Introduction and some questions

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On Jun 12, 2007, at 5:32 PM, Autumn wrote:

> took a walk today and picked a lot of wild Nootka roses along our

> driveway. They have a light, fresh, sweet smell and I'm wondering if

> I might be able to do something with them? I believe I've heard you

> can just infuse them in water to make a sort of rosewater; is this

> true? What about infusing in oil? Would a light coconut oil or jojoba

> be best?I also wonder about tincturing them in alcohol- would that

> work? If so, do you recommend using the grape alcohol? I was going to

> buy the 190 proof grain alcohol for making other toiletries. Is it

> not recommended for perfume tinctures? (In the files, a medicinal

> smell was mentioned.) I'm assuming vodka doesn't have enough alcohol?

>

> Well, I guess that's enough questions for now! They only bloom once a

> year, and it would be nice to preserve the scent.

>

> Thanks for your help,

> Autumn

Hi Autumn-

I am in Tacoma so welcome to another Washingtonian!

I am actually infusing some tea roses right now in Jojoba (although I

would rather be using some fractionated coconut as it seems to be

better at capturing the scents).

I haven't infused rose petals before so we will see how this turns

out. I am working on having a nice assortment of rose oils to choose

from and so, hopefully, this works.

Right now, I am just changing out the petals every few days,

straining and replacing with the roses that are starting to wilt on

the bush. We also ordered several different Tea Rose Hybrids from

Heirloom a few weeks ago and can't wait until they produce some buds!!!

Maybe someone has a success story about either tincturing or infusing

some roses??

I am also in the process of buying some Organic Grape Alcohol from

Alchemical Solutions in Ashland, OR and am very excited!!! I haven't

tinctured in alcohol yet so I can't give you any tips right now!

Welcome!

Nikki

www.gabrielsaunt.com

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At 12:33 AM 6/13/2007, you wrote:

>Right now, I am just changing out the petals every few days,

>straining and replacing with the roses that are starting to wilt on

>the bush. We also ordered several different Tea Rose Hybrids from

>Heirloom a few weeks ago and can't wait until they produce some buds!!!

>

>Maybe someone has a success story about either tincturing or infusing

>some roses??

Hi Nikki

I think you're waiting too long to tincture. You should pick the

blooms on the day they open, before the hot sun cooks the oils off.

Anya's Garden of Natural Perfume http://AnyasGarden.com

Natural Perfumers Guild http://NaturalPerfumersGuild.com

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On Jun 13, 2007, at 4:17 AM, Anya wrote:

> Hi Nikki

> I think you're waiting too long to tincture. You should pick the

> blooms on the day they open, before the hot sun cooks the oils off.

Ah hah!!!

Thank you so much! I did not look into this before I started because

I assumed I need to let them wilt a tad!

I will do this!!!!!!

thank you so much,

Nikki

www.gabrielsaunt.com

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At 09:05 AM 6/13/2007, you wrote:

>On Jun 13, 2007, at 4:17 AM, Anya wrote:

>

> > Hi Nikki

> > I think you're waiting too long to tincture. You should pick the

> > blooms on the day they open, before the hot sun cooks the oils off.

>

>

>Ah hah!!!

>

>Thank you so much! I did not look into this before I started because

>I assumed I need to let them wilt a tad!

>

>I will do this!!!!!!

After you pick them in their prime, you can lay them on newspaper in

a shady, cool place with good air circulation to wilt a little. It is

good to get the water out a bit before infusing or tincturing.

Usually a few hours to half a day is fine.

Anya's Garden of Natural Perfume http://AnyasGarden.com

Natural Perfumers Guild http://NaturalPerfumersGuild.com

Natural Perfumers 1200+ members Group http://tinyurl.com/78kmv

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On Jun 13, 2007, at 2:12 PM, Anya wrote:

> After you pick them in their prime, you can lay them on newspaper in

> a shady, cool place with good air circulation to wilt a little. It is

> good to get the water out a bit before infusing or tincturing.

> Usually a few hours to half a day is fine.

Hi Anya-

Thank you again!!!

Yes, I had my Lilac infusion go bad on me because of mold. I let

them wilt (I thought) a sufficient amount of time with every batch,

but I checked the infusion a few days ago and there was mold!

I am wondering if I need to store these infusions with a lid that has

some small holes?? Would this help for any water remaining to

evaporate??

Nikki

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At 07:34 PM 6/13/2007, you wrote:

>On Jun 13, 2007, at 2:12 PM, Anya wrote:

>

> > After you pick them in their prime, you can lay them on newspaper in

> > a shady, cool place with good air circulation to wilt a little. It is

> > good to get the water out a bit before infusing or tincturing.

> > Usually a few hours to half a day is fine.

>

>Hi Anya-

>

>Thank you again!!!

>

>Yes, I had my Lilac infusion go bad on me because of mold. I let

>them wilt (I thought) a sufficient amount of time with every batch,

>but I checked the infusion a few days ago and there was mold!

>

>I am wondering if I need to store these infusions with a lid that has

>some small holes?? Would this help for any water remaining to

>evaporate??

>

>Nikki

Nope, what you have to do is watch very carefully, and the minute you

see a layer at the *bottom* of the jar, carefully pour off the top

liquid, leaving a bit towards the end of the pour to make sure you've

isolated it. You may have to do this every day to avoid spoilage, but

it's worth it.

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Natural Perfumers Guild http://NaturalPerfumersGuild.com

Natural Perfumers 1200+ members Group http://tinyurl.com/78kmv

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Welcome, Christy! Yes, do just that. Write up a letter quoting the state law

exsctly and attach it to your health form. You can get info on PA's laws here:

http://www.nvic.org/Vaccine-Laws/state-vaccine-requirements/pennsylvania.aspx

" Religious exemption. Children need not be immunized if the parent, guardian

or emancipated child objects in writing to the immunization on religious grounds

or on the basis of a strong moral or ethical conviction similar to a religious

belief. "

Just put " We, ____, the parents of ____ object to immunization on religious

grounds. " (Or " on the basis of a strong moral or ethical conviction similar to a

religious belief " ). Both parents sign, date, put your address and get it

notarized if you want. That's it. I would be very upfront about it, and firm

(but friendly) that you know it's your legal right if anyone hems or haws about

it.

Winnie

Introduction and some questions

Vaccinations

> Hi all!

>

> My name is Christy. I am mom to 3 children, ages 6, 3 and 2.

> Right now we live in Indiana but are moving to Pennsylvania in 4

> weeks.

> DS6 had all his vax until he was 18 months. DS3 had his 2 month

> shots and then I started researching. He hasn't had any more

> and DD2 hasn't had any.

>

> My oldest will be starting Kindy in several weeks and I really

> need help dealing with the school. I haven't talked to the

> school or anything, I just want to be as prepared as possible

> before we go in for his registration appointment. He will be

> attending school in Hershey, Pennsylvania. I really don't know

> what to do first. Do I print up and sign a form and just turn

> it in with his papers? Which form? I found a couple online.

>

> I also would like a recommendation of a pediatrician in the area

> who won't harass about vaccines.

>

> Thanks for letting me join!

>

> Christy in PA

>

>

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I always suggest attaching a copy of the law to your statement and do

NOT ever try to explain anything.

Sheri

listowner

At 07:47 AM 7/21/2009, you wrote:

>Welcome, Christy! Yes, do just that. Write up a letter quoting the

>state law exsctly and attach it to your health form. You can get

>info on PA's laws here:

>http://www.nvic.org/Vaccine-Laws/state-vaccine-requirements/pennsylvania.aspx

>

> " Religious exemption. Children need not be immunized if the

>parent, guardian or emancipated child objects in writing to the

>immunization on religious grounds or on the basis of a strong moral

>or ethical conviction similar to a religious belief. "

>

>Just put " We, ____, the parents of ____ object to immunization on

>religious grounds. " (Or " on the basis of a strong moral or ethical

>conviction similar to a religious belief " ). Both parents sign, date,

>put your address and get it notarized if you want. That's it. I

>would be very upfront about it, and firm (but friendly) that you

>know it's your legal right if anyone hems or haws about it.

>

>Winnie

>

> > My oldest will be starting Kindy in several weeks and I really

> > need help dealing with the school. I haven't talked to the

> > school or anything, I just want to be as prepared as possible

> > before we go in for his registration appointment. He will be

> > attending school in Hershey, Pennsylvania. I really don't know

> > what to do first. Do I print up and sign a form and just turn

> > it in with his papers? Which form? I found a couple online.

> >

Sheri Nakken, R.N., MA, Hahnemannian Homeopath

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Hi Christy,

I'm in PA but about 3 hours from Hershey. In PA there are all 3 exemptions

available. All I ever did with my kids in daycare was type up someting saying

that I oppose having them vaccinated due to my personal convictions. I had it

notarized and turned it in to the daycare to keep on file. I'm sure the same

would be true with any school district. Just send it to the health office at the

school / nurse.

le

>

> Hi all!

>

> My name is Christy. I am mom to 3 children, ages 6, 3 and 2. Right now we

live in Indiana but are moving to Pennsylvania in 4 weeks.

>

> DS6 had all his vax until he was 18 months. DS3 had his 2 month shots and

then I started researching. He hasn't had any more and DD2 hasn't had any.

>

> My oldest will be starting Kindy in several weeks and I really need help

dealing with the school. I haven't talked to the school or anything, I just

want to be as prepared as possible before we go in for his registration

appointment. He will be attending school in Hershey, Pennsylvania. I really

don't know what to do first. Do I print up and sign a form and just turn it in

with his papers? Which form? I found a couple online.

>

> I also would like a recommendation of a pediatrician in the area who won't

harass about vaccines.

>

> Thanks for letting me join!

>

> Christy in PA

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Christy!!

I am in PA about an hour or so from Hershey and I never did any of that. When

it came time to register my daughter 3 years ago and my son a month ago, all I

did was fill out all the papers and then when the health form came, there was a

tiny checkbox under the vaccination record that said exemption. I just checked

the box, wrote " it is my God given right not to vaccinate my child " and then I

signed it. No problems, no questions. =)

Stacey

[Guest guest]

Thank you for the replies everyone! Stacey, I just looked again at the health

form and the box to check is there! I didn't see it before! I feel much more

comfortable with what I need to do now. Thank you all!

Christy

>

> Hi Christy!!

> I am in PA about an hour or so from Hershey and I never did any of that.

When it came time to register my daughter 3 years ago and my son a month ago,

all I did was fill out all the papers and then when the health form came, there

was a tiny checkbox under the vaccination record that said exemption. I just

checked the box, wrote " it is my God given right not to vaccinate my child " and

then I signed it. No problems, no questions. =)

>

> Stacey

>