Hello!

October 30, 2007

Hi ,

I'm in Melbourne. I'm a newbie too, so I don't have much to offer here

either. Hope to learn a lot from everyone.

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October 31, 2007

>

> Hi, I'm - and just joined the group! I've been drawn to

scent since I was a child (to the point people think I'm weird about

it!) and my passion has grown with me. I find natural perfume

particularly intruguing and hope to learn from the group (and

hopefully in time be able to contribute too). I've had no formal

training in fragrance crafting and am a bit daunted by you pros out

there, so I might be a bit shy at first...

>

> I live in Sydney, Australia so if there's anyone else down under

give me a shout! Looking forward to embarking on fragrance creating.

>

Hi ,

Welcome to the group. We have quite a few members from Australia AFAIK.

It sounds like you have found the one place where you can talk about

smells and people won't think you are weird. LOL!

We are all a little weird here, especially today, hahahahaha (spooky

laugh!) Anyway just jump right in and enjoy and share!

Ruth

http://www.whitewitch.ie

October 31, 2007

Hello, , from the other side of the globe. Welcome to the group. I'm

from Scotland. Read the files in the group and enjoy.

November 3, 2007

How long ago was your K found to be low?

What were the reasons you were told it was low?

CE Grim MD

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November 3, 2007

hi cat,

i bet you feel better for having a name to your High BP. i started having real

problems in feb 06 and i was told i had conns in 2007... last week i had an

operation to have my left adernal gland remove... my BP was a bit iffy but seems

to be settling down now. email me anytime>

regards rose

Hello!

Not sure how I stumbled across this, but here goes! I've been diagnosed

with conn's since 2003'sh, after a year of supremely high BP (average

180/110 but hitting the heights at somewhere around 200/140. For most

of that I had been signed off work which was great as I didn't

feel " ill " - just that swooshing feeling when the bp was taking over!

Anyway I argued my way through cardiology and obsessed over my diet

until they finally sent me to endocrinology where i was practically

diagnosed ont he spot by my fabulous consultant. I've had all the

tests, and have a leftside adenoma which is about 11mm. Currently on

spirinolactone - reasonably tolerated and not considering surgery. It's

good to find others - and look forward to hearing about other

experiences.

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January 1, 2008

Hi there ..

You can get a SCOBY by letting an amount of finished KT sit in a quiet, room

temperature spot for two to three weeks. Do not move the container during

this time or it will disrupt the newly forming SCOBY. I did this once in a

wide mouth pint canning jar. If I did it again I would start with at least

a quart jar as much evaporation takes place over three weeks time.

Be sure that the container is properly covered with a paper towel, a coffee

filter, a cotton hanky or some such like. Cheesecloth will not do as the

weave is too loose.

When the SCOBY is thick enough, the remaining liquid KT will be quite acidic

and make a wonderful starter fluid for your first brew.

Hope this helps...let us know if you have anymore questions!

Gayle

Hello!

> Hey,

> I was wondering if anyone could let me know how to start a scoby(kombucha

> mushroom) without an existing scoby. Thanks for your time!!!

>

January 1, 2008

Hi and EveryOne,

You need either a Kombucha Colony or fermented Kombucha tea,

preferably both to make Kombucha.

If you have finished Kombucha Tea you need to make sure it has not

been pasteurized or treated with anything to preserve it.

If you have raw fermented Kombucha tea you can use a regular kombucha

recipe and add the fermented Kombucha tea and it will make a Kombucha

Colony and some KT after a week or two.

Peace, Love and Harmony,

Bev

Peace, Love and Harmony,

Bev

>

> Hey,

> I was wondering if anyone could let me know how to start a

scoby(kombucha mushroom) without an existing scoby. Thanks for your

time!!!

>

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February 10, 2008

Natalya Chirkova <n.chirkova@...> wrote: Hello All. My name is Natalya,

I am from Russia. I am just a novice at natural perfumery, but I am very much

interested in in this field and eager to learn.

Unfortunately, there is not so much information in natural perfumery available

in Russia. This is why I would like to use the group to learn something new and

to have a chance to communicate with people who share my interests and with

seasoned perfumers.

For the time present I have started from herbal infusions and tinctures.

A warm welcome Natalya

It is wonderful to have all these passionate like minded souls part of the

group from all over the planet. What part of Russia are you from? Do you speak

English or do you translate? There is so much for you to learn in the files and

archives... and some wonderful photos too.... Great to have you onboard.

Take Care

Every good wish, Janita

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February 11, 2008

Thanks Janita! I am from Ural, Ekaterinburg.

I am learning English now. My passion to the natural perfumery made me learn

it even more intensively, because all informaiton in the field is in English. I

am going to read the archives now. After that I wll reply all the questions.

Natasha

February 21, 2008

Welcome to the group ;; This group has many wonderfull & caring folks in it;; Hugs Dort From;;Mich.U.S.A. <ciamcindym@...> wrote: My name is and I'm new to this group. I have advanced arthritis, and it had changed my life. I have had 3 back surgeries, and still am dealing with pain everyday of my life. I'm 58 and live alone, except for my precious "fur budy" Fatcat. I have 3 adult children, 2 boys and a girl. Both boys are disabled and live i "group

homes". My daughter is married with a 7 month old son. I stay as active as I can, but have a home maker 3 days a week. I enjoy crochetting, reading and my computer. I'm looking for new friends. And I love to share ideas and information. Thanks so much for being here. I'm eager to get to know all of you! M.

February 21, 2008

>

Thanks for your kind welcome: I appreciate you!

M.

> Welcome to the group ;; This group has many wonderfull & caring

folks in it;;

> Hugs

> Dort From;;Mich.U.S.A.

>

> Thanks so much for being here. I'm eager to get to know all of you!

>

> M.

>

February 21, 2008

((()))Welcome to the group and sorry you have a needto be here. I've got a list of diagnosiss and one of my shoulders has developed osteo arthritis and is being treated, but I'm afraid of what's going to happen next month when I go back to teh doctor. My major problem is morbid obesity which hinders me from doing a lot of things to help myself get healthy.

I'm divorced since 1981, unemployed for over 4 years, living with my 85 year old father and now his 84 year old si9ster from Denver, CO in a small house with a lot of property in Deltona, FL.My only child is 32 years of age and he lives in TAllahassee, FL with his wife who is now 25 years of age and no grand children. Oh, my son's fur babies still live with us and they're old goldies as well. 15, almost 13 year old doggies

Hugs Love & Prayersette

February 23, 2008

You are very welcome ;;Again;; Welcome aboard;; I hope you have a long time with the group;; Take care Hugs Dort <ciamcindym@...> wrote: >Thanks for your kind welcome: I appreciate you! M.> Welcome to the group ;; This group has many wonderfull & caring folks in it;;> Hugs>

Dort From;;Mich.U.S.A.> >> > Thanks so much for being here. I'm eager to get to know all of you!> > M.>

July 21, 2008

On Jul 21, 2008, at 9:39 AM, Mel Monet wrote:

> Hi there, I am Mel Fairchild from Quincy Illinois. I am looking for

> some way to learn perfumery and could use all the help you could give

> me. I have a great nose and want to learn base notes, power chords and

> great perfume riffs! Please help, I am enthusiaxtic and love learning

> new things!

>

> Thanks,

>

> Mel

Get Scents & Sensibilities and Essence & Alchemy by Mandy Aftel. Ms

Aftel also offers long-distance courses (I'm still working on Level

1) as do Anya McCoy (list mom for this list and professional natural

perfumer, anyasgarden.com) and several others on this list. Good

luck. It takes perseverance and a willingness to try and fail.

July 21, 2008

Thanks!

July 23, 2008

Mel Monet wrote:

> Hi there, I am Mel Fairchild from Quincy Illinois. I am looking for

> some way to learn perfumery and could use all the help you could give

> me. I have a great nose and want to learn base notes, power chords and

> great perfume riffs! Please help, I am enthusiaxtic and love learning

> new things!

Hi Mel

Welcome to the group and don't forget to use our archives and Files

sections because they're full of great information on natural perfumery.

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April 12, 2009

Welcome Audrey and thanks for introducing yourself.

Once you've done some reading, please feel free to ask for

clarification anywhere needed. :-)

Gayle

On Apr 12, 2009, at 12:28 PM, Audrey wrote:

> Hello OK group.

>

> I'm so excited to be a part of this. I joined the group yesterday

> after adopting my first scoby. I drove 30 miles to get it and it

> was worth all the effort. My first taste of KT was on a whim at the

> Good Earth Market here in UT. Afterward, I read about the benefits

> of this tea and was intrigued. Last year I had extremely frequent

> bladder infections. I refused to go to the doctor for antibiotics

> because I was in the middle of a cleanse and I hate the side effects

> from the antibiotics. So I went back to that same store and bought a

> bottle of the KT with cranberry juice. In an hour the pain and other

> symptoms had cleared. I had to do this 3 more times in 3 more

> months, but I've been fine ever since. I'm a believer. I'm

> currently battling insulin resistance and am looking forward to

> brewing my own KT to help me overcome this situation (along with

> other lifestyle changes of course).

>

> Anyway, enough of me. I'm excited to read through the documents in

> the Files folder and I look forward to learning from you and with

> you. Thanks for taking me along on this journey!

>

> -Audrey

> Roy, UT

>

August 2, 2009

hi paula,i'm new i feel for u i've had alot of sress and issues myself and lost complete control over my eating. i getting it back though with the help of this group and since u probably know them better and have been in the fit life long i know you will too. keep at it and stay positive, that's what i'm doing. It works!!! good luck! TrishaFrom: a Frey <paulajfrey@...> Sent: Sunday, August 2, 2009 9:52:07 PMSubject: Hello!

Well, I'm sure its been at least a month since I checked in. Life has been not so good. My Grandmother is ill and not expected to hold out much longer. Lost a coworker. Work stress --the whole bunch.

Diet has been terrible. Part stress and part resistance to change.

I ordered the Tony Horton's Advanced Ten Minute Trainer DVDs and am expecting them any day now. I'm tempted to order the Insanity DVDs in a month or two. Some women buy shoes as retail therapy.....

Thus far the GoWear Fit device has been helpful in keeping me active at work and pushing myself working out. If I could just get the eating under control....

Hope all of you are well!

a

August 2, 2009

hi paula,i'm new i feel for u i've had alot of sress and issues myself and lost complete control over my eating. i getting it back though with the help of this group and since u probably know them better and have been in the fit life long i know you will too. keep at it and stay positive, that's what i'm doing. It works!!! good luck! TrishaFrom: a Frey <paulajfrey@...> Sent: Sunday, August 2, 2009 9:52:07 PMSubject: Hello!

Well, I'm sure its been at least a month since I checked in. Life has been not so good. My Grandmother is ill and not expected to hold out much longer. Lost a coworker. Work stress --the whole bunch.

Diet has been terrible. Part stress and part resistance to change.

I ordered the Tony Horton's Advanced Ten Minute Trainer DVDs and am expecting them any day now. I'm tempted to order the Insanity DVDs in a month or two. Some women buy shoes as retail therapy.....

Thus far the GoWear Fit device has been helpful in keeping me active at work and pushing myself working out. If I could just get the eating under control....

Hope all of you are well!

a

August 3, 2009

Hi a,

Sorry to hear about all you're going through - a co-worker of mine passed away about two weeks ago - it was/is stressful/upsetting.

((HUGS))

Donna

From: a Frey <paulajfrey@...>Subject: Hello! Date: Sunday, August 2, 2009, 10:52 PM

Well, I'm sure its been at least a month since I checked in. Life has been not so good. My Grandmother is ill and not expected to hold out much longer. Lost a coworker. Work stress --the whole bunch.Diet has been terrible. Part stress and part resistance to change.I ordered the Tony Horton's Advanced Ten Minute Trainer DVDs and am expecting them any day now. I'm tempted to order the Insanity DVDs in a month or two. Some women buy shoes as retail therapy.....Thus far the GoWear Fit device has been helpful in keeping me active at work and pushing myself working out. If I could just get the eating under control....Hope all of you are well!a

August 3, 2009

Hi a,

Sorry to hear about all you're going through - a co-worker of mine passed away about two weeks ago - it was/is stressful/upsetting.

((HUGS))

Donna

From: a Frey <paulajfrey@...>Subject: Hello! Date: Sunday, August 2, 2009, 10:52 PM

Well, I'm sure its been at least a month since I checked in. Life has been not so good. My Grandmother is ill and not expected to hold out much longer. Lost a coworker. Work stress --the whole bunch.Diet has been terrible. Part stress and part resistance to change.I ordered the Tony Horton's Advanced Ten Minute Trainer DVDs and am expecting them any day now. I'm tempted to order the Insanity DVDs in a month or two. Some women buy shoes as retail therapy.....Thus far the GoWear Fit device has been helpful in keeping me active at work and pushing myself working out. If I could just get the eating under control....Hope all of you are well!a

August 4, 2009

and Donna thanks so much for your kind words. Grandma's heart function has

improved some, so things are looking up, still shaky but up. Donna so sorry to

hear about your coworker's passing. Its been rough summer for many. We lost

three at our office right in a row. We have about 200 employees. Two I

occasionally worked with, one of whom was my age. The third I saw everyday

several times a day and he was just an incredible man.

Heres to better days!

a

August 4, 2009

and Donna thanks so much for your kind words. Grandma's heart function has

improved some, so things are looking up, still shaky but up. Donna so sorry to

hear about your coworker's passing. Its been rough summer for many. We lost

three at our office right in a row. We have about 200 employees. Two I

occasionally worked with, one of whom was my age. The third I saw everyday

several times a day and he was just an incredible man.

Heres to better days!

a

August 4, 2009

Welcome, ! I'm , and my weight has fluctuated too. I was once at

235, got down to 165, now I'm around 215 and I'm sick of it too. I teach Turbo

Kick at 24 Hour Fitness and am one of the bigger instructors. I'm now seeing a

personal trainer who is also a professional bodybuilder to try and help me get

my weight down and build some muscle tone (I'm more of a cardio person)

Anyway, please post often and review the workouts you do! New people are

joining all the time and not everyone has done Tae-Bo, believe it or not. And

for those of us that have, it's always fun to hear someone else's slant on it

Cheers!

August 4, 2009