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Hey everyone! It's been a a cool rainy day here in London, Ontario. I went to my meeting this morning with my Xtralarge Tim Hortons coffee and after the meeting we had a business meeting. I disclosed to the group (there were about 14 members present) that I am transgender and will be medically transitioning MtoF. I received many smiles (not the derisive type), several hugs and one congratulations! Acceptance from everyone, as I had hoped and expected of fellow AA members. Then I went shopping and bought some furniture for my new apartment. All is going well... I will be busier than a one armed paper hanger on the 10th as I will be getting things delivered. Wish me luck! Wish me sanity! LOL 

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Julie J 

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Excellent news on your groups reaction.  I hope you enjoyed furniture shopping for the new place.  Sanity? You're doing fine! 

 

Jani 

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Thanks Jani... 

31 minutes ago, Jani said:

Sanity? You're doing fine! 

You don't know me very well! LOL 

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Julie J 

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Good morning all, Just finished my coffee and breakfast. My favourite is at lunch when I do a big jug of filter. I change my brand each time and have had lots of different types. I prefer Kenyan or Ethiopian the most but drink coffee's from all over the world. I prefer fresh ground, but only having my hand grinder, I don't make it often. I just noticed, at the weekend,  how cheap electric grinders are these day though so may invest :D

 

Have a lovely day!

 

Tracy

 

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Happy hump day, java drinkers!  I'm drinking leftover coffee from yesterday so I was denied both the fragrance and freshness of freshly brewed coffee.  Also microwaved coffee doesn't maintain temperature as well as freshly brewed.  However, reheated coffee does provide the kick-start for the day and practicing economy isn't a bad thing is it?

 

The electric grinder sits next to the toaster on the counter, unused and unloved.  It's hard to beat the convenience and tidiness of coffee ground for you.  For some reason transferring the ground coffee from the grinder to the filter almost always proves a messy operation for me.  I also don't seem to have the knack of getting the grind just right.  I've even tried timing it, but without success.  

 

I love the silence of the morning.  Some people wake to a radio alarm or turn on the television first thing.  I relish the quiet.  Oops, my microwaved coffee has gone cold.  I must face the dreaded noise of the microwave.  So much for silence.

 

Have a great day!

 

Kati

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Coffee next to me, meds in me. breakfast toasting. Have some needed rain this morning. hope it keeps up and helps with the wildfires. Have a great day all.

 

Kymmie

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Just finished up breakfast.  Need to get ready for the day as I need to get out to go grocery shop.  I need sunflower seed for my bird feeders too.  Have a good day all! 
Jani

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Good morning all!

Actually seeing a little sunshine for a change. Yay!

 

Now Cyndee, you don't think trump would actually do something mean or naughty, do you?...Oops, it's trump!? Better turn my phone off and remove the battery!LOL?

 

Have a great day, everyone!

 

Lots of love,

Timber Wolf?

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Another beautiful day. I woke up this morning and that's a great start to the day! Coffee is brewing then it's off to the mall to meet a friend for more coffee. Then home and laundry and more coffee. Then I might mow the lawn. Then I'll sit down and relax and have a coffee. An hour or so later I'll eat then off to meet some folks for coffee and conversation. Then home to watch some TV shows and sip some more coffee. Around 2 in the morning I'll be sitting in the living room wondering why I can't sleep! LOL 

Hugs & Smiles 

Julie J 

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I stayed up too late last night watching silly YouTube videos, but I'm feeling surprisingly awake and refreshed. Perhaps the time spent relaxed me in a way that I needed.

Finished my espresso at home, drove to work and am now drinking my morning work coffee (filter brewed - black no sugar). I'm looking forward to this afternoon and evening as I have an appointment with my hair stylist and am visiting a friend who's recovering from surgery. I'm also really liking my outfit today, so that adds some pep to my step as well!

Have a great Wednesday everyone!

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Morning!

 

I usually stay up till 2-3 am most nights so I’m just waking up. Do drink lots of caffeine (probably too much haha) but it usually takes the form of Red Bull or those Italian Soda energy drink things you can get at the coffee stand mmm. Anyways hope everyone has a nice day I should probably get out of bed and start mine! ^-^

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2 hours ago, Julie J said:

Around 2 in the morning I'll be sitting in the living room wondering why I can't sleep! LOL 

You can always have a coffee while you ponder the situation!

Jani

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8 hours ago, Julie J said:

 Around 2 in the morning I'll be sitting in the living room wondering why I can't sleep

Exactly why after 10:00pm I drink decaf. Coffee abstinence is too hard!

 

Lots of love,

Timber Wolf?

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6 hours ago, Timber Wolf said:

Exactly why after 10:00pm I drink decaf. Coffee abstinence is too hard!

 

Lots of love,

Timber Wolf?

 

Hi everyone.

 

I usually drink coffee from Arabica beans. They are naturally more decaff and I find the coffee generally tastes better too.

 

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Good morning, all.  I'm already on my second cup of the Italian Blend, the last of it.  Tomorrow I begin the next bag, a Breakfast Blend.  The coffee has taken on the role of a warming agent today.  After t-shirt and shorts weather yesterday, overnight the temperature plummeted and a sweatshirt and jeans with a jacket are more appropriate clothing weather-wise.

 

 I still haven't decided on the plan of action for the day.  I'm still at sixes and sevens regarding how to manage time since retirement.  I'm sort of drowning in freedom with the end result that at the end of the day I will have spent far too much thinking about what I should do next instead of actually doing it, and spending far too much time staring a computer screen trying to thinking of interesting things to write.  

 

Enough of this, have a terrific day!

 

All the best,

 

Kati   

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Morning to all of you. woke to 24 wind chill. At least the white crap isn't falling. Yesterday was terrible went from a 9hour day to a 13+ hour day. I'm beat down to my stockings. 9hr today (hopefully) and another 12 tomorrow. 5 more days till 2 days off. Hope all is well.

 

Kymmie

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Good morning all!

A sunny and cooler morning here. My little cat Gizmo is being a trouble maker this morning.? She's the sweetest thing though.

 

Lots of love,

Timber Wolf?

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Good afternoon. I'm doing some laundry today and am enjoying my 3rd cuppa... Life is good as I get everything in order before going to pick up the keys to my new place tomorrow. I'll start moving things over through the weekend and hope to be all moved in by Wednesday night. Thursday should be my official Julie day... No more presenting as male after Wednesday. I'll try to keep you updated. If you are spiritual, please remember me in your thoughts and prayers. 

Hugs & Smiles 

Julie J 

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21 hours ago, Jani said:

You can always have a coffee while you ponder the situation!

LOL Jani! Exactly! ?

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Morning, it’s too cold to get out of bed to make coffee. I think I’m just gonna stay in bed until the heater magically decides to turn itself on and I can get up.

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Julie, Congrats on finally being able to be yourself. Best wishes on your new adventure. I envy you. 

 

Kymmie

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Good morning all!

 

A very early morning this time. I'm at work where I will be all night. Same for tomorrow night. What a way to spend my birthday. Oh well. That means lots of coffee! Also scary movies!?? Nice job being able  to watch movies at work.

 

Have a good day,

Timber Wolf?

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Good morning ?

Just dropped my wife off at physio (broken shoulder and arm from slip and fall last December). After she's done I'm off to pick up the keys for my new apartment. Then, if they let me, I'll spend the rest of the day shuttling back and forth with my stuff. Furniture comes on Wednesday. Going into my last weekend and upcoming family event as a male - although I feel I am Julie in disguise - this is our Thanksgiving weekend in Canada and I am really thankful for finally getting to this point in my life. I wish you all the best for your weekend and Happy Thanksgiving! ?

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Julie J 

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Well just pried my happy *** out of bed. could have slept another 2-3 days. today a 12hr shift. I just look at the good overtime. Why can't I just be rich and hot looking so I didn't have to do this. Alas I am neither. Coffee is going down great this cold Friday AM. TGIF nope. my friday isn't till Monday. 

 

Have a great day all.

 

Kymmie

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Brrr its a cool morning here but nice and sunny.  

 

Kymmie, being rich isn't always measured in dollars!  I would say you are doing fine!

 

Jani

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