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By Petra Jane · Posted
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By Petra Jane · Posted
Having taken on the site, forums, and all of the bills, from Dev (May 2020) and because I also want to be fully transparent about the cost of running the site, I feel it's time to update this information. Sorry that it has taken me two years since I last gave an update, just life getting in the way. If you'd like to donate, please do so via the green bar at the top of the forum pages. The months of July through October are pretty heavy with annual and semi-annual expenses and every little bit helps. Here's the breakdown as it stands now: Chat is now free. (Stu now runs the Chat) Regular Charges: There are occasional one off's as well. Forums: $70.00 every six months (February and August, effectively billed in January and July). (Was $45 until 2022, support ticket system depreciated!) Resource Locator: $53.00 yearly, this "widget" failed this year, so I have been able to find a (currently) free replacement. Resource Locator Mapping: Google maps, currently under the minimum monthly usage, so free. Email Delivery: $5.00 monthly currently free, changed to a service that offers a much larger monthly allowance. Server Rental: $30.00 monthly. Greatfully sponsored by The Breast Form Store. Security Software: Now included in the package we have. Domain Renewals: Approx $75 annual charges for Transgenderpulse.com, Lauras-playground.com and the server domain. Contact Us Form Software: $79 yearly (August). Total Monthly Breakdown: $54.50 per month. (Annual bills = $654) Updated May 2024 (Slightly down on previous years). Now then. I'm on a fixed income, which means I know what it's like not having a penny to spare. If you're not in a position to donate, please don't feel guilty; I didn't take over here to turn a profit. The lights will stay on. Donations are very much appreciated, but they are not a requirement of membership. An update to clarify a couple of points: Because you have to use your legal name with PayPal, emails confirming your donation from PayPal will be from a name with the initials "DS", not Petra Jane and the email used is tgp (at) uk-web*** Unfortunately, we can only accept payment through PayPal, and please ensure that you have permission to make any donation through a PayPal account, we have been stung by someone alledgedly using a PayPal account without the owner's permission and incurred an additional $20 chargeback to refund the donation! We have recently seen a number of these of late so I am asking that genuine donators please add your forum username in the comment box so that I, and I alone, will know who has sent the donation and that it is genuine. Thank you. Also, this appears only to Members who are logged in on the forums, New Members need to have made a minimum of 10 posts. Let me reassure you: Donations help towards ongoing costs related to keeping the site running, including hosting, bandwidth, etc. It also encourages us to commit regular updates, add features, and improve the service. Our promise to you is that this site and its use will always remain free of charge. Petra Jane -
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By April Marie · Posted
This is the dress I'll be wearing this evening while we watch the Kentucky Derby. Not sure if I'll throw on heels or flats with it - probably flats but I haven't worn heels in a while and the Force is strong. -
By April Marie · Posted
Good morning, everyone!! I'm already on my 3rd cup of coffee and it's just 5AM. I can't imagine why no one else is here posting already!!?? It's supposed to be a cool day here with rain in the afternoon so no lounging outside for me. Our pool was opened yesterday so I'll make sure we have what we need to get it cleaned up and ready. The water temp is only about 60 right now so after I get the algae knocked down and the salt level right to begin making chlorine, I'll turn on the heater to warm it up. Probably a week before we'll be swimming. Today is Kentucky Derby day so we'll put on dresses, hats and have a Mint Julep while we watch on TV. Enjoy this beautiful day we've been given!! -
By MirandaB · Posted
I feel like it took a while to land in the 'middle zone', but it did happen. But obviously all those decades of testosterone poisoining take their toll, the middle zone is still preferable to the old life. -
By Susan R · Posted
Everything that @MaybeRob said above is spot on with me too. The changes are much more subtle the older you start. I started HRT at 56 and of the feminine physical changes I experienced from HRT, 80% of all my changes happened by my 3 year mark. The other 20% of the changes are continuing still. The feminine results I still see change happening in include: reduced and thinning arm, leg, and body hair, body fat redistribution to my hips and butt. There may be still some minor facial fat redistribution but at this point it’s getting harder to tell. The facial fat redistribution started after year 1. Also, I’m still on Progesterone which was added into my HRT regimen after year 1. I believe that is responsible for increasing the size and darkening the color of my nipples to a much more feminine look. I was happy about those changes because my BA procedure alone did nothing to improve that aspect of my breasts. I will be getting off Progesterone at the end of this year now that it has done its job. I will be 6 years on HRT this September. I’m guessing I may have a year or two left before all the expected changes will have occurred. Hope that helps a little, Susan R🌷 -
By Susan R · Posted
Trans Group Zoom Meeting Tomorrow!! It’s almost time for another Zoom Meet-up and I’m sure it’ll be another entertaining time to get together with others from our community. As usual, these meeting can last up to 4 hours or longer. Come when you can and leave whenever you want. The start times are listed below. If you need a Zoom Link, Message me as soon as possible as I will be gone early all day tomorrow (Sat.). I will PM you a link here before I leave for the day tomorrow. See you all next week. Have Fun! Susan R🌷 From Zoom Host AllieJ: We had 15 at our last zoom of April, with great discussions as usual. When there are this many people attending, we have to be a little stricter with keeping our talking time short and watching for hands up so everybody can contribute. Best is to use the electronic ‘Raise Hand’ so it is more visible. Trans Group Zoom Meeting Times: May 4, 2024 6:00 PM Pacific Time May 4, 2024 8:00 PM Central Time May 5, 2024 11:00 AM Australia/Melbourne -
By awkward-yet-sweet · Posted
Wow, Birdie, I hope you get better soon. At least the nurses figured out that you're not their standard patient. Hopefully they treat you right. I wish my husband would replace our stoves. Of course we use propane, being way out of town, but they're old. They are supposed to use a battery igniter, but one hasn't worked in years. There's actually a hole sawed in the bottom plate of the oven where I stick a match. And the other one had some sort of valve problem, and couldn't get the parts. I was hoping for a new stove, but I got to watch in awe and dismay as my husband made a "something" with a piece cut from a roll of bulk automotive gasket material. It works, no leaks. But I swear we don't replace anything here until it is absolutely dead. With my luck, that will be another 20 years on those stoves. I don't complain much, but I wish I had some nicer kitchen things. Nobody understands that if I'm serving dinner for 36 people, cooking on sheetmetal plates or using stuff from a 1980s junkyard is a bit....suboptimal. When I mention it, I get lengthy apocalyptic tales of the deprived life in Argentina or Mexico or "In Soviet Union, stove cooks you..." Thanks, GF. Or maybe I'm just too spoiled?
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