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What awesome news @happyinvermont!!

 

That's an impressive training prop @Mmindy - what a skilled craftsperson you are.

 

3rd cup of coffee is finished. Today is the day to take out our trash and I have some outdoor projects to do...assuming the temps outside get somewhere above freezing. Spring is always a rollercoaster of sub-freezing to 60s and 70s temps here. I prefer the warmer temps.

 

Life's been good here - despite not having my therapy yesterday I'm feeling good. Happy. Content. Since I'm not able to fully transition - at least not at this point - I've been looking for strategies to keep grounded in my reality while having to portray my male self. It certainly tugs at my dysphoria but it's been manageable. Life is good.

 

Be safe and happy!!

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1 hour ago, April Marie said:

That's an impressive training prop @Mmindy - what a skilled craftsperson you are.

That sure is an impressive training prop, @Mmindy ! It sure is a far cry from the stage props I'm used to, like rubber daggers and "blood" made from gelatin and red food coloring. 😊

 

Merry Thursday, everyone!

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Just starting my second cup. The LGBT seniors center here in Queens is doing an event tomorrow for TDOV. They pick me up at 10ish and couldn't change that, but the event runs 2 to 4. I have a problem with fatigue and am worried about holding up that long, but now I'm remembering that when they take me home at 2 on regular days I'm still OK for a few hours. So hopefully I'll still be alert tomorrow afternoon. I'm looking forward to it. Our trans membership is pretty thin (me plus one woman who recently joined) but there are also a couple trans people on staff there, and tomorrow's event is intergenerational and I've been told more trans people will be coming for it, I guess from another LGBT center. Friday is the only day I'm around trans community in person (that I know of), and it's such a gift.

 

 

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3 hours ago, Mmindy said:

 

Today is the last day of my prop build for ISP. I down to labels, logos, and Thumb-drive PowerPoint set up. Photo inset it what the finished prop will look like.

Wow, Mmindy, that's amazing!

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31 minutes ago, Dillon said:

The LGBT seniors center here in Queens is doing an event tomorrow for TDOV.

Good morning, Dillon

 

I'm glad you mentioned TDOV Day. I'd forgotten. I haven't heard of any events going on around here in Denver, but I'm sure there are. I'll check. Hang in there tomorrow. I hope your time at the event turns out to be deeply rewarding. (And say hello to Queens for me, will you? It's been a long time!)

 

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I would love to attend a TDOV event. especially down here in West central FL.  Cannot find one in the area. I guess I will observe it on my own. nothing new there.

 

Not going to post that I have been enjoying the mid 80 degree weather. compared to the upper 50s at home.  However I'd rather be at home. Ain't gonna lie. Heading home on Monday. Seems to be a possible break in the weather.

 

Mom is doing much better, I have seen it since I have been here.

 

Hugs

Kymmie

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Good evening

 

i had a pretty good day today.  I was even the senior person, no I don’t mean because of my age, for a couple hours.  A new person started this week and today was his first day on the register.  So with only three weeks under my belt I was senior.  In fact today was the first day I was allowed to be alone.

 

@Mmindy do you start with a propane tank and modify it or do you make the tank too?  That’s quite a training prop.

 

@KymmieL, glad your mom is doing better.  I can understand it’s hard to give up the nice temperatures but just like Dorothy, “There’s no place like home.”

 

Willow

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5 hours ago, Willow said:

@KymmieL, glad your mom is doing better.  I can understand it’s hard to give up the nice temperatures but just like Dorothy, “There’s no place like home.”

 

Willow

I just wish I could get a cute pair of ruby red heels, click them three times and be home.

 

Kymmie

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Good Morning,

 

I have work, but hopefully an easy day. Hopefully I'll get some time to relax over the weekend. I don't crossdress much as I don't have much opportunity and haven't come out yet. But I bought a new dress, so will be nice to try that on at some point.

 

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Good morning, everyone! 1st cup of coffee is working its way through to jump start my system so I'm almost awake. We have some errands to run today - that will keep me busy.

 

Enjoy that warm weather while you can @KymmieL!!

 

Sometimes just knowing you have that new dress hanging in the closet is enough incentive to get you through the day. I hope you get some time this weekend to try yours on @kira_k!

 

Be safe...and happy.

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Good morning and Happy International Trans Visibility Day to everyone! 

 

@April Marie, "almost awake," indeed. I truly understand and I think that I may need to take my coffee intravenously today. Me, too with errands; dental checkup and groceries that I forgot yesterday. 

 

I hope everyone has a great weekend.

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It's tea this morning instead of coffee. Upset stomach again. 

2 hours ago, kira_k said:

I bought a new dress

A new dress is fun. I  hope you get to enjoy it soon.

A trans guy on staff at the center sent  me a link last evening to a documentary named Southern Comfort. It's about a trans man in Georgia and his chosen family. It was wonderful to see trans people who had already built a new life for themselves in the 1990s. I burst into tears when he talked about having lived as a lesbian for 20 years before he came out.

 

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Good morning 

 

@kira_k welcome to the coffee bunch!  We like to share about anything on your mind.  All are welcome here.  So anytime you’re like pour yourself a cup of tea or coffee, pull up a chair to the table and join us.

 

 TGIF it’s my last day of work this week.  Early tomorrow well before Dawn we will be leaving for Hampton Virginia to watch our Granddaughter perform in the Virginia State Colorguard Championships. 
 

Enjoy your day and your weekend.

 

Hugs

 

Willow

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3 hours ago, Marcie Jensen said:

Good morning and Happy International Trans Visibility Day to everyone! 

 

@April Mariealmost awake," indeed. I truly understand and I think that I may need to take my coffee intravenously today. Me, too with errands; dental checkup and groceries that I forgot yesterday. 

 

 

 

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Trans Visibility Day.... hadn't heard of that til now.  

 

I guess I'm rather visible right now...out scampering around this morning and working on the garden.  Things are beginning to get green, and the weeds are always first.

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My endo sent me my latest labs. My T is completely suppressed. My E was low but in good shape. She is looking to increase my E. Maybe shots or ??? She was going to have hemotology take a look.

 

My mom is doing quite a bit better. The hospital miss read the EKG and thought she had A-fib. Thankfully she doesn't.

 

Heading home on Monday. Hope the weather clears, looks like the center of the nation is getting hammered with nasty weather. Anyone in the path be careful.

 

Hugs,

 

Kymmie

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Good Friday evening 

 

my work day is done and I’m off until Monday.  We are leaving early in the morning for Virginia and will be back late Sunday.

 

looking forward to seeing at least some of the family.  I’ll still be having my morning coffee just not at the kitchen table. I’ll likely check in here but not until late Saturday and Sunday.

 

hugs

 

Willow

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22 minutes ago, Willow said:

Good Friday evening 

 

my work day is done and I’m off until Monday.  We are leaving early in the morning for Virginia and will be back late Sunday.

 

looking forward to seeing at least some of the family.  I’ll still be having my morning coffee just not at the kitchen table. I’ll likely check in here but not until late Saturday and Sunday.

 

hugs

 

Willow

Safe travels and enjoy your time with family!

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Good morning, everyone!! 1st cup of coffee is on-board...and I'm ready for the second. Time to read the local paper and enjoy watching the sun come up. Rain today - but warmer - will keep me indoors. I've got several projects that I really want to get done at our home but can't do them when it's raining. So, probably a day of puttering around and reading a book for me.

 

What awesome news about your brother @ShawnaB!!! Having your whole family support and accept you is a true blessing.

 

Safe travels on your way home @KymmieL

 

Be safe...and happy today!!!

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@April MarieGood morning april!

I'm going to put in the effort to keep the good vibes going here on my end. Though personally, I still have some serious procrastination issues to figure out before I can get my tasks done.

 

@ShawnaBGood morning shawna! There's nothing like family accepting you for who you are, congrats!

 

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11 hours ago, ShawnaB said:

He is 48 years old and knew the hatchet had to be buried finally

Wonderful !

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Good morning, everyone. I hope your days are starting well. I'm on my first cup and still feeling affirmation and community from attending the TDOV event yesterday. Today I rest. I manage the fibro fatigue, or try to  manage it, by having a full day of downtime after going out. So coffee, light housework, and reading today.

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On 3/30/2023 at 8:11 PM, Willow said:

do you start with a propane tank and modify it or do you make the tank too?  That’s quite a training prop.

Tank you Willow,

 

The tank, box, and wheel legs on the prop is custom ordered Aluminum. The tank is manufactured by a local tank company. The rear box plates are shear cut from aluminum. All of the actual tank truck components are ordered through Gas Equipment Co. The only uses item is the propane pump. I buy them from several propane distributors at junk prices. I disassemble them and use the outer casing so they'll won't be so heavy. 

 

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