Kiki's Hurricane Hurrah & Fire Function

[R2elk]

And here we were excited that it didn’t break 80 degrees...inside the house

I had to close the window. It is 67°F in here and 50°F and dropping outside. Just last week the high was 94°F.

 

[Tesumph]

That sounds like a tough one! So - a question for you - Is the allergy triggered by natural fructose, like you'd find in fresh fruit or is it more the added fructose syrup that seems to be in pretty everything sweetened, these days?

It's not an allergy, thankfully (I guess ).
It works the exact same way as lactose intolerance, where the sugar (lactose or fructose) bypasses the small intestine (where it is supposed to be absorbed) and enters the large intestine instead. The bacteria in the L.I. take matters into their own hands and cause the classic unpleasant symptoms of gas, pain, nausea, etc.
FWIW, lactose intolerance is more accurately called "lactose malabsorption."

But to answer your question—it is both. Fruit, some vegetables, most packaged drinks, candy, wine, processed foods, anything with corn syrup... yup.
The list is very long and unpredictable. Even savory foods are not safe (like chinese food or alfredo sauce??? ugh).

 

[MROO]

It sounds amazing!! I would love to find somewhere that doesn’t get too hot in the summer, like 70s to 80s or less, and not too cold in the winter but yet still gets seasons (I love fall leaves ) but I think that is too idealistic and not sure such a place exists haha

Okay - We get hot in the summer, but not terribly so - a week or so of 90+ here, but shorter to the west (not MID west, Western Maryland!) We do have humidity, though and that can get rough. Winters get some snow, but again, more towards the western part of the State. All four seasons throughout the State - Winter cold, Spring flowers everywhere, including the trees, Beach weather Summers and Gorgeous Fall color. If yo're serious about moving to a moderate climate, look into Frederick or Carroll Counties in Maryland. They're gently rolling Piedmont Plateau - very rural and get all four seasons. And the bonus is that you're only a short drive away from the mountains, the ocean or downtown DC. They don't call it Maryland America In Miniature for nothin'!
Travel ad over ...
Carry On!

 

[MROO]

They are calling for a low of 39°F here tonight. They are also predicting the first frost as being just a week away.

EEEEEEeeeeeeuuuuuuwwwwww!

 

[ShrekDawg]

Oh yes...my great great aunt and uncle did...the cutest couple

Awwww so sweet !!!!

 

[ShrekDawg]

Nope - he was just too blind and dumb (not Kiki's version - the generic version) to recognize a good one when he had the chance!

I love you!

Keep on dreaming.

Hey! I’m a good catch!

 

[ShrekDawg]

Shhh ... I need to play nice so she doesn't get mad at me for calling out her astute knowledge of geography. Besides ... if he didn't recognize the interest, he wasn't worth the effort!

I wouldn’t get mad! It’s funny! And you crack me up

 

[MROO]

Hmm interesting.

I think I just have one for good now cause it happens every time

I did notice tonight though that I was developing a tension headache and instead of taking anything took my hydrating drink and sat down and relaxed lol I had been running around all night

Dehydration will do that! Very few people actually take in enough fluids ... myself included!

 

[ShrekDawg]

Dehydration will do that! Very few people actually take in enough fluids ... myself included!

Yeah I need to work on staying hydrated

 

[ShrekDawg]

ie Faerieland

I wish it existed

Kiki is clearly not the only one with epic gif skills

she’s obsessed with those things