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Hello,  This message came to me in Lubbock.  I moderate a Celiac list
here.  If anyone can assist this individual, I'd be grateful.

Thanks

Becky

> Hi, I am a celiac, living in Nova Scotia Canada, I am visiting my friend
> who lives in Austin Texas in Feb. , we will be traveling to New Orleans
> for a couple of days then on to Clearwater Florida. My problem is , I
> can't find a local chapter of the celiac association in any of these
> cities. I happened to run across your address quite by chance. I have
> been unable to get info on restaurants and health food stores in these
> areas and wonder if you could help me to further define my search with
> other addresses.
>
> When I was in Austin two years ago I had a terrible problem with dining
> out. No one had heard of this disease and were unwilling to assist me to
> find safe food choices, it was frustrating and I ended up with a bowl of
> plain rice while everyone else enjoyed themselves. I hate drawing
> attention to myself , and I have been told " I'm sorry but we can't
> serve you, because a lot of our food is pre-mixed and we have no idea of
> the contents" We can't be the only people in the world with dietary
> restrictions. If you can shed any light on my problem I would appreciate
> hearing from you.
>
> Thanks,         Betty MacPherson
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