Genki, are you coeliac? 
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vervaine
kac
pippi
lackoo
heleanthia
Butterflyshrimp
sunshinej
Fairjuno
tesamoine
Sportygal2009
Frodo
jeanniemouse
jessmom01
genkicoll
RenaissanceMom
djrum
luvtoread
Esme
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Dark & Eerie Games Thread
Frodo- Posts : 1428
Join date : 2013-08-12
Age : 51
Location : Scotland, UK
genkicoll- Posts : 8430
Join date : 2011-12-28
Age : 51
Location : Pacific Northwest
I'm not celiac, but I do have a brutal gluten intolerance. Getting exposed to gluten causes a deep, deep pain, low fever, and strong feeling of malaise. Ugh! It usually doesn't last for over three days, but... Well, maybe I'll feel better tomorrow! 
Frodo- Posts : 1428
Join date : 2013-08-12
Age : 51
Location : Scotland, UK
Hope you feel better soon Genki 
pippi- Posts : 294
Join date : 2013-06-05
Oh Genki, that is awful. My Mom has a non-Celiac gluten intolerance, so I know exactly what you're going through. It's pretty similar to what happens when I accidentally ingest meat, and that is No Fun at All.
Funny Story about that -
We ate in a restaurant, and they had a soup I wanted.
Asked waiter: Is this vegetarian?
Waiter: Yea, no meat.
Me: Are you sure?
Waiter: YES. Like totally positive.
I spent the next 3 days hating the thought of food. My sweet SO calls the restaurant to ask about this. Nobody knows. Finally he speaks to the Manager and requests the ingredients.
Response: Blah, Blah, vegetable, blah chicken bouillon, blah blah
SO: Um, that's not vegetarian.
Manager: How do you know?
SO: Uh, maybe the word chicken clued me in?
The worst part is the soup wasn't nearly as delicious as it sounded. It was really salty. I think that's why I couldn't taste the chicken flavor.
Now I can laugh about that. Here's hoping your story will eventually have a punch line. So sorry Genki. Get Well Soon.
Funny Story about that -
We ate in a restaurant, and they had a soup I wanted.
Asked waiter: Is this vegetarian?
Waiter: Yea, no meat.
Me: Are you sure?
Waiter: YES. Like totally positive.
I spent the next 3 days hating the thought of food. My sweet SO calls the restaurant to ask about this. Nobody knows. Finally he speaks to the Manager and requests the ingredients.
Response: Blah, Blah, vegetable, blah chicken bouillon, blah blah
SO: Um, that's not vegetarian.
Manager: How do you know?
SO: Uh, maybe the word chicken clued me in?
The worst part is the soup wasn't nearly as delicious as it sounded. It was really salty. I think that's why I couldn't taste the chicken flavor.
Now I can laugh about that. Here's hoping your story will eventually have a punch line. So sorry Genki. Get Well Soon.
Frodo- Posts : 1428
Join date : 2013-08-12
Age : 51
Location : Scotland, UK
It's no fun at all, is it. I'm coeliac & diabetic, so I have to really watch what I eat. 
RenaissanceMom- Posts : 785
Join date : 2013-01-05
Age : 63
Location : NYC
Hugs to all of you who have such severe food intolerances. My dd suffers with this plus she has fibromyalgia which seems to sometimes be triggered by certain foods so I can appreciate what you go through.
Genki, hope you feel like yourself again soon!
My dd suffers with this plus she has fibromyalgia which seems to sometimes be triggered by certain foods so I can appreciate what you go through.Genki, hope you feel like yourself again soon!
JustTheFacts- Posts : 5142
Join date : 2013-09-01
Age : 62
Location : Western Australia
Life as we know it would come to an end as far as I was concerned if I developed food intolerances! I am diabetic, but I just try to ignore that and eat more veges. But I live for my food and most of it is bad for me. Apart from the weight causing me greater back problems, there are no obvious side-effects for me, so I'm not motivated. I know, I'll die young. That's okay. So long as I get my McDonalds once a month and my chocolate all the time lol 
luvtoread- Posts : 1171
Join date : 2012-09-06
Age : 64
Location : Johnstown, NY
Pippi--the part where the waiter says "Yea- LIKE totally positive"
If they cannot speak without the word LIKE used that way, makes me suspicious of their
knowledge of anything!!
---That's the look you should've given him!!
If they cannot speak without the word LIKE used that way, makes me suspicious of their
knowledge of anything!!
---That's the look you should've given him!!
genkicoll- Posts : 8430
Join date : 2011-12-28
Age : 51
Location : Pacific Northwest
Oh man, Pippi! That's awful! I've learned to be verrrry careful, and if they don't seem 100% positive, I simply don't eat there or eat something else.
Frodo, celiac (American spelling) is bad enough, but to be diabetic, too? I have a long list of foods that I can't eat besides the gluten stuff, but sugar... I'm completely addicted.
Justie, I sure hope your diabetes is not the type that will cause you amputations, etc. if ignored! *shudder*
By the way I am feeling much better today
Frodo, celiac (American spelling) is bad enough, but to be diabetic, too? I have a long list of foods that I can't eat besides the gluten stuff, but sugar... I'm completely addicted.
Justie, I sure hope your diabetes is not the type that will cause you amputations, etc. if ignored! *shudder*
By the way I am feeling much better today
RenaissanceMom- Posts : 785
Join date : 2013-01-05
Age : 63
Location : NYC
Yay for Genki feeling better! 
Justie, you *do* take care of yourself, right? Meds and/or diet ...
Justie, you *do* take care of yourself, right? Meds and/or diet ...
Frodo- Posts : 1428
Join date : 2013-08-12
Age : 51
Location : Scotland, UK
Glad you're feeling better today Genki
JustTheFacts- Posts : 5142
Join date : 2013-09-01
Age : 62
Location : Western Australia
Yes, RMom, I do take my meds etc. But avoiding carbs is impossible for me. I live on pasta, bread and potatoes. By comparison, the sugars are easier to avoid. But it's carbs in general that diabetics should be cutting down on.
I do take extra care of the possible side effects of the diabetes, like the circulation problems that can lead to gangrene and therefore amputation. And especially my eyes. Any hint of danger to them and I'd freak! Everything I do that's any fun at all requires keen eyesight. Oh, except patting pussy cats of course.
I do take extra care of the possible side effects of the diabetes, like the circulation problems that can lead to gangrene and therefore amputation. And especially my eyes. Any hint of danger to them and I'd freak! Everything I do that's any fun at all requires keen eyesight. Oh, except patting pussy cats of course.
kac- Posts : 189
Join date : 2011-12-29
I like pasta as well. Too well, so the doctor kept getting on my back. I've cut back now on what I eat and have lost around 50 pounds. Still have more to go. The key is not giving up my favorite foods, but eating less of them. I use MyFitnessPal.com (app on my phone) and keep track of all the calories I eat. Am I perfect, no, I went to Long John Silver's and had fried fish on Friday, but generally try to keep on track most days. In fact my co-worker was laughing at me today when I poured out some of her cheese-itz and counted them out to get one serving!
JustTheFacts- Posts : 5142
Join date : 2013-09-01
Age : 62
Location : Western Australia
lol, I envy you the self control and congrats on the 50 pounds!! If I could lose that much my doc would kiss me! (Not something I'd object to 
)
On the other hand, I promised myself some time ago that I would stop trying to improve myself - you know the usual - lose weight, get more exercise, quit smoking, cut back on meds, socialise more, etc. I have been happy for the first time in my life since I stopped, so I'm not inclined to do more than the bare essentials in those terms.
"living for the moment" instead of living for the future...
)On the other hand, I promised myself some time ago that I would stop trying to improve myself - you know the usual - lose weight, get more exercise, quit smoking, cut back on meds, socialise more, etc. I have been happy for the first time in my life since I stopped, so I'm not inclined to do more than the bare essentials in those terms.
"living for the moment" instead of living for the future...
kac- Posts : 189
Join date : 2011-12-29
Well, Just, being happy is what counts. I would not have started the weight loss program myself, if not for my family have a weight loss challenge and a weigh in every week. It was started to motivate their father, my brother-in-law, to lose weight, which he really doesn't want to do. I was ready for a change and that was the motivation I needed.
JustTheFacts- Posts : 5142
Join date : 2013-09-01
Age : 62
Location : Western Australia
yes, there have been times when it has been right for me to make changes, I can relate to that too. Just not anymore Or until the next time!
Or until the next time!
djrum- Posts : 1073
Join date : 2013-08-12
Location : Ohio
Oh my goodness, hugs to all with food allergies.
The only thing I do is stay far away from spicy foods or I'm up all night.
luvtoread, I have to agree with you on Bluebeard's Castle 2. I've never played any of the Drawn games, but I think the artwork in Bluebeard is very similar to Drawn.
And the game itself is wonderful. I think it should go on Genki's Top SE games. I'm loving the puzzles! I'm not finished yet, so I'll wait until I get to the end before making any rash decisions.
The only thing I do is stay far away from spicy foods or I'm up all night.
luvtoread, I have to agree with you on Bluebeard's Castle 2. I've never played any of the Drawn games, but I think the artwork in Bluebeard is very similar to Drawn.
And the game itself is wonderful. I think it should go on Genki's Top SE games. I'm loving the puzzles! I'm not finished yet, so I'll wait until I get to the end before making any rash decisions.
genkicoll- Posts : 8430
Join date : 2011-12-28
Age : 51
Location : Pacific Northwest
Yes, yes! *nods enthusiastically* I need to update that darned list! I keep getting busy with other things! 
Today is April Fool's Day, and while I find most pranks to be mean-spirited, I like what I Can Has Cheezburger has done... If you go there today, you'll find that
I'd like to see it become a permanent change! 
Today is April Fool's Day, and while I find most pranks to be mean-spirited, I like what I Can Has Cheezburger has done... If you go there today, you'll find that
- Spoiler:
- your cursor has become a laser pointer!
I'd like to see it become a permanent change!
Frodo- Posts : 1428
Join date : 2013-08-12
Age : 51
Location : Scotland, UK
Hmmm, that's not showing for me. 
Sound fun though
- Spoiler:
- I just see a normal cursor
Sound fun though
genkicoll- Posts : 8430
Join date : 2011-12-28
Age : 51
Location : Pacific Northwest
I'm using Firefox... Perhaps that makes a difference?
RenaissanceMom- Posts : 785
Join date : 2013-01-05
Age : 63
Location : NYC
It worked for me but only for a few seconds and reverted back. (Maybe it was supposed to?)Frodo wrote:Hmmm, that's not showing for me.
- Spoiler:
Sound fun though
Congrats to kac on her weight loss; that's fantastic!! I should lose about 30 lbs. I exercise every day but I'm with JTF on the carb thing. I try reducing them but only wish I could keep it up.
No games for me. I've been busy but also haven't been in a game-playing mood lately so have just taken a little break. But I think I'll start a Nancy Drew game soon, and I have several I haven't played yet. That sassy girl detective can usually pull me out of my doldrums, lol.
tesamoine- Posts : 105
Join date : 2014-02-10
Age : 36
Location : New Jersey USA
Congrats KAC on all that weight you lost. That is majorly fantastic. I hope everyone is doing well Just popping in before I hit the hay 
Just popping in before I hit the hay 
Esme- Posts : 1179
Join date : 2013-06-12
Age : 56
Location : The Motor City
Just popping in to say hi to you all. I haven't played anything lately. It was report card time, and now it's finally break time. However, I've had a rotten cold for about three days now, so I haven't been much fun at all. Hopefully everyone here is happy and healthy again.
BTW... I thought I'd miss carbs a lot more than I do, but once you get over the initial cravings, it's not so bad. I had to get serious and do some major lifestyle changes right around this time last year, and have lost a significant amount of weight, so it has been worth it. For those of you still struggling (and I do too, off and on) lots of and 
from me to you!
BTW... I thought I'd miss carbs a lot more than I do, but once you get over the initial cravings, it's not so bad. I had to get serious and do some major lifestyle changes right around this time last year, and have lost a significant amount of weight, so it has been worth it. For those of you still struggling (and I do too, off and on) lots of
and from me to you!
JustTheFacts- Posts : 5142
Join date : 2013-09-01
Age : 62
Location : Western Australia
Nice to hear from you Esme. And thanks for the encouragement. I love electronic hugs
I know, I'm weird.
I love electronic hugs I know, I'm weird.
Esme- Posts : 1179
Join date : 2013-06-12
Age : 56
Location : The Motor City
Weird is good. I like weird.
