Isn't that great. Apparently i'm not even worth mentioning.
*grumbles and storms out of the bar* (kidding!)
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Isn't that great. Apparently i'm not even worth mentioning.
*grumbles and storms out of the bar* (kidding!)
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I forgot to mention he has a related condition which is why it made sense to the gp - he just never thought of it.
Fair enough. I just got a couple of emails from recruiters in Saudi, not sure I really want to work there though ....
Yep. The refinery is currently for sale and that is what I meant by saying I am not sure they are offering me enough (for the risk).
The problem is that you have Symantec as your AV
Microsoft Security Essentials is all one needs. and it's FREEFair enough. I just got a couple of emails from recruiters in Saudi, not sure I really want to work there though ....
Yep. The refinery is currently for sale and that is what I meant by saying I am not sure they are offering me enough (for the risk).
The problem is that you have Symantec as your AV
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*Installs demolishion machines in bar*
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Now, that idea doesn't pass for me - animals will be killed regardless, and for less than food. But after 20+ years of being a vegetarian, I don't want to. I don't care for it, or need to. It's somewhat a habit now, and my mind doesn't tolerate meat. I still enjoy the smells of a barbeque, but my mouth doesn't water, my mind doesn't crave it. I have no desire to eat it. Think of eating rocks. Or bed sheets, maybe with a little chilli/barbeque sauce. Can't do it? Neither can I - same with meat.
I have had to eat some meat (no other options as I was at an aikido training camp, and they had pork something-er-other bits mixed in with the salad,) and I was very hungry. I only had a very small amount, but because I knew it was there, I was almost sick while eating it, and remained unwell for some time after. I was still hungry, so considered a little more, but each time I considered it, I almost threw up more.
Also, flavoured yoghurts and icey poles have gelatin in it. I used to eat yoghurt, but the day I found out gelatin was in the yoghurt I was eating, I couldn't finish it. I didn't want to waste the food, but when I tried eating it, it tasted like blood. I didn't want it, it didn't taste good, and I haven't considered it since.
That's why I said with my work trips, we have Chinese/Asian a lot (along with Indian, there's usually one or the other where we go.) And I know they frequently use oyster/fish sauce, I also assume in "vegetarian" meals (some may, some may not,) as they don't consider it meat - the "it's a sauce; it doesn't matter that it was an animal" idea - maybe it's a culture difference but I don't know which use oyster sauce on vegetarian meals and which don't. I could create a fuss, and not eat out with workmates, or create a bigger fuss by moving to another restaurant, but both of those are pretty inconsiderate. The other party would accept, but it's a lot of hastle for something that'll keep recurring wherever you go.
I just don't ask, or want to know, what type of sauce each restaurant uses.
The most amusing was at a birthday as a kid - they had pies, sausages and all meat, and when the parent asked why I wasn't eating, she immediately began apologising, and went to look for something for me to eat.
She came back with a carrot stick...
By now, I don't mind one way or another - I prepare for 95+% meat objects, and eat lightly beforehand. If there's something good vegetarian, great! If not, I've eaten so I'm usually fine anyway, I won't die of hunger, and will be happy with whatever there is - salad, cheese on biscuit snacks, tomato etc. I'd never take offence to it, as it's not something people think about, and very rarely comes up.
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Yes! XD Made me laugh so much.TheNix said:
Why do you think I'm a grass-type? Also, aren't Miltank and Tauros normal types?kama said:
Oops :guilty: Sorry. I wasn't offended, but just don't like the skewed opinions and thoughts most people have on vegetarianism. As said, I, and other vegetarians, get asked these terribly stupid questions from people we meet, and there isn't any reason these questions should come up. Vegetarianism is a really simple concept, but there's so many misconceptions because (IMHO) people try to 'promote' themselves as vegetarians for varying reasons (one I have heard is from a 'pretend' vegetarian who thinks the vegetarian diet is much healthier than a diet with meat, so they limit their meat a little, and still call themself vegetarian because it makes them feel healthier.)thefranklin said:
I haven't heard that type of pun over here before. All sweet.thefranklin said:
I don't mind. I don't have a solid/welfare/environmental/cultural/religious reason anymore. I was a kid, primary school, when I decided I didn't like the idea of animals being killed for food.pharphis said:
Now, that idea doesn't pass for me - animals will be killed regardless, and for less than food. But after 20+ years of being a vegetarian, I don't want to. I don't care for it, or need to. It's somewhat a habit now, and my mind doesn't tolerate meat. I still enjoy the smells of a barbeque, but my mouth doesn't water, my mind doesn't crave it. I have no desire to eat it. Think of eating rocks. Or bed sheets, maybe with a little chilli/barbeque sauce. Can't do it? Neither can I - same with meat.
I have had to eat some meat (no other options as I was at an aikido training camp, and they had pork something-er-other bits mixed in with the salad,) and I was very hungry. I only had a very small amount, but because I knew it was there, I was almost sick while eating it, and remained unwell for some time after. I was still hungry, so considered a little more, but each time I considered it, I almost threw up more.
Also, flavoured yoghurts and icey poles have gelatin in it. I used to eat yoghurt, but the day I found out gelatin was in the yoghurt I was eating, I couldn't finish it. I didn't want to waste the food, but when I tried eating it, it tasted like blood. I didn't want it, it didn't taste good, and I haven't considered it since.
That's why I said with my work trips, we have Chinese/Asian a lot (along with Indian, there's usually one or the other where we go.) And I know they frequently use oyster/fish sauce, I also assume in "vegetarian" meals (some may, some may not,) as they don't consider it meat - the "it's a sauce; it doesn't matter that it was an animal" idea - maybe it's a culture difference but I don't know which use oyster sauce on vegetarian meals and which don't. I could create a fuss, and not eat out with workmates, or create a bigger fuss by moving to another restaurant, but both of those are pretty inconsiderate. The other party would accept, but it's a lot of hastle for something that'll keep recurring wherever you go.
I just don't ask, or want to know, what type of sauce each restaurant uses.
Agree with you 100%. That's why if I eat out with people, I eat lightly beforehand. If it comes up, I ask them not to make a fuss, I had a light meal before, and they shouldn't go out of their way for me. They still do though, which is nice, but unneccesary.Goldtru said:
The most amusing was at a birthday as a kid - they had pies, sausages and all meat, and when the parent asked why I wasn't eating, she immediately began apologising, and went to look for something for me to eat.
She came back with a carrot stick...
By now, I don't mind one way or another - I prepare for 95+% meat objects, and eat lightly beforehand. If there's something good vegetarian, great! If not, I've eaten so I'm usually fine anyway, I won't die of hunger, and will be happy with whatever there is - salad, cheese on biscuit snacks, tomato etc. I'd never take offence to it, as it's not something people think about, and very rarely comes up.
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I would have thought Indian would be ok, vegetarianism is relatively common in Indian. I agree with you on the Chinese point though. I have a friend who does eat some meat (sepcifically only chicken), but calls himself vegetarian. His reasoning is that it is easier to say he is vegetarian and just eat vegetables, then to explain that the only meat he eats is chicken
Indian is generally fine, as yes, they do have a vegetarian understanding culture and places specialising in vegetarian dishes - I'm always slightly uncertain regardless of where I go though, as I can't see how they're preparing it (including local vegetarian pizzas - disregarding cross-contamination from the benchtops, and unknown cheeses (rennet,) which I'm not fussed about when eating out, there's still a chance something gets put on top - it won't stop me eating out or anything, but the thought is there.) I did not intend to lump it in with Chinese, but was just saying that we do eat there as well with work trips. As said, a lot of places, it's just better not to ask at times - regardless, it is usually quite a nice meal.
I can understand that it is 'easier,' but I still strongly disagree with it. The people he knows may not know many vegetarians, and will believe that vegetarians can eat chicken. Simply, it doesn't cross their mind and they don't consider it, so the misconceptions get reinforced. They will then ask vegetarians if chicken is okay, and even pork and other meats. He's contributing to the misconceptions and stupid questions we get asked. Tell him that for me, please.Jcakes said:
I haven't got a clue, you could very will be a fire type and they could be normal types, I'm not into the pokemon scene at all I just saw some cartoons of it, cause in the beginning my brother and some nephews liked to watch it and play the game, since my brain absorbs alot of good for almost nothing things those are a few names of pokemon I remember.
LOL. Cyrax you are going to have to work pretty hard to keep up with this guy!
We have "pescatarians" here now, ie folks who eat fish. I think that's a good description. I wish there was a word for "I am serious, I have a horrendous dairy allergy, yes butter counts as dairy, there's dairy in those crackers, no I'm not lactose intolerant, have you ever seen a cow lay an egg". I've considered just saying "vegan" in certain circumstances because it's just the safest option.
Thank you, thank you, I'm here all week if not in person I'll be here in spirit, pitty though that my spirit cannot post.
Cow milk in any form is bad for you.
So you'd be a noncowmilkarian or nocomarian it has a nice ring to it, try it out, maybe it catches on.
Cow milk in any form is bad for you.
So you'd be a noncowmilkarian or nocomarian it has a nice ring to it, try it out, maybe it catches on.
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Silly GT.
"Pescatarians" were the Roman soldiers who protected the Emperor.
Wait. No.
Those were "Praetorians" - they prevented the Emperor from eating shellfish and other potentially poisonous seafood items.
Kids today, they know nothing of the last century :no:
"Pescatarians" were the Roman soldiers who protected the Emperor.
Wait. No.
Those were "Praetorians" - they prevented the Emperor from eating shellfish and other potentially poisonous seafood items.
Kids today, they know nothing of the last century :no:
Woot! Loz is online same time as me! I shall now bug both of you!
Wait, I haven't really thought this through ...
Wait, I haven't really thought this through ...
Shall we give you the chance to think it over and back away? *pwook pwook, cluck cluck, CHICKEN*
Zoos would be cooler if you had to fight each animal before moving on to the next one. I'm looking at you, armadillo.
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