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August 2012 Moms
It's Thursday !!!
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Re: It's Thursday !!!
I think the biggest confirmation of an allergy or intolerance is how the person reacts to eating the food, not medical testing.
My FIL has celiac disease and he is so low key about it. If it has gluten in it, he won't eat it and he doesn't make a big deal about it. I am more than happy to go out of my way to cater to his dietary restrictions.
Now DH's cousin is a different story. She claims her kids have a lot of allergies and restrictions but they haven't ever had a reaction or a diagnosis. She's just straight up crazy.
I agree with @Baker_Bride, I'm not a dog or cat person and I do NOT appreciate being told to "like" an animal. I am really allergic to cats so I do not want one rubbing against my legs or jumping in my lap. I don't think people who have animals are weirdos or anything, we just won't ever have pets.
@AggieDaner I saw Beck when he toured with the Flaming Lips in Fall of 2002. It was INCREDIBLE!!!!
But peanut allergies are no joke. A reaction to peanuts, even if small, can be concerning, because reactions can get more severe with each exposure. If her other kids aren't old enough to take necessary precautions, I can see why a whole family might choose to go peanut free.
I once went to a small animal park in Panama City, FL and at first I was really reluctant because I was sure the animals were being mistreated. Turned our it was more of an animal haven. All the animals were rescues from zoos or from people who had tried to keep them as pets. The giraffe had a growth so the zoo didn't want him, I guess. They even had a placard explaining that the growth was benign so there was no reason to remove it.
It was a pretty cool place.
Do you feel the same with licking ice cream off of a cone?
My UO was that going to be along the lines of using SPF, but it looks like that was covered. I don't understand why people don't use sunblock, and are okay with burning. I got sunburnt the other day for the first time(that's what happens when you run around a water park for 7 hours intoxicated.), and I hate this!
Do you feel the same with licking ice cream off of a cone?
I always get a bowl mainly because of the drippy mess factor and I guess that would also prevent this problem. But yes, seeing someone chase ice cream with their tongue is pretty gross.
When my in laws wonder why I'm giggling at nothing this weekend and think I'm crazy, it's because I'm remembering this gif. So thanks for that.
Also, I've been managing a severe peanut allergy for over 20 years, it's not that big of a deal anymore. I judge the crap out of adults who make big deals about their allergies, and even more so their "sensitivies".
People with allergies are very informed on what their allergies are. They take is very seriously, as do I. I know the severity of allergies, and I'm glad I work for a company that can accomad
Edited. At first it didn't take my whole response.
Shrimp are awesome!!! Yes, they are sea roaches but they are not nearly as disgusting as real roaches. Those things are creepy!!
>:P
So what are centipedes? They aren't insects, crustaceans or Arachnids.
And I'm not sure how you would expect someone with an allergy to eat at a restaurant or family function without making their allergies known. They need to know what's in the food, and in severe cases, need the food prepared in a manner to avoid cross contamination. If that's not possible, they don't eat it, but unless a conversation about the allergy takes place, they won't know.
Mofree's situation was completely different than the things tula and sharona brought up. That person was expecting the whole party to be changed. That's obviously unreasonable. If someone can't go in a place because their allergy is so severe, then they don't go, but if they can be somewhere with reasonable cooking accommodations or by bringing their own food, they shouldn't be judged by the cooks, servers, or family members who think they are lying, which mofree was not doing. Again, I know some people do lie, and that's not cool, but none of us are in the position to make the call as to whether or not someone is lying. And, if they have a sensitivity instead of an allergy, should they really have to have something like diarrhea for several days because it's not a true allergy so they should eat it anyway?
I'm guessing that if any of your lo's had a life threatening food allergy, you would make it known to family members and restaurant servers and would remind them and double check on things. Even if they just had a sensitivity, you would probably take precautions.
And jayandemm, good for you that you've managed your peanut allergy. Thats fine if you think I'm being disagreeable, but I just don't get why people feel the need to make a big deal about what someone else is eating and whether or not they really have allergies if theyhave said that they do.
I have food allergies, as do many people in my family. This is besides the fact that I'm educated on dealing with a lot of food allergies, and handling food.
Of course at work we accommodate everyone's special diet. I said that when people lie about allergies it inconveniences people who do have them. You have to wait on a chef to come talk to you, take your order, look over all ingredients, and take your information. A big waste of time if all you want is a sub dressing. All you have to do is ask for it.
Chances are that we've eaten there! We lived in Florida for six years and had annual passes. I made a point of getting to all the Disney restaurants with excellent GF menus. The best GF pancakes I've ever had were at The Wave in the Contemporary resort.
I still wouldn't serve it to them, naturally, but yeah. I'd be assuming they aren't fans vs. are actually allergic.
I actually know someone who is allergic to apples. Breaks out in hives. I had to scrub my hands before making his food.