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I'm a Polyamorous Pansexual and would like to meet people similar to me.
graceylou comments on Jun 1, 2018:
There is a Poly group here if you’d like to join. There are a number of us like you.
graceylou replies on Jun 2, 2018:
@VeganUnicorn The group is called Godless and Polyamorous. Some people there are also Pan, including myself.
graceylou comments on Jun 1, 2018:
There is a Poly group here if you’d like to join. There are a number of us like you.
graceylou replies on Jun 2, 2018:
@VeganUnicorn The group is called Godless and Polyamorous. Some people there are also Pan, including myself.
Do you have pets that love veggies?
EricJones comments on Jun 2, 2018:
My late lab-shepherd loved string beans. Every year when I would pick the beans in my garden she would sit outside the fence and bark until I gave her a bean. She got about 1/10 of what I picked. Now when I get a carrot out of the fridge my shih tzus all gather around so I have to get 2 out now, one...
graceylou replies on Jun 2, 2018:
That is how it is with my SO when he eats a banana. He would end up eating only a third of the banana. I think my dogs will eat pretty much anything but one of them is allergic to many foods including carrots. If one can’t get something, nobody else gets one either.
EricJones comments on Jun 2, 2018:
My late lab-shepherd loved string beans. Every year when I would pick the beans in my garden she would sit outside the fence and bark until I gave her a bean. She got about 1/10 of what I picked. Now when I get a carrot out of the fridge my shih tzus all gather around so I have to get 2 out now, one...
graceylou replies on Jun 2, 2018:
That is how it is with my SO when he eats a banana. He would end up eating only a third of the banana. I think my dogs will eat pretty much anything but one of them is allergic to many foods including carrots. If one can’t get something, nobody else gets one either.
Do you have pets that love veggies?
mtnhome comments on Jun 1, 2018:
Here's two of my girls finishing-off the Brussels Sprouts from the garden last fall. The like the leaves, the stem, and the sprouts. Last week they ate all the ready to plant Brussels Sprouts starters while I was mowing the lawn. Had to repurchase them all.
graceylou replies on Jun 1, 2018:
Oh no. LOL
mtnhome comments on Jun 1, 2018:
Here's two of my girls finishing-off the Brussels Sprouts from the garden last fall. The like the leaves, the stem, and the sprouts. Last week they ate all the ready to plant Brussels Sprouts starters while I was mowing the lawn. Had to repurchase them all.
graceylou replies on Jun 1, 2018:
Oh no. LOL
Do you have pets that love veggies?
mtnhome comments on Jun 1, 2018:
Oh, yes! My dogs love all the veggies and fruits I eat! They get lots of broccoli, bananas, Brussel Sprouts, apples, green beans and about everything else. They also steal from the garden. Big time!
graceylou replies on Jun 1, 2018:
My dogs get bananas and strawberries when my SO eats those fruits (I’m allergic to those). They get blueberries as well.
mtnhome comments on Jun 1, 2018:
Oh, yes! My dogs love all the veggies and fruits I eat! They get lots of broccoli, bananas, Brussel Sprouts, apples, green beans and about everything else. They also steal from the garden. Big time!
graceylou replies on Jun 1, 2018:
My dogs get bananas and strawberries when my SO eats those fruits (I’m allergic to those). They get blueberries as well.
Sigh.
graceylou comments on Jun 1, 2018:
If someone is worth it, you can make it work.
graceylou replies on Jun 1, 2018:
@onlyduh Good for you. Sensible is overrated.
graceylou comments on Jun 1, 2018:
If someone is worth it, you can make it work.
graceylou replies on Jun 1, 2018:
@onlyduh Good for you. Sensible is overrated.
Sigh.
graceylou comments on Jun 1, 2018:
If someone is worth it, you can make it work.
graceylou replies on Jun 1, 2018:
@onlyduh Well, most of my crushes have been far away. Have even flown across the pond to meet them. May be I’m just the adventurous kind. If it doesn’t work out at least you get a vacation out of it and get to see the world.
graceylou comments on Jun 1, 2018:
If someone is worth it, you can make it work.
graceylou replies on Jun 1, 2018:
@onlyduh Well, most of my crushes have been far away. Have even flown across the pond to meet them. May be I’m just the adventurous kind. If it doesn’t work out at least you get a vacation out of it and get to see the world.
I just love my girl, Champagne. She’s at 6” now. I hope she gets to be at least 7”.
LeighShelton comments on Jun 1, 2018:
lovely size great condition
graceylou replies on Jun 1, 2018:
@LeighShelton They are pretty easy care. My Chilean rosehair is 9 years old now. I got Champagne 2 years ago.
LeighShelton comments on Jun 1, 2018:
lovely size great condition
graceylou replies on Jun 1, 2018:
@LeighShelton They are pretty easy care. My Chilean rosehair is 9 years old now. I got Champagne 2 years ago.
Sigh.
graceylou comments on Jun 1, 2018:
If someone is worth it, you can make it work.
graceylou replies on Jun 1, 2018:
@onlyduh There is only one way to find out. Plan a vacation? Even douchenozzles might have some usefulness especially if he's cute.
graceylou comments on Jun 1, 2018:
If someone is worth it, you can make it work.
graceylou replies on Jun 1, 2018:
@onlyduh There is only one way to find out. Plan a vacation? Even douchenozzles might have some usefulness especially if he's cute.
I just love my girl, Champagne. She’s at 6” now. I hope she gets to be at least 7”.
AstralSmoke comments on Jun 1, 2018:
That's a hairy baby!
graceylou replies on Jun 1, 2018:
I call her my little orangutan.
AstralSmoke comments on Jun 1, 2018:
That's a hairy baby!
graceylou replies on Jun 1, 2018:
I call her my little orangutan.
I just love my girl, Champagne. She’s at 6” now. I hope she gets to be at least 7”.
AmiSue comments on Jun 1, 2018:
How old is she now?
graceylou replies on Jun 1, 2018:
I’m not sure exactly how old she was when I got her. She’s probably around 3 or so. Definitely still growing.
AmiSue comments on Jun 1, 2018:
How old is she now?
graceylou replies on Jun 1, 2018:
I’m not sure exactly how old she was when I got her. She’s probably around 3 or so. Definitely still growing.
I just love my girl, Champagne. She’s at 6” now. I hope she gets to be at least 7”.
LeighShelton comments on Jun 1, 2018:
lovely size great condition
graceylou replies on Jun 1, 2018:
They get to 9”. It would be fantastic if she reaches that.
LeighShelton comments on Jun 1, 2018:
lovely size great condition
graceylou replies on Jun 1, 2018:
They get to 9”. It would be fantastic if she reaches that.
Are most Canadians Atheists?
graceylou comments on May 31, 2018:
Well, I live in rural Alberta and I haven’t met another atheist. People claim to be religious but they aren’t in your face about it.
graceylou replies on Jun 1, 2018:
@Funeralgirl Yes. There are three churches in town and more in the county. People might ask you which church you go to but most don’t really care.
graceylou comments on May 31, 2018:
Well, I live in rural Alberta and I haven’t met another atheist. People claim to be religious but they aren’t in your face about it.
graceylou replies on Jun 1, 2018:
@Funeralgirl Yes. There are three churches in town and more in the county. People might ask you which church you go to but most don’t really care.
Soy
://youtu.be/kg3IDHrHUp4
graceylou comments on May 31, 2018:
As someone of Asian origin, I’ve eaten soy products like tofu practically since birth. It’s a very commonly eaten food in a lot of Asian countries. Incidents of cancer and obesity are much lower among Asians. And fertility is definitely not an issue. Most of the people in my other veggie groups ...
graceylou replies on Jun 1, 2018:
@TheoryNumber3 Well, that is your choice.
graceylou comments on May 31, 2018:
As someone of Asian origin, I’ve eaten soy products like tofu practically since birth. It’s a very commonly eaten food in a lot of Asian countries. Incidents of cancer and obesity are much lower among Asians. And fertility is definitely not an issue. Most of the people in my other veggie groups ...
graceylou replies on Jun 1, 2018:
@TheoryNumber3 Well, that is your choice.
Soy
://youtu.be/kg3IDHrHUp4
graceylou comments on May 31, 2018:
As someone of Asian origin, I’ve eaten soy products like tofu practically since birth. It’s a very commonly eaten food in a lot of Asian countries. Incidents of cancer and obesity are much lower among Asians. And fertility is definitely not an issue. Most of the people in my other veggie groups ...
graceylou replies on May 31, 2018:
@TheoryNumber3 I understand clearly what is involved in genetic engineering as I had studied biology in the past. There are many reasons why crops are genetically engineered. I don’t have the source about soy being genetically modified for allergens. I only said that I heard about that from someone who has biology/biochemistry knowledge.
And no I don’t try to avoid GMO’s specifically but a lot of what I eat happen to be GMO free.
graceylou comments on May 31, 2018:
As someone of Asian origin, I’ve eaten soy products like tofu practically since birth. It’s a very commonly eaten food in a lot of Asian countries. Incidents of cancer and obesity are much lower among Asians. And fertility is definitely not an issue. Most of the people in my other veggie groups ...
graceylou replies on May 31, 2018:
@TheoryNumber3 I understand clearly what is involved in genetic engineering as I had studied biology in the past. There are many reasons why crops are genetically engineered. I don’t have the source about soy being genetically modified for allergens. I only said that I heard about that from someone who has biology/biochemistry knowledge.
And no I don’t try to avoid GMO’s specifically but a lot of what I eat happen to be GMO free.
Women!
How do you feel about men calling female underwear "panties"?
graceylou comments on May 30, 2018:
What else would they call them (without me laughing my ass off, knickers? Bbwwaaahhahaa)
graceylou replies on May 31, 2018:
@AMGT What are we? Five? And underwear can apply to other items worn under clothing.
graceylou comments on May 30, 2018:
What else would they call them (without me laughing my ass off, knickers? Bbwwaaahhahaa)
graceylou replies on May 31, 2018:
@AMGT What are we? Five? And underwear can apply to other items worn under clothing.
The one who started it all for me.
kmdskit3 comments on May 30, 2018:
The old boy Romeo. The second one is him being held while the ex rides the exercise bike; for some reason he HAS to do that. I think someone said in this group Nebelungs and Russian Blues are known for their sweet disposition and he is definitely the sweetest cat I've ever had.
graceylou replies on May 30, 2018:
Awww cute. I had thought may be Smokey had some Russian blue in him but I think he was closer to a British Shorthair. Or he could just be a random stray. Who knows.
kmdskit3 comments on May 30, 2018:
The old boy Romeo. The second one is him being held while the ex rides the exercise bike; for some reason he HAS to do that. I think someone said in this group Nebelungs and Russian Blues are known for their sweet disposition and he is definitely the sweetest cat I've ever had.
graceylou replies on May 30, 2018:
Awww cute. I had thought may be Smokey had some Russian blue in him but I think he was closer to a British Shorthair. Or he could just be a random stray. Who knows.
The one who started it all for me.
Cherie44 comments on May 30, 2018:
We had a Smokey too! Looked a lot like yours.?
graceylou replies on May 30, 2018:
Nice. Blue cats are my favourites. I had a blue Japanese bobtail named Suki and just loved that colour. When I saw this cat I instantly named him Smokey and he came when I called him by this name.
Cherie44 comments on May 30, 2018:
We had a Smokey too! Looked a lot like yours.?
graceylou replies on May 30, 2018:
Nice. Blue cats are my favourites. I had a blue Japanese bobtail named Suki and just loved that colour. When I saw this cat I instantly named him Smokey and he came when I called him by this name.
I just made Level 7. Now I am up there with the big boys and girls.
graceylou comments on May 30, 2018:
And I was so excited to finally make level 6!!! Another long climb before I get to wear big girl panties at this site. Oh well, I really don't care about levels. I don't really have Points Envy.
graceylou replies on May 30, 2018:
@JimG Oh I really don't care much about levels. It was exciting when I just started here and the points were adding up. But now it's not a big deal.
graceylou comments on May 30, 2018:
And I was so excited to finally make level 6!!! Another long climb before I get to wear big girl panties at this site. Oh well, I really don't care about levels. I don't really have Points Envy.
graceylou replies on May 30, 2018:
@JimG Oh I really don't care much about levels. It was exciting when I just started here and the points were adding up. But now it's not a big deal.
Those of you who are "vegan for your health", are you vegan ONLY for your health, meaning you avoid ...
EdEarl comments on May 29, 2018:
Wikipedia says there are dietary vegans, ethical vegans, and environmental vegans.
graceylou replies on May 30, 2018:
@EdEarl It's not about the name, it's about what you do, right? We all start somewhere. I asked the question because I think lately people are becoming more aware of the health benefits of eating a "vegan diet" if done in a certain way and more and more people are becoming "vegan" for this reason. There is a bit of backlash I think from people who have been vegan for years. Most people don't care if you want to call yourself vegan or plant-based or whatever else, as long as you're doing something in the right direction. Some people would tell you you can't call yourself vegan, only plant-based if it's only about your diet. Honestly, we don't want to push away people who are making a start into the lifestyle. And I'm not the creator of this group so I have no say in whether people stay or leave or what they can or cannot say. I for one am glad you are here. I think I'm just going to go back and just post recipes.
EdEarl comments on May 29, 2018:
Wikipedia says there are dietary vegans, ethical vegans, and environmental vegans.
graceylou replies on May 30, 2018:
@EdEarl It's not about the name, it's about what you do, right? We all start somewhere. I asked the question because I think lately people are becoming more aware of the health benefits of eating a "vegan diet" if done in a certain way and more and more people are becoming "vegan" for this reason. There is a bit of backlash I think from people who have been vegan for years. Most people don't care if you want to call yourself vegan or plant-based or whatever else, as long as you're doing something in the right direction. Some people would tell you you can't call yourself vegan, only plant-based if it's only about your diet. Honestly, we don't want to push away people who are making a start into the lifestyle. And I'm not the creator of this group so I have no say in whether people stay or leave or what they can or cannot say. I for one am glad you are here. I think I'm just going to go back and just post recipes.
Feeling unsupported.
graceylou comments on May 29, 2018:
Just be you, do what you do. You don’t have to explain yourself to anyone. You can just say it’s for health reasons and for compassion for animals. If they seem genuinely interested in learning give them references/sources to look up. You can lead by example. Be healthy, cook and eat delicious ...
graceylou replies on May 30, 2018:
@seasalttravel I will have to find them but most links are specific in topic. Do you have any specific things that you need reference for?
graceylou comments on May 29, 2018:
Just be you, do what you do. You don’t have to explain yourself to anyone. You can just say it’s for health reasons and for compassion for animals. If they seem genuinely interested in learning give them references/sources to look up. You can lead by example. Be healthy, cook and eat delicious ...
graceylou replies on May 30, 2018:
@seasalttravel I will have to find them but most links are specific in topic. Do you have any specific things that you need reference for?
Those of you who are "vegan for your health", are you vegan ONLY for your health, meaning you avoid ...
EdEarl comments on May 29, 2018:
Wikipedia says there are dietary vegans, ethical vegans, and environmental vegans.
graceylou replies on May 30, 2018:
@EdEarl To me, it looks like this group has members with various interpretations of veganism. It’s not even a strictly vegan group; it’s also a vegetarian group. There are those who think only their interpretation matters and should override others’. They have the right to interpret it their way yes, but you have the right to interpret it your way. We all have the final effect of reducing consumption and use of animals whatever our reasons. I hate the attitude of “I’m more vegan than you”. Whatever we do makes a difference. None of us is a perfect vegan. There’s no such thing. We just try to do what we can. If you decide to leave then your voice will not be heard. Anyhow, it seems to me that people who became vegan for dietary reasons end up learning more about the meat and dairy industries and start to make changes in other aspects of their lives. So it’s looks like a gateway to a more multi-faceted veganism. That was really what I was curious about.
EdEarl comments on May 29, 2018:
Wikipedia says there are dietary vegans, ethical vegans, and environmental vegans.
graceylou replies on May 30, 2018:
@EdEarl To me, it looks like this group has members with various interpretations of veganism. It’s not even a strictly vegan group; it’s also a vegetarian group. There are those who think only their interpretation matters and should override others’. They have the right to interpret it their way yes, but you have the right to interpret it your way. We all have the final effect of reducing consumption and use of animals whatever our reasons. I hate the attitude of “I’m more vegan than you”. Whatever we do makes a difference. None of us is a perfect vegan. There’s no such thing. We just try to do what we can. If you decide to leave then your voice will not be heard. Anyhow, it seems to me that people who became vegan for dietary reasons end up learning more about the meat and dairy industries and start to make changes in other aspects of their lives. So it’s looks like a gateway to a more multi-faceted veganism. That was really what I was curious about.
Those of you who are "vegan for your health", are you vegan ONLY for your health, meaning you avoid ...
EdEarl comments on May 29, 2018:
Wikipedia says there are dietary vegans, ethical vegans, and environmental vegans.
graceylou replies on May 29, 2018:
@BettyColeman Did I ever say that? I’m saying that I’ve met some vegans who would not follow those terminologies as defined by Wikipedia. That said, Wikipedia is just as reliable as any random things you find on the internet. Many entries are lacking cited sources and some are behind in being up to date. It’s nowhere near a peer reviewed scientific journal.
May be you should read exactly what I say rather than react to what you think I could possibly have said. I understand people have different interpretations of what veganism means to them. They don’t need Wikipedia to define it for them. The decision to become a vegan is very personal. I want to keep this discussion non-confrontational and everyone’s comment about the topic is valid.
EdEarl comments on May 29, 2018:
Wikipedia says there are dietary vegans, ethical vegans, and environmental vegans.
graceylou replies on May 29, 2018:
@BettyColeman Did I ever say that? I’m saying that I’ve met some vegans who would not follow those terminologies as defined by Wikipedia. That said, Wikipedia is just as reliable as any random things you find on the internet. Many entries are lacking cited sources and some are behind in being up to date. It’s nowhere near a peer reviewed scientific journal.
May be you should read exactly what I say rather than react to what you think I could possibly have said. I understand people have different interpretations of what veganism means to them. They don’t need Wikipedia to define it for them. The decision to become a vegan is very personal. I want to keep this discussion non-confrontational and everyone’s comment about the topic is valid.
Those of you who are "vegan for your health", are you vegan ONLY for your health, meaning you avoid ...
EdEarl comments on May 29, 2018:
Wikipedia says there are dietary vegans, ethical vegans, and environmental vegans.
graceylou replies on May 29, 2018:
I’m aware of that. Some in the vegan community would not agree with those classifications just because they show up on Wikipedia. But then again I don’t have the “i’m more vegan than you” attitude so whatever works for someone that ends up saving animals and the planet in some way I’m all for it. However, I’ve seen vegans argue that those who are only “vegan” dietarily are plant based and not vegan at all.
EdEarl comments on May 29, 2018:
Wikipedia says there are dietary vegans, ethical vegans, and environmental vegans.
graceylou replies on May 29, 2018:
I’m aware of that. Some in the vegan community would not agree with those classifications just because they show up on Wikipedia. But then again I don’t have the “i’m more vegan than you” attitude so whatever works for someone that ends up saving animals and the planet in some way I’m all for it. However, I’ve seen vegans argue that those who are only “vegan” dietarily are plant based and not vegan at all.
Those of you who are "vegan for your health", are you vegan ONLY for your health, meaning you avoid ...
Michael64 comments on May 29, 2018:
They are not really Vegan but more so they are just plant-based.
graceylou replies on May 29, 2018:
That would be how I would classify them as well, but I've heard "I'm vegan for my health" pretty often these days. I've also come across the term "dietary vegan". There seems to be a trend (probably due to the most recent documentaries that relate to health) towards more people becoming "vegan" or considering themselves as so. There's the idea out there that vegan foods must be healthy foods, when in fact there are many unhealthy vegan foods out there. I turned to veganism for ethical/compassionate reasons and only recently decided to choose healthier options. However, if people decide to reduce or eliminate their consumption of animal products, I really don't care what they call themselves.
Michael64 comments on May 29, 2018:
They are not really Vegan but more so they are just plant-based.
graceylou replies on May 29, 2018:
That would be how I would classify them as well, but I've heard "I'm vegan for my health" pretty often these days. I've also come across the term "dietary vegan". There seems to be a trend (probably due to the most recent documentaries that relate to health) towards more people becoming "vegan" or considering themselves as so. There's the idea out there that vegan foods must be healthy foods, when in fact there are many unhealthy vegan foods out there. I turned to veganism for ethical/compassionate reasons and only recently decided to choose healthier options. However, if people decide to reduce or eliminate their consumption of animal products, I really don't care what they call themselves.
As promised, the story of Frosty, Popsicle, Mittens, and Muffs.
kmdskit3 comments on May 29, 2018:
You know you're kind of inspiring for us cat nuts. :)
graceylou replies on May 29, 2018:
May be I should stop with my stories then. LOL. I'm not sure I want to lead others to do the crazy shenanigans I do.
kmdskit3 comments on May 29, 2018:
You know you're kind of inspiring for us cat nuts. :)
graceylou replies on May 29, 2018:
May be I should stop with my stories then. LOL. I'm not sure I want to lead others to do the crazy shenanigans I do.
As promised, the story of Frosty, Popsicle, Mittens, and Muffs.
RavenCT comments on May 29, 2018:
I've only done trapping once for a feral and her kittens I found at my old home. And it's hard work and tugs at your heartstrings.
You're doing good work.
graceylou replies on May 29, 2018:
It was pretty rough with the two girls. Oh yeah, I didn't specify that Mittens and Muffs are both girls. Mittens was wild. We had to wear gloves to handle her. It took some time before she became domesticated. She ignored toys in the beginning and one day she decided she was going to play. That was it.
RavenCT comments on May 29, 2018:
I've only done trapping once for a feral and her kittens I found at my old home. And it's hard work and tugs at your heartstrings.
You're doing good work.
graceylou replies on May 29, 2018:
It was pretty rough with the two girls. Oh yeah, I didn't specify that Mittens and Muffs are both girls. Mittens was wild. We had to wear gloves to handle her. It took some time before she became domesticated. She ignored toys in the beginning and one day she decided she was going to play. That was it.
As promised, the story of Frosty, Popsicle, Mittens, and Muffs.
poetdi56 comments on May 29, 2018:
Thank you again for taking care of these sweeties. I would do the same thing if I could!!!
graceylou replies on May 29, 2018:
Basically, I didn't want to have a colony of ferals on my property. Female cats started coming to our property when we brought in the horses and the hay and oats that came with them because rodents started coming in for the feed and they have enough prey to feed their kittens. Male cats usually just pass through. So, we wanted to have any ferals on our property spayed/neutered at the very least.
poetdi56 comments on May 29, 2018:
Thank you again for taking care of these sweeties. I would do the same thing if I could!!!
graceylou replies on May 29, 2018:
Basically, I didn't want to have a colony of ferals on my property. Female cats started coming to our property when we brought in the horses and the hay and oats that came with them because rodents started coming in for the feed and they have enough prey to feed their kittens. Male cats usually just pass through. So, we wanted to have any ferals on our property spayed/neutered at the very least.
Hello everyone chat room is open, enjoy ?.
LetzGetReal comments on May 29, 2018:
This is a re-post yet still one of the healthiness foods ever! Google: Roger Snow, he invented HEMP HEARTS. www.hemphearts.com Also they have the best non gritty high protein powder, Hemp flakes, bars, oils & more. Weight Balancing, digestive enhancing, rich in Omega 3, 6, 9, PROTEIN DENSE and ...
graceylou replies on May 29, 2018:
@LetzGetReal My current addiction. It goes on just about everything.
LetzGetReal comments on May 29, 2018:
This is a re-post yet still one of the healthiness foods ever! Google: Roger Snow, he invented HEMP HEARTS. www.hemphearts.com Also they have the best non gritty high protein powder, Hemp flakes, bars, oils & more. Weight Balancing, digestive enhancing, rich in Omega 3, 6, 9, PROTEIN DENSE and ...
graceylou replies on May 29, 2018:
@LetzGetReal My current addiction. It goes on just about everything.
So, I spent about 3 hours in my local smallish rural town for their community wide garage sale.
atheist comments on May 26, 2018:
Find someplace decent to live! :)
graceylou replies on May 29, 2018:
@atheist Only in the summertime.
atheist comments on May 26, 2018:
Find someplace decent to live! :)
graceylou replies on May 29, 2018:
@atheist Only in the summertime.
At this point, everyone is probably wondering, How many cats does she have?
MARDUK comments on May 29, 2018:
Cats are just awesome!
graceylou replies on May 29, 2018:
I can be loved just a little less sometimes. Some of my rescues are downright love fiends.
MARDUK comments on May 29, 2018:
Cats are just awesome!
graceylou replies on May 29, 2018:
I can be loved just a little less sometimes. Some of my rescues are downright love fiends.
At this point, everyone is probably wondering, How many cats does she have?
phxbillcee comments on May 29, 2018:
I have just 2 indoor cats now, & they are both socialized, tho they were both strays. I have up to 6 feral in the backyard, all "fixed". They are fed the same as the indoor cats, they have beds, a 'condo', an airy 'hut' & always dry food & water available. Don't really think I could bring any but ...
graceylou replies on May 29, 2018:
We cannot bring anymore into our house. There are strays and ferals out there on our property. There are a lot of places for safe shelter so we mostly just provide food. Not everyone is in the position to do what I do. I wouldn’t recommend it for most people in fact.
phxbillcee comments on May 29, 2018:
I have just 2 indoor cats now, & they are both socialized, tho they were both strays. I have up to 6 feral in the backyard, all "fixed". They are fed the same as the indoor cats, they have beds, a 'condo', an airy 'hut' & always dry food & water available. Don't really think I could bring any but ...
graceylou replies on May 29, 2018:
We cannot bring anymore into our house. There are strays and ferals out there on our property. There are a lot of places for safe shelter so we mostly just provide food. Not everyone is in the position to do what I do. I wouldn’t recommend it for most people in fact.
At this point, everyone is probably wondering, How many cats does she have?
HippieChick58 comments on May 28, 2018:
You're an angel to those kitties.
graceylou replies on May 28, 2018:
@HippieChick58 The cats chose me. We have a stray cat problem and many ferals around here as people don’t really take care of their cats and don’t spray/neuter them. There’s also a lot of people abandoning cats and kittens on our rural properties. We don’t have the same issues with stray dogs. One of my dogs was a stray/lost dog. A lot of effort was made to find the owner but after months still nothing.
HippieChick58 comments on May 28, 2018:
You're an angel to those kitties.
graceylou replies on May 28, 2018:
@HippieChick58 The cats chose me. We have a stray cat problem and many ferals around here as people don’t really take care of their cats and don’t spray/neuter them. There’s also a lot of people abandoning cats and kittens on our rural properties. We don’t have the same issues with stray dogs. One of my dogs was a stray/lost dog. A lot of effort was made to find the owner but after months still nothing.
At this point, everyone is probably wondering, How many cats does she have?
Sheannutt comments on May 28, 2018:
Oh how sweet they are,I wish I could have a cat, I love cats.
graceylou replies on May 28, 2018:
And guess what? I’m allergic to cats as well. I’m also asthmatic. My doctor said no pets. Yeah right?
Sheannutt comments on May 28, 2018:
Oh how sweet they are,I wish I could have a cat, I love cats.
graceylou replies on May 28, 2018:
And guess what? I’m allergic to cats as well. I’m also asthmatic. My doctor said no pets. Yeah right?
At this point, everyone is probably wondering, How many cats does she have?
Cherie44 comments on May 28, 2018:
❤️ to you! My cousin does the same, but with dogs. I want to get into, afraid of getting too attached.
graceylou replies on May 28, 2018:
It’s a little more involved with dogs and there are greater restrictions in the county about how many dogs you can keep. There are no restrictions for cats. I’m actually a dog person with 4 dogs at home.
Cherie44 comments on May 28, 2018:
❤️ to you! My cousin does the same, but with dogs. I want to get into, afraid of getting too attached.
graceylou replies on May 28, 2018:
It’s a little more involved with dogs and there are greater restrictions in the county about how many dogs you can keep. There are no restrictions for cats. I’m actually a dog person with 4 dogs at home.
At this point, everyone is probably wondering, How many cats does she have?
HippieChick58 comments on May 28, 2018:
You're an angel to those kitties.
graceylou replies on May 28, 2018:
And I’m not even a cat person. LOL. I used to say I was being punished by the cat gods for not liking cats.
HippieChick58 comments on May 28, 2018:
You're an angel to those kitties.
graceylou replies on May 28, 2018:
And I’m not even a cat person. LOL. I used to say I was being punished by the cat gods for not liking cats.
Vinny, one of my manx cats, doesn't seem to approve of my browsing Agnostic.
kmdskit3 comments on May 28, 2018:
Looks like you had to give up your couch. :)
graceylou replies on May 28, 2018:
I’ve had to give up having a life for those cats.
kmdskit3 comments on May 28, 2018:
Looks like you had to give up your couch. :)
graceylou replies on May 28, 2018:
I’ve had to give up having a life for those cats.
Good one to keep around.
graceylou comments on May 28, 2018:
If only I don't have so many allergies. Cannot have strawberries, bananas, oranges. I hate cherries (but love raspberries). I have mangoes and blueberries, may be some pineapples, blackberries, or raspberries, in my daily morning smoothie (with my complete plant-based supplement powder, and almond ...
graceylou replies on May 28, 2018:
@Sheannutt I am the same. Strong scents trigger migraines for me. I'm allergic to most metals, latex (banana allergy is related to latex allergy), chemicals in detergents and soaps, insect bites, some antibiotics. A restaurant almost killed me once by accidentally serving me tonic water instead of ginger ale (the lighting was dim so I couldn't tell the colour of what I was drinking but I was a bit suspicious although they kept insisting it was ginger ale). I don't drink tonic water so I didn't know drinking it would put me into anaphylaxis until that day.
graceylou comments on May 28, 2018:
If only I don't have so many allergies. Cannot have strawberries, bananas, oranges. I hate cherries (but love raspberries). I have mangoes and blueberries, may be some pineapples, blackberries, or raspberries, in my daily morning smoothie (with my complete plant-based supplement powder, and almond ...
graceylou replies on May 28, 2018:
@Sheannutt I am the same. Strong scents trigger migraines for me. I'm allergic to most metals, latex (banana allergy is related to latex allergy), chemicals in detergents and soaps, insect bites, some antibiotics. A restaurant almost killed me once by accidentally serving me tonic water instead of ginger ale (the lighting was dim so I couldn't tell the colour of what I was drinking but I was a bit suspicious although they kept insisting it was ginger ale). I don't drink tonic water so I didn't know drinking it would put me into anaphylaxis until that day.
Good one to keep around.
graceylou comments on May 28, 2018:
If only I don't have so many allergies. Cannot have strawberries, bananas, oranges. I hate cherries (but love raspberries). I have mangoes and blueberries, may be some pineapples, blackberries, or raspberries, in my daily morning smoothie (with my complete plant-based supplement powder, and almond ...
graceylou replies on May 28, 2018:
@Sheannutt Lucky you. I have quite a few food allergies and intolerances, plus environmental, animal, chemical, medical, and other allergies. They never give me enough space in forms to list all my allergies. LOL. But I still live a full and active life. I make it work.
graceylou comments on May 28, 2018:
If only I don't have so many allergies. Cannot have strawberries, bananas, oranges. I hate cherries (but love raspberries). I have mangoes and blueberries, may be some pineapples, blackberries, or raspberries, in my daily morning smoothie (with my complete plant-based supplement powder, and almond ...
graceylou replies on May 28, 2018:
@Sheannutt Lucky you. I have quite a few food allergies and intolerances, plus environmental, animal, chemical, medical, and other allergies. They never give me enough space in forms to list all my allergies. LOL. But I still live a full and active life. I make it work.
Are you out in the open with your poly lifestyle?
MollyBell comments on May 28, 2018:
I'm openly trans, poly, and bi. After coming out as trans, coming out as poly and bi were shoulder shrugs. I don't advertise it, but also don't hide it, at all. I am completely in love with my girlfriend and my boyfriend, and will not even entertain the thought of being monogamous.
Poly / open ...
graceylou replies on May 28, 2018:
Yup. I'm openly Pan and Poly. I mean, why should other people's views and beliefs limit whom I could love.
MollyBell comments on May 28, 2018:
I'm openly trans, poly, and bi. After coming out as trans, coming out as poly and bi were shoulder shrugs. I don't advertise it, but also don't hide it, at all. I am completely in love with my girlfriend and my boyfriend, and will not even entertain the thought of being monogamous.
Poly / open ...
graceylou replies on May 28, 2018:
Yup. I'm openly Pan and Poly. I mean, why should other people's views and beliefs limit whom I could love.
Are you out in the open with your poly lifestyle?
RobReinerClone comments on May 28, 2018:
I believe openness is a must, in that it reflects integrity...and we have seen how the LGBTQ community has suffered as a result of individuals fearing being uncloseted. Of course, I don't flaunt my strange ways but I will honestly answer any questions asked of me. I am proud of who I am, because I...
graceylou replies on May 28, 2018:
I would think so too, that openness would be needed. However, I also understand that it's not possible in all situations, as some other commenters have explained. May be one day they will be able to be more open as well.
It's quite intriguing that you are comfortable with your wife having someone else as a primary. But if that works for you then no one else should have a say about it.
RobReinerClone comments on May 28, 2018:
I believe openness is a must, in that it reflects integrity...and we have seen how the LGBTQ community has suffered as a result of individuals fearing being uncloseted. Of course, I don't flaunt my strange ways but I will honestly answer any questions asked of me. I am proud of who I am, because I...
graceylou replies on May 28, 2018:
I would think so too, that openness would be needed. However, I also understand that it's not possible in all situations, as some other commenters have explained. May be one day they will be able to be more open as well.
It's quite intriguing that you are comfortable with your wife having someone else as a primary. But if that works for you then no one else should have a say about it.
Are you out in the open with your poly lifestyle?
NormCastle comments on May 27, 2018:
Was out and about, before my wife passed....took away all the desire...sooo no longer ....
graceylou replies on May 28, 2018:
Sorry to hear about the loss of your wife.
NormCastle comments on May 27, 2018:
Was out and about, before my wife passed....took away all the desire...sooo no longer ....
graceylou replies on May 28, 2018:
Sorry to hear about the loss of your wife.
So, I spent about 3 hours in my local smallish rural town for their community wide garage sale.
atheist comments on May 26, 2018:
Find someplace decent to live! :)
graceylou replies on May 27, 2018:
@atheist I moved halfway around the world to the Vancouver area as a kid. Then moved to AB for grad school. Stayed here since then. Lived in the city for years then got tired of people being nosey all the time. It was time to find a quieter out of the way place. And I’ve always wanted horses.
atheist comments on May 26, 2018:
Find someplace decent to live! :)
graceylou replies on May 27, 2018:
@atheist I moved halfway around the world to the Vancouver area as a kid. Then moved to AB for grad school. Stayed here since then. Lived in the city for years then got tired of people being nosey all the time. It was time to find a quieter out of the way place. And I’ve always wanted horses.
So, I spent about 3 hours in my local smallish rural town for their community wide garage sale.
BSquared comments on May 26, 2018:
I feel your pain, but you should live if Texas if you think that's bad.
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
Oh I know this isn’t as bad as a lot of places. I really shouldn’t complain too much about it. Just enough to be annoying but hey live and let live. I think everyone around here just try to be polite even if they don’t like you or care much about you.
BSquared comments on May 26, 2018:
I feel your pain, but you should live if Texas if you think that's bad.
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
Oh I know this isn’t as bad as a lot of places. I really shouldn’t complain too much about it. Just enough to be annoying but hey live and let live. I think everyone around here just try to be polite even if they don’t like you or care much about you.
So, I spent about 3 hours in my local smallish rural town for their community wide garage sale.
ABSykes comments on May 26, 2018:
Love it! Just,think how frightfully unique you are to those rubes! I've lived in a few of those towns. I may jave made it worse being in the military but being a grown man who didn't own one single firearm.
Your beauty alone is probably enough to intimidate most of them!
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
@ABSykes Resistance is not futile.
ABSykes comments on May 26, 2018:
Love it! Just,think how frightfully unique you are to those rubes! I've lived in a few of those towns. I may jave made it worse being in the military but being a grown man who didn't own one single firearm.
Your beauty alone is probably enough to intimidate most of them!
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
@ABSykes Resistance is not futile.
So, I spent about 3 hours in my local smallish rural town for their community wide garage sale.
rogeralyn comments on May 26, 2018:
Why do you live where you do?
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
I moved to the province for grad school. And to get away from family and my old life on the west coast. Then I moved out of the city because I wanted space, quiet, horses. I live outside of town on an acreage/farmland away from other people so I don’t have to see towns folk unless I need to go to town for something. I love living at my place.
rogeralyn comments on May 26, 2018:
Why do you live where you do?
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
I moved to the province for grad school. And to get away from family and my old life on the west coast. Then I moved out of the city because I wanted space, quiet, horses. I live outside of town on an acreage/farmland away from other people so I don’t have to see towns folk unless I need to go to town for something. I love living at my place.
So, I spent about 3 hours in my local smallish rural town for their community wide garage sale.
SkotlandSkye comments on May 26, 2018:
You should wear a pointy hat and carry a wand and boop all the little children on the head with the wand while muttering obscure Latin phrases and see what happens..... LOL
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
I’m not beyond dressing and acting like that. Lol.
SkotlandSkye comments on May 26, 2018:
You should wear a pointy hat and carry a wand and boop all the little children on the head with the wand while muttering obscure Latin phrases and see what happens..... LOL
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
I’m not beyond dressing and acting like that. Lol.
So, I spent about 3 hours in my local smallish rural town for their community wide garage sale.
atheist comments on May 26, 2018:
Find someplace decent to live! :)
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
I don’t live in town. Most of the time I can forget other people exist.
atheist comments on May 26, 2018:
Find someplace decent to live! :)
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
I don’t live in town. Most of the time I can forget other people exist.
So, I spent about 3 hours in my local smallish rural town for their community wide garage sale.
Censorshipsucks comments on May 26, 2018:
Move.
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
I moved to my place in the country to get away from a crowded city. I like my space and quiet. I don’t live in town so I don’t have to deal with those people all the time. We’ve invested a lot into this property and the new building on we built here for our business. So moving is not an option. I also have horses. I love living on my property (almost 20 acres). My nearest neighbour is a mile away. I don’t have to see other people if I don’t want to.
Censorshipsucks comments on May 26, 2018:
Move.
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
I moved to my place in the country to get away from a crowded city. I like my space and quiet. I don’t live in town so I don’t have to deal with those people all the time. We’ve invested a lot into this property and the new building on we built here for our business. So moving is not an option. I also have horses. I love living on my property (almost 20 acres). My nearest neighbour is a mile away. I don’t have to see other people if I don’t want to.
So, I spent about 3 hours in my local smallish rural town for their community wide garage sale.
Mark013 comments on May 26, 2018:
Got you beat with churches, 20 and we have prisons too. Just had the same city wide here. I am sure if I would have went out to look, would have found pretty much the same thing.
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
I don’t think 20 churches would fit in a town that size. May be in the county. But then where would they put all the cattle (and horses, and buffalos, and elk, llamas).
Mark013 comments on May 26, 2018:
Got you beat with churches, 20 and we have prisons too. Just had the same city wide here. I am sure if I would have went out to look, would have found pretty much the same thing.
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
I don’t think 20 churches would fit in a town that size. May be in the county. But then where would they put all the cattle (and horses, and buffalos, and elk, llamas).
So, I spent about 3 hours in my local smallish rural town for their community wide garage sale.
ThinkKate comments on May 26, 2018:
Makes me wonder why they're selling all this stuff at a garage sale? Wouldn't you think they'd want to keep all this churchy stuff? Pardon the irony, but maybe they've seen the "light" and aren't so different from you after all???
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
Good point. For the books I think their kids might have outgrown them.
ThinkKate comments on May 26, 2018:
Makes me wonder why they're selling all this stuff at a garage sale? Wouldn't you think they'd want to keep all this churchy stuff? Pardon the irony, but maybe they've seen the "light" and aren't so different from you after all???
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
Good point. For the books I think their kids might have outgrown them.
So, I spent about 3 hours in my local smallish rural town for their community wide garage sale.
Varn comments on May 26, 2018:
Sounds familiar ..guess that’s why ‘Im here’ on a Saturday Night :S As for the garage sale garbage, I’d gather up an armload ..look kinda sorryeyed.. and ask what they want for it all ;-) ...I know, the landfills are overflowing..
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
I did find some useful items. For my home and my business about to open. My most exciting find was a brand new veggie spiraler. Go figure they never used it.
Varn comments on May 26, 2018:
Sounds familiar ..guess that’s why ‘Im here’ on a Saturday Night :S As for the garage sale garbage, I’d gather up an armload ..look kinda sorryeyed.. and ask what they want for it all ;-) ...I know, the landfills are overflowing..
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
I did find some useful items. For my home and my business about to open. My most exciting find was a brand new veggie spiraler. Go figure they never used it.
So, I spent about 3 hours in my local smallish rural town for their community wide garage sale.
CherylFox comments on May 26, 2018:
Why are you there?
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
Good question. We found a nice acreage priced for a quick sell. I wanted out of the city and horses. The town just happens to be the closest place to get supplies and mail (no mail delivery at my place).
CherylFox comments on May 26, 2018:
Why are you there?
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
Good question. We found a nice acreage priced for a quick sell. I wanted out of the city and horses. The town just happens to be the closest place to get supplies and mail (no mail delivery at my place).
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AuntieMame comments on May 26, 2018:
You're my hero. Cornbread was my grandmother's specialty. I will definitely try this and see if I can do her memory justice. Thanks!
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
Good luck. I’ve made this recipe probably a dozen times. Almost can’t mess it up.
AuntieMame comments on May 26, 2018:
You're my hero. Cornbread was my grandmother's specialty. I will definitely try this and see if I can do her memory justice. Thanks!
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
Good luck. I’ve made this recipe probably a dozen times. Almost can’t mess it up.
So, I spent about 3 hours in my local smallish rural town for their community wide garage sale.
mordant comments on May 26, 2018:
From 6th grade through high school I lived in an Illinois town of 750 with four churches so it could be worse ;-) At the time I was a believer myself so it wasn't a practical issue. Back then ( early 1970s ) you would have been problematic even for the minority of secular citizens in that town, I'd ...
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
Oh yes, I never feel unwelcome here. I grew up on the west coast in a very multicultural environment. I never even think of myself as a minority, just another human being. Here it’s just more conservative and “traditional” I suppose. Even in the city they are a lot more conservative minded than I was used to growing up. But as long as they don’t push anything on me I don’t push anything back on them. I guess I’m just a little sad there are few here I can relate to. I can have civilized conversations with them but not be close friends. I still hang out in the city with my city friends.
mordant comments on May 26, 2018:
From 6th grade through high school I lived in an Illinois town of 750 with four churches so it could be worse ;-) At the time I was a believer myself so it wasn't a practical issue. Back then ( early 1970s ) you would have been problematic even for the minority of secular citizens in that town, I'd ...
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
Oh yes, I never feel unwelcome here. I grew up on the west coast in a very multicultural environment. I never even think of myself as a minority, just another human being. Here it’s just more conservative and “traditional” I suppose. Even in the city they are a lot more conservative minded than I was used to growing up. But as long as they don’t push anything on me I don’t push anything back on them. I guess I’m just a little sad there are few here I can relate to. I can have civilized conversations with them but not be close friends. I still hang out in the city with my city friends.
So, I spent about 3 hours in my local smallish rural town for their community wide garage sale.
ABSykes comments on May 26, 2018:
Love it! Just,think how frightfully unique you are to those rubes! I've lived in a few of those towns. I may jave made it worse being in the military but being a grown man who didn't own one single firearm.
Your beauty alone is probably enough to intimidate most of them!
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
I don’t own any firearms either although I’ve been threatening to buy myself a pink Hello Kitty rifle. Many around me are trigger happy with their rifles and shotguns. They seem to think it’s needed for protection out here in rural country (and for hunting and target practice). I’ve lived here now almost 8 years, pretty isolated. All I need are my dogs and my donkey for safety from people and wildlife. I love the quiet and space I have here. I only have to deal with townfolks now and again when I get into town and at work (I work with animals so I see few people). Anyhow, I don’t want to blend in. That’s just not my nature.
ABSykes comments on May 26, 2018:
Love it! Just,think how frightfully unique you are to those rubes! I've lived in a few of those towns. I may jave made it worse being in the military but being a grown man who didn't own one single firearm.
Your beauty alone is probably enough to intimidate most of them!
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
I don’t own any firearms either although I’ve been threatening to buy myself a pink Hello Kitty rifle. Many around me are trigger happy with their rifles and shotguns. They seem to think it’s needed for protection out here in rural country (and for hunting and target practice). I’ve lived here now almost 8 years, pretty isolated. All I need are my dogs and my donkey for safety from people and wildlife. I love the quiet and space I have here. I only have to deal with townfolks now and again when I get into town and at work (I work with animals so I see few people). Anyhow, I don’t want to blend in. That’s just not my nature.
So, I spent about 3 hours in my local smallish rural town for their community wide garage sale.
Kadygee comments on May 26, 2018:
Welcome to rural living in the bible belt. Im actually surprised there are only 3 churches. My hometown was only 1200 and we had 5.
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
The others are pretty close by town. I think there is just not enough space in town for more churches because all the rest of the spaces are taken up by bars and liquor stores.
Kadygee comments on May 26, 2018:
Welcome to rural living in the bible belt. Im actually surprised there are only 3 churches. My hometown was only 1200 and we had 5.
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
The others are pretty close by town. I think there is just not enough space in town for more churches because all the rest of the spaces are taken up by bars and liquor stores.
So, I spent about 3 hours in my local smallish rural town for their community wide garage sale.
Jontom2017 comments on May 26, 2018:
Difficult. I know from other friends i have had in similar circumstances that they have had to pretend and go along with the community God spirit else they would be shunned. What a world we live in :(
Stay true to yourself but be non committal and just make all the right noises without making ...
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
I never say anything negative to them and luckily these people are only quietly religious. No bible thumping and such. I feel may be more surrounded than confronted. Luckily I don’t live in town but in my own section of the county. People here don’t ask you if you go to church but they ask which church you go to. I just don’t answer.
Jontom2017 comments on May 26, 2018:
Difficult. I know from other friends i have had in similar circumstances that they have had to pretend and go along with the community God spirit else they would be shunned. What a world we live in :(
Stay true to yourself but be non committal and just make all the right noises without making ...
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
I never say anything negative to them and luckily these people are only quietly religious. No bible thumping and such. I feel may be more surrounded than confronted. Luckily I don’t live in town but in my own section of the county. People here don’t ask you if you go to church but they ask which church you go to. I just don’t answer.
So, I spent about 3 hours in my local smallish rural town for their community wide garage sale.
ronin73 comments on May 26, 2018:
They are hard to get around sometimes.
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
They are, however, very nice people and aren't in your face about religion.
ronin73 comments on May 26, 2018:
They are hard to get around sometimes.
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
They are, however, very nice people and aren't in your face about religion.
This is Jazzee.
FrayedBear comments on May 26, 2018:
She has a beautiful "what do you expect if you are silly 'pursed lips' look on her face".
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
She gives you that face when she follows you wherever you go and you're too busy to pet her and give her 100% attention (and playfight her, she loves to playfight).
FrayedBear comments on May 26, 2018:
She has a beautiful "what do you expect if you are silly 'pursed lips' look on her face".
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
She gives you that face when she follows you wherever you go and you're too busy to pet her and give her 100% attention (and playfight her, she loves to playfight).
This is Jazzee.
bigpawbullets comments on May 26, 2018:
YOU....... are a good human. Thank you for doing this.
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
Ssshhhhh. Don't let the word get out that I might possibly may be good sometimes.
bigpawbullets comments on May 26, 2018:
YOU....... are a good human. Thank you for doing this.
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
Ssshhhhh. Don't let the word get out that I might possibly may be good sometimes.
This is Jazzee.
MidnightSolo comments on May 26, 2018:
Oh I love Jazzee and thank you for allowing her to grace you with her presence! You're both beautiful!
Meet my 14 year old Seal Point Himalayan (I adopted her on my birthday in January) and changed her name from Kittery Kat to MAKANA, which means gift in Hawaiian. I had seen her picture posted on a...
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
She’s gorgeous. Our house is a mishmash of unwanted cats and dogs. We rescue cats. We adopted out the more adoptable cats and kittens, and kept the ones that have issues whether behavioural or health related. I adopted a 12.5 year old German shepherd mix that was left at my work. He lived a happy life with us until he passed away at 16.5.
MidnightSolo comments on May 26, 2018:
Oh I love Jazzee and thank you for allowing her to grace you with her presence! You're both beautiful!
Meet my 14 year old Seal Point Himalayan (I adopted her on my birthday in January) and changed her name from Kittery Kat to MAKANA, which means gift in Hawaiian. I had seen her picture posted on a...
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
She’s gorgeous. Our house is a mishmash of unwanted cats and dogs. We rescue cats. We adopted out the more adoptable cats and kittens, and kept the ones that have issues whether behavioural or health related. I adopted a 12.5 year old German shepherd mix that was left at my work. He lived a happy life with us until he passed away at 16.5.
This is Jazzee.
HippieChick58 comments on May 26, 2018:
@gracelou what a saint you are (and I mean that in a totally non religious way) What a lucky girl she was to have found you. It makes me so angry that people dispose of inconvenient pets so quickly. It sounds like they did not take her needs into account when they made changes. It is sad for the ...
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
It was just the right thing to do. I rescue cats and place them in homes (at my own expense) and that was why the vet clinic called me. A lot of people sacrifice their pets for their own happiness. I make sacrifices for animals and feel that is just the right thing to do. Jazzee isn’t going anywhere. We love her too much.
HippieChick58 comments on May 26, 2018:
@gracelou what a saint you are (and I mean that in a totally non religious way) What a lucky girl she was to have found you. It makes me so angry that people dispose of inconvenient pets so quickly. It sounds like they did not take her needs into account when they made changes. It is sad for the ...
graceylou replies on May 26, 2018:
It was just the right thing to do. I rescue cats and place them in homes (at my own expense) and that was why the vet clinic called me. A lot of people sacrifice their pets for their own happiness. I make sacrifices for animals and feel that is just the right thing to do. Jazzee isn’t going anywhere. We love her too much.
Do you have that one ingredient (or ingredients) that you are obsessed with and must put in just ...
AntaresRose comments on May 24, 2018:
Oh send me some hemp seeds!
graceylou replies on May 25, 2018:
@BettyColeman Hemp seeds aka hemp hearts are perfectly legal in the US and can be purchased on Amazon as I checked. It’s not pot/weed. Currently in Canada pot is still illegal until they figure out the kinks of the new laws.
AntaresRose comments on May 24, 2018:
Oh send me some hemp seeds!
graceylou replies on May 25, 2018:
@BettyColeman Hemp seeds aka hemp hearts are perfectly legal in the US and can be purchased on Amazon as I checked. It’s not pot/weed. Currently in Canada pot is still illegal until they figure out the kinks of the new laws.
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walklightly comments on May 25, 2018:
pretty cool. now i'm waiting for the plushie dandelion.
graceylou replies on May 25, 2018:
As in the plant?
walklightly comments on May 25, 2018:
pretty cool. now i'm waiting for the plushie dandelion.
graceylou replies on May 25, 2018:
As in the plant?
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XxDARKNEXUSxX comments on May 25, 2018:
Yes you are doing something wrong , your breaking my heart and you need to move to Ontario lol
graceylou replies on May 25, 2018:
@XxDARKNEXUSxX LOL. My mother would have a completely different descriptive of me when I was younger. Since I’m 47 I guess I’m an old gal compared to the youngsters.
XxDARKNEXUSxX comments on May 25, 2018:
Yes you are doing something wrong , your breaking my heart and you need to move to Ontario lol
graceylou replies on May 25, 2018:
@XxDARKNEXUSxX LOL. My mother would have a completely different descriptive of me when I was younger. Since I’m 47 I guess I’m an old gal compared to the youngsters.
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XxDARKNEXUSxX comments on May 25, 2018:
Yes you are doing something wrong , your breaking my heart and you need to move to Ontario lol
graceylou replies on May 25, 2018:
@XxDARKNEXUSxX Only if I can bring my horses along. Oh and I’m a little too old for cute.
XxDARKNEXUSxX comments on May 25, 2018:
Yes you are doing something wrong , your breaking my heart and you need to move to Ontario lol
graceylou replies on May 25, 2018:
@XxDARKNEXUSxX Only if I can bring my horses along. Oh and I’m a little too old for cute.
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XxDARKNEXUSxX comments on May 25, 2018:
Yes you are doing something wrong , your breaking my heart and you need to move to Ontario lol
graceylou replies on May 25, 2018:
Hahaha, Strangely that isn't the first time someone wished I were in Ontario.
XxDARKNEXUSxX comments on May 25, 2018:
Yes you are doing something wrong , your breaking my heart and you need to move to Ontario lol
graceylou replies on May 25, 2018:
Hahaha, Strangely that isn't the first time someone wished I were in Ontario.
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AntaresRose comments on May 24, 2018:
Oh send me some hemp seeds!
graceylou replies on May 25, 2018:
@BettyColeman Well, it derives from the cannabis plant but it's the industrial hemp plant that is used for clothing and food. Canada is in the process of legalizing pot this year so that kind of cannabis will be available as well. But no, hemp seeds are perfectly legal as it has only minute amounts of THC. It's classified as health food. I believe they are also called hemp hearts.
AntaresRose comments on May 24, 2018:
Oh send me some hemp seeds!
graceylou replies on May 25, 2018:
@BettyColeman Well, it derives from the cannabis plant but it's the industrial hemp plant that is used for clothing and food. Canada is in the process of legalizing pot this year so that kind of cannabis will be available as well. But no, hemp seeds are perfectly legal as it has only minute amounts of THC. It's classified as health food. I believe they are also called hemp hearts.
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dellik comments on May 25, 2018:
Am I missing something, or are you unhappy that they are.. feeling.doing exactly the same as you? You both want the others company, and you both have limited time (that rarely match up)
Im not trying to be mean, its just the way you described it is literally the same from either perspective..
graceylou replies on May 25, 2018:
Obviously I hadn’t given too many details here. We are both busy people. The difference is I do understand that he has obligations and his own friends. And I do make time for us. He’s busy with a big project right now so I get that he doesn’t have much free time. I didn’t expect him to be off work during the day yesterday and needing to spend time with me. I own a business and have obligations. He was upset that I couldn’t just be with him. I mean I wish I could but it was just not the best time and he should understand. Instead he was asking me if it was because there’s someone else I was seeing. What? He often pulls the hurt puppy dog on me. It’s cute but gets old after awhile.
dellik comments on May 25, 2018:
Am I missing something, or are you unhappy that they are.. feeling.doing exactly the same as you? You both want the others company, and you both have limited time (that rarely match up)
Im not trying to be mean, its just the way you described it is literally the same from either perspective..
graceylou replies on May 25, 2018:
Obviously I hadn’t given too many details here. We are both busy people. The difference is I do understand that he has obligations and his own friends. And I do make time for us. He’s busy with a big project right now so I get that he doesn’t have much free time. I didn’t expect him to be off work during the day yesterday and needing to spend time with me. I own a business and have obligations. He was upset that I couldn’t just be with him. I mean I wish I could but it was just not the best time and he should understand. Instead he was asking me if it was because there’s someone else I was seeing. What? He often pulls the hurt puppy dog on me. It’s cute but gets old after awhile.
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Ellatynemouth comments on May 24, 2018:
Vegan mayonnaise. I've just made a batch.
graceylou replies on May 25, 2018:
@Ellatynemouth Yes I’m familiar with aquafaba. I think the soy milk would be ok though.
Ellatynemouth comments on May 24, 2018:
Vegan mayonnaise. I've just made a batch.
graceylou replies on May 25, 2018:
@Ellatynemouth Yes I’m familiar with aquafaba. I think the soy milk would be ok though.
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AntaresRose comments on May 24, 2018:
Oh send me some hemp seeds!
graceylou replies on May 25, 2018:
You can’t get them locally?
AntaresRose comments on May 24, 2018:
Oh send me some hemp seeds!
graceylou replies on May 25, 2018:
You can’t get them locally?
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ArdentAtheist comments on May 25, 2018:
Tumerick is the ingredient that goes in just about every dish, mixed with black pepper and had regularly it’s an extremely effective anti-inflammatory, among other benefits.
graceylou replies on May 25, 2018:
I use turmeric as well usually with cumin or just by itself.
ArdentAtheist comments on May 25, 2018:
Tumerick is the ingredient that goes in just about every dish, mixed with black pepper and had regularly it’s an extremely effective anti-inflammatory, among other benefits.
graceylou replies on May 25, 2018:
I use turmeric as well usually with cumin or just by itself.
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Sticks48 comments on May 24, 2018:
Figure out why you are drawn to that type of man to begin with. They seem to be attracted to you because you comply with their wishes. In the words of Nancy Reagan "JUST SAY NO". ☺
graceylou replies on May 25, 2018:
@Sticks48 Oh no, you are completely correct and that would be the wise thing to do. Normally I can handle it and not take things too seriously but today I was surprised with the demand on my time. I was just a bit irritated.
Sticks48 comments on May 24, 2018:
Figure out why you are drawn to that type of man to begin with. They seem to be attracted to you because you comply with their wishes. In the words of Nancy Reagan "JUST SAY NO". ☺
graceylou replies on May 25, 2018:
@Sticks48 Oh no, you are completely correct and that would be the wise thing to do. Normally I can handle it and not take things too seriously but today I was surprised with the demand on my time. I was just a bit irritated.
What drives me crazy is when someone never seems to have time for me but when they have that rare ...
Sticks48 comments on May 24, 2018:
Figure out why you are drawn to that type of man to begin with. They seem to be attracted to you because you comply with their wishes. In the words of Nancy Reagan "JUST SAY NO". ☺
graceylou replies on May 24, 2018:
Usually they go after me hard even if I’m initially not interested. They are charming, intelligent, exciting. I figure if they put so much effort into pursuing me then they would put much into the relationship so I give them a chance. There is where I go wrong. It’s hard to say no to them, at least for me.
Sticks48 comments on May 24, 2018:
Figure out why you are drawn to that type of man to begin with. They seem to be attracted to you because you comply with their wishes. In the words of Nancy Reagan "JUST SAY NO". ☺
graceylou replies on May 24, 2018:
Usually they go after me hard even if I’m initially not interested. They are charming, intelligent, exciting. I figure if they put so much effort into pursuing me then they would put much into the relationship so I give them a chance. There is where I go wrong. It’s hard to say no to them, at least for me.
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evergreen comments on May 24, 2018:
We teach people how to treat us. And no one can "guilt trip " you without your cooperation !
graceylou replies on May 24, 2018:
You are right. I’m definitely not innocent in all this. I can’t change other people but I can change me.
evergreen comments on May 24, 2018:
We teach people how to treat us. And no one can "guilt trip " you without your cooperation !
graceylou replies on May 24, 2018:
You are right. I’m definitely not innocent in all this. I can’t change other people but I can change me.
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Ellatynemouth comments on May 24, 2018:
Vegan mayonnaise. I've just made a batch.
graceylou replies on May 24, 2018:
@Ellatynemouth Thank you. I don’t usually use soy milk but I can tolerate it in small amounts. Might be ok for this. I will give it a try.
Ellatynemouth comments on May 24, 2018:
Vegan mayonnaise. I've just made a batch.
graceylou replies on May 24, 2018:
@Ellatynemouth Thank you. I don’t usually use soy milk but I can tolerate it in small amounts. Might be ok for this. I will give it a try.
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btroje comments on May 24, 2018:
sorry that happens. I have a certain type of people that seem to gravitate toward me. IT is weird how that happens. SOme new agey people say when this happens there is a lesson to be learned. I just went into the mental health profession so I cant socialize with them in my private life
graceylou replies on May 24, 2018:
@btroje Wow. I don’t even know what that’s like.
btroje comments on May 24, 2018:
sorry that happens. I have a certain type of people that seem to gravitate toward me. IT is weird how that happens. SOme new agey people say when this happens there is a lesson to be learned. I just went into the mental health profession so I cant socialize with them in my private life
graceylou replies on May 24, 2018:
@btroje Wow. I don’t even know what that’s like.
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SkotlandSkye comments on May 24, 2018:
Try it! avocado ice cream -- and even avocado pudding -- amazing! yum!
I make banana ice cream just about every day...simple to freeze bananas and process with strawberries or blueberries. I probably eat 6-10 bananas a day. I have no idea what I would do if I couldn't eat them! I'm so so so ...
graceylou replies on May 24, 2018:
I just developed the allergy one day a few years ago. I had always eaten bananas before that. That day I ate a banana and was sick for 2 days. Tried it in baked goods like banana muffin or bread. Nope. I tried two tablespoons of banana ice cream. Nope. Apparently if you are allergic to latex (and I am severely allergic to latex) you can develop an allergy to bananas. But I will try the avocado ice cream.
SkotlandSkye comments on May 24, 2018:
Try it! avocado ice cream -- and even avocado pudding -- amazing! yum!
I make banana ice cream just about every day...simple to freeze bananas and process with strawberries or blueberries. I probably eat 6-10 bananas a day. I have no idea what I would do if I couldn't eat them! I'm so so so ...
graceylou replies on May 24, 2018:
I just developed the allergy one day a few years ago. I had always eaten bananas before that. That day I ate a banana and was sick for 2 days. Tried it in baked goods like banana muffin or bread. Nope. I tried two tablespoons of banana ice cream. Nope. Apparently if you are allergic to latex (and I am severely allergic to latex) you can develop an allergy to bananas. But I will try the avocado ice cream.
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SkotlandSkye comments on May 24, 2018:
Minced garlic....I can definitely ward off vampires.... ;-)
but also...fresh lime juice...in my water, on my salads, in my beans, on my corn on the cob...etc.
graceylou replies on May 24, 2018:
Yummy. I love garlic.
SkotlandSkye comments on May 24, 2018:
Minced garlic....I can definitely ward off vampires.... ;-)
but also...fresh lime juice...in my water, on my salads, in my beans, on my corn on the cob...etc.
graceylou replies on May 24, 2018:
Yummy. I love garlic.
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btroje comments on May 24, 2018:
sorry that happens. I have a certain type of people that seem to gravitate toward me. IT is weird how that happens. SOme new agey people say when this happens there is a lesson to be learned. I just went into the mental health profession so I cant socialize with them in my private life
graceylou replies on May 24, 2018:
I know hey. How do they keep finding us. Lol. I grew up with my parents constantly putting me down telling me nobody would ever want me. When I had my first “real” boyfriend I kinda felt like if I didn’t keep him happy I will lose him and I will have nobody. I left him after over a year. It dawned on me one day I was too smart to someone’s doormat. But sadly it just became a pattern for me.
btroje comments on May 24, 2018:
sorry that happens. I have a certain type of people that seem to gravitate toward me. IT is weird how that happens. SOme new agey people say when this happens there is a lesson to be learned. I just went into the mental health profession so I cant socialize with them in my private life
graceylou replies on May 24, 2018:
I know hey. How do they keep finding us. Lol. I grew up with my parents constantly putting me down telling me nobody would ever want me. When I had my first “real” boyfriend I kinda felt like if I didn’t keep him happy I will lose him and I will have nobody. I left him after over a year. It dawned on me one day I was too smart to someone’s doormat. But sadly it just became a pattern for me.
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BSquared comments on May 24, 2018:
Set your boundaries early on in any relationship. I learned the hard way. When we are in relationships and we don't set boundaries people take advantage of us. When we finally realize what is going on and try to regain our power they resent it and then the trouble begins. There is a series of books ...
graceylou replies on May 24, 2018:
Setting boundaries with these people don’t seem to work. They will just tell you want you want to hear and do what they do anyway. And silly me I stay with them for a year and a half or two years before I say that’s enough. Then they just wouldn’t let go, can’t believe I left them, try to get me back. I’m a little better at handling this sort of thing now though I still don’t like feeling bad for not giving in to their every whim. It’s up to me to make better choices before getting into a relationship I suppose.
BSquared comments on May 24, 2018:
Set your boundaries early on in any relationship. I learned the hard way. When we are in relationships and we don't set boundaries people take advantage of us. When we finally realize what is going on and try to regain our power they resent it and then the trouble begins. There is a series of books ...
graceylou replies on May 24, 2018:
Setting boundaries with these people don’t seem to work. They will just tell you want you want to hear and do what they do anyway. And silly me I stay with them for a year and a half or two years before I say that’s enough. Then they just wouldn’t let go, can’t believe I left them, try to get me back. I’m a little better at handling this sort of thing now though I still don’t like feeling bad for not giving in to their every whim. It’s up to me to make better choices before getting into a relationship I suppose.
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CarolinaGirl60 comments on May 24, 2018:
Those are toxic people...who basically profile us to find an empathetic person they can groom for more abuse, and one way they do it is by pushing our boundaries. It’s not selfish or unreasonable to want equality in a relationship, but they’re already making their own rules. If THEY do it, ...
graceylou replies on May 24, 2018:
Yes. I’m like you. For me, it seems to take awhile to finally let go of those persons despite knowing exactly what is going on. Thank you for those references.
CarolinaGirl60 comments on May 24, 2018:
Those are toxic people...who basically profile us to find an empathetic person they can groom for more abuse, and one way they do it is by pushing our boundaries. It’s not selfish or unreasonable to want equality in a relationship, but they’re already making their own rules. If THEY do it, ...
graceylou replies on May 24, 2018:
Yes. I’m like you. For me, it seems to take awhile to finally let go of those persons despite knowing exactly what is going on. Thank you for those references.
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Ellatynemouth comments on May 24, 2018:
Vegan mayonnaise. I've just made a batch.
graceylou replies on May 24, 2018:
Can you share your recipe? I usually just buy vegan mayo.
Ellatynemouth comments on May 24, 2018:
Vegan mayonnaise. I've just made a batch.
graceylou replies on May 24, 2018:
Can you share your recipe? I usually just buy vegan mayo.
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BohoHeathen comments on May 24, 2018:
Haven’t tried it. I hate avocado no matter which way I’ve tried it. I’d have to think you wouldn’t taste them though with the other ingredients. I’ve seen mouse made using them also. It looks good but I’m skeptical.
graceylou replies on May 24, 2018:
I guess there is only one way to find out. So far I can tolerate avocados in vegan sushi mixed in with other veggies and tofu. That is it. The mango ice cream we made tasted like butterscotch though it was made of only mangoes, almond milk, vanilla extract, and a tiny amount of coconut . So who knows what the avocado based ice cream tastes like.
BohoHeathen comments on May 24, 2018:
Haven’t tried it. I hate avocado no matter which way I’ve tried it. I’d have to think you wouldn’t taste them though with the other ingredients. I’ve seen mouse made using them also. It looks good but I’m skeptical.
graceylou replies on May 24, 2018:
I guess there is only one way to find out. So far I can tolerate avocados in vegan sushi mixed in with other veggies and tofu. That is it. The mango ice cream we made tasted like butterscotch though it was made of only mangoes, almond milk, vanilla extract, and a tiny amount of coconut . So who knows what the avocado based ice cream tastes like.
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Wildgreens comments on May 24, 2018:
I'm obsessed with chia seeds as well, and my other would be organic oatmeal.
graceylou replies on May 24, 2018:
I'm not a huge fan of oatmeal but do eat it. Chia seeds are great in overnight oats. I also use it to make fruit "jams".
Wildgreens comments on May 24, 2018:
I'm obsessed with chia seeds as well, and my other would be organic oatmeal.
graceylou replies on May 24, 2018:
I'm not a huge fan of oatmeal but do eat it. Chia seeds are great in overnight oats. I also use it to make fruit "jams".
This is what I make when I have a sweet tooth.
graceylou comments on May 24, 2018:
Thanks. I’ve been looking to make my own snack bars. This sounds easy enough to make. Just have to sub honey with something else to make it vegan. And I do have vegan chocolate chips.
graceylou replies on May 24, 2018:
@Sheannutt Especially when it's really hot like right now.
graceylou comments on May 24, 2018:
Thanks. I’ve been looking to make my own snack bars. This sounds easy enough to make. Just have to sub honey with something else to make it vegan. And I do have vegan chocolate chips.
graceylou replies on May 24, 2018:
@Sheannutt Especially when it's really hot like right now.
Horses and donkey got their hooves trimmed this morning before being taken to their summer pasture.
ronin73 comments on May 23, 2018:
I'd think watching them run has got be happiness inducing.
graceylou replies on May 23, 2018:
I took a video of them running but I don't know how I can upload a vid here, unless it's on youtube.
ronin73 comments on May 23, 2018:
I'd think watching them run has got be happiness inducing.
graceylou replies on May 23, 2018:
I took a video of them running but I don't know how I can upload a vid here, unless it's on youtube.
If you could marry any fictional character, who would it be and why ?
graceylou comments on May 22, 2018:
Dracula, Lestat of the Vampire Chronicles, Henry Sturges of Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter. Because I like dark mysterious men with a touch of evil.
graceylou replies on May 23, 2018:
@rainmanjr Oh I know. But a girl can dream
graceylou comments on May 22, 2018:
Dracula, Lestat of the Vampire Chronicles, Henry Sturges of Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter. Because I like dark mysterious men with a touch of evil.
graceylou replies on May 23, 2018:
@rainmanjr Oh I know. But a girl can dream
So glad to find this group.
Dkevinscott comments on May 22, 2018:
My undergrad degree is in Anthropology (with an emphasis on Archaeology, specifically). I went on to study Nautical Archaeology at Texas A&M. I completed all my course work, but was burned out and couldn't settle on a thesis topic so I never got my masters degree.
graceylou replies on May 22, 2018:
I was pretty much the same so I totally get that.
Dkevinscott comments on May 22, 2018:
My undergrad degree is in Anthropology (with an emphasis on Archaeology, specifically). I went on to study Nautical Archaeology at Texas A&M. I completed all my course work, but was burned out and couldn't settle on a thesis topic so I never got my masters degree.
graceylou replies on May 22, 2018:
I was pretty much the same so I totally get that.
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walklightly comments on May 22, 2018:
how magnificent! very interesting lesson - thank you.
graceylou replies on May 22, 2018:
@AmiSue Yes, they are more natural looking obviously. I know they are a lot of work, that's why I haven't attempted any. I have species of different habitat requirements as well, from desert species to tropical species, grasslands, mountains. Arboreal to burrowing. I think I will have the isopods on their own as pets.
walklightly comments on May 22, 2018:
how magnificent! very interesting lesson - thank you.
graceylou replies on May 22, 2018:
@AmiSue Yes, they are more natural looking obviously. I know they are a lot of work, that's why I haven't attempted any. I have species of different habitat requirements as well, from desert species to tropical species, grasslands, mountains. Arboreal to burrowing. I think I will have the isopods on their own as pets.
Options in your area for dining out for vegans: [peta2.com]
graceylou comments on May 22, 2018:
An excellent dining guide for vegans and vegetarians is happycow.net.
(Edited: Just realized the posted link goes to Happy Cow as well, link would not open on my phone)
graceylou replies on May 22, 2018:
@Wildgreens I realize that the PETA link goes to Happy Cow as well. The link didn't open on my phone but will on my laptop. Still, I figure some vegans/vegetarians will not open a PETA link because many (including myself) do not support PETA.
graceylou comments on May 22, 2018:
An excellent dining guide for vegans and vegetarians is happycow.net.
(Edited: Just realized the posted link goes to Happy Cow as well, link would not open on my phone)
graceylou replies on May 22, 2018:
@Wildgreens I realize that the PETA link goes to Happy Cow as well. The link didn't open on my phone but will on my laptop. Still, I figure some vegans/vegetarians will not open a PETA link because many (including myself) do not support PETA.
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walklightly comments on May 22, 2018:
how magnificent! very interesting lesson - thank you.
graceylou replies on May 22, 2018:
@AmiSue I wish I had set up bioactive tanks for my reptiles. I have soil type substrate for my tarantulas but they would probably eat the isopods. Not a good thing after paying $140 for a colony of 10 fancy isopods.
walklightly comments on May 22, 2018:
how magnificent! very interesting lesson - thank you.
graceylou replies on May 22, 2018:
@AmiSue I wish I had set up bioactive tanks for my reptiles. I have soil type substrate for my tarantulas but they would probably eat the isopods. Not a good thing after paying $140 for a colony of 10 fancy isopods.
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walklightly comments on May 22, 2018:
how magnificent! very interesting lesson - thank you.
graceylou replies on May 22, 2018:
They are interesting critters. Check out the giant isopods as well, and marine isopods. Many people keep little isopods in their reptile tanks if they have a soil substrate. These guys are the cleanup crew.
walklightly comments on May 22, 2018:
how magnificent! very interesting lesson - thank you.
graceylou replies on May 22, 2018:
They are interesting critters. Check out the giant isopods as well, and marine isopods. Many people keep little isopods in their reptile tanks if they have a soil substrate. These guys are the cleanup crew.
This is my Arabian mare, Misty.
OldGoat43 comments on May 20, 2018:
Ah yes, I remember having that same kind of problem on my farm. Goats, pigs or donkeys would get out and I would be the one spending hours chasing and tracking them down. Once I had a pig with my arms around her and she dragged me a few hundred feet in the mud. Good luck with your horses. He's a ...
graceylou replies on May 20, 2018:
She is a mare actually. My neighbour has a stallion she likes. This isn’t the first time she gets out but probably the worst. We’ve had trainers try to work with her. She gave the vet and farrier a hard time. She was sold by the previous owner for this reason. She’s mashed my booted foot. She’s broken my finger trying to load her into a trailer. She could have seriously injured me today when I caught her by the halter but I held on with dear life until we could hook up a lead.
OldGoat43 comments on May 20, 2018:
Ah yes, I remember having that same kind of problem on my farm. Goats, pigs or donkeys would get out and I would be the one spending hours chasing and tracking them down. Once I had a pig with my arms around her and she dragged me a few hundred feet in the mud. Good luck with your horses. He's a ...
graceylou replies on May 20, 2018:
She is a mare actually. My neighbour has a stallion she likes. This isn’t the first time she gets out but probably the worst. We’ve had trainers try to work with her. She gave the vet and farrier a hard time. She was sold by the previous owner for this reason. She’s mashed my booted foot. She’s broken my finger trying to load her into a trailer. She could have seriously injured me today when I caught her by the halter but I held on with dear life until we could hook up a lead.
This is my Arabian mare, Misty.
ronin73 comments on May 20, 2018:
She obviously felt it was a good day for a stroll.
graceylou replies on May 20, 2018:
Or a trot or a gallop.
ronin73 comments on May 20, 2018:
She obviously felt it was a good day for a stroll.
graceylou replies on May 20, 2018:
Or a trot or a gallop.
I made carrot hot dogs for the first time today.
AntaresRose comments on May 15, 2018:
Those hummus dips are awesome.
graceylou replies on May 17, 2018:
@BettyColeman Oh I know. I spend way too much time ogling recipes online. Thanks for trying to help. Have a lovely day.
AntaresRose comments on May 15, 2018:
Those hummus dips are awesome.
graceylou replies on May 17, 2018:
@BettyColeman Oh I know. I spend way too much time ogling recipes online. Thanks for trying to help. Have a lovely day.
I made carrot hot dogs for the first time today.
AntaresRose comments on May 15, 2018:
Those hummus dips are awesome.
graceylou replies on May 17, 2018:
@BettyColeman I don't like the taste of Stevia. I prefer to use maple syrup. Personally I don't worry about using reasonable amounts of sugars (I usually use coconut sugar or maple syrup). I will have to look into the English mustard. I'm not a fan of mustard in general so I only have the basic yellow mustard at home.
AntaresRose comments on May 15, 2018:
Those hummus dips are awesome.
graceylou replies on May 17, 2018:
@BettyColeman I don't like the taste of Stevia. I prefer to use maple syrup. Personally I don't worry about using reasonable amounts of sugars (I usually use coconut sugar or maple syrup). I will have to look into the English mustard. I'm not a fan of mustard in general so I only have the basic yellow mustard at home.
This beautiful girl came in at my work this weekend.
freckles comments on May 16, 2018:
What a sweetie? I have a soft spot for black doggies
graceylou replies on May 17, 2018:
Me too. Three of my four dogs are black (four out of five when Max was still alive).
freckles comments on May 16, 2018:
What a sweetie? I have a soft spot for black doggies
graceylou replies on May 17, 2018:
Me too. Three of my four dogs are black (four out of five when Max was still alive).
I made carrot hot dogs for the first time today.
AntaresRose comments on May 15, 2018:
Those hummus dips are awesome.
graceylou replies on May 17, 2018:
@BettyColeman I used yellow mustard in my marinade. I can’t do honey mustard obviously because I’m vegan.
AntaresRose comments on May 15, 2018:
Those hummus dips are awesome.
graceylou replies on May 17, 2018:
@BettyColeman I used yellow mustard in my marinade. I can’t do honey mustard obviously because I’m vegan.
A vegan question: If a product has no non vegan ingredients but was processed in a facility that ...
graceylou comments on May 16, 2018:
I see now that your reasons for avoiding also has to do with allergies. I would say most of those products will be ok unless you have severe allergic reactions to minute amounts. I know people who can die from exposure to a few pieces of peanut shells. A friends of mine is so severely allergic to ...
graceylou replies on May 16, 2018:
@ArdentAtheist I've been vegan long enough to know that veganism can be extremely complex. LOL. Vegans disagree with each other on many things. There are so many contentious topics. Ultimately, you have to decide for yourself what is right for you and what works for you. Good luck.
graceylou comments on May 16, 2018:
I see now that your reasons for avoiding also has to do with allergies. I would say most of those products will be ok unless you have severe allergic reactions to minute amounts. I know people who can die from exposure to a few pieces of peanut shells. A friends of mine is so severely allergic to ...
graceylou replies on May 16, 2018:
@ArdentAtheist I've been vegan long enough to know that veganism can be extremely complex. LOL. Vegans disagree with each other on many things. There are so many contentious topics. Ultimately, you have to decide for yourself what is right for you and what works for you. Good luck.
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Atheist, Humanist, Secularist, Skeptic, Freethinker
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