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« Reply #45 on: Monday 19 November, 2007 »
Ahh...yes, the atmosphere at Raw Spirit Fest.  I can imagine! Smiley

By the way, if you haven't already been to  San Francisco, you'd probably enjoy it.  Especially Cafe Gratitude.  I tell new people I bring there it's very "San Franciscan". Smiley

In addition, San Francisco, to me, has a "small town" feel about it...

I saw on another thread that you have their recipe book.  Have you been there? 

There's a NY Times travel article about Cafe Gratitude and other veg/raw restaurants in San Francisco. 

The picture below makes  the place look almost main stream!  When in fact, it's typically frequented by a hippyish-fun community.  Hmmm...not sure why people are wearing black in the photo -- reminds me of NYC...

Here's the slideshow link for the pretty pictures:  http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2007/11/18/travel/20071118_CHOICE_SLIDESHOW_index.html
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« Reply #46 on: Monday 19 November, 2007 »
In regards to the Aussie accent, I love hearing it!  Actually, I think many American's do.

That's funny you mention the vowels -- I've  sometimes "noticed", if you will, the accent on this newsboard.

Sometimes words with vowels are spelled with an "r'...I never knew...

For example, I noticed "Whoar! or something like that (rather than what I'm used to seeing:  Whoa!).

Anyway, I think the "accent" is cool!   cool
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« Reply #47 on: Monday 19 November, 2007 »
I have never been to San Francisco, but it is definitely a place on my 'must see' list. 

I have often heard that it is similar to Sydney, but have no idea if it is or not.  Most of my gay male friends have a tale or two to tell about San Francisco, and I know all about The Castro from them.  smiley

And yes, when I do get there - one of my first stops shall be Cafe Gratitude.  I love the whole idea behind it so much. It just tickles me that I can order from the menu saying things like "I am Radiant, please".  I love it.

And Michael Franti eats there!  *swoon*

Thanks so much for the link - it was nice to see what the restaurant looks like, especially since I am still captivated by the book.

Yes, I found that the Australian accent was definitely well liked, just not readily understood at times. laugh
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« Reply #48 on: Monday 19 November, 2007 »
Neat!!  sweet Neet!!  BlesSings!!!  Thank you for your most scrumptious words, greetings of long lost summers days, lounging in the grass, gazing up at the shapeshifting clouds...

A wordless sky of tranquil calm...mmmmhmmm....

Hi Raw Connections, the Raw Spirit Festival was so very nourishing in many ways...this following photo is of the musician Tommy Anton and I.  He took fortunate festival go~ers on magical, transformative rides on a trailer aka chariot (draped with jungle cat spotted materials) towed behind his pedal powered star ship and whereby one could recline like royalty, taking in the view of the festival from a breathtaking angle...

Miss G, next year I recommend climbing aboard and making yourself cosy on the reclining trailer, and watch with fascination as the grass rolls beneath you at varying speeds, behind the constant shimmering gold of the pedal pushing god in front!



Rosal!!  yahh  BlesSings!!!!!!  I, like MyShell, love that black and white picture of Jamie, Narz and you ~ beautiful!

And Cafe Gratitude......wow!  I went there too, the vibrations of, 'I am WHOLE' type thingy left me feeling so incredibly inspired....wishing for Australia to have a similar lush restaurant experience...

hehe, most people didn't pick my Australian accent instead they would think that I was from England athough my accent wasn't at all british!  And even just recently someone said I had an internationally flavoured accent which was hard to place, but 'twas unique and very pretty!
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« Reply #49 on: Monday 19 November, 2007 »
Oh wow. I've just read this whole thread!!! I love the photos. Love them love them and the words about the festival. It looks like a must go to event. I wonder how to tie it in next year!

Miss Bliss, It's sooooo great to see you. Whatever you are doing, keep doing it. You look radiant and joyful yet calm at the same time. And you look about 14. The vibrancy of your face struck me!..... in a good way of course!

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« Reply #50 on: Tuesday 20 November, 2007 »
Miss Bliss, another awesome "portrait" photo - I like how your photos have a unique touch about them.  That's awesome you went to Cafe' Gratitude and experienced California - I'm excited for you that you got to do a lot it seems while here in the U.S.  Exciting!!  I don't think I know Tommy Anton (is he related to actress Susan Anton by chance? He kind of reminds me of her from what I remember of her).

Miss G., that's cool that Sydney and San Francisco have been compared to each other. Cool!...

Ah, Michael Franti! 



I haven't seen him perform yet but I caught a snippet or two of his songs on a website not too long ago - it sounded smooth.  I like the world-reggae type sounds he has in some of the songs I heard.

Not too long ago, he was playing at a free concert "(Power to the Peaceful Festival") at Golden Gate Park.  I would've gone, but somehow never made it over. There were about 60,000 people there.  Next time. Wink  I'll keep a look out for him next time I'm Cafe' Gratitude though.

Hey Jen, now I remember the Australian word that was new to me ... you used it on a recent post:  "kwor!"   I interpret it as whoa!, wow! and/or Holy Guacamole! 

Is that right?
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« Reply #51 on: Tuesday 20 November, 2007 »
Rosal - thank you!!!!  That is a glorious photo of the Franti man.  *swoon*

Have you seen his dvd "I Know I'm Not Alone", where he travels through Iraq?  It is just exquisite.

I'm a little (ok, a lot) biased when it comes to Michael Franti & Spearhead - he could record the contents of the phone book, and I would probably put it on my iPod.  laugh

Power to the peaceful!
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Hey Jen, now I remember the Australian word that was new to me ... you used it on a recent post:  "kwor!"   I interpret it as whoa!, wow! and/or Holy Guacamole! 

Is that right?

In case Jen doesn't see your question Rosal...  Yup that sure is what 'kwor' means lol  'phwoar' means the same - perhaps even more so actually.

You do well to cope with us all, I know we're practically separated by a common language.  The UK has differences again!  All adds to the interest doesn't it?

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« Reply #53 on: Tuesday 20 November, 2007 »
Why thank you, MadamRosal!!  I love and am deeply appreciative of hearing artistic interpretations!

What a mouth watering journey that sliding show of piccies was....heavens!    smiley

Oh my poor tastebuds, tortured with the titilating, tantalising treats gifted from those of tremendous talent!  Yes indeed it was exciting to experience Raw America with Cafe Gratitude being my first Raw Restaurant visited.  However, the restaurant itself didn't look at all like that picture you posted above  uhuh  Maybe that is an old picture...

Cafe Gratitude immediately impressed me, as being a place that I could spend some considerable time at. 

Alternatively enjoying being both, an eager and active participant with the consuming of the most delicious, degustatory delights imaginable and also the silent observer of others totally smitten, lost completely within rapture. 

Medinah and I devoured these spring rolls...

and yes!  I am Bliss.......



oh Rosal, I am not sure about that connection with the actress Susan Anton...I'll let you know if there is...I have a feeling there may be....that is a hunch....nothing certain....

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Miss Bliss, It's sooooo great to see you. Whatever you are doing, keep doing it. You look radiant and joyful yet calm at the same time. And you look about 14. The vibrancy of your face struck me!..... in a good way of course!

xoxoxox

Oh my Gosh!!!  Jen!!  Thank you!  It is so wonderful to receive your words of excitement over seeing me!  Thank you so much for sharing your enthuiasm and sight, I do appreciate your openness and love it always rushes from you in heavenly bursts of stardust.  It is wonderful to hear that not only the radiant vibrancy is clearly seen, but also that a sense of calm and peace is evident alongside the spark!

Soon we shall be sharing some sunny summer fruits....mmmmmmm

 rose
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« Reply #54 on: Tuesday 20 November, 2007 »
Hi Rosal,

You are right. Thanks May! I actually got the 'Kwor' from May. I love it! It's one of my favourite words right now. I also like munted which doesn't really have a meaning. I just throw it around when I can't find a word. The word you have when you don't have a word!!!

Miss Bliss, I am really really really looking forward to meeting you. I do believe that you might just be one of the most in tune with yourself people that I've unmet here! I do love my summery fruits. Had some peaches today that were summery yummery and mango.... yummmm! Time for summer sunshine pudding I do believe my dear!

Big hugs...

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« Reply #55 on: Wednesday 21 November, 2007 »
Ah, so it's Miss May havin' fun with all the words! Wink  Hi May!  Yup, "phwoar!" is the other word I've seen....I haven't heard "munted" ... my "Australian" is expanding. Smiley  Yes, variety is the spice of life...I like learning new words as well.

Miss Bliss, there are 4 Cafe' Gratitudes in the Greater Area...And there are 2 in San Francisco within a few miles of each other...Perhaps you were in a different location than the one shown in the picture?

The one in the picture is the first Cafe' Gratitude that was built in SF.

Yeah Cafe' Gratitude has a nice vibe.  And that's cool you (and also Miss G) met up with other raw folks here in the U.S. (I remember Medinah and Zack from the raw cyber world).

Great dinner picture (or piccie as I've heard the word used on this board Wink ) of some live food!


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Pic of Susan Anton below...
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« Reply #56 on: Wednesday 21 November, 2007 »
LOL Rosal - you are pretty phwoar and kwor yourself you know.

Yes, I love to translate the American/English/Australian languages.  There are a few words we can each get ourselves in trouble with in the other countries.

Munted is more a derogatory word and I take its meaning to be along the lines of 'mutant, distorted, screwed up, not nice'.  But anyway, this isn't Raw Spirit so I won't do you a list.

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« Reply #57 on: Thursday 22 November, 2007 »
Whoops! I heard it said by a three year old and thought it was something she had made up!

Back to raw spirit!

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