Good morning All. Coffees on.

[Mmindy]

33 minutes ago, Charlize said:

 It is welcome however as it's been dry here for some time.  The pastures need a bit from time to time here in paradise.

I grew to love the rain as a young teen on the farm. I've always loved the quote; "No Rain, No Rainbow"-Unknown Secretly the Rainbow's many meanings have always been in my heart.

 

Hugs,

 

Mindy???

[KathyLauren]

The weekly community coffee meetings have resumed in our village.  My wife and I kept our distance from the table where most of the others were ignoring social distance requirements, as did several others.  It was nice to see some of our neighbours whom we haven't seen for three months.  We sat outdoors on the deck of the community hall, enjoying our first (and hopefully not only) heatwave of the summer.

[Patti Anne]

On 6/17/2020 at 3:16 AM, ShawnaLeigh said:

I am getting more and more excited to see Patti and go on this grand adventure!  

 

It won't be long now! It really doesn't seem possible that this LDR is concluding and our new lives are emerging in 24 more hours!

 

See ya at the airport!!  ❤️

[Tori M]

1 hour ago, Patti Anne said:

 

It won't be long now! It really doesn't seem possible that this LDR is concluding and our new lives are emerging in 24 more hours!

 

See ya at the airport!!  ❤️

 

Be careful, Patti.  Wear your mask (well, airlines now insist, so...).  I hope you got some sleep.

[Abi]

I always wanted to travel the world to sample great coffees  and take in new cultural experiences . Maybe some day.

[Emily michelle]

7 hours ago, Patti Anne said:

 

It won't be long now! It really doesn't seem possible that this LDR is concluding and our new lives are emerging in 24 more hours!

 

See ya at the airport!!  ❤️

Have a safe flight. That has to be a wonderful feeling not to have a ldr anymore.

[KymmieL]

11 hours ago, Patti Anne said:

See ya at the airport!!  ❤️

 

I want pictures of the first meeting. darn it. I want to see my sisters reaction to seeing her soul mate for the first time.

 

Kymmie

[Willow]

Hi. Great day today.  
 

But first, in my case stopping seeing my therapist was my choice and there weren’t any threatened consequences.  I would think that would be contradictory to trying to help.  Further, in my case my family practice physician wouldn’t give me HRT anyway.  But he sent me to an endocrinologist who does prescribe HRT.  His only suggestion for Me was that my wife and I seek couples counseling.  Some how the scheduler turned that into sending me to see a psychiatrist that reviews medications and makes suggestions for change.  She wanted me to cut my Antidepressant in half but add another.  We did and I was very quickly having bouts with depression.  It took some arguing to go back to what worked.  Then I stopped seeing seeing her.

 

Now on to way it as a great day!  We planned all week to go to the beach today.  My wife’s idea was that she would be going with her husband.  But I asked and she agreed to allow Willow to go to the beach instead.  So I spent several hours at the beach today!

 

Willow

[Just Lee]

Got my dad a 50 lb test Phantom 56″ Take Down Recurve Bow for next year's turkey season coz he's moved up another 5 lbs for draw. Love my dad! We're planning a deep sea fishing trip for sometime in August over in Hampton. It's a good time of year. Not my favorite fall season, but all good. *shares coffee and iced drinks all around*

[KymmieL]

Up before the alarm went off. Damn old body. but I was able to get a nice shower in. then post up with my friends, brothers and sisters on here.

 

Got measured for my boobs yesterday. Now she has to coordinate with the VA to get it OKed then place the order. 1-2 weeks. The place is also going to do some leg work on finding me a place were I can get my hair through. Yeah, I am looking to get a wig. at least until my real  hair grows more into a feminine length. I should never have cut it. now instead of 4 years growth it will only be 2 to get back where I was. Color me stupid. 

 

SO, anyone wonder how the love birds are doing,  Shawna and Patti Ann met face to face yesterday. I hope everything is going great for them.

 

Open the next three days, Seems like the routine anymore.

 

Anyway have a good day my friends and family. I'm sure I'll be posting later with tears in my eyes again. Things don't change much for me.

 

Kymmie

[Cyndee]

Good Morning, just sipping my brew, fresh ground dark roast today, it's rainy and 53f currently here.

 

Thinkin' i'll cook waffles and bacon here in a bit...

 

Have a lovely day all

 

C

 

 

[Tori M]

5 hours ago, KymmieL said:

SO, anyone wonder how the love birds are doing,  Shawna and Patti Ann met face to face yesterday. I hope everything is going great for them.

 

Yes, I've been wondering, too.  I would guess that everything is in such a whirlwind for them they don't have time to think about it right now.  They are completely ecstatic, I think.  Patti hadn't been able to sleep the last few days.

 

5 hours ago, KymmieL said:

Got measured for my boobs yesterday.

 

Ok, that has got to feel weird to say!  ?  Comes with the territory though.  Nothing is too weird when you're trans.  I think it is just SO cool that they are helping you with these things!

 

2 hours ago, Cyndee said:

Thinkin' i'll cook waffles and bacon here in a bit...

 

Mmmmm... sounds good.  Put some gravy on top, even better!  Or pure maple syrup.  Breakfast is my favorite meal.

 

[Jackie C.]

27 minutes ago, Tori M said:

Patti hadn't been able to sleep the last few days.

 

They'd better get some sleep. They've got a long drive coming up. I have trouble staying awake for that when I'm rested.

 

5 hours ago, KymmieL said:

Got measured for my boobs yesterday.

 

I admit that I'm a little jealous here. My rack was always off the rack. Are they fitting your for a breastplate or are they just custom inserts?

 

2 hours ago, Cyndee said:

Thinkin' i'll cook waffles and bacon here in a bit...

 

That DOES sound good. Unfortunately I'm still dieting so I just had leftover deviled egg salad because carbs. Sigh.

 

Hugs!

[Tori M]

39 minutes ago, Jackie C. said:

My rack was always off the rack.

 

Just so darned witty!  You crack me up sometimes, girl!

 

41 minutes ago, Jackie C. said:

deviled egg salad

 

Mmmmm..... love deviled eggs.  Even better, beet pickled deviled eggs!

[Jackie C.]

26 minutes ago, Tori M said:

Mmmmm..... love deviled eggs.

 

One of my favorite dishes. I especially like this recipe because it leaves out the part where you stuff the egg-halves. You just rough-dice the whites and stir them in. It doesn't seem to last very long though. I think three days was the record despite being made out of twelve eggs and some veggies.

 

Hugs!

[Tori M]

44 minutes ago, Jackie C. said:

this recipe because it leaves out the part where you stuff the egg-halves. You just rough-dice the whites and stir them in.

 

Sounds like egg salad.  Different ingredients?

[Jackie C.]

There's like a million different kinds of egg salad, so I guess you could call this a variant.

 

12 hard-boiled eggs

1/4 cup chopped green onion

1/2 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

2 tbs Dijon mustard

1/3 cup mayonnaise

1 tbs cider vinegar

1/4 tsp Tobasco sauce

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp salt

 

I'm not sure how close that is to your egg salad recipe, but that's what I've been using.

 

Hugs!

[Tori M]

27 minutes ago, Jackie C. said:

There's like a million different kinds of egg salad, so I guess you could call this a variant.

 

12 hard-boiled eggs

1/4 cup chopped green onion

1/2 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

2 tbs Dijon mustard

1/3 cup mayonnaise

1 tbs cider vinegar

1/4 tsp Tobasco sauce

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp salt

 

I'm not sure how close that is to your egg salad recipe, but that's what I've been using.

 

Hugs!

 

That sounds a lot better than what I've been doing.  Think I'll trade out the celery for pickle relish (I do not like celery).  Haven't tried the Dijon; definitely will try that instead of regular mustard.  Tobasco?... hmmm... will maybe trade that for extra paprika.  I have a thang for paprika!  Thanks for sharing, Jackie.  Gotta go get more eggs now.

[Abi]

1 hour ago, Jackie C. said:

That DOES sound good. Unfortunately I'm still dieting so I just had leftover deviled egg salad because carbs. Sigh.

I did the ketogenic diet for a year and a half and became half the person I was when I started. I know it was crucial to keep a good regiment of vitamins. I have had too many years of feeling bad due to carbs and they are the worst since they are usually the most delicious foods. I drink coffee with stevia or water most of the time. Hot tea is great at night if it's not the caffeinated kind. 

[Jackie C.]

27 minutes ago, Abi said:

I did the ketogenic diet for a year and a half and became half the person I was when I started. I know it was crucial to keep a good regiment of vitamins. I have had too many years of feeling bad due to carbs and they are the worst since they are usually the most delicious foods. I drink coffee with stevia or water most of the time. Hot tea is great at night if it's not the caffeinated kind. 

 

I'm not really starved for carbs, I'm allowed 150g today. I just keep track so that I lose weight faster and build muscle tone with the exercising I do. I've got an appliance that monitors my body's fat burning and spits out my diet plan for the day. I won't say I'm half the person I used to be, but I've lost about 100 lbs between watching what I eat and the extra activity. I'd LIKE to be half the person I used to be, but 150 lbs is unreasonable for my height. I'd be pretty happy at 175 lbs though. I'm getting there, it's just a bit slower going without the tools at the gym.

 

No caffeine for me either. It's done wonders for my blood pressure, especially with the weight loss.

 

Hugs!

[KymmieL]

5 hours ago, Tori M said:

  Gotta go get more eggs now.

 

Wish you were closer my wife brought home 2 1/2 doz eggs last week.

6 hours ago, Jackie C. said:

 Are they fitting your for a breastplate or are they just custom inserts?

They are off the rack, but properly fitted for me. getting 2 maybe 3 bras too. with pockets for the inserts.

 

Finally off work. I spent most my day either putting away freight or running to the other end of town with deliveries. Now home to relax and veg a bit. Of course chat with my family here on TP.

 

Kymmie

[JustineM]

Got to sleep in a little bit today.  Now up and drinking my elixir of life, planning on indulging my nerd side today and work on building my Mandalorian armor.  I have had the materials for a long while now and just never started.  I'm thinking of joining the Mandalorian Mercs Costume Club, was looking at their forums and they literally do not care what your gender is as long as you follow the rules and wear the armor.  

[Carrie]

Sounds like fun. I think I will put the kettle on for another cup of coffee. ?

Have a great day Amour and all. ?

[KymmieL]

Justine, that group sounds like fun. I will tell a co worker  about it. He is a huge star wars geek.

 

Heard from the love birds.  Shawna is going  nuts getting everything  finished.  Doesn't seem to have left yet.

 

Kymmie 

[Abi]

I wonder if there is a Chewbacca costume club? I would join that for sure. Covered in fur all day and everybody let's the Wookie win...everybody.