Stuff that happened to you that doesnt deserve a thread

[Silver]

Ok, so this flu/cold/wrath of the god's (or whatever it is) has had me on my back for the whole of the long weekend. Rejoining normal society a bit at a time today, hence I have been absent here a day or two. Took me most of an hour to catch up on all the notifications, that with skipping a few here and there.

Did not vape all of Saturday and only managed two ml on Sunday. First time since I quit smoking I've been taken out of action like this. Did not have a full bronchial infection as was the norm when I was still smoking but was heading that way. I shudder to think how bad it would have been had I not quit when I did.

I took leave this week hoping to replace some patio doors with sliding doors over the weekend and have the week free to take care of some other odds and ends and have some lazy personal time. Only managed to go buy the doors and safety gates today and that was about all I could handle.
Hoping to make good headway tomorrow.

Plans falling apart at the seams seems to be the theme for me this year.

Regards

Wishing you better @Raindance
And good luck with the patio doors!

 

[RainstormZA]

was home they say we are closed. unit 1 was not i am unit 2

Good Lords of Kobol... Eish is all I can say.

 

[Hooked]

Ok, so this flu/cold/wrath of the god's (or whatever it is) has had me on my back for the whole of the long weekend. Rejoining normal society a bit at a time today, hence I have been absent here a day or two. Took me most of an hour to catch up on all the notifications, that with skipping a few here and there.

Did not vape all of Saturday and only managed two ml on Sunday. First time since I quit smoking I've been taken out of action like this. Did not have a full bronchial infection as was the norm when I was still smoking but was heading that way. I shudder to think how bad it would have been had I not quit when I did.

I took leave this week hoping to replace some patio doors with sliding doors over the weekend and have the week free to take care of some other odds and ends and have some lazy personal time. Only managed to go buy the doors and safety gates today and that was about all I could handle.
Hoping to make good headway tomorrow.

Plans falling apart at the seams seems to be the theme for me this year.

Regards

Such awful timing @Raindance - a long weekend AND the Vape Meet! Better luck next time!

 

[Hooked]

Yummeeeeeee! Gluten free cupcakes FTW!

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Have a look at @Bumblebabe's website. She might have gluten-free snacks and she'll deliver. (Bumblebabe is @BumbleBee's wife and she owns a health shop in Tzaneen. http://livingproof.co.za/

 

[Hooked]

You have to drive close to the car in front when visibility is poor so you can see them. If you're too far away you can't see them and be able to take the necessary evasive action when necessary.

Also, you need to get out of bad weather as soon as a possible cause everyone knows that there are more accidents in bad weather, usually caused by people being too far away from the car in front and therefore not being able to take the necessary evasive action. So you need to drive as fast as possible.

Really guys, where did you buy your licence? First rule of licence buying... know how to drive properly in bad weather....

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How can you take evasive action if you're close to the car in front of you? If you brake suddenly on a wet road you could skid - right into them. First rule of driving on a wet road - increase your following distance.

 

[Hooked]

You have to drive close to the car in front when visibility is poor so you can see them. If you're too far away you can't see them and be able to take the necessary evasive action when necessary.

Also, you need to get out of bad weather as soon as a possible cause everyone knows that there are more accidents in bad weather, usually caused by people being too far away from the car in front and therefore not being able to take the necessary evasive action. So you need to drive as fast as possible.

Really guys, where did you buy your licence? First rule of licence buying... know how to drive properly in bad weather....

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How can you take evasive action if you're close to the car in front of you? If you brake suddenly on a wet road you could skid - right into them. First rule of driving on a wet road - increase your following distance.

 

[RainstormZA]

Have a look at @Bumblebabe's website. She might have gluten-free snacks and she'll deliver. (Bumblebabe is @BumbleBee's wife and she owns a health shop in Tzaneen. http://livingproof.co.za/

Gluten free cooking and baking is so much easier now that there are boxes to choose from - seed bread, muffins, cupcakes etc. I like baking and one of my strengths is being able to totally convert gluten recipes into gluten free ones.

I have stomach issues - doctors aren't entirely sure what but I find that avoiding anything with gluten helps. One says it sounds like Crohn's disease , another says celiac disease and a variety of other illnesses but my Dr tells me that I do have an allergy to something and turns out he is right. The symptoms vary and I can't eat chocolate with gluten - I end up feeling like I have been hit by a tummy bug the next day. It's not nice.

 

[RainstormZA]

Guess what I found? Scratching through my old stuff - piles of led drivers and led chips on heatsink.

Gave me a brilliant idea for my steampunk lamp.

 

[Stillwaters]

How can you take evasive action if you're close to the car in front of you? If you brake suddenly on a wet road you could skid - right into them. First rule of driving on a wet road - increase your following distance.

Please read my post with a ton of salt and tongue firmly in cheek. Unfortunately too many people drive like this as if this is their intention. Scares the c**p out of me

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[Bumblebabe]

Gluten free cooking and baking is so much easier now that there are boxes to choose from - seed bread, muffins, cupcakes etc. I like baking and one of my strengths is being able to totally convert gluten recipes into gluten free ones.

I have stomach issues - doctors aren't entirely sure what but I find that avoiding anything with gluten helps. One says it sounds like Crohn's disease , another says celiac disease and a variety of other illnesses but my Dr tells me that I do have an allergy to something and turns out he is right. The symptoms vary and I can't eat chocolate with gluten - I end up feeling like I have been hit by a tummy bug the next day. It's not nice.

Oh how I know that feeling!
I do hope you are feeling better by now @RainstormZA

Once you go down this rabbit hole, there’s no turning back. Unfortunately there really aren’t tests for these (gluten intolerance allergies, celiac, Crohns and many more). It’s all guess work. All we can do is go with our gut (pun intended) and be as informed as we can.

If you need any help, please ask. I’m no expert but I know a few

 

[Bumblebabe]

Have a look at @Bumblebabe's website. She might have gluten-free snacks and she'll deliver. (Bumblebabe is @BumbleBee's wife and she owns a health shop in Tzaneen. http://livingproof.co.za/

@Hooked thank you for your support and kindness. Let me know if you need any help

All my goodies are totally gluten free.
I’m extremely intolerant and that stuff is poison for anyone.
Our gut flora, immune system and bones, can not take the abuse it dishes out in such high quantities.

It’s scary when you really take a good look at how our food has changed and made out to be “wholesome” and “good”, while it slowly destroys us from within.

 

[Room Fogger]

Gluten free cooking and baking is so much easier now that there are boxes to choose from - seed bread, muffins, cupcakes etc. I like baking and one of my strengths is being able to totally convert gluten recipes into gluten free ones.

I have stomach issues - doctors aren't entirely sure what but I find that avoiding anything with gluten helps. One says it sounds like Crohn's disease , another says celiac disease and a variety of other illnesses but my Dr tells me that I do have an allergy to something and turns out he is right. The symptoms vary and I can't eat chocolate with gluten - I end up feeling like I have been hit by a tummy bug the next day. It's not nice.

@Bumblebabe , I am including you in this as it may be of interest. @RainstormZA , if you are lethargic with the tummy story the next day it may be coeliac disease. Locust 1 suffers from it and it is only diagnosed by going for a gastroscopy unfortunately. We have found it easy to look before we buy and it is becoming the norm to cook gluten free most of the time, it is amazing how many things contain gluten that we were not aware of. We have found that if he has been exposed to gluten we pepper him with tea to flush the system, and antihistamine. It works for him, may not for you, but worth a try, the severity also depends on the amount ingested and the time until he starts to flush.

Great on the bakery side, it is actually easier than what we think, just needs a bit more fluid all at the beginning, and don't try half way through because otherwise it is a major flop!

Happy healthy eating and many happy clouds to you.

 

[Hooked]

@Hooked thank you for your support and kindness. Let me know if you need any help

All my goodies are totally gluten free.
I’m extremely intolerant and that stuff is poison for anyone.
Our gut flora, immune system and bones, can not take the abuse it dishes out in such high quantities.

It’s scary when you really take a good look at how our food has changed and made out to be “wholesome” and “good”, while it slowly destroys us from within.

@RainstormZA Here's a reply from @Bumblebabe (Living Proof) re gluten-free products.

@Bumblebabe I'm so glad I'm not gluten-intolerant - being diabetic is enough!
What a coincidence that both you and @Alex https://www.ecigssa.co.za/study-on-gut-flora-in-vapers.t49476/ have posted something about gut flora!!

 

[Hooked]

Please read my post with a ton of salt and tongue firmly in cheek. Unfortunately too many people drive like this as if this is their intention. Scares the c**p out of me

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@Stillwaters Got it! The problem with the written word is that one assumes that what was said is what was meant. Maybe that's why smileys were invented

 

[RainstormZA]

@Hooked thank you for your support and kindness. Let me know if you need any help

All my goodies are totally gluten free.
I’m extremely intolerant and that stuff is poison for anyone.
Our gut flora, immune system and bones, can not take the abuse it dishes out in such high quantities.

It’s scary when you really take a good look at how our food has changed and made out to be “wholesome” and “good”, while it slowly destroys us from within.

Ameeeeen to that! Apparently an article on why our wheat is poisonous today is because they use Roundup to ripen the wheat faster. It doesn't clear out of the end product before harvesting, therefore we are being poisoned by our food.

Scary thing is there is more crap being put into our food. I've been scared of eating because the food makes me ill after eating it. Lol. And I've always loved food.

My ex has food allergies and says that UK is very strict with food stuff such as certain flavourings and additives. That will work in my favour when I leave South Africa for good.

Learning to cook glutenfree has been really empowering to say. I mean how the hell do those cupcakes taste so good and exactly like those made with gluten flour? Believe me, it's changed my life. I'm definitely heading down this path for good.

 

[RainstormZA]

@Bumblebabe I created a recipe for gluten free fried chicken.

All you need is cornflour, any spices and herbs that are gluten free to your liking. Just an egg or two beaten. Dip the chicken into the cornflour mix, dip into egg and back into the cornflour mix again to coat the chicken. Then fry it in a pot of oil.

Voila! It's divine! And way better than KFC too.

 

[Hooked]

@Bumblebabe HELP!

 

[Raindance]

Started replacing previously mentioned doors today. One is at least 85% done. Some more plastering, finishing and safety gate required. I however am feeling broken this evening. Office work has made me soft, lol.


This wall faces straight north and the elements have totally destroyed those wooden happy doors.

Regards

 

[Faiyaz Cheulkar]

I can't taste any dragonfruit in my juices ??
Oh I haven't ate one before !! Ever !!

 

[Dietz]

I can't taste any dragonfruit in my juices ??
Oh I haven't ate one before !! Ever !!

Well you are not missing out, It does not taste anything like the fruit to me.

 

[Stosta]

I'm with @Dietz on this one, it's more of a texture experience than a taste!

 

[RainstormZA]

I can't taste any dragonfruit in my juices ??
Oh I haven't ate one before !! Ever !!

Tip a drop on your hand and taste it

 

[Moerse Rooikat]

i have a very short fuse i get pist of at bad service and same times the person on the other end of the phone call is not the one that messed up
and then i am normally loud as well so a phone call to dhl did not go so well.
i did say to the Lydie on the phone i know its not your fault its the stupid drivers fault
hope i dont kill him wen he finely gets here

 

[RainstormZA]

Tip a drop on your hand and taste it

@Faiyaz Cheulkar what? I do it all the time. Lol

 

[RainstormZA]

i have a very short fuse i get pist of at bad service and same times the person on the other end of the phone call is not the one that messed up
and then i am normally loud as well so a phone call to dhl did not go so well.
i did say to the Lydie on the phone i know its not your fault its the stupid drivers fault
hope i dont kill him wen he finely gets here

Oh dear Lords of Kobol I hate it when that happens.

My parents had a tiff with one driver from tcg and called their boss to complain. Never happened again after that.