That sounds terrible, sounds like you need to go to the hospital, your G.P obviously isnt prescribing anything thats helping. Is there anyone spraying in the area? Just a thought.
Anyway i better get ready for work.
Goodluck.

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cookessentials - 2012-04-22 08:17:00

OOOh Cookes, that's horrible. I get the 'itchies' as I call them when I get cold. Basically an allergy to the cold! Although in summer if I go walking I can get them on my neck and arms because I sweat a bit and that cools down my skin so the hives come up. If I go outside to hang up washing and there is still a chill in the air I get the itchies on exposed areas of skin. It started out of the blue about five or six years ago on a cool summer morning. No antihistamine makes a difference and they fade away over several hours. Very frustrating so I feel for you. Often you have no idea what causes the hives, it is just one of those things. My doctor told me to expect them for up to two years and while they have lessened I think that may just be because I don't let myself get cold. Still waiting! Air conditioning can do it too. All the best and I hope they can identify the cause and it's not just 'idiosyncratic'

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cookessentials - 2012-04-22 08:39:00

its not anything to do with umm a womans age? oh and i just remembered i got itchy skin just over a year ago, no explaination had it for about 3-4 weeks then it just went away....silly me didnt see your post on the other page...am so sorry to hear how bad it has become

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cookessentials - 2012-04-22 15:45:00

hey cooks,glad you are having a good day,and i hope you enjoy your pork-sound beautiful!

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cookessentials - 2012-04-22 16:27:00

Glad to hear you are feeling better, have just logged on and this was the first thread i looked for, am i getting addicted to trademe recipe threads? Dont know you, but was worried that you were ok.
Dont worry am a female foodie, not a stalker. You have great recipes by the way.

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elliehen - 2012-04-22 18:36:00

luv the chooks names cookes, and yes sounds a bit like my itching problem it came then went. i suspect i know who u r talking about too, enjoy your dinner

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cookessentials - 2012-04-22 18:41:00

Hi all :)
I've been a bit of a lurker of late but had Miss 15 with me for most of the school hols so getting any internet time was a challenge lol!
I gained my 1st real home since 22/02/11 about 2 weeks ago but loose my job in 7 days time so trying times in paradise.
Just have to keep believing that things will work out but certainly was challenging keeping a straight face while missy was here.
Watch this space ..... good news to come!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
ps.... hugs welcomely received & given ...

winnie231 - 2012-04-22 22:22:00

Gosh you certainly have had some changes Winnie, fingers crossed I always think that things happen for a reason. It might not be clear straight away but they come to light.

auckland_ali - 2012-04-22 23:56:00

i kinda suspect they wont look at me being overseas, but yes if im ever near you i will for sure...lol at scrap, i would luv to have some land and chooks!!!

cookessentials wrote:

The names suit them perfectly. They had a bit of a "scrap" tonight when Speckles let them know where HER spot on the roost was LOL. Dinner is smelling lovely. Just about to serve up. I usually do the pork belly in milk, but saw the recipe in "Delicious" and thought I would give it a go for a change. When do you think you might hear about the job?? if you do come up to Masterton, we should catch up.

motorbo - 2012-04-23 01:41:00

lotsa hugs winnie, i know how it feels, though im working in jobs i dont like and low income, i have to leave where i am and then it will be no income...until i find something, so yeah i hear ya...hugs and all my best wishes to you

winnie231 wrote:

Hi all :)
I've been a bit of a lurker of late but had Miss 15 with me for most of the school hols so getting any internet time was a challenge lol!
I gained my 1st real home since 22/02/11 about 2 weeks ago but loose my job in 7 days time so trying times in paradise.
Just have to keep believing that things will work out but certainly was challenging keeping a straight face while missy was here.
Watch this space ..... good news to come!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
ps.... hugs welcomely received & given ...

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cookessentials - 2012-04-23 06:52:00

Thanks everyone :)
I'm enjoying nesting in my new little home & certainly believing things will all work out.
I know I'll have work next tourist season (October-ish) so I've just got to get through winter.
The only furniture I have at the moment is my bed so the kitchen/living room is looking very bare but I'm going into Motueka later to collect a single bed base & an old lazy boy (the chair kind lol!). Once I get a bookcase or two & a table it'll look a lot more homely :)
Hope you're feeling better today Pam & hope your situation improves soon motorbo.
Enjoy the sunshine everyone.

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elliehen - 2012-04-23 14:22:00

thanks winnie.....sounds like me i told myself after reading an article that i will never spend a fortune on things to furnish my house ever again, apart from maybe a bed!! well fingers xed everyone...i logged onto seek this morning to find a job advertised - almost exactly what i used to do in tga, and i have an interview this thursday!!!

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cookessentials - 2012-04-23 15:59:00

oh thank u cookes !!!

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cookessentials - 2012-04-24 07:10:00

cookessentials wrote:

Morning all, must say it is lovely to see lots of new posters and some of the old ones returning. Recipes is becoming a much nicer place to visit these days.

I do read the Circle often, but the nasties have put me off a wee bit. And I notice the person who said they were leaving the boards is still very much active, so I save my news for facebook. Juliewn are you on facebook? Would be nice to see you on line if you are, email me if you like,

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elliehen - 2012-04-25 10:45:00

hello all,
Back from my breakaway,I got borred and could not sleep,so dp bought me home,he is still away until tomorrow,I have been home since Monday,just needed a rest,lol.
Motorbo thinking of you this week,hope you are ok.

earthangel4 - 2012-04-25 11:46:00

toadfish wrote:

I do read the Circle often, but the nasties have put me off a wee bit. And I notice the person who said they were leaving the boards is still very much active, so I save my news for facebook. Juliewn are you on facebook? Would be nice to see you on line if you are, email me if you like,

Same here toadie,I don,t post as often as I use too,would love to join you all on fb?

earthangel4 - 2012-04-25 11:47:00

thanks EA, got an interview tomorrow in perth, fingers xed

today will be spent researching the company!!

motorbo - 2012-04-25 13:50:00

I'm the admin for a group on face book called trademe cooks. EA and other friends - you are very welcome to join the group so you can get in contact with foodie friends outside of here. My name will come up as the group admin & you are welcome to send me a private message if you prefer.

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cookessentials - 2012-04-25 19:10:00

winnie231 wrote:

I'm the admin for a group on face book called trademe cooks. EA and other friends - you are very welcome to join the group so you can get in contact with foodie friends outside of here. My name will come up as the group admin & you are welcome to send me a private message if you prefer.

Thank you,will go have a look.

earthangel4 - 2012-04-25 22:33:00

had mince with veges and rice tonight. gosh im over cooking wiht one electric frying pan that is so old i cant fry an egg in it....craving home cooked nice food LOL or a kitchen to cook it in ..tell me tommorrow what lovely food your cooking so i can be jealous ha ha

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cookessentials - 2012-04-26 06:42:00

motorbo wrote:

thanks EA, got an interview tomorrow in perth, fingers xed

today will be spent researching the company!!

Thinking of you today,sending you Angel hugs and extra energy xxxx

earthangel4 - 2012-04-26 11:53:00

Bumping for news from mortobo!!!
Hope the interview went well for you :)
As for your limited cooking facilities ... you know I've been living in caravans for over a year now so believe me when I say there's lots that you can do. (My new cottage doesn't have a stove so I'm stuck with the tried & true for now).
'Pot roasts' with the veges surrounding your meat in the electric fry pan.
Meat or vege (or meat&vege fritters) with a salad on the side.
Curries, chillies, soups, stirfries ...
Two pot dishes where you cook your carb first (rice, pasta, spuds, couscous) and leave on the side while you cook the meat/veg component.
If you can - invest in a little bench top oven. I have an old one from my Mum which isn't the gruntiest but it allows me to heat pies, make pasta or vege bakes, mini casseroles, baked potatoes ... miss 15 even managed cheese scones in it during the hols.
Hang in there girl ... and see yourself in better days :)

winnie231 - 2012-04-26 20:00:00

thanks ladies and for the ideas Cookes and Winnie, i wont be here for too much longer new job or not im off to perth in three weeks, but here is hoping i leave sooner as im off to perth today for my 2nd interview, this time with the university!!!! will report back as soon as i can.

motorbo - 2012-04-27 12:08:00

motorbo wrote:

thanks ladies and for the ideas Cookes and Winnie, i wont be here for too much longer new job or not im off to perth in three weeks, but here is hoping i leave sooner as im off to perth today for my 2nd interview, this time with the university!!!! will report back as soon as i can.

Aww hun,sound like good news,with second interview,watching this space.

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cookessentials - 2012-04-27 13:47:00

not yet - i have to see if i get a third interview ....

motorbo - 2012-04-27 21:16:00

Does anyone have the snowball recipe please? I know a few of the ingredients, raisons, crushed weetbix, milk powder and probably condensed milk. Def no kremalta . Would really appreciate it, thank you. MaryG

rayoz - 2012-04-29 14:29:00

Morning all,
today is the 1st day of unemployment for me.
But the sun is shining, I live in a beautiful place & I know things will work out :)
How's everyone else?
Any news motorbo?

winnie231 - 2012-05-01 08:39:00

winnie231 wrote:

Morning all,
today is the 1st day of unemployment for me.
But the sun is shining, I live in a beautiful place & I know things will work out :)
How's everyone else?
Any news motorbo?

wow Winnie,love your positive energy,good things come to those that wait.
I am coming down with Asthma again,but it is a beautiful day here,chilly,but the sun is peeping thru.
Thinking of you Motorbo,hope all is ok in your world.

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cookessentials - 2012-05-01 09:30:00

hope it goes away EA, oh winnie you have such a positive attitude, its fabulous to see, unfortunately mine has taken a beating lately but i will rise above again soon, why are some people so cruel,,,i dont understand it

anyways back to the job that i didnt get, and back to applying for more, time is running out....

have a great week everyone

motorbo - 2012-05-01 14:40:00

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hope it goes away EA, oh winnie you have such a positive attitude, its fabulous to see, unfortunately mine has taken a beating lately but i will rise above again soon, why are some people so cruel,,,i dont understand it

anyways back to the job that i didnt get, and back to applying for more, time is running out....

have a great week everyone

Aww hun,what happened,thinking of you always.xxxooo

earthangel4 - 2012-05-02 14:09:00

Hello to all you lovely cooks out there,I have some pork strips in the freezer that dp won in a raffle, ummmm not sure what to do with them,would some kind person have a recipe please.
Many thanks in advance.

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cookessentials - 2012-05-02 14:38:00

yum i might make that too cookes!!!

thanks EA, its a long story.....

motorbo - 2012-05-02 15:49:00