'ello

[Guest Angel V_K]

Hi to the forum,

I'm generally known as Angel on the web so i'll stick with that (it's my pen name) and it's a pleasure to meet y'all.

I tripped across the forum about an month back while mooching around the web and have been lurking for a while since then.

I'm from Bristol, UK, mid 30's and transitioned to glorious womanhood about six years ago and never really looked back since.

I'm not really sure what i want to get out of posting here but i suppose i'm looking for a kind place to compose my thoughts regarding gender issues when i feel the need, which isn't all that often but it's nice to find somewhere where people have a shared experience

More info about me: I'm very happily married to my awesome wifey and whilst we're dealing with the joys of a teenage son my life is pretty stable and happy.

I've lived a pretty industrial life so far i suppose. I've been an engineer, an architect, a door supervisor, a mushroom picker, an IT tech, a CAD designer, a martial arts instructor, an alcoholic and a few other things. These days i'm a professional writer, artist and illustrator and own a small printing and publishing co. and spend most of my days trying to finish my novels, designing book covers, drawing comics and repairing printers - could be worse

Other than my job, i love to travel (i've seen a lot of the world but there's so much more to explore), enjoy the company of friends, ride big motorbikes, fiddle around with interesting tech, read lots of manga and whine about the sate of the economy.

ummm.. i think that's about all that's pertinent, thanks for having me here.

Angel

[Guest sarah f]

Welcome to Laura's Angel. I am glad you decided to finally join the site.

I see you have transitioned 6 years ago. Congrats

If you have any questions for us just ask and we will try to help.

When you get a chance take a look at the terms and conditions located at the top of the page. We are a moderated site and keep it pg-13.

I look forward to seeing more from you.

[Guest Krisina]

Welcome to Laura's I hope you will feel right at home. Thanks for sharing quite a bit about yourself too.

K

[Guest KellyKat]

Hi Angel

Welcome to Laura's!! Can I offer you some of Sally's fresh baked cookies?

I look forward to viewing your posts!! I'm only just starting my journey.

After 5 posts you can PM other members, if you like.

There are so many wonderful people here.

You should fit right in.

Luv Kat

[Carolyn Marie]

Welcome to the Playground, Angel! I'm glad you decided to come in an enjoy our hospitality.

Mushroom picker, eh? I think you're the first one I've met. You'll have to tell us about that some time.

I'm happy that you seem contented in your work and have a good home life. I look forward to seeing more of your posts. We don't have

a lot of post-ops that post regularly, and I'm sure your experiences will be of value.

HUGS

Carolyn Marie

[Guest miss kindheart]

Hi Angel,

<<< hug >>>

Welcome to Laura's Playground.

Please feel free to come over and chat sometime.

The Chat room does require another registration that is separate from from your forums one.

Please read the chat room rules before coming in, and expect a short interview with one of the chat room moderators.

One of the things that they will ask you is if you read the rules.

We all look forward to seeing you.

vanna

[Guest Opal]

Hi Angel,

Welcome to Laura's! Nice to have you join in here. There are many wonderful people here to get to know through polite conversation. Quite a few, myself included, are in the early part of their journey, so hope you will post more as you are comfortable in doing so.

Welcome aboard!

Huggs,

Opal

[Guest Angel V_K]

Wow, Thank you very much everyone for the warm welcome I really appreciate it

I've read the T&C and promise to keep things clean. Also, cookies sound awesome!

As for the mushroom picking, i don't recommend it. One of the worst jobs i ever did Everything stank of 'shroom disinfectant (it realllly stinks) and all the other staff were short middle aged ladies who though very nice, came out with stuff that would make sailors blush and as a 6 footer all the stooping over nearly broke me.. (i have to admit i didn't stick at it too long)

Anyway, thanks for having me and i look forward to participating and if you want to know anything else just ask, i'm always very open and honest (to a fault).

Angel.

[JJ]

Hi Angel

Welcome to Laura's! You've found a great place to be yourself.

You sound life a fascinating person who has had a fascinating life ith muc to share with those here who are struggling

I enjoyed your introduction and look forward to your posts!

John