only been three days EA, but they ladies that are my managers are lovely..one is a scottish lady, perth is very multi cultural i work with people from all over the world. so good to be working my my field again and full time...cant wait to be able to go shopping lol i so need things

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elliehen - 2012-06-11 16:25:00

Hi guys. cooks, because I can now be reasonably certain that my manner and beliefs did not cause your chronic hives or adrenal/thyroid problems and that their etiology is much more easily explained, I can most sincerely, and with a clear conscience, wish you well on your journey to find a solution, or maybe even a cure.

buzzy110 - 2012-06-11 16:43:00

Well I am back from a Fab week away at the Gold Coast - Wearing T-shirts everyday..... sleeping late, eating out..... I don't want to be back at work :(
We have had a manic 6 months so was lovely to catch our breath.....
Take Care all... Jx

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cookessentials - 2012-06-12 21:00:00

elliehen wrote:

Bumping for a crisp and sunny Nelson winter's day...flat sea, sharp outlines of the mountains, raucous tui...all is beautiful in Paradise on the Mainland :)

I had a birds-eye view of it all yesterday with a flight in a microlight from Motueka to Anchorage and back. Just stunning!!!

Enjoying a day off today and packing up ready to move on the weekend.
But there's been a development there - I'm not moving to Atawhai after all.
My new home is in Mapua.
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/79/220210379_full.jp
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Welcome back toady :) Hope your batteries are nicely re-charged!

winnie231 - 2012-06-13 14:57:00

Hi winnie. I have had a house exactly like that. Really, it was exactly like that. We had 11 wonderful years in that house (in Rotorua) before we sold. I am sure you will too. They have since moved our house to Pukehina. i loved it and I have some great memories. My children grew up in it and it should serve you well.

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elliehen - 2012-06-13 18:23:00

It is a wee cutie isn't it :)
Can't wait to call it home. I'm allowed a cat here too so I'll be visiting the SPCA soon.
I've always liked Mapua - great cafe's, a craft brewery, great wineries up the road and Rabbit Island next door.

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cookessentials - 2012-06-13 20:21:00

The Molten Cookbook by Michael Van de Elzen I won from Grove Avocado Oil arrived this afternoon and it is stunning.
Dinner at Molten is now on my bucket list!
A bottle of Grove Extra Virgin Avocado Oil was also in the parcel & a lovely surprise.

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elliehen - 2012-06-19 17:10:00

lovely house winnie, I hope that you get to be really settled there and put your roots down for awhile!!
a few of us have had big changes of address this year.

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cookessentials - 2012-06-19 21:04:00

I'm happily moved in but don't have internet sorted yet ....
One step at a time.
That G&T sounds good fisher .... I've got the bot & alcohol's an antiseptic isn't it??? lol
Loving my job, loving my new home, loving life :)
Plan on being settled now ali - maybe I can finally start writing that book!
Keep smiling all xx

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elliehen - 2012-06-20 13:02:00

Grapes are a fruit. Five plus a day. hmm vino!!!

evorotorua - 2012-06-20 17:27:00

Hi Team,
Have not been in for a while,have had the flu,on top of Asthma,have also got cold sores.
I was taking 3,000 vit c a day and still I got the flu,I am very run down.
How is everyone doing?
Motorbo have been thinking of you,how is your new job going?

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cookessentials - 2012-06-21 09:22:00

You are on to it cooks,went to the dr last tuesday,he said my immune system is not good,but did not tell me what to do,so thank you for that,will get some.
Hope your wee car gets going soon,sounds like the battery.
Sun is shinning here,but still too cold.

earthangel4 - 2012-06-21 09:33:00

Hi everybody,
EA - hope you're feeling better soon!
I don't feel too bad but my cough is driving me insane. I'm up at 5am with it & then I have to go home from work early too as the irritation from talking gets bad in the afternoon :/
Not great in a new job!!!

winnie231 - 2012-06-21 10:15:00

Hi Everyone.. congratulations on finding your lovely new home Rae.. hope you're feeling better quickly, and you also Earthangel and Pam.. and anyone else not feeling great at the moment..

Hope the wet and windy weather hasn't caused any damage for anyone. How are you all there in Canterbury.. hope the snow has completely gone too.

I've had Jenni home for a few days, she and her Partner a few weeks ago at Queen's Birthday weekend too.. lovely to see them both.. have been busy helping with my friend's daughter's 21st.. lots of cooking etc.. lovely to work with them all to create a great party..

Take good care Everyone.. keep warm and cosy..

juliewn - 2012-06-21 22:21:00

Morning all,
Not so cold this morning.
Winnie hope you are starting to feel better,takes a long time to get rid of the cough.
Julie lovely to see you in here,and glad you have had time with Jenni and her partner.
21st are very special.
Not sure what today brings,having another day at home,then back to work tomorrow.
I am better,still have cold sores,they arn,t pretty,feel so run down,can not get into town until next week.
Dh is away with work atm.

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cookessentials - 2012-06-22 09:07:00

hi EA, hope u r feeling better...im okay with the job but am seeing the old gossips again gosh i so dislike those that try to turn you off folks....we are all there to work and make the best of it...i guess time will tell but im starting to really like perth, its a nice city

earthangel4 wrote:

Hi Team,
Have not been in for a while,have had the flu,on top of Asthma,have also got cold sores.
I was taking 3,000 vit c a day and still I got the flu,I am very run down.
How is everyone doing?
Motorbo have been thinking of you,how is your new job going?

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elliehen - 2012-06-23 15:50:00

A gentle bump up for the start of a new week :)
I'm feeling much better - EA, hope you are too!
Look on the bright side everyone - we are past the shortest day so things can only get better from here ... 6 months till Christmas! :)

winnie231 - 2012-06-25 13:45:00

Much better now thank you Winnie,so glad you are feeling better'
I still have a tight chest,but nothing conpared that I had last week,cold sores are gone,and don,t feel so wheezy,sure hope I stay that way.
I have my darling daughter and grand children arriving on Monday until Friday,am so looking forward to it,will have to work as I had sick days off last week,but no worries.

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cookessentials wrote:

Hi all. Had an "interesting" weekend LOL. Had an allergic reaction to a magnesium powder I had been given, so spent the early hours of Saturday morning from about 1.20am until 5.30am up and in the lounge so i didn't disturb my Dh. Fave swollen, lips swollen and huge welts that drove me damn near crazy absolutely everywhere including the palms of my hands and my feet. Needless to say, have stopped taking the powder, but still covered. Luckily the swollen face has subsided, but the tops of feet and around my ankles today are so swollen, i can hardly walk. So, i am sitting here, doing paper work with my shoes oss and my feet up on a chair until someone comes in, then it is a dash to put my shoes on and try and walk as normally as possible ( which is agony)

Oh Pamela - you really are having a rotten time of it!!!
Best wishes & a big cyber hug coming your way ... hope you're feeling better soon!

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cookessentials - 2012-06-25 22:25:00

am so sorry to hear cookes, i do hope they find a solution for u soon...HUGS

motorbo - 2012-06-26 00:58:00

cookessentials wrote:

No, I dont Ellie. I have read a bit about them and epi pens contain sulphites LOL. I did end up at the doctors tonight as both feet are badly swollen, so no work for me tomorrow. I can barely walk at the moment because they are so swollen and tight. Dr was talking about how your stomach lining( as you age) can develop small holes. The only option was a larger dose of prednisone ( not even an option for me) or take one of the antihistamines and put some hydrocortisone cream on my feet, which I have done and I have my feet elevated. Got to check with the insurance broker to see what I might be eligible for ( in regards to paying wages so I can be off for a few days)

My sympathies. It reminds me of bad times with my girl when she had similar reactions. What your doctor is talking about is leaky gut. It can be healed. If you want to know more google it or let me know.

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cookessentials - 2012-06-26 11:20:00

cookessentials wrote:

Thanks. He did not say it was leaky gut, but did talk about it being very common for most people as they age and peri-menopausal women seem to get it more than men. It was just another avenue to consider. I have read up a fair bit on it, however, most of the symptoms I dont have.

Angel hugs hun,get well soon,thinking of you xxxxooooo

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cookessentials - 2012-06-26 12:05:00

I know the circumstances aren't great Pamela, but enjoy your day of rest.
My wee home is lovely ... and I'm certainly enjoying having an oven again at last!

winnie231 - 2012-06-26 12:36:00

http://jackkruse.com/the-leaky-gut-prescription/

Cooks you might find this article interesting. Hope you're enjoying your day in jammies. It's currently snowing down here in the South.

vmax2 - 2012-06-26 13:20:00