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32 minutes ago, Jordy said:

I really can't wait for it to warm up.

 

For sure Jordy, give me beautiful sunshine, give me warmth, each day we gain precious minutes of daylight here at 47 N

 

I long for the days hiking in alpine meadows full of flowers, strolling on the beach at sunset, with an off shore breeze....

 

Ok back to reality, it's cold, our yard is full of snow, but the coffee tastes great.

 

Have a great day all

 

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While a majority of the snow is gone here. It is still cold. I too cannot wait for the warmer weather. To be able to go out without shivering and the wind cutting through you like a knife.

 

IF I could find a place were it is between 60-80 year round. They would get a new resident.

 

Up early again. couldn't sleep last night even came down and play a video game for a couple hours. before finally getting to sleep. Then up about 7:30. I guess I can't win. OH, well. Today I plan on staying around the house in comfy cloths. Doing some work on my model car(s) hopefully getting at least one ready for a model show in April.

 

Hugs all,

 

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Hi everyone,

 

I went on a three mile walk before getting home and having my lunch with a large pot of coffee today. Doing this regularly has really blown out the Christmas doldrums. It was cool after an overnight frost but the sun was bright, and things were very springlike.  I remembered to take the camera as I mentioned previously.

 

Have a lovely day everyone! :)

 

Tracy

 

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What a lovely group of pictures.  Beautiful area!

 

Hugs,

 

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Very nice indeed Tracy, lovely rural area, the sky is sooo blue...

 

Hugs

 

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I'm a little frustrated. We picked up bed bugs somewhere. Luckily our landlord understands that it happens and is working with us to get rid of them.  The exterminator comes tomorrow morning. Wish us luck. They think we caught the infestation early. It looks limited to our living room right now but will have the whole apartment treated.  

 

The weather was lovely today but tomorrow a cold front moves in again. Ug. 

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EWW gross.  Best of luck in ridding the apartment of them.  They could have easily come from another apartment... brought through the front door hence just in LR?

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Thank you Charlize and Cyndee. It was a lovely morning, and today looks like being the same, at the moment. A different route through the woods today, then call at the fish and chip shop to get my lunch.

 

I's making me itch to think of the bedbugs Jordy. Luckily they are fairly rare here, although not unknown. I sometimes wondered as I visited many homes with work. Good luck sorting them!

 

Tracy

 

 

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@tracy_j the pictures from your walk show a view of the English Country side I don’t think many Americans expect to see.  They are indeed very lovely.  I got to spend a week in Scotland last summer and it was amazing.  The mix of very old (to us) and very new.  Then seeing the countryside admittedly looking out a train window not walking shows a lot of contrast.  

 

We we have a vast country with lots of differences but it’s all pretty new compared to there.

 

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Willow

 

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Morning all. It's 10 degrees, wind chill -4. Waiting for the snow to start falling. Soooo ready for spring and dress weather!

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Good Morning, on my 2nd cup here, no work today, my wife and I spent a nice quiet evening together last night by the wood stove down in the music room, she was practicing on the bass guitar, I like to give her ideas, and critique, it's something we both like and do together, sharing our love for music.  It's still cold here, the snow is not gone yet. Life moves forward, like Brandi above, I long for spring, it won't be long now.

 

Have a great day all

 

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I want warmer weather so bad. I hate it when you look out the window. Seeing blue skys and its cold. If it is going to be cold then it should be cloudy and gloomy.

 

Coffee is good this morning. Keeps the warmth from my rare morning shower. (I usually shower at night)

 

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Thanks for the well wishes with our pest issue.  The exterminator was supposed to be here by noon and it's already 2:33 pm.  I'm getting frustrated.  This guy coming and setting up a treatment plan is the nail from which renewing my lease hangs upon.  If we can't get this set up we could end up homeless April 1st.  I called the office but they haven't heard from him so no idea what's going on.  It is icy here but he could at least call right?

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Hi all, hope you all had a wonderful Valentine's Day.  I'm sitting here having my afternoon coffee and wanted to tell about yesterday.

My wife and I had the best time.  Since being on this diet we have not gone out to eat much because frankly it's hard to find great tasting healthy food that fits into our current diet.  So most of the time she does the cooking here at home and then I do the cleaning.

Well, this Valentine's Day, I drove down to our favorite restaurant and picked up a take out order of her favorite Pad Thai Chicken (which is hard for me to make it like she likes it), then when I got home I got all dressed up nicely as Susan and started cooking for her while wearing her girly apron.  I made a quick batch of my favorite Tom Ka Gai (Chicken Coconut Thai Soup) and reheated the Pad Thai.  She loved me cooking and doing it as Susan.  We sat down as two women and watched a few movies together while eating our Thai meal.  It's so amazing to me that my wife and I can experience this together now when just 6 mos ago I could never have imagined such a thing happening. The evening went so well, I just had to share.

 

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Thanks for sharing Susan.  Sounds like a fun evening!   Yes time has a way of changing all manner of thoughts.

 

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On 2/15/2019 at 9:19 AM, Willow said:

@tracy_j the pictures from your walk show a view of the English Country side I don’t think many Americans expect to see.  They are indeed very lovely.  I got to spend a week in Scotland last summer and it was amazing.  The mix of very old (to us) and very new.  Then seeing the countryside admittedly looking out a train window not walking shows a lot of contrast.  

 

We we have a vast country with lots of differences but it’s all pretty new compared to there.

 

 

 

Thank you. I am glad you got over here to see Scotland. It really depends a bit on where, as things are varied, but it is mostly very much hillier there. We are close to the fens, which are flat and plain. Most places do have some very old buildings and history though. I have not been over to the USA, but the way I imagine it is that we have big changes over a small area whereas you are likely to see miles of the same scenery before change. That way you do have most of the the same scenery but very spread about.

 

I was wishing I had my camera with me yesterday as I walked a different route through the woods. The carpet of snowdrops, which are out now, was absolutely beautiful!

 

Maybe they will be around for a while.

 

Tracy

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12 hours ago, Susan R said:

  It's so amazing to me that my wife and I can experience this together now when just 6 mos ago I could never have imagined such a thing happening. The evening went so well, I just had to share.

 

Susan R?

 

So happy for you Susan, it's an awesome feeling to connect to the one you love on this level, it's like opening up new pathways.

 

I am so grateful for my soul mate, she has given me so much over the years. Coffee tastes great this morning as I catch up on the forums.

 

The snow is finally disappearing now, I can put my walking shoes on instead of boots.

 

Have a great day all

 

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Was actually able to sleep in some today. It is easier cuddling with momma. :) Alas I have to work so had to get up. meds than coffee. Soon to include HRT, yea. Have a great day all. Only four more days till at least 5 days off. maybe a whole 7 but that weeks schedule isn't up yet. 

 

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Oh my gosh Kymmie, you just reminded me to go take my meds, good job!  I still have half a cup of coffee so we are all good !  I have a row of vitamins and a small row of meds, the days I forget to take everything I can really feel it, I have found that routine is everything and my weekends tend to throw me off my routine !

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It seems I'm never on when most of you are having your morning coffee. I'm having an evening coffee right now in downtown Everett.  I just dropped my wife off for a couple hours at her very first PFLAG (Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays) Group, and of course, transgendered parents and friends are part of the group now too.  She may not really need support in the general sense of the meaning but there is other intangible benefits by attending that are not as apparent.

I'm hoping she connects to one or more of the members there just so I'm not the only person locally that she can discuss things Trans related.  We know about most if not all the local resources we could ever possibly need but there are things like...the best Trans-friendly hairdressers, nail salons, electrolysis clinics, etc.. that these members probably know about.   Also, I think it will give my wife a sense that she is not all alone in this transition of ours.  She was excited to go and I was too for some reason.  I hope it is all worth it.  I'm sure she is going to meet some very nice individuals.  I had to use the restroom when I dropped her off and the few administrators I met inside seemed very friendly.  I was a little jealous I couldn't hang around.

 

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6 hours ago, Susan R said:

 I was a little jealous I couldn't hang around.

I would take that as a good sign - enjoy your coffee Susan :)  I am catching up here while I drink my morning cuppa - Tea this morning as I am too lazy to grind coffee and have the peace to sit and wake up in my own time, but it will be a coffee when I get back in later.

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Good afternoon, I've have fresh pot of coffee going, my wife and I went to the mega bead store south of Tacoma (it's huge) this morning. Went shopping with her for new jewelry pieces and beads, the ladies were so nice on the sales floor, I chatted with one for a little bit as my wife split up with me off on her treasure hunt, I waded into this rather large selection, it's a bit overwhelming. Now my bead caboodle is well stocked, just lit a fire in the wood stove and think I am gonna make a new necklace.

 

Have a nice Sunday afternoon all

 

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I'm not having coffee right now because it has no affect on me after about 6pm at night.  I'm drinking some delicious black tea which is the only thing that keeps me going in the late evening.  It's been that way since back in my college days.  Tea on the other hand does nothing for me in the early morning, only coffee gets me going then..strange but true.

 

Anyways...last night in a previous post, I mentioned that I dropped my wife off at a local PFLAG (LGBTQ friendly) meeting for a few hours.  This was her first meeting and she met some wonderful people and had a great time.  During the meeting, I went out for some evening coffee because I thought it was only for friends and family of LGBTQ people and in theory, it is.  But as it turns out there were four TG people at the meeting.  They quickly became friends with my wife and gave her so many local LGBTQ friendly hair place recommendations.  They also told her to be sure to bring Susan along next time.  So guess what?  I have yet another place to hang out on a regular basis as myself.  I asked my wife if she would prefer I hang out with her at the next meeting or prefer I get a coffee at the next time.  She said she would love for me to be there. ? I'm loving it.

 

Susan R?

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