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[SlipperyPete]

Bruun's Titting UP

A Welshman who would rather become friends with a cow than eat it is saying, I'm assuming with a straight face, that he has a bigger knob than me. If irony were made of strawberries, we'd all be drinking a LOT of smoothies right about now :H

On a side note, Bruun, it's good to see you finally return to your own thread But I'm glad to see you talk about the perils of too much soy. The estrogen content can be dangerous for men, which would partly explain Lifer's wild mood swings.

[Ne/Neva Eva]

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Slipperish, et al, you all are funny, but my fave response so far is this one:

spacebebe01;1242596 wrote:

Brenda, being in the fortunate position as you are of having experienced being both a chick and a guy you are undoubtabley the Master of all knowledge on the difference of the sexes. If men are from Mars and women from Venus then you have your own planet all to yourself. I will call you Brenda, Quing?! of Murphopia

I think I gotta bow out for a little while, my friends. It's nothing major. (ha! and holy shit, I am so in the weeds!) It's the school, life management, ADD management, looks like we're going to move, possibly during finals in May-management, and the rest...

I have done this several times before--thought I could stay away for a moment and then found myself back here within days. In fact, I think I've done it a couple of times this week. But this time it may stick. I'm a tad overwhelmed with all the stuff I'm trying to do, not the least of which is figure out what the prioritization oughta be. MWO ranks in the top three right now. I don't know if that's appropriate. Ya' know?
I'll put more on my own thread. Later.

So, w/o further ado, (and knowing I'll probably be back tomorrow morning!) I'm out!

:l and :h and :H:H yippeee!
K
(dang that's the first time in eons I've used too many emotis in a post. I have been remiss in my emoti usage.)

This last question, which I will take the answer for offline: AllOne. Is it GMO and preservative and additive and crapola free? It conks me out about a half hour after I take it. But maybe it's not the AllOne. I dunno.

[redhead77]

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Hi Bruun,

Thanks for the suggestion of D-Mannose. I remember that conversation from some time ago, between you and Isolde. She does know her stuff, and if I'd remembered I would have looked into it. It turns out, it sounds like an excellent alternative to antibiotics. I was so miserable, I ended up on Cipro. It's working well (even though I hate being on antibiotics), and I can't say I felt better when I read your post to me, but I do now.

Monsanto sucks! I was trying to find the fellatio emoti, so you had a visual of how I really feel, and was spending too much time looking for it. Lifer has a knack for uncovering those things.

Ne, good luck with everything that's going on in your life right now. I feel a little bit in the weeds myself.

I think you should pick up that book if you can by Joan Larson, Bebe. It's a good read.

SP, maybe Lifer's wild mood swings have more to do with the endorphins of love, rather than soy and estrogen. It's hard to say though. :H

Take care y'all.

[LadyLush]

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Hey all,

What is up with the spammers today?

I have been gone and I am sorry.
My moms' brain cancer is taking over. She can't remember for crap. She is quickly deteriorating.
Please help me not drink through this.
I have not been reading everything and I apologize for that.

I still want to be part of the campfire:l

I love you all,

LL

[redhead77]

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I was just getting ready to crawl in bed and read my book (The Dirty Life). It's really good. They just made 50 gallons of maple syrup off the trees on their property to have for their CSA customers. I would just love to live off my land! :h (even though the amount of work they do every day is incredible.)

Anyhoo, Ne, I missed what you wrote earlier. No, All One isn't made with crap ingredients. It's hypoallergenic, so it wouldn't contain soy or corn (which are often GMOs, if not organic). It's gluten free and dairy free. I have the rice based one. If it clonks you out, just take it before bed (even though I'm not sure if it's doing it or not). Good luck with that one. I haven't added All One back in yet to my supps.

SP, I forgot to tell you I hit TJs already. You got me revved up! I forgot how many gluten free products they have for good prices! I do want to tell you though, the 80/20 ground beef you mentioned for $2.49 isn't the organic grass fed beef. It's a bit of an illusion. The organic grass fed beef is right above that one for $5.99/lb.

I know your young eyes won't need bifocals for that. Not that $5.99 is the end of the world. In the book In Defense of Food, he talks about how we'll naturally not consume as much animal product, if we're eating grass fed meat due to the cost. Not to bring up that book again, but it's written by the same author as The Omnivores Dilemma-Michael Pollan. Just thought you might want to read it sometime. Anyway, thanks for getting me back there. :l

LL, you're the real reason I got my arse out of bed. A super big :l for you, and what you're going through. I'll do my best to help you get through it, but I'm not posting as much in general. I'll bet I'll read it if you give a shout out, and I know others will too. You can always get me via PM too. I love you sweetness!

Off to read my book before it gets too late. Work beckons in the AM.

Nighty night.

EDIT: I'm not sure if it's spammers, LL, if they're not trying to sell anything. I will say, the meds thread has a whole lot of weirdness right now. It's unfortunate.

[RudyB]

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howdy all! i've been missing you. i've only read the last page of this thread, i'll catch up later, but i have a few things to say, of course. seems like a few of us are in the weeds around here. and all around me in my 3-d life, too.

lushie, so sorry about your mom. that has got to be really difficult. my thoughts are with you.

i hear ye on all the food talk. so nice to see so many of us are spot-on in our thinking about these things. stupid, evil monsanto! soy makes me itch. corn makes me angry. factory farming is terribly sad.

one of the main reasons my marriage failed is because we had plans to live off the land, and we were doing quite a bit of that with our goats and chickens and gardens. but then i had a baby and realized that we couldn't spend all our time making food, we had to make some money, too. hubby wanted to leave all that up to me, while he whirled and twirled in his martial arts reverie, and milked the goats. when i backed out of that delusional dream of subsistence farming, he felt deeply betrayed, and it spiraled down from there. now, as you know, we are in a dark, black hole of horrors. i, too, am in the weeds of horrible emotional upheaval, swamped by details i cannot control but seem to be controlling me. xanax is a bit of a help for sure, but i do need to get more exercise, yoga, and thought control (keep the fear away, let the trust in) in order to find some sanity and balance. wish me luck.

i wish everyone much luck in your respective challenges. may 2012 hurry up and bring us all some serenity!

love,
rudy b

[LadyLush]

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The spammers are out as I said!

You hit the wrong thread buddy! And I am not in a good mood.

Reported way above MWO!

LL

[SlipperyPete]

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Sorry to hear about your mom, Lush :l

redhead77;1244279 wrote: I do want to tell you though, the 80/20 ground beef you mentioned for $2.49 isn't the organic grass fed beef. It's a bit of an illusion. The organic grass fed beef is right above that one for $5.99/lb.

Damnit! The classic bait and switch scheme. I can't believe I was taken by those TJ thugs. But that you went back because of my recommendation gave me a "good feeling":

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[Isolde]

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redhead77;1244279 wrote:

SP, I forgot to tell you I hit TJs already. You got me revved up! I forgot how many gluten free products they have for good prices! I do want to tell you though, the 80/20 ground beef you mentioned for $2.49 isn't the organic grass fed beef. It's a bit of an illusion. The organic grass fed beef is right above that one for $5.99/lb.

Ha, and here I was SO jealous of SP being able to get organic grass fed ground beef at TJ's for $2.49/lb!! Well, guess WHAT, SP? Through my farmer's market co-op, I get mine for $4.99/lb! So, nyah! :H I'm enjoying some of it right now in my birthday breakfast. Grass fed ground beef cooked up with broccoli, onions, multi-colored bell peppers, garlic, shitake mushrooms, loaded with flavorful seasonings, and served over a mashed sweet winter squash, which is infused with copious amounts of raw grass fed butter. As I was making it all, I just kept thinking, "I can't believe I get to eat like this!"

[Isolde]

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LL, I'm so sorry for what you are dealing with with your mom. Big hugs going out to you. :l

[Bruunhilde]

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Happy Birthday Is! Sounds like a grand meal! I just had my parents here and they had raw milk for the first time in their lives, and it was whole milk too. They had no choice, and no raisins for their oatmeal either, uhoh. In Defense of Food is an awesome book. I should send it to my Monsanto Monster client (of course only after I sign his account bkz it will piss him off nicely).

LL, ditto on the sympathy thing, I didn't realize/recall that your mom had brain cancer, I am so very sorry! :wahh: I just lost someone to that. Its so hard, and your mommy, your very own mom has it. The best gift you could give yourself and your mom in her last year or whatever she has left, is a sober you. Do your best, LL, that's all you can do, and you know you can call me or PM me and I'll do whatever I can to help, I'm a decent listener (if you don't mind ADD interruptions which I'll do my best to shut down).

Rudy, you always have excellent observations and something spot-on to share. Corn makes you itch? Interesting. is it the GMO-ness or the Lochness of it? Ie, its monster food... The story of your marriage, I can totally see that unfolding with your adventurous spirit. I'm sorry you're going through the ugly other end right now. I hope there will be several silver linings, not least of which, of course, is G.

Red, I hope you're all better by now. Cipro is a great drug but don't forget to kefir/kombucha/yogurt up. And then some! Go buy some colostrom or something probiotic and prebiotic.

So yesterday I went with my parents to a memorial for my cousin and met all sorts of people I am related to and cousins I haven't seen since pre-puberty. My aunt and uncle hadn't seen each other in 35 years. My parents hadn't seen my aunt in longer than that, same with my parents and their neices/nephew.

And then there was the son of the man who hanged himself. He hadn't spoken to his father in twelve years, the father was in his early 60's and the son 27. What happened there? In the pictures shown at the service, that man LOVED that boy. The first and second wives were both there. The sisters and father and brother, none of which had spoken to the deceased for 30 years, were there. I love those cousins, but maybe they're all like their oldest sister, a fraud? I'm so bad at this stuff, all this talk of love in person and the reverse behind your back, something was simmering in that room. If someone had lit a match, the place would have combusted. It was a difficult day and confusing too.

Last night my folks and my brother had dinner, and then my mom/dad came home with me (yay!) and stayed the night. We had awesome quality time together last night and this morning. I just love them so. My heart aches to live closer to them.

Lushy, again I'm so sorry for your mom. Hugs to you and strength too! :l

[SlipperyPete]

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Isolde;1245114 wrote: Ha, and here I was SO jealous of SP being able to get organic grass fed ground beef at TJ's for $2.49/lb!! Well, guess WHAT, SP? Through my farmer's market co-op, I get mine for $4.99/lb! So, nyah! :HI'm not someone to go around one-upping people, but I just got back from Costco, and got a 4 lb pack of most definitely organic grass-fed ground beef for a little under $18. Cost per pound? $4.49 :crowned:
Isolde;1245114 wrote: I'm enjoying some of it right now in my birthday breakfast. Grass fed ground beef cooked up with broccoli, onions, multi-colored bell peppers, garlic, shitake mushrooms, loaded with flavorful seasonings, and served over a mashed sweet winter squash, which is infused with copious amounts of raw grass fed butter. As I was making it all, I just kept thinking, "I can't believe I get to eat like this!"

Happy birthday, sounds delicious, and I want pics

[Ne/Neva Eva]

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HAPPY Birthday, Is!!!
woop! Hope the day was full of good meal and good company! I LOVE the milestones now...(Well, sorta. )

redhead77;1244046 wrote: Hi Bruun,
Monsanto sucks!

Amen. I have a fantasy that I'll go into agribusiness and find some uber-profitable way to get food on people's plates without all the evil -cides. Then I realize that that motive ($$$) contraindicates the goal (whole food). ah. so. what to do?

LadyLush;1244266 wrote: Hey all,

What is up with the spammers today?

My moms' brain cancer is taking over. She can't remember for crap. She is quickly deteriorating.


The spam thing is out of control, isn't it? Weird.
I'm really, really sorry about your mom's deterioration, LL.
I know that your innate strength, the same thing that has you fighting the beast so diligently and with such determination, will get you through this, too.
:l

redhead77;1244279 wrote: I
Anyhoo, Ne, I missed what you wrote earlier. No, All One isn't made with crap ingredients. It's hypoallergenic, so it wouldn't contain soy or corn (which are often GMOs, if not organic). It's gluten free and dairy free. I have the rice based one. If it clonks you out, just take it before bed (even though I'm not sure if it's doing it or not). Good luck with that one. I haven't added All One back in yet to my supps.

It's not the All One that conked me out. I'm still trying to figure out what it is that makes me feel so yucky shortly after I eat. That said, I woke up every hour last night and at some point had this whole thing going on in my mind that AllOne has something in it that makes us feel really good and have lots of energy, and is completely addicting. Kinda like coffee. :H I had myself absolutely convinced of this fact, partly because I am feeling really good these days. I still have a hard time just feeling really good sometimes. Ya' know?

RudyB;1244460 wrote: when i backed out of that delusional dream of subsistence farming,

omg. I realized that organic, locally grown tomatoes were worth every (seemingly) exorbitant dollar when I couldn't grow enough to make a decent salad. Actually, growing is only half the battle, right? There's the plucking off those big hairy green worms by hand. And the damn birds and squirrels. And the, what're those things? Grubs. Seriously. Living off the land...Is not for me. I'd rather pay someone to live off the land so that I can live off of what they produce. Is that so bad?

I really hope that things settle down and you can find a measure of serenity REALLY soon, despite the circumstances. I have to say, I don't know how you are in the 3D atm, but it seems from this side that you're handling things with a measure of grace and fortitude. I'd be hard pressed to do the same. Stay strong and focused, as you are both.

Isolde;1245114 wrote: As I was making it all, I just kept thinking, "I can't believe I get to eat like this!"

I know. It's pretty cool isn't it?

Bruun, that sounds like such a wonderful visit. Having gone through it recently someone pointed out (maybe here? maybe you!) that it is really such a shame that it's often something tragic that brings us together like that.
And THAT said, omg, the family fraught-ness. The same thing that brings us so close, also bares all of the drama, doesn't it? At least it did for me with our family. My uncle, the one who just died, has a son he hasn't spoken to in years. They decided to wait until some future date to reach out to the son. Obviously the future date was too late, and the son still doesn't know that his father is gone. It makes me...It is just tragic.

Sorry, I didn't mean to make that all about me! I guess the point is, I can relate. To all of it. My parents often stay with me now that I can have overnight guests. It makes me feel so...whole. Yay!

Hope it's a good day, and a pleasant holiday for those of us that have one.
Where the hell is DG?

[Ne/Neva Eva]

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Ne/Neva Eva;1243817 wrote:
I think I gotta bow out for a little while, my friends.
...

I have done this several times before--thought I could stay away for a moment and then found myself back here within days. In fact, I think I've done it a couple of times this week. But this time it may stick.
...

Yes. I know. I might as well stop thinking it, much less saying it. :blush: And sorry for your luck!

[Doggygirl]

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Hi Bruun & Friends!

Wow it's great to pop in and see everyone! Bruun's thread - home of the grass fed cow, a good campfire, and some newly discovered planet. Hello one and all!

Lushy - I'm so sorry to read about your Mom. I hope you are doing OK. I know you've probably heard this thousands of times but I'll just add one more - drinking won't change any of it. I hope you are able to tap into your support sources and find the strength you need. :l

Bruun - that sounds like one heck of a family situation. I went to a funeral with Mr. Doggy one time that was really out there in terms of the negative vibe and energy in the room. Quite unsettling. Are you still on your quest to be sugar free? I've been struggling with that too off and on all last year. I avoided it completely from Thanksgiving through Christmas, and then caved. Go figure. Make it through the hardest part and then give up. What's that????? Anyway...back on the wagon for a week now. Feels good and pounds are dropping again. Would like to get back to my good weight - 10 more pounds to go. Sick of the yo yo ride.

Happy Birthday Is!

Red, I hope you are feeling better soon????

Brenda, in your multi sexed world, what is masturbation like? Oh wait. I don't think I want to know. It's probably stranger than the positions of the really heavy guy.

Ne are you already back in school? We start back tomorrow. Not today because of ML King Day. I said to Mr. Doggy yesterday that if there were a national holiday for every worthy and accomplished dead person, none of us would ever have to work. (with no disrespect to any of the worthy accomplished dead people whether they have a holiday in their honor or not.)

I picked up our mixed quarter of GF Beef from the farm last weekend. If you can fit a small freezer in your home, getting your beef local once a year might be cheaper than buying it in the stores. This is our fourth year with this farmer. Next year we will be getting a 1/2. 1/4 is not enough and 1/2 is too much so we alternate. I like getting the liver, soup bones, etc. in addition to the steaks, roasts, etc. The burger is fabulous. We had rib eyes last night - yum!! Those are my favorites.

Well, school starts tomorrow and my year end book keeping crap is almost done. Just waiting on stuff from Mr. Doggy. This time every year I try to resign as company book keeper but he won't let me. :H

Hope everyone is having a great day! I miss hangin at the fire.

DG