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On the story front: TLPH is nearly there. Big chapter this time. I just want to make sure I can read it once more with an actual sentient brain before I post it up, so it may take a few more days.
Yeah, posting in time for the holidays went really well obviously. :-(
And even though I joked with a friend that I'm always late, so my Christmas cards would likely come on Valentine's Day...that's actually what's probably going to happen. Jeesh, so lame!! So here's a really quick update here to let you know that I yet live; I'm just pissed at the food industry in general.
Lots of you know I'm on a real limited diet. My main source of protein is buffalo meat, from just one company, because it's safe for me. No antibiotics, no gluten contamination, no hormones added, grass fed - good stuff, if hideously expensive. You have to freaking ration this stuff, swear to god.
I've been having trouble reacting a lot lately, however, and every time I thought I had it figured out, I had trouble all over again. Turns out, my F*&$#&@^$&@ing buffalo was making me sick. 0.o A few months back, the company started making buffalo sausages in the same facility, and they add wheat to them, so now there is just enough wheat in the facility near my previous safe buffalo meat that it contaminated it and it's no longer safe. I've dropped it from my diet, and so far, so good. I just have to find new food now that I can eat, and that's slower than I like, but improving, and hopefully this time, it'll stay.
So even though my lazy ass has been the one in the drivers seat and responsible for this truly pathetic lack of writing...I'm gonna blame the food industry for the last few months. We'll all pretend that makes sense at all, and I can eventually publish an article: How the Food Industry Impedes Porn Creation. Those anti-sex bastards. ;-)
And one last moment of humor, from the usual source: my son.
He was talking with his sister and her friend, and one of them asked him to get a drink of water for her. His response is an instant, 'no, get it yourself.' And the friend starts teasing him, saying things like, 'no, no, no, you have to be gracious and caring and helpful to girls all the time. How do you think you're going to get a girlfriend if you don't cater to their every whim.'
And he looks at her and says, 'oh yeah? Well maybe I'll get a boy, instead. So there!' And sticks out his tongue.
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I know I haven't responded to comments hardly at all, and apologies to that! Email and comments are pretty backed up, so it may take a while for me to get to them all, but I'll be working on it.
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Aw, just runs around cheering? I would think at least it'd be worth a naked runs around cheering. ;-D
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January 24 2011, 01:01:25 UTC 1 year ago
I don't remember your living conditions, but - in case you have the space - would raising chicken be an option for you? You could control what they and subsequently you come in contact with/eat and have tasty eggs once in a while or even some meat, if you wouldn't mind.
I guess, if it were feasible, you probably would have done it already, but I thought I would throw it out there anyway.
Also, this might be interesting for you if you consider growing potatoes yourself and are tight on space --> something like this http://www.ehow.com/how_2222722_grow-po
January 27 2011, 17:00:03 UTC 1 year ago
We've looked into keeping some small animals, but so far, my body has been annoying - I'm allergic to chicken and eggs both. Isn't that a kick in the pants? They would have been the easiest, I think.
The other problem is that the feed that is sold for most small animals is full of gluten, and makes it a hazard for us inhaling the dust and getting sick - we have to get special kitty food now for our cats so that doesn't happen, already. But I'm trying to check out rabbits - although knowing me, they'll be too cute and I'll end up not being able to kill them for meat, heh.
ooooh, I have never seen the tight-space potato growing! I bet that could be used for sweet potatoes and such, too. That looks awesome. Thanks!
January 24 2011, 01:06:42 UTC 1 year ago
I grew up in northern Ontario where hunting/fishing is a huge part of the life and generally people were willing to share especially if you threw some cash their way.
I dunno, I'm trying to help you think a little outside the box, but that's all I got.
January 24 2011, 01:56:23 UTC 1 year ago
If you lived in our area I would point you toward my brother and brother-in-law (those who mock me for my refusal to shoot at anything but a target).
They both hunt for (and get) deer, rabbit, grouse, duck, goose, etc regularly.
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The poultry would be the easiest, except I'm allergic to chicken (I didn't even think that was physically possible, ya know?). I'm hopeful for some grass fed beef we just found yesterday, actually! We have to find farms that don't also make sausage, or handle the meat near any grains or in the kitchen near grains, so that's been one of the limiting factors that nixes so many of them. Very hopeful for this most recent little ranch, though!
January 24 2011, 07:38:17 UTC 1 year ago
It's kind of sad that almost nothing is safe these days from the great behemoth Gluten Monster.
January 27 2011, 17:14:25 UTC 1 year ago
And the gluten - It's a weird thing - but I will just go learn about gardening and get to know every local farmer person in my area.
So far, we're eating a lot of stuff in season; it's a very different experience, you know?
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January 24 2011, 08:45:22 UTC 1 year ago
We still love you, even if you are late.
Also, food is pain in the arse.
I'm supposed to eat these foods, not eat these foods, blah blah blah.
But I'm lazy.
Also, If i have a son, I hope they're like yours, hahaha. That is brilliant.
January 27 2011, 17:16:51 UTC 1 year ago
and yes, food is a pain. I really, really wanna be lazy, and every once in a while I am and I eat something that I know won't be perfect for me, thinking, "it really won't be that bad, will it?" and my body lets me know, 'uh, Twisted, yes, yes it will be that bad, you stupid dink.'
Lazy is underappreciated, though. ;-)
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January 27 2011, 17:19:22 UTC 1 year ago
Sigh.
Very glad that you seem to have found things safe for you; it's always very encouraging to talk to someone who's been here, and done it and made it through. :-)
January 24 2011, 11:51:49 UTC 1 year ago
oh goody, cant wait to read the latest update of TLPH.*grins*
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January 25 2011, 03:19:16 UTC 1 year ago
and here is a site that can lead you to farms in your area that do the grass fed & if you explain the situation maybe they can lead you do a farm that can butcher without mixing it with wheat & other stuff if it's a small place.http://www.eatwild.com/
You may even think of getting a half or whole animal & process yourself. It's not hard, my hubby & I have helped a friend butcher cattle at their farm before. It's a lot of work but then you can control what is going on with your food then.
I know more work, sad that you almost have to go back living 30-60 years into the past to get the food you need.
Looking forward to update. Don't sweat the delays, I completely understand; being winter time is when I spend my time chained to my nebulizer with pneumonia & bronchitis attempting to breath.
January 27 2011, 17:23:36 UTC 1 year ago
The chicken I have to pass on - I actually AM allergic to that one. For the kids, we have to find chickens from little places that don't use a defeathering machine - that's what actually causes a lot of gluten contamination on the skin (wacky, huh?). But because I'm allergic, I've been putting poultry on the back burner.
Oooh, and thank you for the eatwild link - I'll go check that out! Oh - did your friend teah you how to butcher, or did you learn somewhere else? That's what I've been thinking, that I may need to learn how to do that, but I'm looking around for classes or someone who'd be willing to teach me, at the moment.
Aw crud - the nebulizer - I remember it well. Much sympathy! Hope the lungs get to enjoy warmer, safer weather soon!
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I'm so excited that there's going to be an update soon~! Do you might if I friend you? I hate to just do it without asking (I'm old fashioned that way I guess o^_^o).
January 25 2011, 05:27:01 UTC 1 year ago
Also that sucks about the buffalo meat. If I had to be that careful with what meat I eat I'd be a basket case as I am first and foremost a carnivore. Stupid company. You and your family are in my prayers.
Your son is adorable.
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January 27 2011, 17:28:58 UTC 1 year ago
Ha, that's okay - it helps to know people want to read it, so your selfishness helps motivate me so I can work on my own selfishness, LOL. ;-)
January 27 2011, 12:45:50 UTC 1 year ago
good to know you are feeling less stressed lol..
a girl that worked with me used to eat gluten free organic cornflakes,
I have facebooked her to find out more products :)
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January 27 2011, 17:31:45 UTC 1 year ago
I'm sorry to say that it's likely I won't be able to have 'em, though, unfortunately. They tend to have more gluten than I can handle. Most GF stuff has to contain below a certain limit of gluten, but it's actually a legal limit rather than 'zero gluten,' and I seem to react to less than the legal limit. Kind of annoying - all that awesome new GF food and it still doesn't work for me, urg.
My father and brother have the same gluten issue, but they can eat it all...I'm sure they would welcome any suggestions I made to them for GF products. So I'd still love to hear what she says - win me points in the family as the gluten free guru, LOL.
January 27 2011, 18:39:34 UTC 1 year ago
Anyhow, feel better. Your son is a riot! Tell him there are plenty of nice boys out there, and whoever he chooses, it should be someone who makes him happy. Girls ARE high-maintenance, aren't they? :) Hang in there. I know when I've got migraines and can't write, it makes me crazy. So, I hope your food allergy issues get worked out enough that you can enjoy life again, and WE can enjoy your writing again. You are missed. And many warm wishes are sent your way!
January 27 2011, 22:15:55 UTC 1 year ago
Sadly, it probably wouldn't work for the coconut milk, waaah. That might be the brand that Turtle Mountain puts out - they have this great coconut milk based ice cream too that I tried that was AWESOME. :-)
But...still have a couple things I reacted to, so it got me.
I think for the last year I really ate the most basic, basic foods ever. Boil it or bake it or eat it raw, ya know? But I'm finally wanting taste more, so laziness is slowly being overcome by desperation for taste. :-)
But lzainess is easier. Ha, and yes, girls are high maintenance sometimes -my hubby can talk all about it, LOL.
Thanks for the good wishes - have a good weekend!
January 28 2011, 08:16:05 UTC 1 year ago
I hope you can find something that isn't contaminated with gluten!!
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So far I just have allergies to dairy and gluten (non-specific, non-celiac) - I feel your pain! My blood type (O) is generally going to see both of those if there are any allergies at all.
Saw the earlier posting on potatoes - with your body's hyper reactivity, be sure to limit your total consumption of the Nightshade veggies: Tomato, Potato, Eggplant, Chilis & other green peppers, tobacco. Overconsumption results in symptoms equivalent to Rheumatiod Arthritis. Yea.