Good morning All. Coffees on.

[Cyndee]

Just now, Susan R said:

She said she would love for me to be there. ? I'm loving it.

 

Susan R?

 

This is wonderful Susan, I seem to recall you posting a few weeks back about finding a support group in your area, it sounds like you have success.

 

I hope you have a nice evening

 

C -

[BrandiBri]

Fantastic, Susan! It's wonderful that your wife is so supportive and that you are meeting new friends.

 

Hugs,

Brandi

[Willow]

Happy for you @Susan R.  We are still in the stage of my wife supporting me to go to meetings.  We haven’t found a suitable spouse support group yet.

 

Hugs Willow

[KymmieL]

Well today is the start of at least 5 days off. I was needing to burn some vacation time so I took F-S-Sun.Today and tomorrow are just regular days off. With it a balmy 9 degrees out right now, and a forecast high of 13. This girl is going to stay inside unless I have to go out. Which I don't foresee having to go out until my appointment on Friday.

Coffee is nice and warming this morning. Have a good all.

 

Hugs,

Kymmie

[Susan R]

4 hours ago, KymmieL said:

Well today is the start of at least 5 days off. I was needing to burn some vacation time so I took F-S-Sun.Today and tomorrow are just regular days off. With it a balmy 9 degrees out right now, and a forecast high of 13. This girl is going to stay inside unless I have to go out. Which I don't foresee having to go out until my appointment on Friday.

It's been extremely cold here too 37°F.  It's probably not going to get much warmer here either.  I have to get my daily walk in and I'm procrastinating a bit hoping for it to warm up a bit.  I'm drinking some strong coffee right now, hoping to light a fire under my feet.  I lost my motivation to do anything with a phone call this morning.from my doctors office.  I had a gender health appointment scheduled for tomorrow.  Unfortunately, my doctor got the flu which, by the way, is running rampant in Washington State right now.  I was so looking forward to this appointment.  I went shopping on Monday and bought a brand new outfit for it.  I was also going to be receiving my new HRT regimen prescriptions which was going to be the main topic this appointment.  Now I have to wait until March 6...her next earliest available opening.  Maybe it's a blessing in disguise with all the flu virus going around.  I'll probably do what Kymmie is doing and just stay inside today and get some cleaning and organizing done...after my walk, of course.

 

Susan R?

[Willow]

Hi,

 

I spent the day at an exihibition for people trying to start or operating businesses doing embroidery, heat transfers and  screen printing.  Roughly 500 women and a handful of men.  No one openly misgendered me, so I’m feeling pretty good about that.  

 

Went  to to dinner in a dress and heels and was consistently referred to in the feminine.   

 

Hope everyone had as great a day as I did.  Day 2 tomorrow.

 

Willow

 

[Cyndee]

That sounds real crafty Willow, how fun.

 

Coffee tastes great, on my 2nd cup here as I type this   I've just applied Friday's E patch (ahhh), and reflecting on a nice evening with friends last night and being a hostess cooking and entertaining, one of life's true pleasures. It will be their turn at their house next time, we rotate back and forth. Our kitty has the zoomies this morning and is zipping around the house, being a crazy cat

 

Smiles, and have a wonderful day everyone

 

Cyndee -

[Charlize]

It's a bit late to be sitting here with my first cup but last night was busy processing yesterday's sap flow.  The farms hopping.  Had one more kid goat born yesterday so we are up to 18 now, unless new surprises await morning chores.  Had a wonderful morning yesterday delivering 10 cases of syrup to 5 of our small retailers which is always fun.  So many nice farm stores with lovely folks.  Today i'll be running the evaporator, working on the ATV and doing regular daily chores.  

Mmmmm coffee.  I need it.

 

Hugs,

 

Charlize

[KymmieL]

Well today is the day. I get to go see my GP about HRT. I am so excited. Even with my appointment at 3 I will be leaving early. I also have fasting labs to do. I might get grouchy with nothing to eat until dinner. At least I can have my cup o joe. Have a great day all.

 

Kymmie

[Jani]

Just finished a late coffee here.  We had snow two days ago but it was nice yesterday so I went out for a long walk in Exeter.  There was a huge Bald Eagle flying over the river.   I'll go out again today.  Tomorrow night we're going to hear a Fleetwood Mac tribute band.  Should be fun!  

Things are hopping at your farm Charlize!  The goat kids are so cute when they are tiny!  I was thinking it was early to tap trees but you are far enough south of me.  

 

Keep smiling everyone! 

[Cyndee]

Just now, Jani said:

There was a huge Bald Eagle flying over the river.  

 

 

It's so majestic to spot a bald eagle in the wild, amazing.

 

Enjoy the "Mac attack", "Gold Dust Woman" always does it to me

 

[Charlize]

Jani it's been over 50+ years since i walked along the river at Exeter.   At that point eagles were almost extinct.  Silent Spring had just been published.  Fortunately it made a difference.  Today unfortunately we are seeing a reversal as 45 is allowing the spraying of dangerous chemicals.  Corporations are  unfortunately in control.  This time it is the pollinators that are at risk of extinction.

 

Hugs,

 

Charlize

[Jani]

I hear you Charlize but don't count out the good people yet.  There are too many species that are in trouble.  

 

I took advantage of the weather and took another walk today.  Here is the river as it passes along the back of downtown businesses.   An old dam was removed two years ago that has helped the flow and greatly reduced flooding concerns here.

 

 

This is downstream looking back towards town along Swazey Parkway.  There were about five bob houses on the ice that ice fisherman (people?) use.  As this river flows into the ocean it does rise and fall with the tide.  Not sure I'd be out there.  It was a good day.   

[Josie Beth]

Yes! Ice fisherpeople! Lol. I never did understand the allure of sitting in a freezing cold shack on the ice to dangle a hook in freezing water for uninterested fish, but maybe it’s just an excuse to sit and drink beer in solitude? I’ve never heard of anyone ice fishing with anyone else or without a case of beer. I’ve also never been before. 

[Jani]

I think you've hit upon the allure!

 

[tracy_j]

Nice photos Jani. I am reminded  of when I used to go fishing, when in my teens, although I don't remember going when it was icy, but did go at other times the weather was poor. After spending one uneventful day in the cold beside the river I remember testing the water. It was noticeably warm compared to how I was brr! The summer evenings beside a local lake were better. Just about to put my coffee on. I have a nasty cold at the moment so feeling very lethargic, but I keep going. Have a lovely day everyone.

[KymmieL]

Jani, beautiful pictures. I can bet it is gorgeous in the summer. Some century I want to get up to NE and ride some of the areas.

My appointment when well. My PCP is looking for the letter. Which my therapist was to do by the time I had my appointment. he was expecting to come from my MH pharmacist.  So It is follow up time. To see where the ball was dropped or lost.

Coffee is being made as I type this. Have a great weekend all.

 

Hugs

Kymmie

[Beverley50]

Hi all,

So I'm new here, but I love coffee too. I just get my usual cheap regular at Starbucks on the corner close to my apartment. Often I order up. They have a Lebanese guy that runs arounds the corner and delivers my large regular, or a Cappuccino. Then I usually just split it in half, pour into a mug, and reheat a little in the microwave. Two cups right there. Good enough for me.

 

Makeup is the stressful thing in the morning for me. Make a mistake with too much foundation or blush, then you gotta start over.

[Jani]

Hello Beverley!  Nice to meet you.  As to make up I believe in the less is more approach.  Most women go for the no make up look when applying theirs.  It's a natural look we're after.  Love your avatar.    How long have you been out?

 

Cheers, Jani

[Susan R]

Just now, Beverley50 said:

Makeup is the stressful thing in the morning for me. Make a mistake with too much foundation or blush, then you gotta start over.

Hello Beverley,  I have a similar issue.  I have trouble sometimes getting my mascara prefect on my left eye.  For what ever reason, I don't have as good of dexterity applying the brush with my left hand.  I try to do it with my right hand but it's very tricky and seemingly more difficult.  It's always been this way for me.  One mistake and it's time to start over on that eye again.  Does anyone else have this issue and found an easy solution for this?

 

BTW:  I'm up in Ferndale, WA (near the Canadian border) right now on a weekend visit and sipping my daughters very strong but delicious Starbucks breakfast blend coffee.

 

Susan R?

[Beverley50]

Just now, Jani said:

Hello Beverley!  Nice to meet you.  As to make up I believe in the less is more approach.  Most women go for the no make up look when applying theirs.  It's a natural look we're after.  Love your avatar.    How long have you been out?

 

Cheers, Jani

 Hi Jani,

Thank you for the compliment. Yes, my avatar is really me, and not stolen from some other site. My makeup "team" did a wonderful job here, and it was only on Wednesday afternoon, before an evening get together with friends.

Personally, I LOVE makeup. My face shape and eyes lends itself to makeup. I usually do the minimum too in the morning, similar to my avatar, but usually just a good foundation, with a bit of mascara and a little blush here and there, and my red lipstick.Can't do without that. Been the same for 10 years now.

I haven't really been "out" ever, but everyone knows me and respects who I have become. Initially there was an outcry, but it calmed right down after a few years, once they realized that I'm going to be the new me permanently.

 

[Susan R]

13 hours ago, Jani said:

took advantage of the weather and took another walk today.  Here is the river as it passes along the back of downtown businesses.   An old dam was removed two years ago that has helped the flow and greatly reduced flooding concerns here.

Beautiful area you live in, Jani.  Looks like it was a beautiful day for a walk too.

 

Susan R?

[Jani]

Wow Beverley you have no reason to not be out.  You look great.

[Beverley50]

Just now, Susan R said:

Hello Beverley,  I have a similar issue.  I have trouble sometimes getting my mascara prefect on my left eye.  For what ever reason, I don't have as good of dexterity applying the brush with my left hand.  I try to do it with my right hand but it's very tricky and seemingly more difficult.  It's always been this way for me.  One mistake and it's time to start over on that eye again.  Does anyone else have this issue and found an easy solution for this?

 

BTW:  I'm up in Ferndale, WA (near the Canadian border) right now on a weekend visit and sipping my daughters very strong but delicious Starbucks breakfast blend coffee.

 

Susan R?

Hi Susan,

I got this from my sister. When applying mascara, rather than keeping your head still and applying with your hand, try holding the brush steady by placing the back of your hand of the table edge and moving your head, eye or eyebrows around your hand, while checking your makeup mirror. And you'll have one hand free to work the eyelids. Try it. You will have a lot more precision. I only use my right hand for makeup, never my left.

[Susan]

Very nice pictures jani. We have a river that goes right through boise. During the summer you can float down it. It is fun but I haven't done it in a very long time. I like to take my bass boat down to another river or one of the reservoirs here and catch and release bass or crappie or what ever else I catch. But there are a couple that I dont throw back. Hugs all!!!?