The Funny Pages - Tickle Me Elbow - The Original

[mushroom]

Do you know what yer sister uses to wash her hair by any chance?

Nope, but I do know it is not Round Up or Malathion

She was horrified that I used to use Redken products - now it's Tea Tree oil.

[nikki-uk]

Pads, sounds TOO easy but what about 'baby bath/shampoo'????

[jerseyangel]

Pads, sounds TOO easy but what about 'baby bath/shampoo'????

I'm going to pick up some California Baby when I get to Target over the weekend. They have a "super sensitive" line. I would love to use something that I can walk into a store and buy.

Thanks Nik

[Mtndog]

Bev's email's been scammed. Don't open the 'dear friend' mail if you get one.

Tis true. I think opening the email, if you did, will not cause problems. If you actually thought it was ME- a few people, no psillies th- did and clicked on the link. If you clicked on the link, change your email password too sweet! My computer programmer telehubby assures me this is all you have to do. Sorry

OK . . . I'm sure that you don't have anything else going on right now . . . but have you ever thought of making your own shampoo?

Patti- This whole thing stinks! Kurt is having an issue with his hands- he was allergy tested and found to be allergic to potassium dichromate. You should see the list of stuff it's in- it's most commonly found in leather so got rid of leather belt (stomach), cover for steering wheel. Still breaking out in horrific eczema. Eliminated more stuff and it started to get better. It's finally MOSTLY under control (but he's still trying to figure out shampoo). Looked like he had leprosy for awhile there.

It could be a random chemical like this- maybe you should do the patch testing. No fun but might get you some answers.

Jan-it, it's phunny you should suggest that. I spent some time this afternoon reading up on just that. It may come to it.

I just made my own perfume- it's kind of fun!

How's our Shroomie feeling?

I am ALL OVER the World Cup. Go Brazil!

What are all you Americans doing for the holiday? I cannot believe it's almost July!

[jerseyangel]

Bev--I definitely plan to after I get settled.

[Mtndog]

Bev--I definitely plan to after I get settled.

Yeah...NOT the thing to do right now. I was telling Kurt he should try baking soda:

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maybe it will help- cheap that's for sure!

[Darn210]

Bought some Zevia at Whole Foods yesterday. I'm trying to eliminate aspartame from my diet and I just can't seem to give up me diet soft drinks. I've reduced it to about four a week but can't seem to go below. I want to see if it makes any difference in me achy knees. It's not bad, but I'm not overly impressed. I've only had one and it will take me a while to adjust. Anybody else drink this? . . . or have a recommendation for a different stevia-based soft drink?

[Darn210]

Bought some Zevia at Whole Foods yesterday. I'm trying to eliminate aspartame from my diet and I just can't seem to give up me diet soft drinks. I've reduced it to about four a week but can't seem to go below. I want to see if it makes any difference in me achy knees. It's not bad, but I'm not overly impressed. I've only had one and it will take me a while to adjust. Anybody else drink this? . . . or have a recommendation for a different stevia-based soft drink?

<In my best Chandler Bing voice>

Can I BE any more boring?

[jerseyangel]

<In my best Chandler Bing voice>

Can I BE any more boring?

Please....after my saga last night

:lol:

Can't help ya on the soda since..... surprise...I can't tolerate any alternative sweeteners....

I have the occasional Boylans that uses sugar.

[elye]

What are all you Americans doing for the holiday? I cannot believe it's almost July!

Canada Day is Thursday.. . . .... ..a mighty big deal here in this city. Must get out me maple leaf hat.. . . . ....

Yeah...NOT the thing to do right now. I was telling Kurt he should try baking soda:

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Must try this. I can use the extra to clean my tub, brush my teeth and scour that soap stain outta the sink...!

[jerseyangel]

What are all you Americans doing for the holiday? I cannot believe it's almost July!

Ya'll all know what I'm doing

[Darn210]

What are all you Americans doing for the holiday? I cannot believe it's almost July!

Spending it with a bunch of inebriated relatives? . . . . . . and there's a good chance they'll be mixing alcohol and fireworks . . .

[Jestgar]

Spending it with a bunch of inebriated relatives? . . . . . . and there's a good chance they'll be mixing alcohol and fireworks . . .

ooohhh Can I come?

[jerseyangel]

Does sound like fun, doesn't it?

[kareng]

Both boys will be working to about 1 a.m. at the fireworks stand. On the 5th, the firework stand owners have a picnic and a big field to shoot the fireworks in. They hire a really nice professional fireworks show. You haven't seen a fireworks show until you lay back in your chair and the ashes rain down on you.

[jerseyangel]

Sounds great, Kerrighn. I love fireworks. Over Memorial Day Weekend, one of the nights we could see a display from our driveway that was coming from a park about 8 miles away.

[elye]

Queen Elizabeth and Ol' Phil landed in Halifax this morning, and they'll be here in Ottawa on Canada Day. Methinks the organizers should arrange to have her set off the first huge firework over Parliament Hill - - much like her smashing bottles on the bows of maiden ships.

She would likely be right on board to do this.. . ..and she's still got amazingly steady hands, great reflexes... . .....

Hmmm...She's not a drinker, is she?

[psawyer]

Hmmm...She's not a drinker, is she?

Don't know about her, but gin and tonic kept her mum preserved for over 100 years.

[jerseyangel]

Don't know about her, but gin and tonic kept her mum preserved for over 100 years.

Pickled, as it were

[Darn210]

Skeeter light bulb moment . . . with all this talk of chemical/smell sensitivity . . .

While I was gone to Maine, I had the outside of my house painted. They came back today to work on a few outstanding items. The front door needed to be sealed and the back door needed to be painted. Skeeter just came up to me and said . . . "Remember that time I took a shower right after you cleaned it and the cleaner smell made me sick? I'm starting to feel that way again." I have sent her outside to read her book. If it gets too bad, she might spend the night at Grandma's house. This has got me thinking though . . . after I found and removed the item with barley from her diet . . . what if all the other "reactions" have been to a chemical/cleaner from the school. She has not had any kind of reaction since school let out . . . despite eating out more often and sharing kitchens with people who are not used to scrutinizing their actions for cc behavioUr.

Things that make you go "hmmmmmmm...."

[celiac-mommy]

Spending it with a bunch of inebriated relatives? . . . . . . and there's a good chance they'll be mixing alcohol and fireworks . . .

I think we may be related

You haven't seen a fireworks show until you lay back in your chair and the ashes rain down on you.

Been there! So great when the large pieces of shrapnel come down and hit you in the head. We had to hide under a blanket for most of the show

Soooooooo Exhausted!!!! All I want to do is sleep Goin to see the new Twilight movie with about 10 other gals tomorrow night, so I need to rest up! The kids have been at each other non-stop and we've only bee on "summer break" for 1 week I locked them both in a room together yesterday and went to another floor in the house so I didn't have to hear them. I was thinking-Survival of the Fittest, maybe just one would prevail and my house would be quiet again Cannae handle this for 2 more months!

Think I shall go visit Jess--You know what an awesome meal we could make outta that watermelon and the booze

[celiac-mommy]

Skeeter light bulb moment . . . with all this talk of chemical/smell sensitivity . . .

While I was gone to Maine, I had the outside of my house painted. They came back today to work on a few outstanding items. The front door needed to be sealed and the back door needed to be painted. Skeeter just came up to me and said . . . "Remember that time I took a shower right after you cleaned it and the cleaner smell made me sick? I'm starting to feel that way again." I have sent her outside to read her book. If it gets too bad, she might spend the night at Grandma's house. This has got me thinking though . . . after I found and removed the item with barley from her diet . . . what if all the other "reactions" have been to a chemical/cleaner from the school. She has not had any kind of reaction since school let out . . . despite eating out more often and sharing kitchens with people who are not used to scrutinizing their actions for cc behavioUr.

Things that make you go "hmmmmmmm...."

Promising news!!!!!! Yous guys can make yer own cleaners perhapse?!

[jerseyangel]

Skeeter light bulb moment . . . with all this talk of chemical/smell sensitivity . . .

While I was gone to Maine, I had the outside of my house painted. They came back today to work on a few outstanding items. The front door needed to be sealed and the back door needed to be painted. Skeeter just came up to me and said . . . "Remember that time I took a shower right after you cleaned it and the cleaner smell made me sick? I'm starting to feel that way again." I have sent her outside to read her book. If it gets too bad, she might spend the night at Grandma's house. This has got me thinking though . . . after I found and removed the item with barley from her diet . . . what if all the other "reactions" have been to a chemical/cleaner from the school. She has not had any kind of reaction since school let out . . . despite eating out more often and sharing kitchens with people who are not used to scrutinizing their actions for cc behavioUr.

Things that make you go "hmmmmmmm...."

I remember being 16, working at my first job and having to call my dad to come and get me after I almost fainted. I wore perfume that day, which I normally didn't do, and managed to stagger to my boss's office before I dropped into the chair. As a kid, things like that would bother me, but I would forget pretty fast until the next time.

A similar thing happened about 5-6 years ago when we had our basement finished. Another of many over the years....

FWIW, my Ear, Nose & Throat doctor here told me that it's not at all unusual for them to see this kind of allergy/sensitivity with Celiac patients.

[nikki-uk]

Jian-kneet & PadT moments........ make you go 'hmmmmmmmmmm'

Don't know alot a such matters, but hoping you both can get to the bottom of it.

Stupid smelly chemicals

Queen Elizabeth and Ol' Phil landed in Halifax this morning, and they'll be here in Ottawa on Canada Day. Methinks the organizers should arrange to have her set off the first huge firework over Parliament Hill - - much like her smashing bottles on the bows of maiden ships.

She would likely be right on board to do this.. . ..and she's still got amazingly steady hands, great reflexes... . .....

Yes, I saw the news report of them getting off the plane.

GADS - awful weather BTW!! ( I LOVE saying that to another country *snicker*)

Hmmm...She's not a drinker, is she?

Was about to say 'now't like her Mother' but PeOter beat me too it

.....AND WIH?!? , is Gian-nette on a world tour or summat???

When should I expect her??

Can I desert my life (please!!) and come and visit someone for the American festivities??? (I've left it too late for the Canadian)

[Darn210]

GADS - awful weather BTW!! ( I LOVE saying that to another country *snicker*)

.....AND WIH?!? , is Gian-nette on a world tour or summat???

When should I expect her??

I shall squeeze you in after North Carolina and the kids' summer camp. Oh . . . also have to squeeze in a trip to me Da's before school starts up again in August. He has knick-knack's that need de-knick-knacking.