look forward to having this board for support and hopefully giving some support myself. I know it has been a great help to me in the past! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 7, 2002 One of the best things I've heard about BFL is this: KISS (Keep it Simple Stupid) lol Now that doesn't mean you don't have to eat clean and hit those 10's ... but if someone is impeding you from doing the exercise you want and you have to switch then you do whatever you have to but still work those same muscles... that's what I meant about not being rigid. I am pretty anal about following instructions, too! I like everything spelled out for me and then I can follow it without a problem. BFL does make you think. Rita Intro Hello everyone. I found this group yesterday and noticed you all seem very helpful and supportive of each other so I thought I'd join you. I'm in week 6 of BFL. It's going pretty well. If my body fat calipers can be trusted, I've lost about 5-1/2 lb of fat and gained 2- 1/2 lb of muscle - not huge, but pretty good considering I had lost 20 lb (post baby pounds) from Jan. to end of April, so I'm in that stage of losing the last 10-15 (of fat) which seems to be pretty challenging. My eating is 1000x better than it was prior to BFL, but I still struggle with it as I'm not a fan of either eggs or cottage cheese so protein is sometimes a pain and I've resorted to shakes and bars more than I'd like. The workouts are getting better as time goes on too - I'm getting better at hitting 10s more often, though that has definitely been a learning experience too. One question on that, sometimes I can't do the same exercise (ie. dumbbell shoulder press) because the dbs have a flock of teenagers around them/using them - is it bad to switch to the machines when this happens? I know you should do the same exercise for four weeks or so (not counting the last set of 12 of course) though... Anyway, not to ramble on forever here, but my last bit of info is that I'm a work-at-home mom and I have two sons, ages 3 years and 8 months. BFL has really been wonderful as it's given me a way to get out of the house (even if it is at 6 a.m.) and make my dh take care of the kids! hehehe Anyway, I will go now, but I look forward to getting to know you all. Kim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 8, 2002 Hi , WOw that was a big move from SC to CA. How are you liking it there so far? I am orginally from CA. Stacey --- In @y..., laurjohn2001 <no > I just wanted to introduce myself. I originally joined this group > during my first challenge last year and have been back on and off > since then. I was very happy with the results of my first challenge > and stuck with it for several months after, but then we moved from > South Carolina to California and I started a new business. With all > of that, my workouts became less and less and I found myself only > eating 1 meal a day and that was usually bad food. > > I started a new challenge this past January, but was not real strict > about it and my results showed that. I still had good results, but > not like during my first challenge. Well, I'm ready to get serious > again and I started my third challenge last week! > > I look forward to having this board for support and hopefully giving > some support myself. I know it has been a great help to me in the > past! > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 12, 2002 Hi Andy and Nann; my name is Patty and I also use Melt. I joined the group last October and have come to know many as friends and an understanding here that I have never known in the 25 years since my onset. I am sorry to say I am no help with the kidney stones but hope your husband recovers quickly and it is nice to meet you. Till soon, Melt > Hi. I am writing for my husband Andy Halliwell. He was on the Stills > list back in '98-99. The first time Andy had Stills he was 10 or 11. He > was in remission until '98. The diagnosis when he was a child was > systemic JRA. His last flare began with a sore throat, then the rash and > fever. He went undiagnosed for about a month. Finally he was seen by a > doc who was very familiar with Stills and was diagnosised. Luckily he > responded well to prednisone. By Dec '98 he was considered in remission. > > Since that flare, we have seen some residual effects, knees aren't what > they used to be; stomach certainly can't take the spicy food; stamina is > less; and kidney stones! In fact, I'm writing this because Andy had his > second outpatient kidney stone procedure yesterday so he is resting at > the moment. We are curious if there is a high occurrence of kidney > stones with Stills patients. When Andy was in the hospital in '98, the > radiologist mentioned seeing a stone on the right side but that was all > that was said. Nothing more was heard from that quarter until Feb. Then > in March he ended up in the emergency room after literally rolling > around in pain for a few hours and lo and behold, he had a 8mm stone > (the resident in the er was really impressed). We are both curious if > the calcium that you take to prevent bone loss from steroids could > contribute to this. > > On the personal side, Andy and I have been married for 16 1/2 years. We > have two children, Carolyn (9) and (8). We live in south central > PA. Thanks for letting us rejoin the list. I'm sure Andy will > participate once he is feeling better. > > Thanks! > > Andy & Nann > gatun.cz@v... > http://home1.gte.net/res0u25z/ > > > > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 21, 2002 Hi I have been in this forum for a few months. I. like you, do not work out in the wide open world, but I do work mostly by myself in Staffs, UK. This forum has been very interesting and very helpful in getting 'the wider picture' on what is going on 'out there'. I, again probably like you, do not give a great deal of input, but there have been some specific questions thrown at us 'townies', so I am sure that we, they or whoever will be grateful of anything you want to share. It is also nice to know that there are others in this club that are alien to the wider world in their regular employment who are interested in what is going on, it breeds a healthier person and is bound to provide better care (ultimately) to the patient. That's what I feel anyway. Now a question for Ian, because I am not that clever on these machines!! Do you have a complete list of who, and where everybody is on this group? (You may have a complete listing, but as I said, I am not over bright!). I know people are mobile and get around a bit so country addresses may change, but sometimes I think it would be useful to know if anybody is in a specific place. For example, I could have done with a little information from Australia a month or so back (thermometers again!!), is anybody in the Australasian region? See you Steve Intro > Hello, > My name is and I have joined this group out of a general interest in prehospital care. I am a SRPara IHCD instructor working in the UK. I have a been operational for the last seven years and am a PHTLS, PHPLS and ALS provider. I work in a very unremote area, a large urban area infact and am just interested in how prehospital care is practiced in other environments and locations. I probably wont really be able to add much but would like to learn from your postings. Thats me! Many Thanks. > Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 21, 2002 Hi Steve, Bob McCarron here, yes there are a couple of us in Australia, I have been a remote paramedic for over 15 years, started with London ambulance in early 70's then USA for a few years and then on to the RAN in Australia, have worked Asia, South Pacific, NZ, French Guiana and a lot of work outback Australia, if I can ever help let me know. I think a list of where everyone is, would be a great idea, phone numbers also if agreed upon. Best regards bob. At 09:56 AM 21/06/02 +0100, you wrote: >Hi > >I have been in this forum for a few months. I. like you, do not work out in >the wide open world, but I do work mostly by myself in Staffs, UK. This >forum has been very interesting and very helpful in getting 'the wider >picture' on what is going on 'out there'. > >I, again probably like you, do not give a great deal of input, but there >have been some specific questions thrown at us 'townies', so I am sure that >we, they or whoever will be grateful of anything you want to share. > >It is also nice to know that there are others in this club that are alien to >the wider world in their regular employment who are interested in what is >going on, it breeds a healthier person and is bound to provide better care >(ultimately) to the patient. > >That's what I feel anyway. > >Now a question for Ian, because I am not that clever on these machines!! Do >you have a complete list of who, and where everybody is on this group? (You >may have a complete listing, but as I said, I am not over bright!). I know >people are mobile and get around a bit so country addresses may change, but >sometimes I think it would be useful to know if anybody is in a specific >place. For example, I could have done with a little information from >Australia a month or so back (thermometers again!!), is anybody in the >Australasian region? > >See you >Steve > > Intro > > > > Hello, > > My name is and I have joined this group out of a general interest in >prehospital care. I am a SRPara IHCD instructor working in the UK. I have a >been operational for the last seven years and am a PHTLS, PHPLS and ALS >provider. I work in a very unremote area, a large urban area infact and am >just interested in how prehospital care is practiced in other environments >and locations. I probably wont really be able to add much but would like to >learn from your postings. Thats me! Many Thanks. > > Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : >http://explorer.msn.com > > > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 21, 2002 Re: Intro Hi I have been in this forum for a few months. I. like you, do not work out in the wide open world, but I do work mostly by myself in Staffs, UK. This forum has been very interesting and very helpful in getting 'the wider picture' on what is going on 'out there'. I, again probably like you, do not give a great deal of input, but there have been some specific questions thrown at us 'townies', so I am sure that we, they or whoever will be grateful of anything you want to share. It is also nice to know that there are others in this club that are alien to the wider world in their regular employment who are interested in what is going on, it breeds a healthier person and is bound to provide better care (ultimately) to the patient. That's what I feel anyway. Now a question for Ian, because I am not that clever on these machines!! Do you have a complete list of who, and where everybody is on this group? (You may have a complete listing, but as I said, I am not over bright!). I know people are mobile and get around a bit so country addresses may change, but sometimes I think it would be useful to know if anybody is in a specific place. For example, I could have done with a little information from Australia a month or so back (thermometers again!!), is anybody in the Australasian region? See you Steve Intro > Hello, > My name is and I have joined this group out of a general interest in prehospital care. I am a SRPara IHCD instructor working in the UK. I have a been operational for the last seven years and am a PHTLS, PHPLS and ALS provider. I work in a very unremote area, a large urban area infact and am just interested in how prehospital care is practiced in other environments and locations. I probably wont really be able to add much but would like to learn from your postings. Thats me! Many Thanks. > Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 23, 2002 Cheers Ian, I did hear Anton about but he is as rare as the red kite in Wales at the moment, I haven't seen much of him myself recently. I did try to get on to the group thingamy, but it asked for a password etc, as I have not logged on before or since I have not investigated further... short of time. I will look when I get chance. Thanks for now Steve Intro > > > > Hello, > > My name is and I have joined this group out of a general interest in > prehospital care. I am a SRPara IHCD instructor working in the UK. I have a > been operational for the last seven years and am a PHTLS, PHPLS and ALS > provider. I work in a very unremote area, a large urban area infact and am > just interested in how prehospital care is practiced in other environments > and locations. I probably wont really be able to add much but would like to > learn from your postings. Thats me! Many Thanks. > > Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : > http://explorer.msn.com > > > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 30, 2002 start here, read the two articles, and read the reasons why I don't vaccine http://www.whale.to/vaccines/note.html john Intro Hi! My name is Tara, I have 2 kids. A 2.5 yo daughter and a 6 wk son. My eldest received her vacs until around 9 mo. At that point I started hearing enough info about vaccines that I started questioning them and refused to give her anymore until I learn more about them and figured I should aqt least delay vax until she was two. The only reason I have felt this and picked the age of two was because of what other people have said, not any research or anything more substantial. Well, she is 2.5 now and I have a second kid so I figure I should start researching and figure out for myself why I am not vaxing and do so for a well informed reason. From everything I have heard and read so far they make me wary. Like the gov saying yes there is mercury in the vax and no it's not safe but keep poisoning your kiddos until there is a better altnerative! How about not giving anymore with mercury and just wait. That really got to me. I have made the decision not to vax but I need to be able to prove why I don't for my kids sake. Also, I still have to figure out what this means legally here in my state. I hope all this has made sense as I am a sleep deprived, naking (nursing at keyboard) mama. I look forward to being a part of this group. I could really use the support that it sounds like it provides, especially with the research. The decision to vax or not to vax I think is very important and should not be taken lightly. I think either decision should be made knowing all the facts, that is now my goal, although the decision is already made. Tara, in Illinois __________________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 30, 2002 Thanks. I know what you mean about pc problems. I am just a librarian! john Re: Intro I haven't been on much lately as have had SEVERE pc problems but am hopeful I am back in action. I just want to say how GOOD it is to " see " you here,. You have been a major source of research and recommended as necessary reading for many of us on this board...and not just for vax issues either. We have some wonderful dedicated people here and I am grateful to be a part of this board. Laurie>Oh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
