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Hi all.

I'm Susan, I'm 63 years old and from the plains states region of the USA. I have been around a while, but dropped out of internet contact for a couple of years due to unrelated family and work issues. This time around I thought I would join Laura's because it is a good site, there seem to be a lot of good people here, and you can not get enough information. I have been a Casablanca Girl for all those years. You know, stuck there and waiting......and waiting......and waiting. I am also clumsy; I just deleted ten minutes of the most amazingly dazzling and hard thought out sentences, and then missed the undo button. Well, I thought they were amazing and dazzling. All the ones that get away are, aren't they?

The rules said no books, and that is good. I'm a terrible self-editor, so short stories are about all I get done, and even that hurts. I envy people that can grab a keyboard and just pour it out. I'm not open and outgoing about most things, in particular about Susan, and I assume I am much less so than I would be had I actually been physically born Susan.

I'll talk with you later, maybe stop rambling, and by-the-way, who has the cookies?

SusanKG

Allright, I see no button to post this, all I see is one thst says "Post New Topic". I will be upset if the computer eats the second try! Here we go!

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Guest Jean Davis

Welcome to the family Susan

So nice to meet you, I'm so glad you have found us.

As far as the length of a post, as you read some more you'll get a general knowledge of how long the usual post is. But if you have something that you would like to say, please don't feel too restricted with length. Everyone's say is important here, so feel free to use as much room as you need.

As far as the cookies go, I'm unfortunately not much of a baker. But someone should be by in a bit to say Hi and offer some cookies, perhaps you could have them for breakfast. :lol:

LUV

Jean

BTW that "Post New Topic" was the correct button, when sending out replies you will be looking for the "Add Reply" button at the bottom of the screen.

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Guest Donna Jean

Susan!

By gosh, I have the cookies!

Sally made them and I have a hot cup of coco for you, too!

Sorry about that, Hon....I got in late....I was out dancing with Brad Pitt...*whew*

Just let me say "Welcome to the Playground" sounds as if you already know your way around a bit....

That's good, then...

Why don't you get comfy and get to reading the different forums...lots to see and lots to do....

It's really nice to have you here!

Huggs!

Donna Jean

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Hey Susan,

I am so glad to meet you and I see that Donna jean has gotten you the cookies and cocoa so you are all set.

By the way there are quite a few of us more mature matrons here at Laura's you have already met Donna Jean and I am almost the same age as she is (she is a little older - shhh) and we both started on our HRT and real transitioning this year.

And soon Elizabeth K will be by - she sometimes checks in from work, she is very close to your age and I can tell you that while most women are coy about their ages for us it is a badge of honor that we made it this long because of the ignorance, lack of information and attitudes of those days.

So I'm 58 myself, and just into my 3rd month on HRT but the real transition - the important part takes place when you accept yourself for who you really are so you are well on your way.

Welcome to the family and enjoy your stay.

Love ya,

Sally

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Guest ChloëC

Hi Susan,

Welcome to Laura's.

From your post - " just deleted ten minutes of the most amazingly dazzling and hard thought out sentences, and then missed the undo button. Well, I thought they were amazing and dazzling. All the ones that get away are, aren't they? " -well, I like you already.

Oh, how I wish I could get oh, maybe, the last 10,000 lines or so back that have been /accidently/ deleted over the years. Usually mine are from my computer deciding on its own to reboot after I have put down probably the best phrasing I've ever composed. So what gets out there is a poor rehash. <sigh>

Anyway, we're glad you're here - enjoy, post, learn, share, it's all good.

Chloë

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  • Admin

Hi, Susan, and welcome to Laura's. I see you've already met my wonderful sisters and one very

fine brother, so now you're a part of the family. I'm the youngest of the Mod matrons you've met

so far, at 55, but I don't hold it against them. :P

You've found a wonderful and safe place to explore, make friends and gain information. We don't

judge here, and you are welcome to post any questions or opinions that you wish to. You can

post in any of the forums, but I tend to let the teens do their thing without much interference from

"Aunt Carolyn."

After five posts you can send private messages (PMs) to other members to carry on conversations

off-line.

Have fun and enjoy yourself.

HUGS

Carolyn Marie

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Hi all.

I'm Susan, I'm 63 years old and from the plains states region of the USA. I have been around a while, but dropped out of internet contact for a couple of years due to unrelated family and work issues. This time around I thought I would join Laura's because it is a good site, there seem to be a lot of good people here, and you can not get enough information. I have been a Casablanca Girl for all those years. You know, stuck there and waiting......and waiting......and waiting. I am also clumsy; I just deleted ten minutes of the most amazingly dazzling and hard thought out sentences, and then missed the undo button. Well, I thought they were amazing and dazzling. All the ones that get away are, aren't they?

The rules said no books, and that is good. I'm a terrible self-editor, so short stories are about all I get done, and even that hurts. I envy people that can grab a keyboard and just pour it out. I'm not open and outgoing about most things, in particular about Susan, and I assume I am much less so than I would be had I actually been physically born Susan.

I'll talk with you later, maybe stop rambling, and by-the-way, who has the cookies?

SusanKG

Allright, I see no button to post this, all I see is one thst says "Post New Topic". I will be upset if the computer eats the second try! Here we go!

Hi Susan,

Welcome to Laura"s.

Just read your post and would have loved to have seen your original "draft". So hun , welcome to our Garden and as your sisters

have already said to you this is a safe place to talk re our issues . Im still settling in but the ladies have made me feel so

at home and you will feel same soon. Luv, Viv.

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Guest ~Brenda~

Hi Susan!!!

Welcome to Laura's hon :)

I am glad that you have decided to join us and I want you to feel warm and secure here.

As you can see, you successfully posted your introduction!!!

Look around in the forums and post to any topic you wish.

Post sweetheart.

HUGS

Brenda

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Welcome Susan! You seem very quirky and fun, I'm excited to chat with youu! Hehe, I think you found the right button, since the topic is up here! Alright, have an extremely great time with us, Susan!

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Guest SusanKG
Welcome Susan! You seem very quirky and fun, I'm excited to chat with youu! Hehe, I think you found the right button, since the topic is up here! Alright, have an extremely great time with us, Susan!
Welcome Susan! You seem very quirky and fun,

Well, quirky, undoubtedly. Fun, more doubtful. Some years back there was a new superintendent of schools, introducing himself by saying "he had a weird sense of humor, but he amused himself." Me? I amuse herself, so I guess that's all you can ask. Anyway, thanks everyone for the welcomes.

SusanKG

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Guest Robin Winter
Hi all.

I'm Susan, I'm 63 years old and from the plains states region of the USA. I have been around a while, but dropped out of internet contact for a couple of years due to unrelated family and work issues. This time around I thought I would join Laura's because it is a good site, there seem to be a lot of good people here, and you can not get enough information. I have been a Casablanca Girl for all those years. You know, stuck there and waiting......and waiting......and waiting. I am also clumsy; I just deleted ten minutes of the most amazingly dazzling and hard thought out sentences, and then missed the undo button. Well, I thought they were amazing and dazzling. All the ones that get away are, aren't they?

The rules said no books, and that is good. I'm a terrible self-editor, so short stories are about all I get done, and even that hurts. I envy people that can grab a keyboard and just pour it out. I'm not open and outgoing about most things, in particular about Susan, and I assume I am much less so than I would be had I actually been physically born Susan.

I'll talk with you later, maybe stop rambling, and by-the-way, who has the cookies?

SusanKG

Allright, I see no button to post this, all I see is one thst says "Post New Topic". I will be upset if the computer eats the second try! Here we go!

I make amazing shortbread if I do say so myself. Melts in the mouth! (the secret is real butter and LOTS of it! I use about 30% more than the recipes call for)

Welcome to Laura's! (officiallly)

^_^

*Hugs*

Shi

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