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vegan-network, charlie_elise@h... wrote:

hi charlie, im from devon too, im studying teaching at plymouth uni

in exmouth. im 19 and have been vegan for around 5 yrs and veggie

for 3 before that. i fouind it tough at first too! but u get used to

it! lov loz

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Hi Shelloid

 

I hope you enjoy it here. We're a little quiet at present (maybe people

have hangovers) but it is usually fairly busy.

 

Jo

 

> Just joined this group so thought I'd write and say hi to you all.

> A bit about myself: I'm 22, living in Portsmouth UK. I don't know any

> other vegans (well ok, 1 but she lives miles away!) so I am branded

> by my friends as 'that wierd vegan freak' or as

> a 'healthfoodshopfreak'(yes said as one word, but I think this one is

> actually really funny). Any way I'll stop rambling on now and go now

> I've introduced myself and said hi.

 

 

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cheers welcome and salutations!

oh, and happy bloody new year

 

cheers

fraggle

 

 

" shelloid_79 " <shelloid wrote:

 

>Just joined this group so thought I'd write and say hi to you all.

>A bit about myself: I'm 22, living in Portsmouth UK. I don't know any

>other vegans (well ok, 1 but she lives miles away!) so I am branded

>by my friends as 'that wierd vegan freak' or as

>a 'healthfoodshopfreak'(yes said as one word, but I think this one is

>actually really funny). Any way I'll stop rambling on now and go now

>I've introduced myself and said hi.

>bye

>Shelloid

>

>

>

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I think that being branded as a weirdo is part and parcel of being

vegan; I only know of two in my neighbourhood, one being me, the

other is my brother. I live in Norfolk, and most people here have

been brought up with the concept of the bright cheerful farm. Their

ill-founded traditional beliefs hold fast and they are often annoyed

by the very fact that I dislike it. Moreover, I am sure that almost

everyone in this group has had to endure many grueling conversations

with heartless folk who speak of 'vegans being unhealthy' etc and

getting 'special things' from meat. Am I alone to in being angered

by this blatant ignorance?

I only joined the group last week myself, I've had no problems

yet. I hope you enjoy the group.

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special things?? would that be cancer? antibiotics?? pesticides? cholesterol?

*sardonic smile*

and ya know, ya just never get use to the " but, what do you eat then "

statements...

oh well..tis a torture device we must bare, and hopefully, slowly, we can

continue to educate folks...including ourselves

fraggle

*bounds away*

 

 

" richard_19_m_uk " <iron_man_who_rules wrote:

 

>I think that being branded as a weirdo is part and parcel of being

>vegan; I only know of two in my neighbourhood, one being me, the

>other is my brother. I live in Norfolk, and most people here have

>been brought up with the concept of the bright cheerful farm. Their

>ill-founded traditional beliefs hold fast and they are often annoyed

>by the very fact that I dislike it. Moreover, I am sure that almost

>everyone in this group has had to endure many grueling conversations

>with heartless folk who speak of 'vegans being unhealthy' etc and

>getting 'special things' from meat. Am I alone to in being angered

>by this blatant ignorance?

> I only joined the group last week myself, I've had no problems

>yet. I hope you enjoy the group.

>

>

>

>To send an email to -

>

>

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Richard

 

 

> Moreover, I am sure that almost

> everyone in this group has had to endure many grueling conversations

> with heartless folk who speak of 'vegans being unhealthy' etc and

> getting 'special things' from meat. Am I alone to in being angered

> by this blatant ignorance?

 

I certainly have - but at least we all know that it is them showing their

ignorance.

 

Jo

 

 

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People never seem to question my veganism. Sometimes (like at work

yesterday) they even apologise for discussing meat in front of me.

 

Janey

x

 

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Thursday, January 03, 2002 6:53 PM

Re: Re: Hi all

 

 

> Richard

>

>

> > Moreover, I am sure that almost

> > everyone in this group has had to endure many grueling conversations

> > with heartless folk who speak of 'vegans being unhealthy' etc and

> > getting 'special things' from meat. Am I alone to in being angered

> > by this blatant ignorance?

>

> I certainly have - but at least we all know that it is them showing their

> ignorance.

>

> Jo

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I must say this sounds familiar. Ever since I made

the switch, I have been regarded as weird. People

talk to me like I should be in a hospital. For

example, I come to work one day and mention I am a

little tired. They say you arent getting your iron

etc etc you should eat meat and you will be strong.

I laugh at this nonsense because I am the only person

in my small town that lifts weights every second day

and runs 3.25 miles almost daily. I am actually

getting quite ripped. But I mention that I am tired

once, and it is because I dont eat meat. I dont think

so. I havent even had a cold since switching. It is

just ignorance. I feel so much better since I have

been vegan. People think I am insane.

 

Dave

 

 

--- richard_19_m_uk <iron_man_who_rules

wrote:

> I think that being branded as a weirdo is part and

> parcel of being

> vegan; I only know of two in my neighbourhood, one

> being me, the

> other is my brother. I live in Norfolk, and most

> people here have

> been brought up with the concept of the bright

> cheerful farm. Their

> ill-founded traditional beliefs hold fast and they

> are often annoyed

> by the very fact that I dislike it. Moreover, I am

> sure that almost

> everyone in this group has had to endure many

> grueling conversations

> with heartless folk who speak of 'vegans being

> unhealthy' etc and

> getting 'special things' from meat. Am I alone to

> in being angered

> by this blatant ignorance?

> I only joined the group last week myself, I've

> had no problems

> yet. I hope you enjoy the group.

>

>

 

 

 

 

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> shelloid_79[sMTP:shelloid]

>

> living in Portsmouth UK.

>

Wow, a neighbour! Hiya - I'm in Bognor, 15 miles(ish) to the east along the

coast. I could practically wave to you! Do you eat out much? I've only

ever had one vegan meal in Portsmouth (well, Southsea to be precise) and it

was a bit small and sad. Where should I go next time?

Cheers

Cathy

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wow Norfolk, wish I'd known that a while ago as I only moved from there recently (well 1 1/2 yrs but seems less)

 

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Thursday, January 03, 2002 5:12 AM

Re: Hi all

I think that being branded as a weirdo is part and parcel of being vegan; I only know of two in my neighbourhood, one being me, the other is my brother. I live in Norfolk, and most people here have been brought up with the concept of the bright cheerful farm. Their ill-founded traditional beliefs hold fast and they are often annoyed by the very fact that I dislike it. Moreover, I am sure that almost everyone in this group has had to endure many grueling conversations with heartless folk who speak of 'vegans being unhealthy' etc and getting 'special things' from meat. Am I alone to in being angered by this blatant ignorance? I only joined the group last week myself, I've had no problems yet. I hope you enjoy the group.To send an email to -

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well I don't eat out much, but I've heard that Rickshaws on Albert Road is very good. They even have abigsign outside saying that they cater for vegans so it must be true! I've not been there myself but my boyfriend has highly recommended it as a restaurant that caters well for vegans (unfortunately he's not vegan but I have trained him well - ie wherever he goes he asks if they cater for vegans!) Especially good about it is if you go before 7pm its an eat all you want buffet bar!!!! Wow, keep meaning to try it but haven't got round to it.

Shelloid

 

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Saturday, January 05, 2002 8:29 AM

RE: hi all

> ----------> shelloid_79[sMTP:shelloid]> > living in Portsmouth UK. > Wow, a neighbour! Hiya - I'm in Bognor, 15 miles(ish) to the east along thecoast. I could practically wave to you! Do you eat out much? I've onlyever had one vegan meal in Portsmouth (well, Southsea to be precise) and itwas a bit small and sad. Where should I go next time?CheersCathyTo send an email to -

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We're having corn chowder with cheese biscuits

tonight. Last night it was chalupas, Monday night it

was artichoke and feta lasagna.

 

Warmly,

Allison

 

 

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> I changed the picture on our homepage again. I am

> still on the lookout for the

> perfect feral veggie Halloween motif. My latest

> Realms of Fantasy magazine

> has a cool picture with a wild woman with owl skulls

> sewn on her cloak and

> she is carrying a bloody sword. I don't think that

> really conveys that " love for

> animals " feel I'm looking for though. *lol*

>

> I adopted a new " baby " this weekend. I went to a

> lady's house where she had

> advertised she was getting rid of all her kennel

> dogs (she had a bunch of

> dogs all different small breeds). She was running a

> dog breeding business in

> her back yard. She always kept all the dogs in coops

> and in a shed to sleep

> at night. The dogs don't get any attention and were

> not house trained. I

> rescued Lizzy (3 year old Jack Russell terrier) from

> there. She is so sweet, and

> so happy to have a family now. Tomorrow I take her

> to the vets for her check-

> up and everything. So far potty-training has been

> going well. She only

> messed in here once on the first day. I have been

> busy with her though and

> let her out often. I will have to get the

> digi-camera out and post some pictures

> soon.

>

> I hope all is well with everyone. What's for dinner

> tonight? Monday I fixed

> homemade strombolis with a green salad. Last night

> I made tuna casserole

> for the family, and a side veggie casserole for me;

> I'm sure mine tasted much

> better. *lol* For today I just feel so uninspired. I

> am not sure what I will make.

> Hmmmmm ::::thinks:::::

>

> ~ P_T ~

>

>

 

 

 

 

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On Wed, 09 Oct 2002 20:29:50 -0000, you wrote:

 

>I changed the picture on our homepage again. I am still on the lookout for the

>perfect feral veggie Halloween motif. My latest Realms of Fantasy magazine

>has a cool picture with a wild woman with owl skulls sewn on her cloak and

>she is carrying a bloody sword. I don't think that really conveys that " love

for

>animals " feel I'm looking for though. *lol*

 

I don't think so either. LOL is right.

 

 

>

>I adopted a new " baby " this weekend. I went to a lady's house where she had

>advertised she was getting rid of all her kennel dogs (she had a bunch of

>dogs all different small breeds). She was running a dog breeding business in

>her back yard. She always kept all the dogs in coops and in a shed to sleep

>at night. The dogs don't get any attention and were not house trained. I

>rescued Lizzy (3 year old Jack Russell terrier) from there. She is so sweet,

and

>so happy to have a family now. Tomorrow I take her to the vets for her check-

>up and everything. So far potty-training has been going well. She only

>messed in here once on the first day. I have been busy with her though and

>let her out often. I will have to get the digi-camera out and post some

pictures

>soon.

 

Oh, how nice!. Please do.

 

My babies: http://www.meadows.pair.com/pals.jpg

 

http://www.meadows.pair.com/katysleep02.jpg

 

 

>

>I hope all is well with everyone. What's for dinner tonight? Monday I fixed

>homemade strombolis with a green salad. Last night I made tuna casserole

>for the family, and a side veggie casserole for me; I'm sure mine tasted much

>better. *lol* For today I just feel so uninspired. I am not sure what I will

make.

>Hmmmmm ::::thinks:::::

>

 

Greek white-bean soup

Corn muffins

Apples

 

I've already made the soup and muffins. I may make baked

apples - I use the microwave for this, it only takes a

minute or two.

 

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[Guest guest]

Thanks for introducing yourself Karen. Its nice to get to know a

bit about other members. I think we all know how it feels to over

indulge in the festive season. Hopefully by sharing information,

and some yummy recipes, we can help each other to get back on track.

Take care,

 

Laura x

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hi :-)lucy duffy <tadpole1707 wrote:

 

hiya all, just a quick msg to say hi an im new to this group! me names lucy, im 21, live in chesterfield (im from middlesbrough tho) with my boyfriend andy an our ten week old baby, tad. ive been veggie since i was 8, an vegan since i was 16, however when i was pregnant with tad i was only veggie so now i want to turn back to being vegan!

lucy -x-

 

 

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lucy duffy <tadpole1707 wrote:

>hiya all, just a quick msg to say hi an im new to this group! me names

lucy, im 21, live in chesterfield >(im from middlesbrough tho) with my

boyfriend andy an our ten week old baby, tad. ive been veggie >since i was

8, an vegan since i was 16, however when i was pregnant with tad i was only

veggie so >now i want to turn back to being vegan!

 

Hi Lucy. I've been to Chesterfield a couple of times (I'm near Birmingham

though). My pal Martin lives there.

 

Hi Maggie also.

 

<3

Shari Black Velvet

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Hi Lucy and WELCOME to the group!

 

We look forward to chatting with you.

 

nikki

Everything alive is sacred; life delights in life.

William Blake

 

 

, lucy duffy <tadpole1707>

wrote:

> hiya all, just a quick msg to say hi an im new to this group! me

names lucy, im 21, live in chesterfield (im from middlesbrough tho)

with my boyfriend andy an our ten week old baby, tad. ive been

veggie since i was 8, an vegan since i was 16, however when i was

pregnant with tad i was only veggie so now i want to turn back to

being vegan!

> lucy -x-

>

>

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hi all

my delivery from dr hadwens arrived this morning, and i have been eating my way through my first box of vegan jaffa thins!!!!!.........well, i have a chest infection and need the vit c!!

catherine

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> > >Re: hi all >Mon, 22 Sep 2003 10:32:34 -0700 (PDT) > >hi :-) > >lucy duffy wrote:hiya all, just a quick msg to say hi an im new to this group! me names lucy, im 21, live in chesterfield (im from middlesbrough tho) with my boyfriend andy an our ten week old baby, tad. ive been veggie since i was 8, an vegan since i was 16, however when i was pregnant with tad i was only veggie so now i want to turn back to being vegan! >lucy -x- > > > >Want to chat instantly with your online friends? Get the FREE Messenger >

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Hi Lucy - welcome to the list. How is Tad getting on?

 

Jo

 

hiya all, just a quick msg to say hi an im new to this group! me names lucy, im 21, live in chesterfield (im from middlesbrough tho) with my boyfriend andy an our ten week old baby, tad. ive been veggie since i was 8, an vegan since i was 16, however when i was pregnant with tad i was only veggie so now i want to turn back to being vegan!

lucy -x-

 

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LOL - any excuse.

 

I hope your chest infection clears quickly Catherine.

 

Joarrived this morning, and i have been eating my way through my first box of vegan jaffa thins!!!!!.........well, i have a chest infection and need the vit c!!

 

 

 

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hi everyone, have belonged to the group for a while but have never written anything, just read what was being sent to me. So here goes. My name is Bek, I'm 23 years old. Vegan been a veggie on and off since birth. Had a mulitude of health probs and so turned to the vegan lifestyle. Find it diffucult though being wheat intolerant and vegan and shopping in normal supermarkets such as Asda, trying to find things to eat on the run. I live in Telford, Shropshire, have a hubbie and a dog and am doing a full time degree in fine art in birmingham, so spend alot of my time commuting and working, hence the eating on the run! If anyone wants to get in touch just to talk or to help with ideas, would love to hear from you. nikki_mackovitch <nikkimack wrote:

Hi Lucy and WELCOME to the group!We look forward to chatting with you.nikki :)Everything alive is sacred; life delights in life.William Blake , lucy duffy <tadpole1707> wrote:> hiya all, just a quick msg to say hi an im new to this group! me names lucy, im 21, live in chesterfield (im from middlesbrough tho) with my boyfriend andy an our ten week old baby, tad. ive been veggie since i was 8, an vegan since i was 16, however when i was pregnant with tad i was only veggie so now i want to turn back to being vegan! > lucy -x-> > > > Want to chat instantly with your online friends? Get the FREE MessengerTo send an email to -

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Hi Lucy, Welcome to the group! Hope you find it helpful. :-)Take Care,Sam.lucy duffy <tadpole1707 wrote:

 

hiya all, just a quick msg to say hi an im new to this group! me names lucy, im 21, live in chesterfield (im from middlesbrough tho) with my boyfriend andy an our ten week old baby, tad. ive been veggie since i was 8, an vegan since i was 16, however when i was pregnant with tad i was only veggie so now i want to turn back to being vegan!

lucy -x-

 

 

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hi, welcome :-) glad u decided to join in, iv got a friend from teleford so go and visit a lot. ul have to let me know of any vege places their (if there is any!!)

 

lv saraBek Ferriday-Beaumont <artyhippy wrote:

 

hi everyone, have belonged to the group for a while but have never written anything, just read what was being sent to me. So here goes. My name is Bek, I'm 23 years old. Vegan been a veggie on and off since birth. Had a mulitude of health probs and so turned to the vegan lifestyle. Find it diffucult though being wheat intolerant and vegan and shopping in normal supermarkets such as Asda, trying to find things to eat on the run. I live in Telford, Shropshire, have a hubbie and a dog and am doing a full time degree in fine art in birmingham, so spend alot of my time commuting and working, hence the eating on the run! If anyone wants to get in touch just to talk or to help with ideas, would love to hear from you. nikki_mackovitch <nikkimack wrote: Hi Lucy and WELCOME to the group!We look forward to chatting with you.nikki :)Everything alive is sacred; life delights in life.William Blake , lucy duffy <tadpole1707> wrote:> hiya all, just a quick msg to say hi an im new to this group! me names lucy, im 21, live in chesterfield (im from middlesbrough tho) with my boyfriend andy an our ten week old baby, tad. ive been veggie since i was 8, an vegan since i was 16, however when i was pregnant with tad i was only veggie so now i want to turn back to being vegan! > lucy -x-> > > > Want to chat instantly with your online friends? Get the FREE MessengerTo send an email to

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hi jo

thank you..........i ate the whole box of jaffa thins, and they were marvellous...............

catherine

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>Re: hi all >Tue, 23 Sep 2003 17:54:13 +0100 > >LOL - any excuse. > >I hope your chest infection clears quickly Catherine. > >Joarrived this morning, and i have been eating my way through my first box of vegan jaffa thins!!!!!.........well, i have a chest infection and need the vit c!! > catherine > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.515 / Virus Database: 313 - Release 01/09/03 > Start downloading music from 62p per track with the MSN Music Club.

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Hi Bek

 

It's good to hear from you. I too am wheat intolerant(but am okay with spelt wheat) so I know it is difficult when shopping. I get my spelt bread from Maison Blanc, but I don't think there are any branches in Shropshire. I also use pastas made from buckwheat, kamut or spelt, and Trufree biscuits occasionally.

 

Jo

 

 

hi everyone, have belonged to the group for a while but have never written anything, just read what was being sent to me. So here goes. My name is Bek, I'm 23 years old. Vegan been a veggie on and off since birth. Had a mulitude of health probs and so turned to the vegan lifestyle. Find it diffucult though being wheat intolerant and vegan and shopping in normal supermarkets such as Asda, trying to find things to eat on the run. I live in Telford, Shropshire, have a hubbie and a dog and am doing a full time degree in fine art in birmingham, so spend alot of my time commuting and working, hence the eating on the run! If anyone wants to get in touch just to talk or to help with ideas, would love to hear from you. nikki_mackovitch <nikkimack wrote: Hi Lucy and WELCOME to the group!We look forward to chatting with you.nikki :)Everything alive is sacred; life delights in life.William Blake , lucy duffy <tadpole1707> wrote:> hiya all, just a quick msg to say hi an im new to this group! me names lucy, im 21, live in chesterfield (im from middlesbrough tho) with my boyfriend andy an our ten week old baby, tad. ive been veggie since i was 8, an vegan since i was 16, however when i was pregnant with tad i was only veggie so now i want to turn back to being vegan! > lucy -x-> > > > Want to chat instantly with your online friends? Get the FREE MessengerTo send an email to -!