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Topic: THE DURIAN LOBBY

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anonymous	THE DURIAN LOBBY August 17, 2006 11:20 AM WELCOME TO THE DURIAN GROUP! My name is Ross Ariffin from Malaysia. Please introduce yourself. THANK YOU: Main Group Host : Ross Ariffin [report anonymous abuse]
Amin A.	August 17, 2006 12:02 PM hi Ross! i'm the second one here after you! Amin from Egypt here. i have to admit i did come across this fruit but i seem to have confused it with another asian fruit that looks similar but smells really bad. i hope this isnt it, is it? hey how about html editor and smileys?! [ send green star]
River R.	August 17, 2006 12:10 PM Hi Ross! Thanks for the invitation! What a great idea for a group - and yes I've tried (several times) durian and I love it. As they say, smells like h*ll but tastes like heaven I'm in but am originally from the UK, have lived in other countries and have travelled around quite a bit in the past. I look forward to meeting everyone here! Warmly, River [ send green star]
anonymous	Hello Amin! August 17, 2006 12:11 PM Welcome! Thanks for joining my friend! I afraid the HTML editor and smileys doesnt seem to work for me at this moment..I wonder why?.It was the same in another group...damn! What do you think is wrong? It worked for me very well last time...! [report anonymous abuse]
anonymous	Hello River!! August 17, 2006 12:13 PM WELCOME!! Nice to see you here River. And yes..it does smell like...H*LL...LOL! Btw ...your emoticons arent working either? Why is that?. I am experiencing the same problem...nothing working for me tonight..! Arggh! I guess the smellier the FRUIT..the BETTER its gonna taste...!! [report anonymous abuse]
Pilvi M.	HI! August 17, 2006 12:38 PM Hello again Ross!! And thank you again for the invatition! =) Just great idea for the group! Can't wait to learn about other country's and their fruits! You're a Star Ross!! =) Have a great day!! -pilvi- [ send green star]
Pilvi M.	By the way... August 17, 2006 12:43 PM Forgot to introduce myself... I'm Pilvi From Finland , ( not that much exotic fruits in Finland.. ) But Finland itself is at least a little bit exotic... =) Hi Amin and River!! -pilvi- [ send green star]
Michael F.	August 17, 2006 12:43 PM hi Ross, Michael from staten Island NYC here, thank you for the invite, can't wait to get started.. :0) [ send green star]
Jess M.	August 17, 2006 12:46 PM Hi Ross, I was vey amused when I got the invite to The Durian group.After all the intense subjects tackled on the animal groups, this is like a breath of 'fresh air'!! My whole family love durians, Dad eats his durian served with rice.Weird, huh? I get my supply of durian cakes all nicely rolled up via airmail from my dear brother in Singapore, hehe. He loves sending me food from M'sia and Singapore. Now if only he has the same passion to get active on animal issues.One time, my colleagues and I had durian during lunch hour in the dental office here in California. That was fun! [ send green star]
Joycey B.	August 17, 2006 12:47 PM Hi Ross and thank you for inviting me to the group. I so am anxious to see everything that will be posted here. I have never tasted this fruit, but I will try to find it here so I can. I am going to enjoy this so much. [ send green star]
anonymous	Ha Ha Ha !! August 17, 2006 12:53 PM Welcome new members as good friends alike! Its wonderful to know some of you have eaten this wonderfully unique Malaysian fruit!! If you havent yet...better go out there and find it..soon! It may smell like hell..but it tastes great ! I love it. My whole family just loves it.I know alot of foreigners like it as well.In Kuala Lumpur...alot of Hotels dont allow it in...coz of its smell..lol!! They dont know what theyre missing! I love the postings here.. [report anonymous abuse]
anonymous	WELCOME TO ALL NEW MEMBERS...!! August 17, 2006 1:20 PM Now its working....lol! Sori my settings for this group discussion wasnt set properly folks..! [report anonymous abuse]
anonymous	Website Information.. August 17, 2006 1:30 PM http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durian [report anonymous abuse]
anonymous	And this folks... August 17, 2006 1:33 PM http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/durian_ars.html [report anonymous abuse]
Agnes C.	THANKS August 17, 2006 2:23 PM HI ROSS, THANKS FOR A DELICIOUS GROUP AS THIS = ARE YOU GOING TO HELP US SOME DURIAN ? AT LEAST FOR THOSE LIKE ME WHO NEVER TASTED ONE? AFTER READING ALL ABOUT HOW TO GET A PERFECT DELICIOUS FLAVOURED RIGHT GOOD ONE, AM NOW GOING TO SEE WHERE I CAN GET IT... SORRY, FORGOT TO SAY : AM AGNES, FROM BRAZIL (SOUTH AMERICA) LOVE FRUITS, LOVE LOCAL RECIPIES, LOVE CHATING ABOUT FRUITS AND ANY OF THE GOOD THINGS EVERY COUNTRY HAS. AS YOU SAY IT IS OK, WILL BRING SOME FRUITS FROM MY COUNTRY = JUST DON´T KNOW IF WILL BE ABLE TO HAVE THE PICS (WHENEVER I POST PICS, I CAN SEE THEM, NOBODY ELSE DOES!!! ). AND TO ALL DEAR FRIENDS HERE. [ send green star]
Amin A.	August 17, 2006 7:50 PM oh what a turn out?! hi everyone! so it IS the smelly fruit?! i used to see it on fruit stands and was warned not to bring it back home as it is prohibited from entering the building where i stayed. there was even a sign at the reception! i should have tasted it when i had the chance. i doubt if i can find it in egypt. [ send green star]
Gayle P.	August 17, 2006 8:24 PM Hi Ross: Thanks for the invite-I loved your introduction. Now,down South here in Georgia and South Carolina about the most exotic fruit we see is kiwi and most people are suspicious of that. I don't have the time right now but I will be introducing a little "culture shock" by sharing with you how to cook grits,make a fantastic catfish stew,sweet potato pie,peach cobbler and other Southern staples. Just like any other good Southern lady I can inform you what "pot likker"is and how to grow tomatoes.That's what old Southern ladies do and I certainly fit in that category. [ send green star]
Lark K.	Wow! What a great group! August 17, 2006 9:02 PM Thanks for the invitation to join! It seems I'm not the first Southerner here (US, that is!) I can't think of any fruit unique to Alabama 'cept maybe road apples! And sometimes along the roadside you may find a flat armadillo and an occasional possum. (squashed, not stirred) But I suppose that doesn't qualify! Oh well, I'm looking forward to trying a durian-tho I don't have much hope of finding one in my local grocery store here in Huntsville. (sigh) I don't know....maybe that's a good thing? [ send green star]
anonymous	Thanks for all your postings here!!! August 18, 2006 9:49 AM HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND From: Ross Ariffin 2 ALL Group Members I'd like to add that I am very glad you all joined this refreshing "breath-of-fresh-air" type of group! Thats the reason why I started it..... [report anonymous abuse]
anonymous	August 18, 2006 11:45 AM Hi all! Thank you so much for the invite Ross! [report anonymous abuse]
anonymous	Youre Most Welcome Renda!! August 18, 2006 12:41 PM Youre Most Renda. Good to have you here! [report anonymous abuse]
Melanie B.	hiya everybody! August 18, 2006 5:37 PM Well it sure looks like fun in here! Ross -- looks like you struck gold Again! Thanks so much for inviting me! I've never tasted a durian, but have a super-sensitive nose. I'll have to figure out some kind of work-around, so I can make it to the delicious inside. Fruit story about me: when I was little, the only milk I would drink was coconut milk! Can't wait to hear tales of everybody's fruits and fruity adventures! [ send green star]
anonymous	As We Enter This Weekend.. August 18, 2006 10:36 PM Maybe we can ALL spare a thought for those who wouldnt know what a weekend with friends and family is...not after war, bombings, flooding, terrorism, kidnappings - a pure hell on earth...link to this site and light your own candle...a good start to a wonderful weekend...full of promise...and goodwill to all men and animals alike... http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/enter.cfm?l=eng [report anonymous abuse]
anonymous	Otherwise.... August 18, 2006 10:39 PM HAVE YOURSELF A RESTFUL AND PEACEFUL WEEKEND !! PRAY YOU ALL WILL TAKE GOOD CARE WHEREVER YOU ARE IN THIS WORLD ! [report anonymous abuse]
Imren M.	August 18, 2006 11:55 PM Hello , it is a great group as everyone agrees. I liked the idea. Thanks a lot for inviting me Ross (by the way i have never tried one yet too....dont know if i could find it here, but there are mangos, avokados, etc. they must have durian also??) [ send green star]
Simone D.	Thank you August 19, 2006 12:37 AM Thank you for the invitation Ross, my friend I am a real babe in the wood when it comes to fruit, I believe I will learn much in this group, or I should say I need to learn much lol [ send green star]
Simone D.	August 19, 2006 12:39 AM I should have said this fruit, gee, I do know about other fruit, I eat it. Not too bright some days lol [ send green star]
anonymous	THE DURIAN LOBBY August 19, 2006 10:35 AM Thank you dear Agnes for invite me in this interesting, I think, group.I'm Krystyna P. from Poland. Love to All, Krystyna. [report anonymous abuse]
anonymous	New Members.....:) August 19, 2006 10:56 AM & to this group. A fun group with a " different taste " ...sorry about the pun..lol! [report anonymous abuse]
anonymous	Simone....lol! August 19, 2006 11:01 AM Dont worry about that Simone...Im quite blurr on alot of days...lmao!! Must be age catching up on me!? Thanks for being a great co-host.... [report anonymous abuse]
John H.	Hello all Durian friends! August 19, 2006 4:43 PM Hi Agnes! Thank you fos inviting to this unique group! And Hello Folks! As I lived 3 years in Malaysia, I know well about the Fruit of King, Durian very well. The latest time I tried it is when I visited Singapore in June last year 2005. John Huh - Seoul, South Korea [ send green star]
Cathe R.	Hi Ross August 19, 2006 8:18 PM Thanks so much for the invitation. I apologize for being so late. Though we get plenty of fruit here in Ca., I would say that the most exotic would be Acai berry fruit, which I use in making smoothies. Thanks for starting this group. I hope to learn much here. [ send green star]
Ange B.	Hi Everyone August 20, 2006 12:49 AM *Hi Everyone & Thankyou, Ross, for inviting me to the group! =^..^=* *Ange* [ send green star]
anonymous	Hello August 20, 2006 7:11 PM Hi everyone. Thanks for the invitation, Gayle P. I don't know much about others fruits, but this does sound like a "fun" group and a breath of "fresh air", too! Glad to be here.Lola, in Maine,USA [report anonymous abuse]
Bert M.	August 20, 2006 7:31 PM I'd like to thank Gayle for the invite!! I'm from Colorado, good ol' U.S.A.!! Our locally grown fruit favorites are Rocky Ford cantalopes, and Penrose Apples and Peaches.. Until 2 yrs. ago, I was the proud owner of 4 gooseberry bushes. I sure miss them.. [ send green star]
River R.	Welcome to Newbies! August 21, 2006 6:55 AM On behalf of Ross, Debs and Gayle, I want to all new members - let's see: John H, Cathe R, Ange B, Lola R, Bert M (have I missed anyone out? Hope not!) have joined since Ross last posted on this thread. We know you'll enjoy this fast-growing group - isn't it great? - and find lots of friends here and things to do. Don't be strangers now that you've found us all! Oh, I should say that I'm known as River and I am in Canada but am a great fan of Malaysia AND of the durian fruit which I have enjoyed there many times! Warmest love and hugs to all [ send green star]
anonymous	We Have It Too!!! August 21, 2006 8:20 AM We have the DURIAN here in the Philippines too!!! HeHeHe! I don't like the smell of it and I don't eat the fruit itself but I LOOOOOVVVVEEEEE the Durian candy!!! It's one of the most famous fruits in Mindanao, the Southern part of the Philippines. Ecwk! It smells weird, really! *Thanks Agnes for inviting me to this group. kisses!* You are such a doll!** [report anonymous abuse]
Carol N.	THANKS ROSS FOR INVITE!! August 22, 2006 12:30 AM I AM HAVING CABLE PROBLEMS , SO I WILL BE POPPING IN & OUT UNTIL THEY FIX THEM!!!!...THIS SMELLS LIKE A GREAT GROUP--LOVE FRUIT!!!!.. ..I SEE ALOT OF FANTASTIC PERSONS HERE AND HOPE TO MEET EVERYONE I DON'T KNOW!!!!..SO HELLLOOO ALLL!!!!...MY NAME IS CAROL, LIVE IN OHIO, PEOPLE- ANIMAL FRIENDLY...HAVE A WONDROUS DAY!!!!! [ send green star]
River R.	Welcome August 22, 2006 7:34 AM A big to Faith C and Carol M Lovely to see you both here! Faith, as an aficionado of durian, you'll be able to tell us all about it and answer a bunch of questions members might have! Always good to get another perspective on this very controversial fruit! (I it btw) And to Agnes for inviting you! Carol, I'm sorry you're having cable trouble (sounds painful ) but I hope you'll be all fixed soon so that we can have yet another active people- and animal-friendly person chatting with us on this great group Ross has set up. Chat to you both later? for 'signing in' Warmest love, River [ send green star]
Agnes C.	HELLO! August 22, 2006 8:29 AM HI DEAR FRIENDS FAITH AND CAROL, GLAD TO SEE YOU AROUND HERE ! AM SURE YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE THIS GROUP, ROSS AND RENDA ALWAYS SO KIND TO US ALL AND POSTINGS ARE BEING SO ....TASTING ONES...SO GOOD TO LEARN ABOUT DURIAN AND ALSO OTHER FRUITS... HUGS! [ send green star]
Andrew A.	Hello! August 22, 2006 8:35 AM Hola Thanks for the Invite Ross! I have heard good things about this exotic fruit! I would like to try it sometime, although I don't know how I will gain access to one. Sounds like another interesting group! [ send green star]
anonymous	Creative Ways To Eat Durian...! August 29, 2006 12:24 PM and to any new members. I have not been on in Care so much lately due to my heavy work schedule...but I will be back real soon..k?. So eat some durians whilst your waiting..lol! I came across this place in the WWW...interesting..came from one guy I believe and his friendship with The Durian! Creative Ways To Eat Durian for reading this! [report anonymous abuse]
River R.	August 31, 2006 4:22 AM That's a mind blowing website, Ross - for that. Some of those photos in the photo gallery at the end - [ send green star]
anonymous	Hello...One Member Left? Uhh? (131 -130?) August 31, 2006 9:50 AM everyone. Someone left this group? Who was it? Though it doesnt really matter, tho it would be good to know who. Hi Andrew. Thanx for joining my group. We all thank you for joining us here for some Durians! Its the Durian season throughout Malaysia and it smells alot right now..lol!! Yes it is a nice site site isnt River?. Nice pix also! Thought some of you would like it!! Ohh by the way, I am back now. Thought pretty busy with more upcoming events to consult/manage on as the festive seasons (Hari Raya and Christmas) are fast approaching! So...though I am officially back from my short leave from Care2..I will be sometimes ON and OFF on a regular basis. So..no worries. Hopefully all groups will run smoothly as they have always done....) Welcome all new faces here and I apologise if I have forgotten to mention anyone. and Have A Great Weekend as it is now Friday here in Malaysia! MALAYSIA JUST CELEBRATED ITS 49TH BIRTHDAY - " HARI MERDEKA!!" [report anonymous abuse]
Debs B.	Yes, it's another quiz... September 04, 2006 9:44 PM ...and it pegged me!!! http://cityculture.org/test.php Do you match the city you live in??? [ send green star]
River R.	September 05, 2006 7:30 AM I tried this too - but my city wasn't listed so . . . . But it sure had me pegged too! [ send green star]
Daphne B.	September 20, 2006 2:24 AM Hi, I'm Daphne. My hubby is from Belaga, Sarawak, and our son was born in Miri. And, I love durian... began a craving for it from the first bite when I was first in Malaysia back in the 80s. Thanks for the invitation. [ send green star]
River R.	welcome September 20, 2006 3:31 AM Daphne! Lovely to see you here too!!!! (You do get around, eh? ) Durian is I think almost addictive - and we all get very protective about it because so many who haven't tried it complain about the smell. It is indeed the king of fruits! Chat later? Warmest love from yer pal River [ send green star]
Daphne B.	September 20, 2006 3:55 AM I'd love to chat later. Right now my stomach is screaming for breakfast. LOL I would dearly love to have some roti chanai. Unfortunately, I cannot make it here... and the closest place that has an Americanized version of it is about 3 or so hours away in DC. [ send green star]
River R.	September 20, 2006 6:25 AM You like 'em stuffed or plain? I have made a plain vegan version - but it was a bit oilier than I usually like my bread to be (That's just me! I must be one of the few people who bakes chappatis in the oven.) But never mind, have a doughnut - or a lovely croissant - every culture has its wonderful version of snackbread! Again, welcome! Warmest love, River [ send green star]
Daphne B.	September 20, 2006 6:29 AM I like them plain with a great curry sauce on top. There was this wonderful Indian place in KL and another one in Pulau Penang that had the absolutely best eggplant curry for the roti. Oh, how I miss it. [ send green star]
River R.	September 20, 2006 6:31 AM [ send green star]
anonymous	Hello!! October 02, 2006 10:25 PM Do you know who this is??.If you do...join my new group...as I have returned...with a renewed agenda and new look too! Click onto my profile...and join my MABD group if you are amongst my old care2 friends.. Cheers!! [report anonymous abuse]
River R.	October 03, 2006 2:26 AM Lovely to see you, Ross! I'm there already Huge hugs, River [ send green star]
Agnes C.	THE DURIAN LOBBY October 03, 2006 8:34 AM Just by reading the question you made it resulted in a very easy reply... Well, I know who you are...! = to see you here with us!!!! [ send green star]