Good morning All. Coffees on.

[Willow]

[April Marie]

Good morning everyone!! I've finished my first cup of coffee and am catching up on the news and things here on the forum. 

 

I hope your doctor's appointment went as expected @KathyLauren. 

 

I'm still on an emotional high after yesterday afternoon's full-blown reveal with my wife. We sat at our basement bar for a drink together later in the day - both in skirts and sweaters - and talked for almost 2 hours. We had so much fun and agreed to do it on a regular basis.

 

Be safe and enjoy this day!

[Marcie Jensen]

@April Marie, I'm glad you had such a good reveal with your wife. Congratulations.

[April Marie]

1 hour ago, Marcie Jensen said:

@April Marie, I'm glad you had such a good reveal with your wife. Congratulations.

Thank you so much!!

[KymmieL]

@April Marie So happy for you.

 

Well the problems in MI keep going. Yesterday we receive a letter from the evidence dept of the Sheriff's dept. They had some valuables that was secured from my brother in laws. US currency. We have 6 months to claim it. Of course, in person.  The wife called the gal she talked to told her that we shouldn't have had the run around we did. She is going to see if they can send the cash. I guess time will tell. 

 

Work has been about the same favoritism excels there.  While I get to make the delivery while the 2 buddies of the commercial  guy gets to stay around BS. Oh, well. I am out on the road listening to the radio.

 

Hugs,

 

Kymmie

[April Marie]

Thank you @KymmieL Even my morning workout didn't wipe the smile off my face.

 

I hope that they are able to send the money instead of you having to make another trip. It certainly seems counter-productive to have you spend money to claim money.

 

I've got my AirPods in and listening to a random mix of music. Up now? Who Can It Be Now? By Men at work. Or with the men at your work place, Men (Not) at Work. 

 

Stay strong, sweetie! Our thoughts are with you. 

[Jackie C.]

1 hour ago, KymmieL said:

Well the problems in MI keep going. Yesterday we receive a letter from the evidence dept of the Sheriff's dept. They had some valuables that was secured from my brother in laws. US currency. We have 6 months to claim it. Of course, in person.  The wife called the gal she talked to told her that we shouldn't have had the run around we did. She is going to see if they can send the cash. I guess time will tell. 

 

On the upside, maybe we can manage to see each other if you have to come back.

 

Hugs!

[Mmindy]

Good morning everyone,

 

It's another unusually warm March day here in Central Indiana. I'm putting on the Lumber-Jane duty, and safety gear to finish taking down the large Sugar Maple in the back yard. Because it's in the Northeast corner of the yard, it doesn't shade the yard, but it drops all the helicopter seeds, and leafs in the yard for me to rake. I'm to old for that! I have a 16' extension ladder that allowed me to fell/trim three smaller shoots of the tree. My son is bringing over his 28' extension ladder this afternoon, so I can reach higher up, and drop the top sections in a manor that they won't damage shared fencing between my neighbor's yard, and mine. Two weeks ago when I dropped the first sections of the tree, my neighbor said she watched from her kitchen window hoping and praying I didn't hurt myself. I said she was probably video tapping me, saying this is going to go viral... She laughed and said no, no, it was for insurance purposes only.

 

Hugs,

 

Mindy🐛🏳️‍⚧️🦋

[April Marie]

4 hours ago, Mmindy said:

Good morning everyone,

 

It's another unusually warm March day here in Central Indiana. I'm putting on the Lumber-Jane duty, and safety gear to finish taking down the large Sugar Maple in the back yard. Because it's in the Northeast corner of the yard, it doesn't shade the yard, but it drops all the helicopter seeds, and leafs in the yard for me to rake. I'm to old for that! I have a 16' extension ladder that allowed me to fell/trim three smaller shoots of the tree. My son is bringing over his 28' extension ladder this afternoon, so I can reach higher up, and drop the top sections in a manor that they won't damage shared fencing between my neighbor's yard, and mine. Two weeks ago when I dropped the first sections of the tree, my neighbor said she watched from her kitchen window hoping and praying I didn't hurt myself. I said she was probably video tapping me, saying this is going to go viral... She laughed and said no, no, it was for insurance purposes only.

 

Hugs,

 

Mindy🐛🏳️‍⚧️🦋

I hope it all came down safely - especially you!! 

[heatherd]

Mom finding a picture of me before I came out as transgender.I was unhappy sitting in a chair not in a good mood that day.It was the one that made me come out finally

[KymmieL]

@Jackie C. Well we are looking later in the summer to go back. My wife wants to go to our property(now) up by Mio. and spread her families ashes. Maybe then we can. I am still waiting on a date for our 40th reunion. While we were in MI. she suggested that I fly. Just me.  IMHO, that would be fantastic. Then Kymmie would make an appearance in MI.  And I so would rent a convertible.

 

Hugs

 

Kymmie

[heatherd]

The judge surprised me,today was sentencing of the man that sexually assaulted me.I spoke out including my twin brother.Judge called him a senseless monster seeing he shown no remorse he did to me.Sentenced him to 50 years in prison based on his record.My brother and I hugged.I even had a word with the judge telling him thank you for everything

[April Marie]

5 hours ago, heatherd said:

The judge surprised me,today was sentencing of the man that sexually assaulted me.I spoke out including my twin brother.Judge called him a senseless monster seeing he shown no remorse he did to me.Sentenced him to 50 years in prison based on his record.My brother and I hugged.I even had a word with the judge telling him thank you for everything

What strength you have to stand up to that monster. Sending hugs and love your way!!

[April Marie]

Good morning everyone. Early morning duties are done and my first cup of coffee is making its way into my system. Time to read the paper...and then head back to bed for an hour or so before starting the day for real. House cleaning day for us.

 

Anyone have any exciting plans for the weekend?

[Marcie Jensen]

8 hours ago, heatherd said:

The judge surprised me,today was sentencing of the man that sexually assaulted me.I spoke out including my twin brother.Judge called him a senseless monster seeing he shown no remorse he did to me.Sentenced him to 50 years in prison based on his record.My brother and I hugged.I even had a word with the judge telling him thank you for everything

Congratulations, Heather, about the sentencing. 50 years isn't enough, imho, but it sure looks like the judge threw the book at this creep. I'm glad for you and your brother.

[heatherd]

1 hour ago, Marcie Jensen said:

Congratulations, Heather, about the sentencing. 50 years isn't enough, imho, but it sure looks like the judge threw the book at this creep. I'm glad for you and your brother.

Finding out he will be in for life,a drug charge against him which he has also been convicted of

[Marcie Jensen]

@heatherd, DRUGS TOO?!?! OMG! At least he's going away for life. 

[KymmieL]

Oh, Heatherd. I am so happy for you, and that this creep is off the street.

 

Getting used to my new position. Now I don't have to answer phones or deal with customers. Now just hand my part off and I am out of there.

 

My wife lost her Uncle yesterday. After a 10 yr battle with the big C.

 

Everything is going good. Been able and remembered to change my E patches. I am going to try and keep regular. Is that sounding to girlie, great. LOL

 

Hugs,

Kymmie

[heatherd]

58 minutes ago, Marcie Jensen said:

@heatherd, DRUGS TOO?!?! OMG! At least he's going away for life. 

Was busted for this before he sexually assaulted me

[Willow]

Friday morning

 

We’ve  had a rough week.  An unplanned trip to Charleston to see a doctor.  And a couple of other things, I’m not ready to share, but I will when I know more.  So we are taking a lazy day at home.

 

I need to make bread today.  Each time I make it I learn another trick.  And I can tell you, temperature during kneeling and rise make a huge difference with the yeast.  Too cold, it doesn’t activate to warm kills it.  Sealing the top of the loaf before the final rise is the latest.  I wonder what I’ll learn today.  I do know I need different bread pans but I haven’t shopped for them yet.  The closest kitchen store is 20 miles from here although there is a bed bath and beyond just 6miles.  They just don’t always have the best price and quality combinations.

 

after I got my Endocrinologist to make this most recent change to my estradiol I feel much better.  Hot flashes are gone.  Migraines are all but gone.  Too early to know if I am going to see any body changes, and I don’t know my levels yet.  But for once he has given me a specific day of the week to get my blood drawn.  All so he can match the level to my cycle.  It will better reflect my average.

 

Have a good day

 

Willow

[awkward-yet-sweet]

11 hours ago, heatherd said:

The judge surprised me,today was sentencing of the man that sexually assaulted me.I spoke out including my twin brother.Judge called him a senseless monster seeing he shown no remorse he did to me.Sentenced him to 50 years in prison based on his record.My brother and I hugged.I even had a word with the judge telling him thank you for everything

Excellent news.  I'm not surprised that he had a prior record.  The guy who hurt me also had a prior misdemeanor violence charge.  

 

Hopefully 50 years will keep him away.  Since he's got a previous record, he won't be eligible for parole for a very long time, if ever.  People like that tend to mess up their parole chances by getting into more trouble inside prison.

[April Marie]

Good morning, everyone! I've been sitting here reading and drinking coffee - if you enjoy reading I recommend The Borrower by Rebecca Makkai - and realized I'd forgotten to check in here. Ugly weather here with snow, sleet, rain, wind. Yuk.

 

I hope next week is a better one for you @Willow and that everything turns out OK. I'm glad that your endocrinologist is listening to your input and making the necessary changes to the dosage level. Sending you good thoughts!!

 

I think today will be another good day to get a fire going and just sit and read. 

 

Stay safe and warm.

[Willow]

Good morning all y’all.  
 

Someone was saying that y’all is singular and all y’all is plural.  Not too sure about that but hey! I grew up a Yankee what do I know.

 

So yesterday I indicated that I had some pending news.  I believe I can tell you now, I have a part-time job offer.  Yes a real one not a scam on the internet.  It would be 6 hours a day, most every weekend 4 or 5 days a week.  I can see the place from here as it is just across the highway.  Nothing glamorous but it will put some money in the bank so that I can get ahead.  Let’s face it, social security doesn’t keep up with inflation.  Dress code is easy, black or blue denim no holes and a T-shirt, comfortable shoes that cover toes and heels.  Some lifting but nothing outrageous.

 

Yet another beautiful day here.  73 a few cirrus clouds.  Ocean temperature is about 60 so I suppose to some of you it’s time to start going to the beach.  To me it’s got a ways to go for that.

 

Willow

 

 

[KymmieL]

8 hours ago, Willow said:

Yet another beautiful day here.  73 a few cirrus clouds.  Ocean temperature is about 60 so I suppose to some of you it’s time to start going to the beach.  To me it’s got a ways to go for that.

 

Willow

 

 

Out here, 60s can be shorts weather for some. Not this girl. But I am cold blooded. I can sit in front of the heat vent for hours. Just enjoying the warmth. To bad our house has the vents on the ceiling.

 

Hugs, All

 

Kymmie

[heatherd]

Dress shopping almost went bad.Had 3 teenage girls give me a bad look.Their mothers were on them to stop doing it.Good thing their moms were on my side telling me I am a beautiful woman still after I walked out trying on the dress.I bought it and got a hug from them