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Krimmin
04-24-2007, 10:23 AM
I've been looking/reading this site for a couple years now and thought it was time that I officially introduced myself! :p

I'm originally from Eastern Washington. And have lived in the Seattle area for a year now. I currently live about 15 mins. north of Seattle. I love it here!

I've been on and off raw since 2004 and am officially back on - FOR GOOD (lately, I've been about 95% raw)! I've done very well at being 100% raw at times, however there's always been one drawback for me -- and that is not having a dehydrator! As lame as it sounds...I would get to the point where I missed having sprouted bread or organic corn chips - something other than fruit and veggies. And while I've made plenty of raw dishes without a dehydrator (from Alissa's book)--- there were so many more that I wanted to experiment with, but never could.

I'm a college student, so money is scarce. :rolleyes: I've never had the option of splurging on items like a dehydrator. My family and boyfriend are very supportive of my raw lifestyle, which I am VERY thankful for! I've even turned them onto it and they've all been eating more raw foods! :D It's funny when I tell my boyfriend about a raw dish I am excited about making because he will give me this funny look (as if he thinks it sounds kind of gross)....yet, when I come home from work the next day I find him finishing off the plate of goodies. ha. And when my brother and his friends came to visit a few weeks ago, I made them the a few dips for their chips -- and they went CRAZY over them! It was fun for me to see them light up as they ate it.

My birthday was earlier this month, and to my surprise my boyfriend ordered me a 9-tray Excalibur dehydrator!!! :D

The dehydrator still hasn't arrived, but it's been shipped and is on it's way!
I'm so excited to recieve it!

I have many reasons for going raw and staying raw - beyond weight loss (however, I will not complain when the weight really starts to fall off). I have Cushing's Disease (had a brain tumor, brain surgery, bilateral adrenalectomy, reconstructive surgery, weight gain/loss, scars etc) and hypothyroidism.

I've already experienced many great effects since going raw -- but I know the real changes are to come as I continue to be 100% raw.

I am going to be taking the Level 1 & 2 classes, hopefully from Rawkinlocs.....she just doesnt know it yet haha (waves to Rawkinlocs)! And what's even better.....is my mom wants to take the Level 1 class WITH ME! I'm beyond excited!!!

Well, now that I wrote a book ....I will end with this! I love these fourms and look forward to contributing and learning all that I can!

StarFire
04-24-2007, 03:34 PM
Welcome and Aloha Krimmin!!
What an awesome bf! and what an awesome gift! You'll love having the dehydrator - I love mine! It will be wonderful following your journey - and hearing about all the healing you're experiencing! Many blessings!! :D

juliebove
04-24-2007, 08:58 PM
Welcome! I'm in Bothell.

Rawkinlocs
04-24-2007, 09:12 PM
Welcome fellow Washingtonian! I'd LOVE to have you and Mom in class! :D Congrats on (soon) getting your dehydrator! You'll love playing with it!

spicyfull
04-25-2007, 12:32 AM
I wish you everything you need to Stay RAW...Welcome to MY World....

Cinnamon
04-27-2007, 08:34 PM
I am going to be taking the Level 1 & 2 classes, hopefully from Rawkinlocs.....she just doesnt know it yet haha (waves to Rawkinlocs)! And what's even better.....is my mom wants to take the Level 1 class WITH ME! I'm beyond excited!!!


Hello to another fellow Washingtonian! I am over in Kitsap County, Poulsbo to be exact.

And I plan to take Level 2 from Rawkinlocs also, I took Level 1 last summer (from another teacher) and loved it. Maybe I will see you in class!

Again, welcome to the site!!

Mialsse
04-27-2007, 09:31 PM
Ahhh, what a wonderful boyfriend!

Welcome

Beckla
04-29-2007, 09:22 PM
WELCOME!!

My mom and stepdad work at UW.... and live in Tacoma, where my husband and I were married a couple of years ago.

So glad you've joined us.

Nimisha
04-30-2007, 02:46 AM
hey im glad you are getting a dehydrator, hope you have fun making some yummy dishes.

I live in Bellevue, WA. im kinda new as well with raw foods. wonder if there are any events that take place here. any ways whats this level 1 and level 2 about?

Zella Juice
05-02-2007, 11:58 AM
There is a raw food class in Everett, WA at Zippy's Java Lounge. It's May 19th 2:00-4:30. Email Jan if you would like to attend: jan@lifeintherawlane.com

It's $40 per person $70 for couple.

We are located in Snohomish, WA. We own a Juice Bar and are currently expanding to do some raw food items. I will send out e-mails to people on my list letting them know I have raw cheesecake and they can call and reserve their slice...or they can buy the whole cake. We will be offering other snacks..like our Spicy Sunflower Seeds (we might not be able to sell these though..because we keep eating them all :p )...I think we will need a whole separate dehydrator.

Anyways, other things like...wraps, nut burgers, salads, soups, crackers, all kinds of desserts (they are the easiest for me).

I am only a few more weeks away from selling raw food and I am really excited about it.

There is alot going on in Washington. I still need to visit the raw restaurants in Seattle...we are saving it for a special occasion because we are on a limited budget..but hey my b-day is coming up. :rolleyes:

We did buy a wonderful Carrot Cake at Zippy's Java Lounge in Everett. We called ahead and she made it up for us to pick up the next day.

I think if we make Raw Food available ...like fast food is available..then it will make it easier for everyone to stay raw.

Anyways...Welcome :)