Southern Ca & Palm Springs area

[maryjk]

[aklap]

[nancw]

As I recall, TEC has extreme reactions to gluten, thus it makes sense that her reaction to any indication/confession of an even remotely cavalier approach to dining out would be as extreme.

When I went GF I didn't worry as much about eating out because I wasn't fully aware of the potential perils, but now that I'm further into this GF life, and much more sensitive, I approach any eating out as potential for not only a crappy two weeks to follow, but one more notch on the "cumulative-damage-to-my-body" stick. Experience is a good teacher!

We are all eager for the day to come when we can and will dine out safely and regularly, and there is a LOT of work to be done to that end. Let's proceed thoughtfully and carefully, with full awareness of the risks and the benefits. No one wants to be cut off from the pleasures of eating out, but let's be smart and responsible about it, and pack a cooler when traveling. The OP said she was still traveling and would go into more detail when she arrives home. While I personally don't think Denny's is even an option for GF dining, let's hear what she has to say...in detail.

This forum is a place to both educate and learn. Didn't we all have a teacher we didn't necessarily like, but taught them lessons they remember today? We don't have to hurl spears to get the point across, but sometimes it is that, or just throw up our hands and say nothing. It's good to know people care enough to warn us when we are stepping in front of a moving car.

[aklap]

Thanks Nancy!
_________________
Al

“We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” Mother Teresa

[beffie53]

Holy cow!!!

Flame off, kids!!!

I just mentioned that I haven't been ill following more than a week of dining out (which is forced, not my choice) I can't afford not to eat at "crappy" chain restaurants.... especially on a business trip!!!

I'm sorry I said anything. Good grief!

I'm new to this whole celiac thing, and to me, not getting ill is simply managing to eat anything without spending the next severall hours having sweaty diarrhea!!!

I've been trying to educate people about this, asking for gluten free menus, passing out the cards my DH made me about how I cannot tolerate even a smidge of wheat... I've talked to restaurant managers about developing GF menus for their clientele. Believe me, next time I'll just be quiet.
(slinks away, tail firmly tucked.... to the box of kleenex near by)

[ostrich]

Awwww, it's ok B. You just hit on a rather tender topic around here.
_________________
Ostrich :>--O==={

I lie below, you float above
In the pretty white ships that I am dreaming of

[cruelshoes]

Don't take it personally, Beffie. Dining out is a controversial subject. It is a risky proposition and vairous people have various levels of comfort with it.

If it makes you feel any better, I am too broke to eat at even the crappy chain restaurants!
_________________
-Colleen
Dx 8/05 via bloodwork/biopsy
9-YO son Dx 11/05 via bloodwork/biopsy
Daughters have negative bloodwork - so far!

A woman is like a tea bag-you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water. - Eleanor Roosevelt

[beffie53]

I'm finally home... and too tired to care! DD who lives here with us is ill... so trying not to catch anything else. So sorry about the touchy subject... anyone who wants to know more about my dietary exploits can contact me off list... that's safest, I think

Beth aka beffie

[aklap]

"There's no place like home...there's no place like home...there's no place like home"

Sorry to hear about DD. Hope she feels better soon.

Stay well!
_________________
Al

“We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” Mother Teresa

[The Edifying Conscience]

To those whom I've offended for referring to chain restaurants as mediocre, crappy or cheap, I do sincerely apologize.