The Loft: Butches and Femmes in their 40s, 50s and over.

[LipstickLola]

Happy Labor Day! Where in the world did summer go? Geesh......it's so true what momma said about time flying when you're, *choke* older.....:blush:

Hope everyone is relaxing......

Melancholy usually sets in for me this time of year, i have some real transitioning to do, most especially with my upcoming surgery this Friday. Hoping to not get mired down in self loathing, but seeing it as a time to redefine me, nothing major, but I have some "weeding out" to do, possibly a career change that will be dictated by my health and rehab of a new joint.
I question myself, my ability to be relationship material after being rather burned this last time, I know I'm still that invisible lesbian to most that I come in contact with....now I will appear "older" I'm afraid.....:|
ACK, I gotta get off THAT train....

Reunion bound folk, be safe, and have a fabulous time :)
Ok, back to Happy Labor day and last (unofficial) day of summertime fun!!

[morningstar55]

Happy Labor day

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[morningstar55]

Morning all

Been sick since friday... doing nothing but resting... well today doing laundry, have to do laundry... anyway... I need to get better for this weekend coming up!!! Urg... I hate being sick. I need to go to work tomorrow as well. Crossing my fingers and taking zicam!!

Time for a cuppa tea. :tea:

Have a fun Labor Day!
Ruthie





hope u get to feeling better .. ruthi

howdy Lipstick.... hope things work out for u ... :) where from?? and how did u find the planet??

[Bevidotcom]

omgoodness.... i love Rush. thanks for the blast from the past!

[OS Butch]

Good afternoon and Happy Labor Day. Just in from mowing the backyard and thought I would pop in and say hi

Lipsticklola, I hope everything goes well with surgery!

Ruthie! feel better quickly!

Be safe on the road Morningstar and I hope you make it to the reunion and have a great time.

Several folks I haven't met yet, Bevidotcom, Glenn, Jaques, GrahamsGirl, ferret, SaltyButch and others that I may have missed. Look forward to seeing more posts from you all and those peeking in at times.

Have a great rest of the day and coming week!

[LipstickLola]

hope u get to feeling better .. ruthi

howdy Lipstick.... hope things work out for u ... :) where from?? and how did u find the planet??

I've been around a while ;), from Almost Heaven.......:hangloose:

Thanks for the good wishes!

[morningstar55]

morning Loft dwellers and peekers

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sorry lipstick.. just hadnt seen you much i guess....
OS dont over do it today and heyyy how'd that interview go??
Bev.... i love rush too.. in fact .. growing up on rock and roll.. i love a lot of rock bands.. who would think we would all live to see mick jagger turn 69 and ha.. next yr the big 70 .. geezzers...
i like country music too.. native american, the blues... im pretty flexable with all kinds of music. :)
anyways.......... im still hangin in memphis waiting for dispatchers to give me a load to go do.

[morningstar55]

ok was gonna be a good girl and eat my cheerio's, fresh blue berries and roasted almond slices i throw in there............... but as i was in the truck stop and noticed fresh made chicken tenders.... i thought.. yummy
soooooooooooooooo yep .. having chicken tenders and a jalopeno for breakfast.. lol sometimes i guess you have to feel like a nut.. heh

[morningstar55]

alrighty.. my dispatchers have givin me a load...... only i cant pic it up till 5pm eastern time.. * deep sigh* .. Y .. Y do i get these night runs.. its hard to take a nap when ur not tired enough to take a nap... anyways
im heading tooooo drum roll.........
WAXAHACHIE TEXAS!!
YEEEHAAA YA'LL

[Bleu]

I question myself, my ability to be relationship material after being rather burned this last time, I know I'm still
that invisible lesbian to most that I come in contact with....now I will appear "older" I'm afraid.....:|

LipstickLola,
I can so relate to what you've written. I try every day to stay positive and know that I am lovable and desirable. Not always easy but when I don't believe it myself, I pretend that I do until I do. May sound crazy but it works for me when I need it to.
xo,
~Bleu

[morningstar55]

LipstickLola,
I can so relate to what you've written. I try every day to stay positive and know that I am lovable and desirable. Not always easy but when I don't believe it myself, I pretend that I do until I do. May sound crazy but it works for me when I need it to.
xo,
~Bleu

I do that to....
Cuz I just dont understand y am still single, and wonder what is
wrong with me.

[LipstickLola]

LipstickLola,
I can so relate to what you've written. I try every day to stay positive and know that I am lovable and desirable. Not always easy but when I don't believe it myself, I pretend that I do until I do. May sound crazy but it works for me when I need it to.
xo,
~Bleu

Well, I suppose there are a few of us that need to work on that! Glad I'm not alone ;). Im having hip replacement at a fairly young age, it feels very scary to think that that will have a bearing on whether or not anyone will ever want me...how I'll be "seen", if that makes sense. Always been a go getter and have been seriously side lined for the past year+, so I definitely will have some work to do!
Right now my dryer is buzzing....downstairs, omg :|

[morningstar55]

Well sitting here...... waiting to get truck loaded..... thn its off to the Texas hot lands

[morningstar55]

Ilove this song ......
Karmin - Brokenhearted (Official Music Video) - YouTube

[ferret]

When things go wrong or not how I'd like them to do, my first instinct is to wonder what in the hell is wrong with me. I feel so messed up in so many ways; defective, almost. It makes me wonder why I even bother with wanting a relationship, but yet, I keep waiting for it.

Sue

[morningstar55]

When things go wrong or not how I'd like them to do, my first instinct is to wonder what in the hell is wrong with me. I feel so messed up in so many ways; defective, almost. It makes me wonder why I even bother with wanting a relationship, but yet, I keep waiting for it.

Sue

.....DITTO ....
ON THAT....

I always hear how id make someone a great wife..... so many times... sooooo
here I sit .... broken hearted waiting for the right one to call me ......
Maybe someone will claim the song I posted above ..... if they know my number ... sigh....
And heres my number is another song. Ha

[WintergreenGem]

I do that to....
Cuz I just dont understand y am still single, and wonder what is
wrong with me.

Been there, done that. Not a good feeling. I was told when you stop looking your love will find you. So, I stopped looking and love found me. That was almost 13 years ago. Love will find you as well.

[ruthie14]

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TopDog is a bar that my friends and I go to a lot!! This is only 5 minutes or so from my home. There were also several sightings in my town (I didn't see it of course). I live in NJ..... not Kansas! Where is Toto??

[WintergreenGem]

Morning all

Been sick since friday... doing nothing but resting... well today doing laundry, have to do laundry... anyway... I need to get better for this weekend coming up!!! Urg... I hate being sick. I need to go to work tomorrow as well. Crossing my fingers and taking zicam!!

Time for a cuppa tea. :tea:

Have a fun Labor Day!
Ruthie

Hope you feel better soon Ruthie.

[morningstar55]

Morning lofters its gona b another hot day in this ol ft worth town... waiting for dispatchers to find me a load, found a place across the making some awsome breakfast tacos.
Sigh...... I miss living here.

[morningstar55]

Hoooouston means im 1 step closer tooo ahhh everyone that lives there.... haha...
yep landing in Houston this evening....
and
went gown shoping with an ol fem pal .... tried on a sparkly one.. now I have glitter on me cant seem to get it all off ... and have to go pic up a load ..... what will the shipper think??? Lol...
And wow... I cant believe how much I miss Texas.... even with all ths heat.... even went and looked at a house for sale ..50,000 .... nice neighborhood , fireplace, yard ....
sigh.......
Ruthy how u feeling over there ??

[OS Butch]

Good evening everyone. I got a few minutes between doing my "to do" things so I thought I would pop in and see how everyone is doing:)

[yotlyolqualli]

Hello all, this is my first time posting in the loft.

It's 9:25 pm and I am contemplating going out into my LR and making another dress.

Contemplation, however, is not the same as doing it. lol.

This weekend will be busy. Saturday with Dad and then Sunday with my sister's daughter. It's her 20th birthday and the first birthday without her Mom. It's going to be rough.

Now I am contemplating what color of dress I am contemplating going out into my LR and making. Orchid, hunter green or burgandy? Hmmmm.

More than likely, I'll simply make it in the morning. I've done late night sewing projects before, and very few have turned out right the first time around. Being tired often makes for backwards sleeves and inside out bodices. They suck because you have to rip them out and do it all over again and I am the type that once I start a project like that, I have to finish it.

Still pondering about the color though...


Anyway, stay safe, sleep sweet when you get there, have a great day if you're on the other side of the world and just starting your day...take care, everybody.

[OS Butch]

Wow, and I thought I was busy....though it isn't sewing but other things keep me going back and forth and trying to decide which to do! Have a great evening....I'd go with the Hunter Green:) in the morning;)

Hello all, this is my first time posting in the loft.

It's 9:25 pm and I am contemplating going out into my LR and making another dress.

Contemplation, however, is not the same as doing it. lol.

This weekend will be busy. Saturday with Dad and then Sunday with my sister's daughter. It's her 20th birthday and the first birthday without her Mom. It's going to be rough.

Now I am contemplating what color of dress I am contemplating going out into my LR and making. Orchid, hunter green or burgandy? Hmmmm.

More than likely, I'll simply make it in the morning. I've done late night sewing projects before, and very few have turned out right the first time around. Being tired often makes for backwards sleeves and inside out bodices. They suck because you have to rip them out and do it all over again and I am the type that once I start a project like that, I have to finish it.

Still pondering about the color though...


Anyway, stay safe, sleep sweet when you get there, have a great day if you're on the other side of the world and just starting your day...take care, everybody.

[lusciouskiwi]

Hiya Lofters :)

I went to the dentist Tuesday just gone. I worry about my teeth and hate going to the dentist. But boy oh boy am I glad I have all my teeth (with a few root canals). My mum had all hers ripped out when she was in her late teens/early 20s (now why the hell would a dentist try to preserve the teeth of a working class woman who didn't think she deserved anything better?) and my dad had all his removed in his 20s?30? So, teeth freak me out a bit.

All I had to have done though, were two fillings and one crown needing covering at the gum. My gums are in pretty good condition - almost 0% gum disease, and teeth overall are ok. Later on, I'm going to get my gold crowns replaced with porcelain and since it's so reasonable, might have a couple of veneers put on. It's one of the great things about being in Asia, the kind of teeth care I get here is really expensive back home.

[Jaques]

Hiya Lofters :)
It's one of the great things about being in Asia, the kind of teeth care I get here is really expensive back home.

........i have a very big overbite and over the years its made my bottom teeth loose so have had to have them all out. Here they do what they call "all on 4" implants which means they do 4 implants and put a fixed bridge with more teeth on, which you cant take out, on the implants. Im at the stage where ive got a temporary bridge whilst the bones regenerate at the back, i have the 4 implants and will have to have another 2 at least, but waiting for bones and healing, it will all take around l2 months or more before a final bridge can be done. And at a cost of £7,500 which is cheap for England. Its the cost of a small car.........i considered going abroad to have it done but because its done in stages, not a good idea.
My mother also had all her teeth out as a present from her father for her 21st birthday!!! In those days (she would have been 100 next year) it was considered a good thing because when a woman married, if she had dental problems, it would save the husband having to pay for that. I have seen a photo of her before she had them removed and she had beautiful teeth - what a crime!

[pamcat]

Hi all,

I thought I'd park here for a little while, I'm quite new to BFP, and have mostly been visiting the Word Games and placing the odd post to 'initiate' myself into the world of social media. I haven't ever been involved in an interaction such as this before, I don't even have a face book account! But, after a difficult past 12 months I've decided I need to challenge myself and move out of my comfort zone and shake off the bad stuff. I'm so pleased with the contacts I've had so far, everyone has been very friendly and I can float around and have a word here and there without fear of feeling uncomfortable and be valued for my comments. I'm looking forward to future discussions, here and in other forums, and to establish friendships with people with similar interests, and in other parts of the world. And if I am slow to respond, it's because I'm still working out how to reply, add a smiley face, or attach a picture!! Thanks for your time.

[morningstar55]

Hi all,

I thought I'd park here for a little while, I'm quite new to BFP, and have mostly been visiting the Word Games and placing the odd post to 'initiate' myself into the world of social media. I haven't ever been involved in an interaction such as this before, I don't even have a face book account! But, after a difficult past 12 months I've decided I need to challenge myself and move out of my comfort zone and shake off the bad stuff. I'm so pleased with the contacts I've had so far, everyone has been very friendly and I can float around and have a word here and there without fear of feeling uncomfortable and be valued for my comments. I'm looking forward to future discussions, here and in other forums, and to establish friendships with people with similar interests, and in other parts of the world. And if I am slow to respond, it's because I'm still working out how to reply, add a smiley face, or attach a picture!! Thanks for your time.


Wow.... we'll hello Pam ,and welcome to the planet and loft.
how did u come across bfp???
There's a huge event coming up in a couple weeks ... with this web site where a lot will get to meet in person. :)

Morning loft dwellers and peekers
am hanging here in ol Memphis TN ...... gona try and get some paintings done.
whats on your Sunday agenda???

[OS Butch]

Good afternoon folks. It is Sunday cleaning while watching football here! I hope everyone has had a splendid weekend.:)

Welcome to the thread pamcat:bunchflowers:

Hi Morningstar, be safe out there, wherever they send you for the next load!

[pamcat]

Wow.... we'll hello Pam ,and welcome to the planet and loft.
how did u come across bfp???
There's a huge event coming up in a couple weeks ... with this web site where a lot will get to meet in person. :)

Morning loft dwellers and peekers
am hanging here in ol Memphis TN ...... gona try and get some paintings done.
whats on your Sunday agenda???

Thanks, I came across this site after a friend telling me to 'move on, get out there and find some new people to have interesting conversations with'. She directed me into the very foreign direction (for me) of social media and after looking at a couple of sites, we agreed this one had the most to offer a person who was redefining and rediscovering themself - it was safe, friendly and welcoming. I kind of fell into 'the loft' after floating in and out of other forums, and enjoyed the threads I was reading. And I fitted into the age group (I like structure and guidelines!!). It's a pity I'm so far away, from what I've read about the Reunion it sounds unreal. I'll look forward to encounters and stories relived through the various posts.

[morningstar55]

Thanks, I came across this site after a friend telling me to 'move on, get out there and find some new people to have interesting conversations with'. She directed me into the very foreign direction (for me) of social media and after looking at a couple of sites, we agreed this one had the most to offer a person who was redefining and rediscovering themself - it was safe, friendly and welcoming. I kind of fell into 'the loft' after floating in and out of other forums, and enjoyed the threads I was reading. And I fitted into the age group (I like structure and guidelines!!). It's a pity I'm so far away, from what I've read about the Reunion it sounds unreal. I'll look forward to encounters and stories relived through the various posts.

thats awsome Pamcat... :) the planet is a great place for fun and support :) and ha games..
maybe the reunion is something you can plan for a future visit maybe???next yr or so?? just a thought. :)
my daughter has a friend that comes and visit's us from australia once a yr.. i forget what part.. will have to find out.

hey morning loft dwellers and peekers

topic of teeth .... god knows i need some dental work done.... and asap. anyways
its a fine day here in memphis and time to head out ... next stop Louisville KY .. yaha...... have a good day now ya hear. :)

[ruthie14]

Got home yesterday from Sister Space... what a wonderful weekend! Love the freedom, love the women... great way to get away and relax!

[yotlyolqualli]

Hello Lofters!

I hope you all had an awesome weekend! My weekend went quite well! Had fun with my sister Susie, as we looked after Daddy for my brother and his wife. She and I take care of him one day a week so that they (brother and sis in law) can have a day for themselves. He is not difficult to look after, but he is a two person lift in case something happens, and it's also a time where she and I can do things together. This past saturday, we also spent time with my brother, sis in law, my brother's oldest daughter, her friend, mother and daughter, (my great niece, Squishy Nose) as well. We arrived there early and they left there late, lol. Anyway, Kelsi Jo, aka Squishy Nose, made my day, crawled on my lap, called me AUNT Missy Squishy Nose and giggled, just like her mother did when she was her age (3 yrs old). In fact, Kelsi Jo looks like a clone of her mommy, Brittany Jo. ANYWAY... she was a joy! Sue and I had a good time together, though she was in lots of pain. Poor thing (tongue in cheek cause we have a somewhat morbid sense of humor when it comes to each other) recently had a gastric bypass done (Jan of this year) and decided to go for an 16 mile bike ride with her husband. She rode the first 8 miles with her breaks on, without realizing it. She worked muscles that she didn't know she had and on Sat, she was in a good deal of pain. Anyway, again, we talked, spent some time with Daddy (he loves it) and just enjoyed each other's company.

On Sunday, Susie, myself, along with our sister Karen, went to visit our oldest sister's daughter, Laura, for her 20th birthday. This was her first birthday on her own and her first birthday without her Mom. She cried when she saw us, cried when we left, but in between, she laughed, and that was a birthday gift she gave to us. Karen presented her with an afghan our sister, Laura's mother, had made for Karen for Christmas one year and the way her eyes lit up was an absolute joy to behold! If she's anything like me, she'll wrap herself in it, knowing that each and every inch of that yarn that made that afghan, went through the hands and fingers of her mother. I know that still, now, after 18 years, when I wrap myself in the afghan Mother made for me the Christmas before she died... when I close my eyes and picture my mother, crocheting it, knowing that her touch was all over it, makes it feel like she's hugging me. It's a comfort and I pray that in the coming years, Laura will take comfort, wrapped in that afghan, knowing her mother's love and feeling it in her heart.

On the ride home from our visit with Laura, it was a time for Sue, Karen and I, to bond. It's difficult, Susie is a member at the church where we grew up. Karen is a member of an ultra conservative fringe church, not a cult, but not one I would attend lol. Anyway, there we were... two married straight conservative christian women, wearing pants and tee's, and me, the lesbian, dressed in plain clothes (Mennonite clothes) and we were bonding. We (they) were speaking of obeying their husbands. I could never submit to a man, but of course, I would never marry one LOL. However, I too, believe that I, as a conservative Christian woman, am called to submit to my spouse (if I ever am blessed with one) and it encouraged me to hear them speaking about it. Sue, in fact, said that she had to insist that the word "obey" be in her marriage ceremony, because she so strongly agreed with it. Karen didn't have to insist on it, but she feels just as strongly about it. It was refreshing to be with like minded women, refreshing to hear and share in the conversation that unashamedly centered around Christ, God, faith and what we believe our roles (OUR roles) as Christian women, are. I stayed silent for most of the conversation, although they know what I believe as well. They didn''t speak of blind obedience, and they don't worship their husbnads, by FAR! LOL. But they DO love them and believe they are doing as they are called to do.

It was a GOOD weekend!

It reinforced what I already knew about myself, my family and my faith. It gave me renewed hope and it renewed my resolve and faith that there is someone out there for me. Not to complete me, but to share life with me. God complete's me.

Today was frustrating. I was supposed to have a procedure done today and it had to be postponned until the 19th. I get anxious about these procedures, because they always use general anesthesia. They use that, because they are searching for potential bleeds (I am losing iron and my hemoglobin is falling) and I am put under, in case they find something they have to take immediate action over. Each time you are put under general anesthesia, your risk of complications and not waking up, increases. It already makes my blood pressure run very very low. Like 55 over 39 low. And while I am closely monitored, it's still unnerving to have your monitor alarm shooting off it's bells and whistles everytime your blood pressure is taken. WHICH BTW, is taken every 15 minutes, unless, of course, there's problems, like low blood pressure, then it's taken as often as every 5 minutes. Which sucks.

So, instead of being put under today, I had a perfectly free day, in which, I rested. Because I was so nervous about the procedure, that I didn't sleep last night. LOL

Tomorrow, I've got some shopping to do, some sewing to do, and some cleaning to do. Nothing major, but just a busy-ful (I made that word up, of course) day!

Hope all is well with each of you and this turned into a much MUCH longer post than I had originally intended!

BTW, it didn't get out of the 70's today, which means autumn is officially close! I love autumn. I love all four seasons, my favorite is winter, but each season I find special in it's own way.

Spring, planting, the flowers, new life, an awakening, a resurection... Easter.

Summer, sunshine, warmth, lazy days by cool mountain streams, swims in the lake, fishing in the river, lightening bugs (fire flies) whiporwills, crickets, frogs and children laughing and long strolls through warm summer rains.

Autumn, harvest, thanksgiving, crisp air, falling leaves, cool breaths, the scent of fall, the violent storms (love lightening and thunder and often will simply stand outside in the middle of a storm) the slumber of nature, the orange, gold and crimson colors that turn the world into a breath taking vision of vibrant, fiery glorious colors.

Winter... Christmas, the sky, the blueness of it, no other time of year does it happen... the green of the wintergreens, the snow.. the way it wraps the world in pristine white, innocent white, making anything it touches, into a thing of beauty. The way it silences the noise of every day... cocooning us and nature in it's insulating flakes. For me, there is nothing as romantic as a stroll through a heavy snow, especially in the woods. I love it.

OK... another added missive. I am in a "verbal" mood today and am getting itchy to finish my writing project, so I can start another. I've already ended the one and started the other in my head, I just have to get it down on "paper".

Take care and have an awesome rest of your day!!

[DMW]

Wow.... we'll hello Pam ,and welcome to the planet and loft.
how did u come across bfp???
There's a huge event coming up in a couple weeks ... with this web site where a lot will get to meet in person. :)

Morning loft dwellers and peekers
am hanging here in ol Memphis TN ...... gona try and get some paintings done.
whats on your Sunday agenda???



i was literally climbing the roof on sunday...playin with shingles,gutter guards and gutters...and some other stuff. the ladder i had to use was some industrial sized thing from hell seemed long enough to work on the chrysler building...hard as hell to move around too.
Ah and my body was sore this mornin...old man.
Tennessee sounds better to me than TX.
Lot more people around the loft. Haven't had time to read many posts.
And ouch on the teeth!
I second the green for the dress. I don't know what color orchid is...i know it is a flower of many colors...

Take care everybody.

[LipstickLola]

Evening fellow Lofters! I have a brand new hip! :hangloose:
Ready to dance very soon.....ll

Hope everyone is well
Lola

[OS Butch]

Evening fellow Lofters! I have a brand new hip! :hangloose:
Ready to dance very soon.....ll

Hope everyone is well
Lola

WooHoo! Great for you:)

I am a terrible dancer...Toes beware! Though I do very well with the slow dances when I don't have to pick up my feet:| When you are ready, give a holler!

[morningstar55]

thats awsome news......... Lipstick....

i went mall shopping today... and geezers now im pooped. could barely climb bk in my truck lol

[OS Butch]

i was literally climbing the roof on sunday...playin with shingles,gutter guards and gutters...and some other stuff. the ladder i had to use was some industrial sized thing from hell seemed long enough to work on the chrysler building...hard as hell to move around too.
Ah and my body was sore this mornin...old man.
Tennessee sounds better to me than TX.
Lot more people around the loft. Haven't had time to read many posts.
And ouch on the teeth!
I second the green for the dress. I don't know what color orchid is...i know it is a flower of many colors...

Take care everybody.


Been there a number of times, on the roof....The last time I wondered when the heck they made them so heavy!!!:|

[OS Butch]

thats awsome news......... Lipstick....

i went mall shopping today... and geezers now im pooped. could barely climb bk in my truck lol


Good evening MS. It is late, but thought I would say hi before calling it a night!

Good night:)

[morningstar55]

Good evening MS. It is late, but thought I would say hi before calling it a night!

Good night:)

well good evening to u too......and good night.
***turning off the light ... turing on a night light***

[Bèsame*]

Good evening lofters. I hope this finds everyone well. Anyone have some rain they will send to Texas ? Would love to hear some .....

[OS Butch]

Good morning and Happy Thursday MS, LipstickLola, yotlyolqualli and Ruthie!

I am substitute dog walking this week and all next week, so I have time to pop in and say howdy!

Nice to see new folks wander in. Welcome Uniqueswtfemm, pamcat and DMW.

I hope I didn't miss anyone, I didn't scroll too far back!

Funny thing...or maybe odd. I join a dating site, cupid something or other. Just like here, you can see who visits your profile. So since I have so much time this morning I went see if there was any activity. I did have a visitor...A straight single gal:sunglass: Ok, so maybe I still am not ready to join the dating pool!

[yotlyolqualli]

Good morning and Happy Thursday MS, LipstickLola, yotlyolqualli and Ruthie!

I am substitute dog walking this week and all next week, so I have time to pop in and say howdy!

Nice to see new folks wander in. Welcome Uniqueswtfemm, pamcat and DMW.

I hope I didn't miss anyone, I didn't scroll too far back!

Funny thing...or maybe odd. I join a dating site, cupid something or other. Just like here, you can see who visits your profile. So since I have so much time this morning I went see if there was any activity. I did have a visitor...A straight single gal:sunglass: Ok, so maybe I still am not ready to join the dating pool!



LOL, that made me laugh! When I chekced out the profile I have on a dating site, the only one to visit it, has been my ex LOL! Maybe it's not "we" that aren't ready to join the dating pool, perhaps the dating pool is not ready for us!!

Have a great Thursday!!

[morningstar55]

morning Loft dwellers and peekers
come ONnnn you peekers.... at least say HI.. lol
ever notice how there always seem to be way way more guest then members on line here?? why is that???

Jo ..... i tried cupid, i tried lesbian matchmaker annnnnd plenty of fish , and that zoo thing on FB , well all the matches they give me are all ladies, femm types... or the ones that do send me a wink or ice breaker or viewed my profile are , straights, bi curious . femme types...
then there's butchfemmematchmaker .... and well i have 734 matches there, yayyy!! all butch/tg's etc...... but no one is really even giving me a notice.. soo i dont know what im doing wrong... maybe im to old?? fat?? boring?? who knows.. i give up. id give anything to find the right one to have a long happy relationship with , have a comfy home and build a life together ,some seem to not want work on things to make the value of there realtionship stick, to build it to be a stronger bond.. some seem to throw away relationships to easily, and not except the good with the bad. They seem to want to hold out for some 100% perfect partner to come along and fall into there lap and live happly ever after. it doesnt work that way.
and so some out there just dont get it.
ok thats my thought on that.. LOL

im hanging in Clarksville TN this morning... and wlaly world here is calling my name.. and ha i think i spotted a mall across the street... but i kinda need a art supply, and im to far from my favorite art store bk in Nashville :( ahh well.

[LipstickLola]

Soooo, when the going gets tough, the tough get going, right? Where am I going? :blush: hahahaha

Hello all. Dating sites? I've had zero luck....I think there should be classes I could take, lol.

Gorgeous weather here in the east, going to try and venture outside today, with caution!!

Happy day!

[OS Butch]

LOL, that made me laugh! When I chekced out the profile I have on a dating site, the only one to visit it, has been my ex LOL! Maybe it's not "we" that aren't ready to join the dating pool, perhaps the dating pool is not ready for us!!

Have a great Thursday!!

That is pretty funny! I definitely like your way of thinking! :)

[ruthie14]

Hello lofters and peepers... Hope everyone is having a great week. Almost to an end! lol I can't wait! I babysit tomorrow night after work. Sat I work my second job. Hopefully can find something fun to do on sat night or on sunday!

Have a great weekend folks!

Ruthie :rrose:

[OS Butch]

Hello lofters and peepers... Hope everyone is having a great week. Almost to an end! lol I can't wait! I babysit tomorrow night after work. Sat I work my second job. Hopefully can find something fun to do on sat night or on sunday!

Have a great weekend folks!

Ruthie :rrose:

Good evening Ruthie. Have a great weekend!

[morningstar55]

Im camping out by some woods, in ky ,and walked thru a spider web, that wad attached to my truck already craps..... anyway am wher I have to pik up as load in the early morning and will b headng to west Memphis....

Anyone have marshmallows ??

[Dance-with-me]

Hello! New to BFP, 53 year old Femme from southern Delaware - hello! I was actually directed to BFP because of the "fine wine" forum - I asked "where are the older butches and femmes?!?" on a facebook page and was lucky enough to be directed here!

Funny thing...or maybe odd. I join a dating site, cupid something or other. Just like here, you can see who visits your profile. So since I have so much time this morning I went see if there was any activity. I did have a visitor...A straight single gal:sunglass: Ok, so maybe I still am not ready to join the dating pool!



LOL well, if you haven't done so already, please make sure that the word "butch" is in your profile because it's hard as anything to find butches there, but I did discover a keyword search that you can use, and have been finding at least some profiles of interest (including the sweet butch I'm currently dating) but still, most of the profiles that come up are saying "No butches" or "I'm looking for a butch." You'd likely have better luck with Femme as a keyword! And if you happen across one in Delaware... ;)

[Dance-with-me]

LOL, that made me laugh! When I chekced out the profile I have on a dating site, the only one to visit it, has been my ex LOL! Maybe it's not "we" that aren't ready to join the dating pool, perhaps the dating pool is not ready for us!!!
LOL! Funniest dating site story was when a generic lesbian friend came over to my house after being dumped by the woman she was dating, and immediately started looking through one of the dating sites. She got all excited about one particular profile -- same area she was in! so many of the same interests! funny! seemed intelligent!!

It was the profile she'd posted the year before and forgotten about. She wanted to date herself.

[OS Butch]

Im camping out by some woods, in ky ,and walked thru a spider web, that wad attached to my truck already craps..... anyway am wher I have to pik up as load in the early morning and will b headng to west Memphis....

Anyone have marshmallows ??

Good evening MS....No marshmallows here....Did you know you can toast a marshmallow with a bic lighter? :)

[OS Butch]

Hello! New to BFP, 53 year old Femme from southern Delaware - hello! I was actually directed to BFP because of the "fine wine" forum - I asked "where are the older butches and femmes?!?" on a facebook page and was lucky enough to be directed here!



LOL well, if you haven't done so already, please make sure that the word "butch" is in your profile because it's hard as anything to find butches there, but I did discover a keyword search that you can use, and have been finding at least some profiles of interest (including the sweet butch I'm currently dating) but still, most of the profiles that come up are saying "No butches" or "I'm looking for a butch." You'd likely have better luck with Femme as a keyword! And if you happen across one in Delaware... ;)

Welcome to the Planet Dance-with-me.

I use the same name there as I do here, so yes, it says Butch all over....Funny thing is the quivers they send me are mostly Butches too....Hello?! My high matches are with the Butchly sort. And I do run into many that say no Butches.

[OS Butch]

LOL! Funniest dating site story was when a generic lesbian friend came over to my house after being dumped by the woman she was dating, and immediately started looking through one of the dating sites. She got all excited about one particular profile -- same area she was in! so many of the same interests! funny! seemed intelligent!!

It was the profile she'd posted the year before and forgotten about. She wanted to date herself.

Good thing I had set my coffee down or my computer would be a mess right now...

[OS Butch]

Pardon me whilst I run over to the "you know when you are getting older' thread!

[morningstar55]

LOL! Funniest dating site story was when a generic lesbian friend came over to my house after being dumped by the woman she was dating, and immediately started looking through one of the dating sites. She got all excited about one particular profile -- same area she was in! so many of the same interests! funny! seemed intelligent!!

It was the profile she'd posted the year before and forgotten about. She wanted to date herself.

Lol ....... to funny....
Never heard the term ...... generic lesbian bfor.

Ha , yes OS ... I have ... lol

[Dance-with-me]

Welcome to the Planet Dance-with-me.

I use the same name there as I do here, so yes, it says Butch all over....Funny thing is the quivers they send me are mostly Butches too....Hello?! My high matches are with the Butchly sort. And I do run into many that say no Butches.
Found you - and you were already added to my favorites list. :) Just hadn't contacted because even though the Butch I'm seeing and I are clear that we're not currently exclusive or serious, with the chaos in my life right now I really can only handle dating one person at a time. But... yeah. You just didn't notice someone else checking you out -- or, the story of a femme's life, you thought I was a straight girl. ;)

[morningstar55]

Just cut my finger, no bandaids having some other aches a pains on top of it.... think im going to bed... been feeling a bit weepy , this evening off n on.... think im falling apart ah well.... good nite
Pk:moonstars:

[OS Butch]

Found you - and you were already added to my favorites list. :) Just hadn't contacted because even though the Butch I'm seeing and I are clear that we're not currently exclusive or serious, with the chaos in my life right now I really can only handle dating one person at a time. But... yeah. You just didn't notice someone else checking you out -- or, the story of a femme's life, you thought I was a straight girl. ;)


Really? LOL! Yanno, I have messaged several women and never get a response, probably because of my Butch presence. It is discouraging as it is very hard to send a note to a complete stranger and then not get a response. Not even a I don't date Butch Women.Now I am gonna have to go see who has visited my profile! Favorites? What is that?!

[yotlyolqualli]

Really? LOL! Yanno, I have messaged several women and never get a response, probably because of my Butch presence. It is discouraging as it is very hard to send a note to a complete stranger and then not get a response. Not even a I don't date Butch Women.Now I am gonna have to go see who has visited my profile! Favorites? What is that?!

Try finding a Butch woman, willing or interested in dating a femme who also happens to be Mennonite and dresses like one. lol That's discouraging and it's even worse when people say, "maybe you should rethink "dressing" the part". To me, that's like saying I should change who I am, my values, traditions, culture and beliefs, JUST to find a partner.

I'm me and I won't change for anyone. Even if it means spending the rest of my life alone. Wearing plain clothes isn't a fashion statement or a preference... it's a way of life, a code of conduct, a statement of faith. Denying it would be like denying a very integral part of who I am.

Never having a once in a lifetime love, is far better than living a lie and never truly loving myself because of it.

[morningstar55]

Morning loft dwellers and peekers

Its gona b a beautiful day in the neighborhood.
headng to west Memphis this morning.

yotly.... im at a wow, may I ask.. forgive me if im asking a crazy question... how does the mennonite culture feel of queer women??

[yotlyolqualli]

Morning loft dwellers and peekers

Its gona b a beautiful day in the neighborhood.
headng to west Memphis this morning.

yotly.... im at a wow, may I ask.. forgive me if im asking a crazy question... how does the mennonite culture feel of queer women??

They don't particularly welcome me with open arms LOL!

Let me say though, that there ARE Mennonites who either silently and some verbally, include and even move to openly include GLBTQ members of the community. I can say, pretty assuredly though, that those who do, are more progressive in their thinking, but also in their style of dress and their practice of the faith.

If you saw me on the street, you would notice me, because I dress very conservatively... similar to Amish style clothing. However, if you saw me in a group of conservative Mennonites or Amish, you would not be able to tell me apart from them. But neither by myself, nor with a group of Mennonites, would you ever be able to tell that I am gay. I can't/don't wear jewelry of any kind, so... identifying myself with rainbow jewelry is out. I only have one dress that's a printed cotton, and it's very light pastel colors on a white background. So, wearing rainbow colors is out.

Wearing plain clothing is rather a contradiction. We are to set ourselves apart from the rest of the world... we are called to be a "pecular" people, not conforming... so we do not, I do not, wear what other "english" people wear. I want to be set apart from them, as I feel I am called to be. However, having said that.. part of dressing plain, without alot of bells and whistles, not only covers the whole modesty issue, it also covers the "not drawing special attention to yourself through your appearance" issue. While we are to set ourselves apart from the world, we are not suppose to be vain enough, to want to draw attention to our personal appearance, thus avoiding vanity and pride.

Wearing jewelry, makeup, would be conforming, wearing loud prints and colors would be drawing attention LOL

So....

As far as community... even though I am not welcomed into membership at any Mennonite church in my area (there's about 20 in a 20 miles radius) doesn't make me any less Mennonite. It's how I was raised, how I believe and how I live my life. Old fashioned doesn't even begin to describe it.

But as for dressing like I do.... and I do do it for the afore mentioned reasons... there's also something else. Something inside of me... and it is also taught, but perhaps not with the "kinky" twist that I perceive LOL...

My body is to be covered modestly.. that is why I wear the dress, the caped apron (full body apron) and the tights... all of that. But also... I like the entire idea of saving my body, not allowing anyone who is not my spouse, to see my body, to see the sexual, the sensual.. that is for my spouse and my spouse alone to see. The same with my "uncovered" head... only my spouse should see that.. and I'll go further and say only my spouse should see my "crowning glory" (Biblical reference) which is my hair... down.

As an aside.... most Amish women, barring medical purposes, have never ever had their hair cut, trimmed or in any way shortened. By the time they get to their 20's, their hair can reach their feet! It was the apostle Paul that said that a woman's hair was given to her for a "crowning glory". But that's a whole other ball of wax.

Take care MS and thanks for the interest!

[*Anya*]

I had joined a different dating site. I specifically put "Femme" as part of my user name, in my profile I wrote that I was attracted to butch women, not feminine women like myself and it pretty much worked.

A few femmes responded anyway (why? I don't know) but for the most part, my responses were mostly from butches. The site is chock-full of femmes, some with user names like: looking4mybutch. Couldn't be more clear, I'd say!

OS, if you have any interest in trying somewhere else, pm me and I will give you the info. It is free to join.

[OS Butch]

Try finding a Butch woman, willing or interested in dating a femme who also happens to be Mennonite and dresses like one. lol That's discouraging and it's even worse when people say, "maybe you should rethink "dressing" the part". To me, that's like saying I should change who I am, my values, traditions, culture and beliefs, JUST to find a partner.

I'm me and I won't change for anyone. Even if it means spending the rest of my life alone. Wearing plain clothes isn't a fashion statement or a preference... it's a way of life, a code of conduct, a statement of faith. Denying it would be like denying a very integral part of who I am.

Never having a once in a lifetime love, is far better than living a lie and never truly loving myself because of it.

I can see that would be hard. I can't imagine being a Butch Mennonite! All that aside, I do believe that it is what is inside a Femme that makes her attractive, not the outer shell/ clothing.

Like my Old School self, I have my own quirks that seem out dated to many, but it is me and that is something I won't change. Some folks can do things like casual sex, heck I will not even answer sex related kinds of questions on the on line dating sites, too personal. I want to get to know someone BEFORE I get to know them... in that biblical sense;) See, now that is attractive, keeping your values because they are you:)

[OS Butch]

I had joined a different dating site. I specifically put "Femme" as part of my user name, in my profile I wrote that I was attracted to butch women, not feminine women like myself and it pretty much worked.

A few femmes responded anyway (why? I don't know) but for the most part, my responses were mostly from butches. The site is chock-full of femmes, some with user names like: looking4mybutch. Couldn't be more clear, I'd say!

OS, if you have any interest in trying somewhere else, pm me and I will give you the info. It is free to join.

Try something new?!:eyebrow:.... Oh, you mean a different website;)

[cuddlyfemme]

Good Morning Everyone! Happy Friday! What does everyone have planned for the weekend?

[LipstickLola]

Good afternoon all ye Lofters! Hoping everyone has a fabulous weekend!!!
If not fabulous? at least calm and peaceful ;)

I'm trying to not be impatient about being on crutches, when all I really want to do is throw them down and run....:byebye::blush:


I see videos in my future, LOL

[OS Butch]

Good Morning Everyone! Happy Friday! What does everyone have planned for the weekend?


Hey there cuddly, it has been quite a long time since I have seen you around...since you moved to South Carolina! I was in Darlington about a month ago. Glad to see you here:)

[OS Butch]

Good afternoon all ye Lofters! Hoping everyone has a fabulous weekend!!!
If not fabulous? at least calm and peaceful ;)

I'm trying to not be impatient about being on crutches, when all I really want to do is throw them down and run....:byebye::blush:


I see videos in my future, LOL

Good evening LipstickLola.... There has got to be a shorter version of your name for those of us typed-challenged!

Do what you doctor says no matter how much you wanna run!

[morningstar55]

]Morning loft dwellers and peekers
its a awsome cool crispy morning here in the TN country side no fumes, noise trucks .. maybe i can get in a painting mood . :)

Ty Yotly for the interesting post :)
Now ha 1 more ?
How in the world do u pronounce your name and what does it mean?

[OS Butch]

]Morning loft dwellers and peekers
its a awsome cool crispy morning here in the TN country side no fumes, noise trucks .. maybe i can get in a painting mood . :)

Ty Yotly for the interesting post :)
Now ha 1 more ?
How in the world do u pronounce your name and what does it mean?


Good morning to you, morningstar. Have a great weekend and be safe out there on the road!

Btw, I was gonna ask that same question to yotlyolqualli! Now we have to wait for the answer:)

[yotlyolqualli]

Hello Lofters! Hope your weekend is an awesome one!!

As for my name.. it is two seperate words in the Nuahtl language. The language still being used today in the Aztecan-Ute tribes of Native Americans.

A woman who I met online, a Native woman, by the name of XOtzin, gave me this name. We had been friends for a while and she came through HELL and back in the short time I knew her. Part of her transformation, was becoming more directly involved in tribal matters and ceremonies. She began to dance and now teaches it! Anyway, in the course of the time we were close, she was preparing to go "up on the hill". Those who do so, in her tribe, take a ceremonial blanket with them. She asked me to make her one. I agreed, asking her how it should look. As was XOtzin, she said.. figure it out lol. SO, after doing some research, I crocheted her an afghan. On it, I placed medicine wheels, in colors of the four directions and an image kept coming into my head. I thought it was the sun and I crocheted what I saw in my head. In the end, it looked like a spider. I was kinda worried, because I had wanted it to look like the sun. I sent it to her and it got there JUST IN TIME for her to pick it up on her way to ceremony, which was in NM... she lives in CO. She did not open the package until she got there. When she did, she was amazed. It seems, unbeknownst to me, because she never indulged the information... that while she is of the Lakota tribe, she is of the Spider clan.

Yeah.

When she came home, she insisted I had a Native soul and she gave me a name. The original name she gave me, in Nuahtl, was Yolchipahualitzli, and even she couldn't pronounce it. LOL So, she came up with a name that meant basically the same thing.

Yotl Yolqualli. Yotl, in Nuahtl, means essence of woman and Yolqualli means purity of heart.

Yot sounds like the beginning syllable of hot-el. But, instead of the "tel"... you simply add the "l" sound... Yol...like the yolk of an egg... qualli.... sounds like kwally... Yotl Yolqualli.

Having said all of that...lol. My given name is Malissa. My family and my "before" friends (before I came out) call me Missy (or Aunt Missy or Grandma Missy), however... my chosen family and my "after" friends, all call me Lissa... short for Malissa... and that is the name I prefer and go by IRL. So please, feel free to use the Yotl Yolqualli name or any shortened version of it, or Lissa!

Take care!

[morningstar55]

Hello Lofters! Hope your weekend is an awesome one!!

As for my name.. it is two seperate words in the Nuahtl language. The language still being used today in the Aztecan-Ute tribes of Native Americans.

A woman who I met online, a Native woman, by the name of XOtzin, gave me this name. We had been friends for a while and she came through HELL and back in the short time I knew her. Part of her transformation, was becoming more directly involved in tribal matters and ceremonies. She began to dance and now teaches it! Anyway, in the course of the time we were close, she was preparing to go "up on the hill". Those who do so, in her tribe, take a ceremonial blanket with them. She asked me to make her one. I agreed, asking her how it should look. As was XOtzin, she said.. figure it out lol. SO, after doing some research, I crocheted her an afghan. On it, I placed medicine wheels, in colors of the four directions and an image kept coming into my head. I thought it was the sun and I crocheted what I saw in my head. In the end, it looked like a spider. I was kinda worried, ilbecause I had wanted it to look like the sun. I sent it to her and it got there JUST IN TIME for her to pick it up on her way to ceremony, which was in NM... she lives in CO. She did not open the package until she got there. When she did, she was amazed. It seems, unbeknownst to me, because she never indulged the information... that while she is of the Lakota tribe, she is of the Spider clan.

Yeah.

When she came home, she insisted I had a Native soul and she gave me a name. The original name she gave me, in Nuahtl, was Yolchipahualitzli, and even she couldn't pronounce it. LOL So, she came up with a name that meant basically the same thing.

Yotl Yolqualli. Yotl, in Nuahtl, means essence of woman and Yolqualli means purity of heart.

Yot sounds like the beginning syllable of hot-el. But, instead of the "tel"... you simply add the "l" sound... Yol...like the yolk of an egg... qualli.... sounds like kwally... Yotl Yolqualli.

Having said all of that...lol. My given name is Malissa. My family and my "before" friends (before I came out) call me Missy (or Aunt Missy or Grandma Missy), however... my chosen family and my "after" friends, all call me Lissa... short for Malissa... and that is the name I prefer and go by IRL. So please, feel free to use the Yotl Yolqualli name or any shortened version of it, or Lissa!

Take care!


Awsome .... now am truely amazed :)
Ty ...... very interesting and pleasant read, wishing I had my coffee... hmmmm ... guess I need to go take care of that. lol

[cuddlyfemme]

Hey there cuddly, it has been quite a long time since I have seen you around...since you moved to South Carolina! I was in Darlington about a month ago. Glad to see you here:)

Hey OS, its good to see you!!! As for SC and me...I absolutely hate it here, wish I was back in DC

[cuddlyfemme]

Good afternoon all ye Lofters! Hoping everyone has a fabulous weekend!!!
If not fabulous? at least calm and peaceful ;)

I'm trying to not be impatient about being on crutches, when all I really want to do is throw them down and run....:byebye::blush:


I see videos in my future, LOL
I can totally relate, I want to throw my walker out the window and be able to walk again

[morningstar55]

evening Loft dwellers and peekers.. hope you had a great day so far.. :)
http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo82/Mistysmooth/glass_of_wine.jpg

[ruthie14]

Sooo after a full day of work yesterday 7-4 and babysitting 6 -11 (that put me in bed at 12) I had gotten a last minute phone call from friends in a pinch. So I got up at 5am babysat from 6-10, then 11 - 3... got my other clients at 11:15 (had all three together)... took them all to lunch and dollar store. Worked with clients till 4:30. I am glad for the money, but I am one tired chica!!! Managed to meet a friend a few minutes away to walk around an Irish festival around 6 tonight..we watched the sunset over the delaware, had a drink at an Irish pub.. and I was home by 8:30. ..

ok.. now.... zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zz

[clay]

Evening all you lofters!!! I don't get by here often but I do read your posts. I miss all of you!
Have a wonderful rest Ms. Ruthie!!!
Hugs everyone...enjoy Sunday!!!! Clay

[Galahad]

Glad to see most of you are over the heat. I hope we get some autumn this year. Take care everyone and have fun.

[DMW]

So, little time these days to read or share. But, what i do get to read i appreciate it. So, it will be a how do? and check ya later deal for me again.

[morningstar55]

morning LOft dwellers and peekers
its a rainy morning here in Nashville land

morning DMW .. :) i agree there has been some interesting reads in th loft lately... :)
ok its shower time ......... have a good day everyone.
maybe back later.


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[OS Butch]

Running by to wish everyone a good morning. Gotta get out the door cuz now I am late. Have a great day and week everyone!

[Bèsame*]

Good morning all...

It's a glorious Monday when your on vacation. The rain has stopped and the sun is a shining. Looks like sparkling diamonds reflecting off the droplets in the tall grass. Notes to self, yes it needs to be cut!

Going to work on some projects I found on Pinterest. omg, I love that site.

Enjoy the day,

[yotlyolqualli]

Good morning everyone!

Busy day today... and an anxious one tomorrow cause I have to have a procedure done on wednesday and it always makes me nervous!

Got up this morning and did a thorough cleaning of my apartment... including scrubbing my kitchen floor on my hands and knee's.. it's not that big but my knee's protested mightily.. they insist they are getting too old for such abuse LOL

Anyway... it's done, I can relax and enjoy the rest of my day with an eased conscience!

Have a great day and week, fellow lofters!

[morningstar55]

Can I say that stuff like this ......

" If anybody On I-70 heading towards Terra Haute, In u might wanna find a alternate route, I been sit'n n left lane since 6:30 an looks to be here all night, Wreck is at MM-12, talk on radio said multiple fatalities, few big trucks n cars involved...""

I dont know how many times in the past 7 yrs , being a truck driver I have encountered things like this .....
It really makes you appreciate each day your able to wake up and enjoy another day of your life. And be grateful for it.

[morningstar55]

Ha, ... my phone just took a flying leap from thr drivers seat to a paved muddy water puddle... still works
... lol....

[LadyRieinAL]

I was getting ready to respond to a post from Anya - and as I was typing the title: 40's 50's and over - I was stopped right in the middle of stroking the "0" key in 50 - the next two words "and over"
40's 50's and over -------------how dreadful that sounded - I'm closer to the "over" part of the title and yet I don't in any way feel that I'm going to be over.
I'm newly single - this should be 40's 50's and just beginning....I like that a lot better :jester::hk34::huhlaugh::thumbsup::ballcat:

[Nomad]

sitting in my tiny "garden", drinking coffee, listening to Los Llaveros playing on the stereo next door and trying to wrap my brain around the fact that life changes on a dime. a single dime. i dont feel older. i never feel older. and today i feel younger. but younger of the unenlightened and completely lost variety and all i can think is 'why dont you know this stuff yet? you're wasting time potschkeing around. you need a plan. you need a direction. you need a life!' oy. how do people do it?

[clay]

morning all you lofters! Beautiful day here!!
Having some Greek yogurt with a touch of agave nectar on it! and a bottle of cherry flavored water!
Enjoying catching up on the threads I like reading!
Hey Ruthie...hope your weekend is a good one for you!
Wishing everyone a great week! Take care..hugs to all..Clay

[moonwitch]

Just wanted to say Hello and Good Morning. New and having a look around. Hope you all have a good day.

[Tommi]

Just wanted to say Hello and Good Morning. New and having a look around. Hope you all have a good day.

Good morning.

[clay]

Just wanted to say Hello and Good Morning. New and having a look around. Hope you all have a good day.

morning back at ya moon!! Have a wonderful day yourself.
Welcome to the Planet! Enjoy this beautiful site!!

[morningstar55]

Morning loft dwellers ... and peekers

And a welcome to you moon.. to the planet:)

[Dance-with-me]

Has anyone here found love after age 50?

How did you meet your love?

[Dance-with-me]

Oh and just to clarify - I'm not looking for love right now, just a sweet butch-with-benefits until I've fully unraveled this unholy mess of a marriage I got myself into (just 24 days until he hopefully closes on his house and MOVES OUT, and then I'll finally file for divorce!!). And yes I am seeing a very sweet butch at the moment but getting the feeling that she's not going to be continuing that for long :(

I'm just... Contemplating the future.

(and if you happen to know a sweet butch who is 45+ and lives within 100 miles of Delaware... ;) )

[morningstar55]

Welcome to the planet dance.

Evening loft dwellers nd peekers
I got one them Yankee candle air freshners and now my truck smells like freshed picked appled

[*Anya*]

Has anyone here found love after age 50?

How did you meet your love?

Yes, I found love after 50.

Right here on the Planet, USA.

Never too late for love people.

[*Anya*]

Ha, ... my phone just took a flying leap from thr drivers seat to a paved muddy water puddle... still works
... lol....


I dropped my iphone in the toilet right after I got it (clean water!) and it still worked!

Still blows my mind.

[lusciouskiwi]

I dropped my iphone in the toilet right after I got it (clean water!) and it still worked!

Still blows my mind.

Dropped mine in a toilet once. Clean water! Didn't work.

[lusciouskiwi]

Oh and just to clarify - I'm not looking for love right now, just a sweet butch-with-benefits until I've fully unraveled this unholy mess of a marriage I got myself into (just 24 days until he hopefully closes on his house and MOVES OUT, and then I'll finally file for divorce!!). And yes I am seeing a very sweet butch at the moment but getting the feeling that she's not going to be continuing that for long :(

I'm just... Contemplating the future.

(and if you happen to know a sweet butch who is 45+ and lives within 100 miles of Delaware... ;) )

Hey Dance, well, at least you got to (aherm) dance with the sweet butch right? :D

Isn't it sad that we think that age might be a barrier to finding love? I hope you do, we all deserve it. :awww:

[Dance-with-me]

Hey Dance, well, at least you got to (aherm) dance with the sweet butch right? :D

Isn't it sad that we think that age might be a barrier to finding love? I hope you do, we all deserve it. :awww:
Oh yes, she ::ahem:: dances very well!! ;) I just think the distance between us is a big barrier to it going anywhere -- and is likely going to be a barrier for a lot of people I might meet, because there just aren't any butches around here that I've found (as others here from this area has attested to!), and I'm not willing to move since my grandkids are here and I have a great job that I hope to stay with until retirement (which is a MUCH bigger issue at this age and in this economy), and yet I can't reasonably expect that anyone's going to want to move here (not that I'd be willing to jump off THAT bridge any time soon, anyway!). And yet I also can't reasonably expect someone to accept a long-term long-distance relationship.

Ah, well, I don't want to sound as if I'm whining, which I'm really not, just being pragmatic.

[lusciouskiwi]

Oh yes, she ::ahem:: dances very well!! ;) I just think the distance between us is a big barrier to it going anywhere -- and is likely going to be a barrier for a lot of people I might meet, because there just aren't any butches around here that I've found (as others here from this area has attested to!), and I'm not willing to move since my grandkids are here and I have a great job that I hope to stay with until retirement (which is a MUCH bigger issue at this age and in this economy), and yet I can't reasonably expect that anyone's going to want to move here (not that I'd be willing to jump off THAT bridge any time soon, anyway!). And yet I also can't reasonably expect someone to accept a long-term long-distance relationship.

Ah, well, I don't want to sound as if I'm whining, which I'm really not, just being pragmatic.

Long-distance relationships CAN work. There are plenty of blossoms here on bfp who have/are in successful ones (I think there's a LDR thread). Don't count it out! :)

[DMW]

I was getting ready to respond to a post from Anya - and as I was typing the title: 40's 50's and over - I was stopped right in the middle of stroking the "0" key in 50 - the next two words "and over"
40's 50's and over -------------how dreadful that sounded - I'm closer to the "over" part of the title and yet I don't in any way feel that I'm going to be over.
I'm newly single - this should be 40's 50's and just beginning....I like that a lot better :jester::hk34::huhlaugh::thumbsup::ballcat:

LadyRieinAL, it was really nice to hear your interpretation of the title to this thread. I think we should take a vote to change the title of this tread...as long as the tread starter doesn't mind.
It is true isn't it? We are as young as we feel and think. You have a good attitiude. Me...not so much. Nice to hear your positive spin though. It is funny cause i am the 40 something and i bet i feel and think and act older than ancient.

Aw, now i am getting all soft about this...
I did have a good time talking to and holding open a door for a pair of 2 older couples that i met today. They were adorable and happy together. It was neat.

DMW

I see that it is Jet. Jet is cool from what i have read. Bet that Jet wouldn't mind.

[DMW]

Good morning everyone!

Busy day today... and an anxious one tomorrow cause I have to have a procedure done on wednesday and it always makes me nervous!

Got up this morning and did a thorough cleaning of my apartment... including scrubbing my kitchen floor on my hands and knee's.. it's not that big but my knee's protested mightily.. they insist they are getting too old for such abuse LOL

Anyway... it's done, I can relax and enjoy the rest of my day with an eased conscience!

Have a great day and week, fellow lofters!
Whhhhhoooow,
You have got to get yourself some of these if you are scrubbin a floor on your hands and knees like that.
http://www.constructiongear.com/dewalt-heavy-duty-kneepads-5224.html?utm_source=pricegrabber&utm_medium=ppc

You must...it's like being in a confessional without em. That smarts!
I did tile without them once and that hurts! I mean that hurts! I remember a girl i was with once
was on the floor doing that and i was like...you did what? I swear i should have done more
mopping of that house than i did. Still bothers me now cause i bet she did it more than the time i found out that she did. That really does hurt. Use a towel or something.
I hope you can get these for yourself.
DMW

[LadyRieinAL]

What will I do while everyone is at the reunion - MISS YOU ALL!!!

[Electrocell]

What will I do while everyone is at the reunion - MISS YOU ALL!!!

You'll enjoy Las Vegas later lol.

[DMW]

Ha, ... my phone just took a flying leap from thr drivers seat to a paved muddy water puddle... still works
... lol....



another ....whhhhhooooh...Hey now Morningstar,
when you get electronics wet....
take out battery and take off cover of phone....
smack phone onto thigh to dry... then ...shake the phone..
preferably with a centrifugal type force of motion....round and around..
seriously...let it dry. or use a hair dryer...then turn it on.

Ahhhhhhhhh....water...damage electronics...damage...electronics....water is a great conductor of electricity...

And thank you for that awesome cup o java Morningstar....smile

My brain is overworked and i is oh so sleepy tired.
Nite All and take care,
DMW

[morningstar55]

What will I do while everyone is at the reunion - MISS YOU ALL!!!

U could come too... I have a room with 2 beds... 99 a nite.
I am only able to afford 1 nite .... if I had a roomy.. could get maybe2 nite

[DMW]

U could come too... I have a room with 2 beds... 99 a nite.
I am only able to afford 1 nite .... if I had a roomy.. could get maybe2 nite


Awww, that is cool. that is sweet. i hope you both go now.

[OS Butch]

What will I do while everyone is at the reunion - MISS YOU ALL!!!

I'll be here!:)

[morningstar55]

another ....whhhhhooooh...Hey now Morningstar,
when you get electronics wet....
take out battery and take off cover of phone....
smack phone onto thigh to dry... then ...shake the phone..
preferably with a centrifugal type force of motion....round and around..
seriously...let it dry. or use a hair dryer...then turn it on.

Ahhhhhhhhh....water...damage electronics...damage...electronics....water is a great conductor of electricity...

And thank you for that awesome cup o java Morningstar....smile

My brain is overworked and i is oh so sleepy tired.
Nite All and take care,
DMW


Ahh k .... lol
Its still ticking ...... lol Its supposed to b water proof.
Glad u enjoyed ur coffee :)

[morningstar55]

Awww, that is cool. that is sweet. i hope you both go now.

lol ....... am already going... just giving her an option ..

[morningstar55]

Im at a truck stop that has a Dennys ..... denny has free WiFi...with a awsome signal..... but wont let me into the Planet ... cuz of adult content ...

[Nomad]

good morning people

sleep and i are not best friends. no we are not. i hope everyone has a nice day.

[OS Butch]

Good morning Nomad, Morningstar, DMW, Electrocell, LadyRieinAL, lusciouskiwi, Dance-with-me, *Anya* and any one I may have missed!

Looks like it is going to be a beautiful day in my neighborhood here in burbs of Washington DC! I have a tough day ahead...Playing with a bunch of 4 legged furry friends... yep, a really tough day:)

Have a great day with whatever you have to do!

[Bèsame*]

Good morning all..

I hope everyone arrives safely to your reunion. As a newbie, I see the camaraderie among you all. Have a great time and bring back tons of memories.

As for me, it's the last day of vacation and I have already checked when the next one happens. Five weeks will be here before I know it.

It's a beautiful day in the hill country, here's to a wonderful Wednesday to all![/

[morningstar55]

Mawning loft dwellers nd peekers
it is a beautiful morning here in Nashville land.
Hope you all have a awsome day.

[LipstickLola]

Good evening LipstickLola.... There has got to be a shorter version of your name for those of us typed-challenged!

Do what you doctor says no matter how much you wanna run!

"Lips" is just fine :lips: hehehe

Hey y'all heeey!!
So is anyone here outside enjoying this stellar weather??? That is if you happen to be having it, if it's raining on you today, there area advantages to that too!!!:D

[OS Butch]

"Lips" is just fine :lips: hehehe

Hey y'all heeey!!
So is anyone here outside enjoying this stellar weather??? That is if you happen to be having it, if it's raining on you today, there area advantages to that too!!!:D

Welcome back Lips:)

I did have a great day outside today. What could be better than playing with 13 dogs and getting paid to do it!

Have a great evening!

[OS Butch]

I have been playing in the arcade and I can't get a better score! Anyone have a favorite game? Zodiac Mahjong and Spider 1 suit Solitaire are kicking my .... ARGH!

[morningstar55]

I have been playing in the arcade and I can't get a better score! Anyone have a favorite game? Mahjong and Spider 1 suit Solitaire are kicking my .... ARGH!

...bookworm ....
....scrabble blast....

[OS Butch]

One last game and I am heading for bed. Good night!

[ruthie14]

feeling a bit low..

working too much.

stomach still upset.

Missing the folks in little rock that I saw in Vegas a few years ago.

Woman I wish would want more doesn't, I know it, she knows it, she's been honest about it. We've been friends.... I want more..she just wants friends with benefits and I won't bend.

sigh

yep, blue

[OS Butch]

feeling a bit low..

working too much.

stomach still upset.

Missing the folks in little rock that I saw in Vegas a few years ago.

Woman I wish would want more doesn't, I know it, she knows it, she's been honest about it. We've been friends.... I want more..she just wants friends with benefits and I won't bend.

sigh



yep, blue

Ruthie, I just know there is an untethered soul out there for you. If you know what her deal is and it isn't want you want/need, don't settle. Keep true to yourself. I know I have been single for longer than I have ever been. I broke someones heart because I was still not ready to make that forever after commitment.... I still am not as I haven't resolved messing up my previous relationship. Keep what you want in the forefront of your mind and it will happen, I am sure of it. That is what keeps me sane during my singledom. :)

[ruthie14]

Thanks for your words OS. I won't give in. Just everything getting to me.

Maybe I'll feel better today or tomorrow.

Ruthie

[morningstar55]

morning loft dwellers and peekers

its a beautiful day in the nieghbohood... a great day for driving.. lol

(((Ruth)))) .... wish u could come to LR .. it would lift your spirits up big time.. and i have a room with 2 beds.. :)
listen to me.... and here i was .. like 3 x wanting to back out of going.
i guess i was feeling a bit over whelmed , going shopping alone and trying to peice together my evening gown for sat. nite.. i never had a gown before.. i have ideas how i want to dress this up.... but im kinda stuck on a few ideas..and not sure if its will look stupid or not..
i never went and got things for ... myself .. soo much before.. all in 1 well short time.
ok im getting weepy.. heh.. i been doing this a lot lately.. i dont kno why.. :(

[morningstar55]

Wow never b4 have I ever had security walk me to my truck . At Wal-Mart.. or anywhere.... Earler, 3 men wanderd thru this parking lot, no big deal, well, bfr I knew it . One was standing at my door panhandling4 money .... I went in bk ignoring him. 2 hrs later im getting out if truck, to head across lot and into WAL Mart. well here all 3 guys strolling across , hollering at me ... to come here , blah .. blah .. I kept walking , got to WAL Mart, watching where they were and went... they hung at end if lot... by some cars. Then headed into the woods, where there is a creek .... all 3 .. pal,d together... reading .... think its time I head to little rock.

..... there is the most Awsome BBQ place here... very nice new authentic building ,etc.
Jim n nicks .....
I told thm as well about this so they.r aware

The bartender told me ther seems to b a community if homeless living in tents in these woods here , somtimes they give t leftover foods. And let thm use water hose ..
But will keep in mind what just happens to me.

[ruthie14]

Awww thanks Morning star..if I had known... maybe next time. Weird about Walmart...and a little scary too. Have fun at the reunion!!! Keep us updated!

Well , I finally got the authorization for my medicine. Will be taking it shortly!!Hopefully it will help. Feeling it a lot in my throat and vocal cords so even though i want to rehearsal I sang very little. I am going to try to rest it the next couple of weeks as best as I can. Drinking aloe gel in water.. foul tasting stuff, but should help heal everything up. Crossing my fingers. Took 10 days for me to get that drug.. at 138.00 for 30 days. I will raise some hell if my vocal cords don't recover! May be bleeding in my stomach somewhere as well. Hoping the Aloe helps with both, otherwise it's back to the dr and more tests. JUST what I need!

Have a great night and a lovely weekend all!

Ruthie

[LipstickLola]

feeling a bit low..

working too much.

stomach still upset.

Missing the folks in little rock that I saw in Vegas a few years ago.

Woman I wish would want more doesn't, I know it, she knows it, she's been honest about it. We've been friends.... I want more..she just wants friends with benefits and I won't bend.

sigh
yep, blue

I know just how you are feeling Ruthie (((((Ruthie))))

I'm not sure if I'll ever be with anyone again, but I go forth knowing what it is I want and need....praying someday it may happen again, but that if it does not, I have known love, given love as deeply and earnestly as I knew how,
hoping it could come back to me, but trying not to wither up if it does not.
Keep moving forward Ruthie......
Lola

[Galahad]

Sorry so many of you have the blues. I hope things look up for you all soon. I read, but I don't post often. It feels too strange to be the last one to post for days. Have fun and enjoy what you can.

[morningstar55]

yayy im here......... lol but hangin at the pilot truck stop for tonight up here in north little rock , so i can grab a shower and look for that parking spot near peabody in the day light. :)

[yotlyolqualli]

Good morning lofters!

sooooooooooooooooo had the procedure done on wednesday. I kind of get a kick out of the anesthisia teams everytime they put me under. They ask me.."ever had problems with anesthesia before?" my answer is always... my blood pressure runs low with it.

Apparently, they never believe me because they always wake me up with a "boy! you weren't lying!" and this time.. I had to be medicated to get my blood pressure to come up a bit. My syst. number fell down to 50. They didn't say how low the actual b/p went, but when the upper number falls to 50, they get scared.

Anyway... they have discovered a small peptic ulcer, not large enough to be causing the extreme iron defiency nor the falling hemoglobin, but they also discovered a fissure... so... it's back to the surgeon.

I hate being put under, hate the feeling...my last concious thought is always, "please God, make sure I wake up". I hate the feeling that invokes.

I also hate the time it takes for me to get over being anesthesized.

I hope everyone there has an awesome time in LR, and I hope everyone else has an awesome weekend!! Take care,

Lissa

[morningstar55]

Morning loft dwellers nd peekers

I went to bed soooo late and dont kno Y am up ,cant seem to go back to sleep... ""sigh""

Wow Yotly hope u will b ok
sounds kinda scarey


Ever notice, seems to b more peekers here thn members somtimes???

[OS Butch]

yayy im here......... lol but hangin at the pilot truck stop for tonight up here in north little rock , so i can grab a shower and look for that parking spot near peabody in the day light. :)

Ummmmm, if you are in you big truck, you might not be able to park. I barely squeezed by in some spots with my pick up truck and pulling the trailer. The good news was at least at the end of the road there was a HUGE circle I could turn around.

Maybe you can get someone to come pick you up from the truck stop or call a cab! That would be easier!

Have a great time!

[OS Butch]

Wow, yotl, what a day you must have had. I hope everything comes out great. I remember hating anesthesia, some 30 years ago, but I still had the same though as you! I hope you had family or a friend to help you out during this time. Have a great weekend

Good morning lofters!

sooooooooooooooooo had the procedure done on wednesday. I kind of get a kick out of the anesthisia teams everytime they put me under. They ask me.."ever had problems with anesthesia before?" my answer is always... my blood pressure runs low with it.

Apparently, they never believe me because they always wake me up with a "boy! you weren't lying!" and this time.. I had to be medicated to get my blood pressure to come up a bit. My syst. number fell down to 50. They didn't say how low the actual b/p went, but when the upper number falls to 50, they get scared.

Anyway... they have discovered a small peptic ulcer, not large enough to be causing the extreme iron defiency nor the falling hemoglobin, but they also discovered a fissure... so... it's back to the surgeon.

I hate being put under, hate the feeling...my last concious thought is always, "please God, make sure I wake up". I hate the feeling that invokes.

I also hate the time it takes for me to get over being anesthesized.

I hope everyone there has an awesome time in LR, and I hope everyone else has an awesome weekend!! Take care,

Lissa

[morningstar55]

Ummmmm, if you are in you big truck, you might not be able to park. I barely squeezed by in some spots with my pick up truck and pulling the trailer. The good news was at least at the end of the road there was a HUGE circle I could turn around.

Maybe you can get someone to come pick you up from the truck stop or call a cab! That would be easier!

Have a great time!


Morning... Jo ... it will cost 40 some odd bucks 1 way for a cab ...... no way.
The Peabody valet guys have directed me to a parking lot where tour bus,s park near the hotel.... FREE!!! Soooo .... ha ... im there

[LipstickLola]

TGIF!! and I can drive:byebye:

Hope everyone has a great weekend! Especially those in LR yaaaay!! :D

Lola
:lips:

[OS Butch]

Morning... Jo ... it will cost 40 some odd bucks 1 way for a cab ...... no way.
The Peabody valet guys have directed me to a parking lot where tour bus,s park near the hotel.... FREE!!! Soooo .... ha ... im there

That is great! Have a grand time!

[OS Butch]

TGIF!! and I can drive:byebye:

Hope everyone has a great weekend! Especially those in LR yaaaay!! :D

Lola
:lips:

Have a great weekend....What are you driving and where are you gonna drive?!

[Dance-with-me]

Good morning lofters!

sooooooooooooooooo had the procedure done on wednesday. I kind of get a kick out of the anesthisia teams everytime they put me under. They ask me.."ever had problems with anesthesia before?" my answer is always... my blood pressure runs low with it.

Apparently, they never believe me because they always wake me up with a "boy! you weren't lying!" and this time.. I had to be medicated to get my blood pressure to come up a bit. My syst. number fell down to 50. They didn't say how low the actual b/p went, but when the upper number falls to 50, they get scared.
Lisa's I have the exact same issue with surgery - and the same issues with disbelief!

[lusciouskiwi]

Morning everyone :) Morningstar, hope you're having a fabulous time at LR! We want to see photos of you looking all glamed up!

My singing lesson for this morning was cancelled so I suppose there's no putting off the housework (yucky housework - how come I can't do it just once?!). It's overcast and has been raining so that means Madam Puppydog won't be getting her shower today. I have to catch up on my study and that's about it. Nothing else planned for the weekend although there is a small matter of damn bettlenut juice on my car (evil glared at bettlenut spitter).

What's everyone else up to this weekend?

[ruthie14]

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT3k0_Xzk-RDo722WOKn6b_P7CP-e2e1qdMljc26SZ1fnmYEJ8W

[LipstickLola]

Well Happy Saturday for all of us that stayed home from the reunion!

I'm in my PJ's all day, football, magazines etc. I kinda over-did it yesterday, so it's a quiet day for me :blush:

Hope everyone is having some happy in their day!! :D

[Scottish MacDaddy]

I had an awesome weekend...Cape May, NJ for my nephew's wedding...Weather was amazing (got a sunburn) and the liquor ran freely...Which at my age hurts for a hell of alot longer than it used too...still popping advils this morning...Yikes!

[ruthie14]

I had an awesome weekend...Cape May, NJ for my nephew's wedding...Weather was amazing (got a sunburn) and the liquor ran freely...Which at my age hurts for a hell of alot longer than it used too...still popping advils this morning...Yikes!

Welcome Scottish...You were in my neck of the woods. I live in south Jersey. Cape May is a wonderful place. Great for a wedding!

Hope everyone has a wonderful week!

Ruthie :blueheels:

[morningstar55]

YAY .... ive landed in Nashvegas and headng down to the main drag where al the clubs and restaurants arr.....the fun just never ends ...

[Graham]

I just turned 54...geez who can believe that (not me)/ I have learned to take it easy as I don't really have the stammia to do the things I used to do. The last job I had, my youmg bosses expected me to work like the rest of the 20 year olds...not gonna happen. I have now moved to Nebraska to take care of mom. Life has slowed down quite a bit.....I'm liking it.

[lusciouskiwi]

This video is fun ... fashion at an older age. It takes money dress the way these women do, but what I do like is that they haven't botoxed their ages off their faces. And, they're happy and comfortable expressing who their are regardless of their age.

http://www.nowness.com/day/2011/3/23/1382/advanced-style-age-and-beauty

[morningstar55]

morning Loft dwellers and peekers

http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy49/reddawn120903/AHealthyBreakfast.jpg
wow what a weekend ....... and then doing the Nashvegas strip... yaha...
i am soooooooooooooooooo pooped.... lol
im kinda glad to be back at work sooo's i can get some rest.. lol lol

sooo hanging here at the TA in Nashville ... with another lady panther driver.. whom also lives up in the buffalo NY area.. were hangin here chit chatting , coffee ... waiting for our dispatchers to give us loads going ??? somewhere.. :)

and wow ... its great to see you in the LOft MacDaddy :) and agree can not drink like we all use too.. tis why i hardly do that anymore.. i had only 4 drinks total the whole weekend in little rock... serious...
and you 2 Graham ... great to she you here... I remember meeting you and the mrs. ltns :) Nebraska huh?? your mom is lucky to have you .. :)
looks like i have some catching up here to do on postings.

i had some pics done , by Ashton at the saturday night event in Little Rock will post them soon as I get them.

[lusciouskiwi]

Damn nice brekky there Morningstar! Thanks :D But could we have real milk pretty pretty please? :D

[ruthie14]

See the dr tomorrow night. My stomach is calming down, but not better and we think there may be some bleeding happening somewhere and anemia(of course) as well. Hopefully it will be an easy fix. :praying:

[Scottish MacDaddy]

See the dr tomorrow night. My stomach is calming down, but not better and we think there may be some bleeding happening somewhere and anemia(of course) as well. Hopefully it will be an easy fix. :praying:

Sorry you're not feeling well...stiff upper lip and all that Ruthie...in my thoughts

[ruthie14]

Thanks Scottish.. ...see my dr in an hour. She is awesome.. I'm sure we can figure this out!! I want my energy back! lol

Hope everyone is having a wonderful week! It's hump day!! yay!

Ruthie:rrose:

[Two-spirit]

Hello,

No, your not the only who is wise..I'm 45..

[ruthie14]

Two-spirit... love that name. I had a native american friend who's father used to call hym that. Brings hys memory back to my heart. Thanks for that. I miss hym. Not sure where hy is now or how hy is. Lost touch. Hy used to be on the dash site.

Your name made me smile. Thank you..

Ruthie

[Mel C.]

So...I have been walking around in pain for the past few days. I finally realized it was because of all the dancing at the Reunion. I guess the alcohol dulled the pain, but now that I am back to work...OW. Just another reminder that I am about to turn 45.

[Helena_Handbasket]

Does posting here mean I am actually leaning towards possibly accepting the fact that I'm over 40?

[morningstar55]

So...I have been walking around in pain for the past few days. I finally realized it was because of all the dancing at the Reunion. I guess the alcohol dulled the pain, but now that I am back to work...OW. Just another reminder that I am about to turn 45.

Haha..... sucks getting old ... yes??
What part of mi ? I go to various parts but mostly neat Detroit... maybe meet for coffee?? Eats???

Ruth hope u feel better ..
Howdy Bevan nd 2 spirit

[Two-spirit]

Nice to see all of u WISE woman and men..

45 here and don't look like it ..THANK GOD !..

Twospirirt,softbutch,RI..

[Dance-with-me]

45 here and don't look like it ..THANK GOD !...
See, I take a different approach to that: when folks tell me I don't look at all like I'm 53, I tell them that this is what 53 looks like, not their presumption of someone looking a lot older!

[Mel C.]

Does posting here mean I am actually leaning towards possibly accepting the fact that I'm over 40?

Like they say in song you are sexy and you know it!!!

Haha..... sucks getting old ... yes??
What part of mi ? I go to various parts but mostly neat Detroit... maybe meet for coffee?? Eats???

I'm in Ann Arbor for now...might be heading out soon. Let me know when you are in the area. Detroit isn't far.

45 here and don't look like it ..THANK GOD !..

I'm not sure whether I look 45, but I certainly feel 45 (on a good day lol)

[ruthie14]

Well dr said, I'm not bleeding anymore so that is good. Not anemic.. .also good! Have to see a gi guy to find out what is going on however. Dr gave me another medicine to take. Hopefully this will be temporary! Went online and found out that Mom's GI is on my ins plan... YAY!!!!! he is a real peach. Will call him tomorrow to see when I can set up an appt AFTER my next payday. Too many bills!!!

Mel.... it's just growing pains... lol

Welcome Helena!

Morningstar...thanks for the well wishes!

Off to bed and hopefully some sleep!!

ttyl

Ruthie :blueheels:

[DMW]

Does posting here mean I am actually leaning towards possibly accepting the fact that I'm over 40?

I love your screen name....and yeah, over 40 we are. yep. i am 44. i need to quit complaining about body aches...damn i am a whimp.

[DMW]

Well dr said, I'm not bleeding anymore so that is good. Not anemic.. .also good! Have to see a gi guy to find out what is going on however. Dr gave me another medicine to take. Hopefully this will be temporary! Went online and found out that Mom's GI is on my ins plan... YAY!!!!! he is a real peach. Will call him tomorrow to see when I can set up an appt AFTER my next payday. Too many bills!!!

Mel.... it's just growing pains... lol

Welcome Helena!

Morningstar...thanks for the well wishes!

Off to bed and hopefully some sleep!!

ttyl

Ruthie :blueheels:

I am glad you are going in Ruthie. I hope you don't take anything to cause the bleeding...like ibuprophen and plavix...i don't know if you are on plavix but, that can cause it too. i haven't had a chance to read all about it...i have been watching. worried face...i am sure that the dr's have checked to see what drugs could be upsetting or possibly causing the bleeding. I realize you aren't bleeding anymore but, good to find out why..
Not anemic is good...chrons and celiac..humm. Meaning, i doubt you have those issues because you are not anemic..phew

[morningstar55]

Howdy loft dwellers and peekers
I need nap ... sigh ..
In other news ..... im in Iowa and soclose but yet so far and no drive time to visit with the incredible Mr Dutch Leonard .. sigh....
I will how ever b picking up a load up here and will be traveling on .
I35 ... allllll the way to Lorado tx, .....
. Anyone along the way ???? MIGHT have time for a pit stop ...

Ok I need a nap ... will try to catch up on postings later :)

[Helena_Handbasket]

Like they say in song you are sexy and you know it!!!



Wellll thank you!

[Helena_Handbasket]

I love your screen name....and yeah, over 40 we are. yep. i am 44. i need to quit complaining about body aches...damn i am a whimp.

Thanks! Yes I understand about the body aches. I have an issue with my right knee and I hobble around sometimes like I'm 80 years old or something.

Oh God...I wonder what I'm going to feel like when I'm 80???

Helena

[Helena_Handbasket]

So...I have been walking around in pain for the past few days. I finally realized it was because of all the dancing at the Reunion. I guess the alcohol dulled the pain, but now that I am back to work...OW. Just another reminder that I am about to turn 45.

I was soooo happy that I could dance as much as I wanted. And I wasnt in too much pain the next day. Maybe its because I wore somewhat sensible shoes. (and the alcohol?)

I can't believe I'm happy I wore sensible shoes. Gah!

Helena

[ruthie14]

I am glad you are going in Ruthie. I hope you don't take anything to cause the bleeding...like ibuprophen and plavix...i don't know if you are on plavix but, that can cause it too. i haven't had a chance to read all about it...i have been watching. worried face...i am sure that the dr's have checked to see what drugs could be upsetting or possibly causing the bleeding. I realize you aren't bleeding anymore but, good to find out why..
Not anemic is good...chrons and celiac..humm. Meaning, i doubt you have those issues because you are not anemic..phew

It may be an ulcer. I have cronic reflux (born with it) so all that extra acid could be causing the trouble. I also have celiac but have been wheat free for about 6 years, so I shouldn't be having trouble there. Of course, it could have caused damage the rest of the 40 plus years I didn't know I had it.

Anyway, got an appt for October 18th so I will find out more then. I'm sure I will end up with tests, but at least we may find out what is going on!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Ruthie :blueheels:

[ruthie14]

Hello all, Happy Sunday! Going to a dance in Philly today. Should be a lot of fun. Some people I know, some I don't.. It's a at lesbian club called Sisters and the dance is the "Back in the day" dance... music starts from the 60's and moves up to today. Love it!

ttyl, gotta put on my dancin' shoes! :blueheels:

[Two-spirit]

It may be an ulcer. I have cronic reflux (born with it) so all that extra acid could be causing the trouble. I also have celiac but have been wheat free for about 6 years, so I shouldn't be having trouble there. Of course, it could have caused damage the rest of the 40 plus years I didn't know I had it.

Anyway, got an appt for October 18th so I will find out more then. I'm sure I will end up with tests, but at least we may find out what is going on!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Ruthie :blueheels:

Hello,

I just want to say I hope all of you who are hurting in anyway, get better..fast and safe..smiles..even thou I may not know any of you folks..Your human and have feelings aches and pains..

Get well,

Little Feather

[Heavenleahangel]

Good afternoon, Everyone! I hope you all had a fantastic weekend and a great week ahead!
We've had cooler, rainy weather, and while I am only 43 years old, I feel like I shoud be retired! All I want to do is crawl in bed and watch tv/movie. I can't wait for the sunshine to come back!!!

[Two-spirit]

Good afternoon, Everyone! I hope you all had a fantastic weekend and a great week ahead!
We've had cooler, rainy weather, and while I am only 43 years old, I feel like I shoud be retired! All I want to do is crawl in bed and watch tv/movie. I can't wait for the sunshine to come back!!!

Hi,
I know what you mean.Lastnight I went out dancing and omg..I thought I was going to die right on the dance floor..I'm not as young like I use to be..but I made it and now walking funny cuz my legs are killing me..

Smiles..but life is good ..

[ruthie14]

Hello,

I just want to say I hope all of you who are hurting in anyway, get better..fast and safe..smiles..even thou I may not know any of you folks..Your human and have feelings aches and pains..

Get well,

Little Feather

Thanks Little Feather... I hope we all get well too!

Question for the butches:

Had a great time at the dance. Met (actually remet) a nice butch woman. She seems sweet and assertive ...2 traits I admire in a butch. We danced a couple slow dances..we dance well together. That doesn't always happen. She is a little older than I usually would date, but her smile and personality drew me right away. I had seen her at Sister Space, but I was busy chasing someone and she was busy chasing someone.. lol sooooooooo .. we never got to know each other better. She just got home from the dance and already sent me an email and asked me to go out with her this week. How about THAT!! Nice to have someone want to be with you that much! Now the question is , do I contact her tonight..or be a little coy and girly and wait a day? Ok Butches... advice please. I don't want to appear too anxious, but I don't want her to feel like I'm not interested. What do you think?

[Two-spirit]

Thanks Little Feather... I hope we all get well too!

Question for the butches:

Had a great time at the dance. Met (actually remet) a nice butch woman. She seems sweet and assertive ...2 traits I admire in a butch. We danced a couple slow dances..we dance well together. That doesn't always happen. She is a little older than I usually would date, but her smile and personality drew me right away. I had seen her at Sister Space, but I was busy chasing someone and she was busy chasing someone.. lol sooooooooo .. we never got to know each other better. She just got home from the dance and already sent me an email and asked me to go out with her this week. How about THAT!! Nice to have someone want to be with you that much! Now the question is , do I contact her tonight..or be a little coy and girly and wait a day? Ok Butches... advice please. I don't want to appear too anxious, but I don't want her to feel like I'm not interested. What do you think?
Hello,
Give it a day..whats the rush? and your still in a good time frame where she won't think your not intrested in her..
Let is run naturally...

Little Feather

[Dance-with-me]

I had seen her at Sister Space....
Not to derail but this made me smile. I haven't been to the Weekend in a dozen years since the timing is terrible for me (right after school starts) but I was heavily involved with SisterSpace and the Weekend for many, many years when I lived in Philadelphia. In fact, a moment at a SisterSpace weekend features prominently in my stories of coming into my own Femme identify. So glad to hear of someone who is still going there - and glad to hear that there are butch/femme chasings and sightings going on!!

[Mel C.]

Ok Butches... advice please. I don't want to appear too anxious, but I don't want her to feel like I'm not interested. What do you think?

Ok, when you email or text someone, do you want them to respond when they can, or wait until they get around to it? It's one thing to not check your messages, but another to ignore them. You received the message, so why not respond to it?

[ruthie14]

Ok, when you email or text someone, do you want them to respond when they can, or wait until they get around to it? It's one thing to not check your messages, but another to ignore them. You received the message, so why not respond to it?

Ya Mel, 2 out of 3 butches said to email her (sorry little feather) so I did. Seems like the right move. Found another lovely email from her this morning. We shall see how it all turns out.

Have a wonderful Monday friends!!!


Ruthie

[morningstar55]

Morning loft dwellers nd peekers
its hard to do alot of this posting from my phone , forgive me for not responding much.

[Two-spirit]

Ya Mel, 2 out of 3 butches said to email her (sorry little feather) so I did. Seems like the right move. Found another lovely email from her this morning. We shall see how it all turns out.

Have a wonderful Monday friends!!!


Ruthie

Smiles,

Its all good and dandy,I hope u find what you are seeking for..good luck..

[Countyfem]

Afternoon everyone! Another rainy day here in NC Pride was nearly washed out this weekend but it seemed everyone had a great time!

Hope ya'll have had a terrific Monday!

[Mr.Nobody]

Hey y'all...I would like to hang out in here with you if I may. I live in South Dakota and turned 50 last year. I'm a photographer now, after a first career as a car detailer.
I look forward to getting to know some of you a little...

[lusciouskiwi]

Hey y'all...I would like to hang out in here with you if I may. I live in South Dakota and turned 50 last year. I'm a photographer now, after a first career as a car detailer.
I look forward to getting to know some of you a little...

Hiya Mr Nobody, sure you can hang out with us :)

What kind of photography do you do? Are you able to make a living out of it?

[Mel C.]

Ya Mel, 2 out of 3 butches said to email her (sorry little feather) so I did. Seems like the right move. Found another lovely email from her this morning. We shall see how it all turns out.

Have a wonderful Monday friends!!!


Ruthie

I think the best advice I can offer a femme is to be YOU. No facade, no "lemme try to be who they want", no games (unless they are games you are both into). JUST BE YOU. After the wooing, YOU is what remains, so why not start off with that? Plus, having met in person, I think YOU is wonderful

[morningstar55]

Hey y'all...I would like to hang out in here with you if I may. I live in South Dakota and turned 50 last year. I'm a photographer now, after a first career as a car detailer.
I look forward to getting to know some of you a little...

((((((((((MrNobody)))t))))))))))) U .... r sombody to me.. lol
welcome to the loft :)
how many yrs have we known each other???? Ha..
ladies ... Mr nobody is a tall handsome thing ;)

[eclectic_fox]

hi all, I'm 45 and would like to join you all. I'm new here and keep wanting to go through all the threads but there's so much… (and it's taking me a while to find the send button)
have a great evening!

[Two-spirit]

hi all, I'm 45 and would like to join you all. I'm new here and keep wanting to go through all the threads but there's so much… (and it's taking me a while to find the send button)
have a great evening!

Hello,
and welcome,I'm new myself just joined about a week ago..Met some nice people and hoping to keep meetign new friends.

Little Feather

[morningstar55]

Welcome to the loft Fox .. :)

[ruthie14]

I think the best advice I can offer a femme is to be YOU. No facade, no "lemme try to be who they want", no games (unless they are games you are both into). JUST BE YOU. After the wooing, YOU is what remains, so why not start off with that? Plus, having met in person, I think YOU is wonderful

Thanks Mel, I needed to hear that right now!!You are very sweet!

Apparently, this woman doesn't share your opinion. I am ok, I guess, but the fact that my mother shares my home (mind you she is independent, healthy, is not here 2x's a week, very accepting of me and my friends/gf etc) and that I have a dog... well, that put the brakes on it. Wow... really?

Oh well, such is my love life recently....

on top of that, my dog has been ill the last 24 hours. Was trying to figure it out... finally I realized my mother had given her a steak bone from her dinner last night. Bella has a very sensitive tummy and cannot eat but very spacific things. So here I am, up late, washing her bedding, cooking rice and will have to get up early to cook her chicken (had to get it out of the freezer and is just starting to thaw) so she can have it for breakfast. She is still throwing up. I am exhausted! Only had Sunday afternoon off from working and will work straight through to the weekend. 2 jobs on tues and thursday. urrrrggggg

:ohm: Can somebody please help me find my happy place!!!

[Mel C.]

:ohm: Can somebody please help me find my happy place!!!



Poor baby. I am sorry to hear things aren't great. I am a big fan of being real. I have major highs and major lows. If someone only sees one or the other, they don't know ME. I figure, put it all out there and the ones who are skeered aren't the "right" people to be in your inner circle. Sometimes people just need to absorb for a bit and then they come to their senses.

I'm also wishing your pup a better tummy.

HUGS

[clay]

evening all you beautiful lofters! Welcome to the newbies! Great to see new folks on this thread.
I read posts often, don't post much here! Enjoy seeing how everyone is doing!
Hugs Ruthie...it WILL get better....hang in there my friend!!
Enjoy your evening everyone...Clay

[LipstickLola]

Wow! Lots of action in here, yaaaaay! :D

Ruthie, hang tight!!! I share your struggles!! I'd love to be able to connect with other women, there just isn't a place like that in my community and everyone I know is partnered, sigh....

It's rainy and nasty out this morning and since I'm still in recovery mode I think I'll nap then head off to the gym for a little light rehab.

Hope everyone here (Welcome New Lofters!!) has had a great start to their week!!
:lips:

[deb0670]

hiya everyone ! I would love to join this Awesome group of people. I am 42, a mother of three( son is 25, then two daughters 23,and an almost 16 yr old) and a grandmother of a nine month old grandson. I feel older than I am sometimes, especially admitting that i have a 25 yr old, but then I have to remind myself i had him two weeks before I turned 17.

[dykeumentary]

Thanks Mel, I needed to hear that right now!!You are very sweet!

Apparently, this woman doesn't share your opinion. I am ok, I guess, but the fact that my mother shares my home (mind you she is independent, healthy, is not here 2x's a week, very accepting of me and my friends/gf etc) and that I have a dog... well, that put the brakes on it. Wow... really?



I told you that you should have made a move on the OTHER one!!! :)

Ruthie, you're amazing and the perfect butch will come to you.
We will just keep having fun until then, ok ! ?

[Two-spirit]

Thanks Mel, I needed to hear that right now!!You are very sweet!

Apparently, this woman doesn't share your opinion. I am ok, I guess, but the fact that my mother shares my home (mind you she is independent, healthy, is not here 2x's a week, very accepting of me and my friends/gf etc) and that I have a dog... well, that put the brakes on it. Wow... really?

Oh well, such is my love life recently....

on top of that, my dog has been ill the last 24 hours. Was trying to figure it out... finally I realized my mother had given her a steak bone from her dinner last night. Bella has a very sensitive tummy and cannot eat but very spacific things. So here I am, up late, washing her bedding, cooking rice and will have to get up early to cook her chicken (had to get it out of the freezer and is just starting to thaw) so she can have it for breakfast. She is still throwing up. I am exhausted! Only had Sunday afternoon off from working and will work straight through to the weekend. 2 jobs on tues and thursday. urrrrggggg

:ohm: Can somebody please help me find my happy place!!!



Sorry to hear about yr dog. hope he/she gets better..

[Canela]

Hi Everyone,

I'd like to be part of this group as well...
I'm 49 and am having a great time and a hard time with myself right now...lol

I'm in transition, I moved last year, downsizing since I'm now an empty-nester (but that's getting easier)...I'm in a healing place right now, as far as my heart is concerned and I'm really needing/looking for a safe/comfortable place in our community, if you will. This feels like that place.

So, I hope it's okay if I stay awhile...?

[Sachita]

Thanks Mel, I needed to hear that right now!!You are very sweet!

Apparently, this woman doesn't share your opinion. I am ok, I guess, but the fact that my mother shares my home (mind you she is independent, healthy, is not here 2x's a week, very accepting of me and my friends/gf etc) and that I have a dog... well, that put the brakes on it. Wow... really?

Oh well, such is my love life recently....

on top of that, my dog has been ill the last 24 hours. Was trying to figure it out... finally I realized my mother had given her a steak bone from her dinner last night. Bella has a very sensitive tummy and cannot eat but very spacific things. So here I am, up late, washing her bedding, cooking rice and will have to get up early to cook her chicken (had to get it out of the freezer and is just starting to thaw) so she can have it for breakfast. She is still throwing up. I am exhausted! Only had Sunday afternoon off from working and will work straight through to the weekend. 2 jobs on tues and thursday. urrrrggggg

:ohm: Can somebody please help me find my happy place!!!




That's screwed up. Family comes first in my book. In fact I had this conversation with my hairdresser about dating and family. My family accepts anyone I date and some of my ex's stay in contact with me and them. Family is very important to me and truth is I'd rather be with family when i have time off work. So if my partner can't dial into this whole family thing then we won't be moving into the future. I also prefer to be with someone who has strong family ties but also know that some families are not as accepting as mine.

I'm sorry to hear about Bella. hugs she will be fine.

Ruthie I know how you feel, really I do. I've been a lone and single for a while now. I just refuse to settle. I prefer meeting everyone as friends and I'm slow going. Focus on your friendships and building deep wonderful bonds. Woman's space is just so nice sometimes. Make time for it. I'd love to meet up with you for something. You're not that far. Maybe a nice half way point some of us could meet up and enjoy the fall colors.

Be good to yourself. You're an amazing person.

[Sachita]

Hey y'all...I would like to hang out in here with you if I may. I live in South Dakota and turned 50 last year. I'm a photographer now, after a first career as a car detailer.
I look forward to getting to know some of you a little...


go away! you can't hang out here boo! lol kidding.

hy is a great photographer and took some pics here at the farm.

[morningstar55]

Afternooners loft dwellers and peekers
wow all the new faces...... welcome to the loft.

Ruth... hope ur feeling better... I understand lonely... I get that way to sometimes .. just gotta keep busy.. get involved in your local gay community .. never kno ... right? :)

[morningstar55]

Picking a load up here in the morning in ol new Orleans, and taking movie stuff to Manhattan.. yikes ... but dont have to b there until Monday morning... have to figure my route and what.kinda trouble I can get into along the way ......
Gawd i hate doing this from my phone al the time
:(

[Two-spirit]

Picking a load up here in the morning in ol new Orleans, and taking movie stuff to Manhattan.. yikes ... but dont have to b there until Monday morning... have to figure my route and what.kinda trouble I can get into along the way ......
Gawd i hate doing this from my phone al the time
:(

Hi,
I just wanted to ask are u moving? or are u a truck driver?

[Two-spirit]

Picking a load up here in the morning in ol new Orleans, and taking movie stuff to Manhattan.. yikes ... but dont have to b there until Monday morning... have to figure my route and what.kinda trouble I can get into along the way ......
Gawd i hate doing this from my phone al the time
:(

Hi.
I just checked yr profile and I see your a truck driver. So am I...I wass workign for USX but then I stopped to look for a lcao job but havent had any luck. So Im looking to maybe get back on the road.. grrr..Its not what I want to do, but I need to use my lic. before I have to redo everything again. Hope u r well and drive safe !

[Heavenleahangel]

Hi.
I just checked yr profile and I see your a truck driver. So am I...I wass workign for USX but then I stopped to look for a lcao job but havent had any luck. So Im looking to maybe get back on the road.. grrr..Its not what I want to do, but I need to use my lic. before I have to redo everything again. Hope u r well and drive safe !

Hi, Little Feather; I still have my Class A CDL. I drove for Werner until I got my feet wet then took out one of my nephew's trucks. I can tell you stories that would curl your hair! Lol...

[eclectic_fox]

Welcome to the loft Fox .. :)

why thank you, it's nice to be here

[eclectic_fox]

Hello,
and welcome,I'm new myself just joined about a week ago..Met some nice people and hoping to keep meetign new friends.

Little Feather
thanks for the welcome. Yes I'm hoping to meet new friends too

[clay]

thanks for the welcome. Yes I'm hoping to meet new friends too

Welcome to you both, two spirit and eclectic!!! There are some truly beautiful people here!!!

[clay]

Evening Lofters! Sending warm hugs out to each of you!
Ruthie: hope your little furbaby is better now, and that you are as well!
Licious: Hey girl, I don't get to see you too often.
Heaven: It is so awesome to see you feeling so much better and posting again.
Morningstar: You are a very pretty lady...loved the pics of you in the gown!!
That color suited you well!!!
hi to all the others I missed!!!
Spreading welcome mat for all the new people!

[Two-spirit]

Hi, Little Feather; I still have my Class A CDL. I drove for Werner until I got my feet wet then took out one of my nephew's trucks. I can tell you stories that would curl your hair! Lol...

I started out with Werner,and i was suppose to be a NE driver..But they had me from ill down to Laredo tx.and had me out for 4 months.. So I switched to USX until I quit in may..I was sooo tired and stressed ..
Would love to hear soem stories..I went through some scarey shit out there.I honestly dont get how pple can drive for 30 or more..
Jess

[morningstar55]

Hi,
I just wanted to ask are u moving? or are u a truck driver?

Yes I am.
I work for a truck owner whom has this.truck leased onto
Panther expediting .. I been with panther fir 7 yrs.
I have NO ... TRAILER.
I haul everything big trucks just smalled loads.. have electronic logs .. etc.
im gone frm home 2 weeks or more at a time.
The pay is decent ... anyways its not the most favorite job. But gotta do what I gotta do... im lonely out here, o sometimes think reasons y I might still b single .. maybe my job took my femme card away. ?? Ha ... ahh welll

[morningstar55]

Evening Lofters! Sending warm hugs out to each of you!
Ruthie: hope your little furbaby is better now, and that you are as well!
Licious: Hey girl, I don't get to see you too often.
Heaven: It is so awesome to see you feeling so much better and posting again.
Morningstar: You are a very pretty lady...loved the pics of you in the gown!!
That color suited you well!!!
hi to all the others I missed!!!
Spreading welcome mat for all the new people!

Thank u. .. clay :)

[clay]

Thank u. .. clay :)

much obliged, ma'am!!

[ruthie14]

Thanks everyone. It just gets so frustrating sometimes. Sachita... I totally agree with you. That is usually how I operate. I would love to meet you sometime. That sounds like fun!

Dyke... YOU are so right! I should have listened to you...but I really think the other one is NOT in market for a gf.

Bella is doing much better. Stayed up most of the night with her, changing the towels I put in her crate several times, washing them, cooking rice and chicken etc. Went to bed when I thought it had calmed down, but there was more in the am. So I did more laundry. She is feeling much better!!!!!!!!! No more problems today. Ate her rice and chicken with no problems. She is resting a lot, but that is probably a good thing. Mom is going to take her to the vet on Thursday to check her out. She was suposed to be 4 1/2 when we adopted her last year, but she has since gone totally blind from cateracts (sp?) and is having joint issues. My little girl is probably more like 12 or 13.

I think there is a picture of her in galleries.

ttyl,

Ruthie

[txdoc]

My people! Love being the age I am...

[clay]

My people! Love being the age I am...

welcome txdoc!! This is a fun spot for all us fine wine folks to hang out, converse, and such!! Everyone is welcome here!!!

[Dance-with-me]

OK, honest opinions requested: 53 yo wearing her roller derby shirt to her jeans-and-t-shirt high school gathering. Too attention seeking (though I mean it as only a combination of conversation-starting and "hell yeah I love derby!" not "look at me!" since I'm definitely not looking to be an attention-seeker in this crowd!) or cool? Honest responses, please - I'm packing tonight and trying to decide what to wear to this casual event!

[Two-spirit]

Yes I am.
I work for a truck owner whom has this.truck leased onto
Panther expediting .. I been with panther fir 7 yrs.
I have NO ... TRAILER.
I haul everything big trucks just smalled loads.. have electronic logs .. etc.
im gone frm home 2 weeks or more at a time.
The pay is decent ... anyways its not the most favorite job. But gotta do what I gotta do... im lonely out here, o sometimes think reasons y I might still b single .. maybe my job took my femme card away. ?? Ha ... ahh welll

Hi.
Oh ok. I was checking out the expeditie truckign jobs. and they seem you have to be an O/O.i dotn want to own a truck Im to new to get into that.
But I agree u have to do what u have to do..It is lonely out there I sooo hear u on that one.Stressful and exhausting..
I found out when I went out on the road. alot of woman think being a trucker is sexy !. who knew? but it is hard to find that one lady who can deal w u beaing away for so long.It woudl be nice to find a lady who shares the same job.Good luck out there and be safe..smiles..

[morningstar55]

OK, honest opinions requested: 53 yo wearing her roller derby shirt to her jeans-and-t-shirt high school gathering. Too attention seeking (though I mean it as only a combination of conversation-starting and "hell yeah I love derby!" not "look at me!" since I'm definitely not looking to be an attention-seeker in this crowd!) or cool? Honest responses, please - I'm packing tonight and trying to decide what to wear to this casual event!

Welcome tx doc
Ahhh I dont own this truck I drive for a o/o .....
truck gets 1.35 a mile I get 40%

[morningstar55]

Morning loft dwellers and peekers

Waking up to a awsome morning somewhere west of new Orleans , surrounded by swamp .. and there's a McDonald's here, I hear the coffee calling me... or maybe its voodoo cuz the smell comin from McDonald's food vents stink

[Heavenleahangel]

Yes I am.
I work for a truck owner whom has this.truck leased onto
Panther expediting .. I been with panther fir 7 yrs.
I have NO ... TRAILER.
I haul everything big trucks just smalled loads.. have electronic logs .. etc.
im gone frm home 2 weeks or more at a time.
The pay is decent ... anyways its not the most favorite job. But gotta do what I gotta do... im lonely out here, o sometimes think reasons y I might still b single .. maybe my job took my femme card away. ?? Ha ... ahh welll

Good Morning, Morning; I don't think we lose our femme cards. I was co-driving with a bio male who I trusted 1,000% and we had a blast! I had dreamed of co-driving with a partner, but that never happened...you know...life. Lol...

[Abigail Crabby]

How is it I never saw this thread before....

I certainly fit the criteria

Looks like it's for singles and not so singles

So I thought I'd drop in and say hello

Pull up a footstool and have a :tea:and see what's happening around here.
So good morning Lofters one and all....

[clay]

Morning Abigail! Pull up a seat! This is a great place to just chill, hangout, etc. I've never viewed this place in any light other than a social gathering place, no matter what one's status may be! So, come on in here, abbidabbi!! Ambiance is just perfect with the beautiful people here!!!
Have a good day everyone. I will be around later.....<smiles>

[morningstar55]

Good Morning, Morning; I don't think we lose our femme cards. I was co-driving with a bio male who I trusted 1,000% and we had a blast! I had dreamed of co-driving with a partner, but that never happened...you know...life. Lol...

Ahhh that's cool.
Panther likes for us to b teams ..... but I will not team with a man.
I have privacy issue's ..... another female..ok
im driving solo and am allowed passengers .. soooo if anyone is free to b out for a couple weeks... come on.. ha

[morningstar55]

Haha ,.... I see Syr , peeking in here ..... morning Syr :)

[morningstar55]

Come on sleepy heads .... here's some motivating music haha

Technotronic - Pump Up The Jam - YouTube

[lusciouskiwi]

I'm allowed to be sleepy, it's nearly 11pm Wednesday for me. The cat is bothering the hell out of me - either she's hungry or she wants me to go to bed. Not sure if that's related to being 40+ or not but never mind right? :)

[LipstickLola]

Are any of my fellow Lofters watching the (American) presidential debate? :blink: this is one time a year I want time to fly, to Nov 7 :|

[morningstar55]

howdy loft dwellers n peekers
Been practicing my .. PR Skills
I make and hand these tags.... specifically if I go to gay club's . I have some tiny bags of skittles I put with the tags :)

http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff482/Dutch_Leonard/IMG_20120930_183710.jpg

[morningstar55]

Are any of my fellow Lofters watching the (American) presidential debate? :blink: this is one time a year I want time to fly, to Nov 7 :|

Nope not I ..... headng to bed..
Nites

[ruthie14]

Took my medicine like a good girl, ate my dinner.. now in pain ... sigh... can't wait for this dr appt! Rough day at work.

I'm ready for the weekend!

Ruthie

[Heavenleahangel]

Just popping in to say "Happy Thursday" to everyone! Any special plans for the weekend? I am working on winterizing my house this weekend and getting heavier blankets freshened up, flannels out, etc. Fall is definitely here in the great North East!

[Mr.Nobody]

Hey y'all...I have been spending a few minutes catching up on what I missed since I first came in...y'all are a busy bunch.
Morningstar...you flatter me
Sachita....you said go away, that made me laugh.

So...the weather here is turning, we had snow a few hours from here last night and this morning. It won't be long for here I suppose. I am actually looking forward to some snow, we didn't get much last year.

I have been single for close to two years now. I vascillate between the love of my life is still out there, and I am done with all that stuff. I guess it remains to be seen.

Too bad they don't have a speed dating thread....

Anyway, I just wanted to say hey again and thank you for the warm welcome.

[morningstar55]

Morning loft dwellers nd peekers

Mr Nobody, we known each other forrrr ever..... lol
You are awsome . Love your photos. :)

Ok now where is everyone??? The loft was hopping there for a while.... is.this. a.spurt thing???

[LipstickLola]

Good afternoon and happy Friday Lofters!! Anyone have fabulous plans for the weekend?
Well? I'm walking around the block today without my cane!! Yes, I'm leaving it standing by the fence just in case.......LOL I'm recovering my groove thang, yes I am! :hk14:

[txdoc]

Ah the weekend...driving to TAMU to take my guys to lunch and a movie.

[morningstar55]

.evening loft dwellers and peekers
I...has landed in Carlisle,Pa ... im tired, bored. ... Have 195 more miles to go.. BUT.... dont have to deliver until Monday morning... sooo guess will b hanging here a spell.

[Helena_Handbasket]

Hello everyone!

I'm looking for someone to cyberstalk. Any takers? No experience necessary.

:)

Helena

[lusciouskiwi]

Hi everyone, it's Saturday afternoon here. Got a list of things to do but haven't done any of them yet! Most of all, had better not forget I'm going out to one of my schools this afternoon. Really had better get my arse into gear if I'm to get my dog and cat to the vet and post something to Handsome.

Hope you have a great weekend.

Oh yeah, Mr Nobody, talking about snow seems so weird. Being in a country of two seasons - Rainy Season and Not Rainy Season will do that to you (maybe I've been here too long already).

[Dutch Leonard]

But it's in June, so I guess you won't be going to see that.

.evening loft dwellers and peekers
I...has landed in Carlisle,Pa ... im tired, bored. ... Have 195 more miles to go.. BUT.... dont have to deliver until Monday morning... sooo guess will b hanging here a spell.

[morningstar55]

But it's in June, so I guess you won't be going to see that.

Haha ... car show ?? Only you I kno ... would kno these things, lol
y r y soooo cute ;) "giggling here"

Morning loft dwellers and peekers
having a lazy morning so far... stayed up into the weee hours of the morning , chatting with a very handsome race car driver
;)
Since il b hanging here at this truck stop , think ill b working on some art projects, im working on somthng special for a dear friend . ScorpioDaddy.. whom has terminal cancer.. my heart, thoughts and prayers go out to hm and family..

[morningstar55]

Morning loft dwellers and seekers
ha .... I don't know what happened to everyone .. but the loft seems to b cold and empty lately ..

.. I'm delivering around NYC Monday morning.. 5 stop offs... oyyyee..
didn't want to do.this... but they offered a awsome.$$$ bonus.. lol
Anyways
Right now am hanging at a TA TRUCK stop in NJ BY THE PA line...:)
waiting on another lady truck driver to do breakfast together.... when she gets up
Which will b soon ... but I'm hungry... heh ... banana?? Some lucky charms?
Is there such thing as a breakfast appetizer??

[DMW]

Good morning Truckergirl... I need some of that special coffee...and i think i have been to that truck stop before. At least i know i have been in that area to stop for gas...

Food before breakfast....right now sleep sounds good.
The loft is cold an empty....well, here i am...
And that is funny...i drive a black sports car.

[morningstar55]

Good morning Truckergirl... I need some of that special coffee...and i think i have been to that truck stop before. At least i know i have been in that area to stop for gas...

Food before breakfast....right now sleep sounds good.
The loft is cold an empty....well, here i am...
And that is funny...i drive a black sports car.

Hahaha, u drive a black sports car too???? lol



hmmmm I don't much about you .... but I'm learning :)

Ok I have idea y my pics keeps coming up sideways for my avatar m.. tried 3 different ones.. :(

[DMW]

Yeah, i am not so much of a sharer. I am greedy when it comes to sharing myself. I am hungry now that you mentioned it and i wrote about it. I wonder what you are going to have for breakfast? I would love a stack of blueberry pancakes and maple syrup and a few fried eggs...and orange juice and coffee.
Truck stop breakfasts are the best. Usually.
What are you going to have?

[cuddlyfemme]

Yeah, i am not so much of a sharer. I am greedy when it comes to sharing myself. I am hungry now that you mentioned it and i wrote about it. I wonder what you are going to have for breakfast? I would love a stack of blueberry pancakes and maple syrup and a few fried eggs...and orange juice and coffee.
Truck stop breakfasts are the best. Usually.
What are you going to have?

Good Morning Lofters!! I don't eat breakfast, I just drink coffee. If I did eat breakfast, the perfect one would be French Toast and Bacon with Coffee and Milk

[lusciouskiwi]

Well all of those breakfasts sound good! Hmmm wonder where Morningstar disappeared to?

I used to make eggs benedict for my ex - maybe that's when she fell in love with me because I said it was my favourite as well and that I would make it for her. And I did. Many times. *sigh*

Anyone got any aching bits at the moment? Not those aching bits you naughties (mind you, there is something to be said for a Sunday morning ...). My back is aching from sitting up in bed and using my laptop. Even if I change my position it doesn't let up. :(

[cuddlyfemme]

Well all of those breakfasts sound good! Hmmm wonder where Morningstar disappeared to?

I used to make eggs benedict for my ex - maybe that's when she fell in love with me because I said it was my favourite as well and that I would make it for her. And I did. Many times. *sigh*

Anyone got any aching bits at the moment? Not those aching bits you naughties (mind you, there is something to be said for a Sunday morning ...). My back is aching from sitting up in bed and using my laptop. Even if I change my position it doesn't let up. :(

Those naughty aches are the best ;) My whole body aches right now but my legs really ache and sometimes give out on me when I walk. I had to get up to feed my cats so I decided that I'd stay in the living room since thats where my computer is and its closer to the kitchen where the cats eat so I didn't have as far to go

[morningstar55]

Glad to c u up and about cuddly :)
Ok ...
had steak n eggs ,sometimes with a ill hotsauce...and rye toas
t .... pumpkin spice coffee..
:)

[Abigail Crabby]

Good morning Lofters

I saw all the breakfast posts and now my tummy is growling...

I think I'm gonna go make some grits and coffee and check craigslist for
jobs.

Make it a fabulous day y'all

[clay]

Good Morning Lofters & Peekers:
Hope everyone is having an awesome Sunday brunch, or breakfast...
It is a beautiful day here on the Island! Low 70's, humidity is tolerable!
Yesterday went across bridge to run errands, saw 5 or 6 dolphins frolicking in the waters! I made THREE, yes THREE passes to see them again! The girl went nuts, as she spotted them first!!! Can you say squeeeellllll!!
Last pass I pulled down into the boat ramp to watch those creatures herding their fish!!
I have seen so many dolphins the last few days!!! I LOVE when I cross the bridges off the Island to the mainland and am able to see them.
Enjoy your day everyone.
STAR: Watch out for those who drive little black sports cars...lol

[Miss Scarlett]

Good Morning Lofters & Peekers:
Hope everyone is having an awesome Sunday brunch, or breakfast...
It is a beautiful day here on the Island! Low 70's, humidity is tolerable!
Yesterday went across bridge to run errands, saw 5 or 6 dolphins frolicking in the waters! I made THREE, yes THREE passes to see them again! The girl went nuts, as she spotted them first!!! Can you say squeeeellllll!!
Last pass I pulled down into the boat ramp to watch those creatures herding their fish!!
I have seen so many dolphins the last few days!!! I LOVE when I cross the bridges off the Island to the mainland and am able to see them.
Enjoy your day everyone.
STAR: Watch out for those who drive little black sports cars...lol

Yes it was just fabulous to see the dolphins yesterday! And then you surprised me by going back to see them!!! They are OUR guides always there to reassure us... thank you for doing that yesterday!!!