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

[Sunny]

It is a beauuuutifuuuul day here in South Jersey..... I hope everyone is enjoying thier day. I have been really busy at work. The slow time is coming now when all of the tourists head back home and we will have peace and quiet again.
I definitely feel lucky today maybe I will win the mega millions and I can throw a big party for everyone on the planet!!!!!:goodluck:

[morningstar55]

evening Lofters... been kinda busy... heading to canada......bbl
but have to post this..... lol
If you like horses. dont have to own one...... well yet anyways.. LOL
then you need to come check out this event........ its going to be soooooooooooooooo much fun.
Oct.
I'll be there selling my art.... in the vendors area....will be there the whole weekend.. im hoping can go out and check out the city night life, somewhat on saturday maybe i dont know.. cant wait ..
they are also looking for some volunters...
bring the kids.....
I been to 3 of parelli clinics they are great...... but this is gonna be HUGE!!
last weekend of Oct.23-24th
Just click the link below for more info.
Hope to see some of you there......


http://www.parellinaturalhorsetraining.com/Parelli-Rendezvous-Jacksonville-FL

[TexZen]

Evening lofters! I thought I'd stop in and say hi. I am living in SW Florida...:sunglass:

[waxnrope]

It's a beautiful day in my neighborhood ... :)
Hope everyone has a good weekend, and that the weather is either perfect or a hell of a lot better than it was!

[Rockinonahigh]

Hey folks just a reminder that next month on the weekend of the 9th me,Dark Crystal and Cowboi ( as far as I know at this time) are meeting in shreveoirt to hang out,if anyone else would like to join us come on up,just let me know who is comeing.

[MysticOceansFL]

Good evening Lofters just stopping by to see how everyone is doing!

[morningstar55]

hope you Lofters having a nice weekend so far..... :)
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o199/morningstar1955/wine-1.jpg

[Galahad]

Relaxing in the balmy weather we've had this weekend. Getting ready for more 110+ days. Catching up on blogs. Does anyone here blog? Most of the butch,trans,queer bloggers I read are sooo much younger than I am. I have found only two that are close to my age. It's still good, they go through so much that I can identify with, but still, I'd like to read more experiences, thoughts, etc. from my age group.

[dark_crystal]

Relaxing in the balmy weather we've had this weekend. Getting ready for more 110+ days. Catching up on blogs. Does anyone here blog? Most of the butch,trans,queer bloggers I read are sooo much younger than I am. I have found only two that are close to my age. It's still good, they go through so much that I can identify with, but still, I'd like to read more experiences, thoughts, etc. from my age group.

i blog but not regularly....i save up topics for a couple of months and then spend a weekend posting madly lol...pm me you e-mail and i will invite you to mine

[ruthie14]

Evening Lofters... Hope everyone had a great weekend. Friends and I went to a park friday night and watched the movie Planet 51. So much fun to watch a movie outside! Also went to a River sharks game on sat night (minor league baseball). We had a suite which is a first for me and a rare treat! It was a ton of fun. Hanging out today catching up on laundry and such! Have a great week lofters!

Ruthie

[LotusFlower]

:freetoaster:

Good morning. I think my eyes are open.

I need some dating tips. I am starting to put my toe out and the water feels real cold.

:eek:

Any advice would be 'preciated.

Love ya

[LotusFlower]

Hi,

I think a ongoing chat is a great idea. I would do Fridays at 10.

- Lotus Flower

[Glenn]

Now I know I'm ols skool because your toe in the water thing just turned me on..Wouldya mind if I wiggled my toes around with yours?

QUOTE=LotusFlower;182387]:freetoaster:

Good morning. I think my eyes are open.

I need some dating tips. I am starting to put my toe out and the water feels real cold.

:eek:

Any advice would be 'preciated.

Love ya[/QUOTE]

[LotusFlower]

Toe wiggling always 'preciated ;)

[lipstixgal]

Good Morning/good afternoon lofters, its a nice day here in Northern NJ just relaxing until the internship comes in next weeks then its back to the grind again!! Here's soem :chocolate: for ya!!

[iamkeri1]

Welllll - I've never posted on this thread before. Thought I might be a little old for y'all folks - to quote an earlier poster, I've kissed 60 and it's kissed me back twice, LOL. But now I see there are a few of us here in this age range so I decided to drop in and say "hey!"

I'm dippin that toe back in the dating pool too, not easy at any time. I'm finding zero gay places to go around here, but I may venture toward Orlando soon. Good Luck to you, Lotus (beautiful screen name, by the way.)

I have a question for the cosmos and for y'all.

If the femme is ready, does the lover appear?

Smooches,
Keri

[rlin]

if the femme is ready and she lets the world know...
yes, lovers will appear from every direction...
question... is this lover in the physical sense or in the more esoteric sense? wait... it doesnt matter... lovers will appear if the femme is ready and it is known...
inevitable...

rlin...

Welllll - I've never posted on this thread before. Thought I might be a little old for y'all folks - to quote an earlier poster, I've kissed 60 and it's kissed me back twice, LOL. But now I see there are a few of us here in this age range so I decided to drop in and say "hey!"

I'm dippin that toe back in the dating pool too, not easy at any time. I'm finding zero gay places to go around here, but I may venture toward Orlando soon. Good Luck to you, Lotus (beautiful screen name, by the way.)

I have a question for the cosmos and for y'all.

If the femme is ready, does the lover appear?

Smooches,
Keri

[Soft*Silver]

even when she is NOT ready, lovers appear in every direction. I have had opportunities to date locally but have turned them down. I am 53 and my age doesnt seem to be an obstacle to dating. Nor does my weight...I am a plus size gal and comfortable with myself.


anyway, my weekend was good. I am getting ready to have surgery so I have been scrambling to get things done around the house. I finally got all the furniture moved around this weekend and spent the day cleaning and washing curtains. And tackling more of the garage. And planting bushes. I am exhausted!

I sure wish I could go to Shreverport and meet with Rocky and Dark Crystal !!! How lucky they are to get together!

And Ms Morning Star...I love parelli training and hope you do well selling your art at that clinic!

take care everyone...


if the femme is ready and she lets the world know...
yes, lovers will appear from every direction...
question... is this lover in the physical sense or in the more esoteric sense? wait... it doesnt matter... lovers will appear if the femme is ready and it is known...
inevitable...

rlin...

[MysticOceansFL]

Hello everyone!

[MysticOceansFL]

Hello and good morning to you also and I'll pass on the chocolate!


Good Morning/good afternoon lofters, its a nice day here in Northern NJ just relaxing until the internship comes in next weeks then its back to the grind again!! Here's soem :chocolate: for ya!!

[Luckydwg07]

Stopping in to say Hello...Hope everyone is having a good day!
Any plans for the weekend? :)

[Jude]

If you experience it directly, it's the truth. The same thing blindly believed is a lie.

[friskyfemme]

Hello Lofters,

I am going to have a Reiki session tomorrow by my BFF. Then i am going to work on finishing my walkthrough closet. Then relax and enjoy my long weekend. :)

Hope ya'll have a safe and relaxing weekend. Countdown to fall!

[Sweepea]

I went out to the bar tonight---everyone was so young. I felt out of place... which I was, since I don't drink or dance.:blink:

I had to get out of the house and figured my friends 50th B-day party would be a good reason to go to the local watering hole.

I should have kept my butt home. lol

That's all I have to say about that. HUMMM.

[lipstixgal]

I went out to the bar tonight---everyone was so young. I felt out of place... which I was, since I don't drink or dance.:blink:

I had to get out of the house and figured my friends 50th B-day party would be a good reason to go to the local watering hole.

I should have kept my butt home. lol

That's all I have to say about that. HUMMM.

I feel for ya sweepea everyone is so young at those bars, you really do feel out of place. I don't go anymore except when there is a Butch-Femme social they I go because there are people my own age!!

On to other things Good Morning, dogs got up early today and wanted to eat and go out to potty but I headed back to bed once the one dog settles down, he's hyper so he needs time to settle back down!!

[MysticOceansFL]

I used to attend butch and femme dances here in Tallahassee but that was years ago now it's just dancing at a local place in town on special holidays which is great but I don't see many single femme's there around my age range!

[cuddlyfemme]

Hi Lofters!!! I hope everyone is good. Its been a month or so since I've been around but have been busy around the house. I hope everyone is having a good evening!

[ruthie14]

Last night went to a bday party

The rest of the weekend I am dog and cat sitting.. and reading. Went to the library and got out 3 books .

No money so not going to some of the things my friends are going too. Double trouble.. cant go (asbury park nor sisterspace sigh) and so my friends are out of town so I can't go out with them either. DAMN

Oh well... I will get lots of reading in!

[Galahad]

I'm in the same boat Ruthie. Long holiday weekend and empty pockets. Still it's great to relax,take naps, get lots of housework and the dog bathing done. I'll get my homework done days ahead for a change.

[lipstixgal]

I'm in the same boat Ruthie. Long holiday weekend and empty pockets. Still it's great to relax,take naps, get lots of housework and the dog bathing done. I'll get my homework done days ahead for a change.

I'm in the same boat people no money either so its homework and watching movies on tv and relax!! Have Jewish holidays to contend with..going to take a hot shower and then get ready and go which is good to get out of the house!!:|

[cuddlyfemme]

Include me in the boat with no money

[morningstar55]

peeking in .........
hey ya Lofters...... just arrived home...

will have to catch up on some postings i see....... heh.:chocolate:.

[Galahad]

We need a bigger boat. :) I really like the tiny dog on horseback photo Morningstar. I'll fix a cup of hot chocolate now. Lipstickgal, have a sweet New Year.

[ruthie14]

HI folks.. feeling lonely tonight. Hardly ever happens... but bc of money concerns i am not doing what i would prefer to be doing this weekend. Finally have the house to myself for the week, a 3 day weekend, and all my friends are busy with thier lives. Happy for them... but sad for me. Feeling my "single state" a whole lot tonight.

Hope everyone is having a great holiday weekend!!
Ruthie

[Jude]

Just wondering if there are any local people within the "grown up" crowd here. (Wash, DC, suburban Maryland, Northern VA). If I could find a handful, I'd have a party and serve veggie chile.

Seems like most of the people here are from the South, West or even further South.

Maybe I'll have to retire to Florida to have my poker party (those sweltering summers tho).

Hope you all enjoy the long weekend. It's beautiful in DC -- "cool" days to bring summer to a close.

[ruthie14]

Just wondering if there are any local people within the "grown up" crowd here. (Wash, DC, suburban Maryland, Northern VA). If I could find a handful, I'd have a party and serve veggie chile.

Seems like most of the people here are from the South, West or even further South.

Maybe I'll have to retire to Florida to have my poker party (those sweltering summers tho).

Hope you all enjoy the long weekend. It's beautiful in DC -- "cool" days to bring summer to a close.

Hello Jude... I am from south Jersey. I will have to look up Bethsida and see how far it is from here. *waving hi*

[morningstar55]

mawning Lofter dwellers.....and peekers

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o199/morningstar1955/0827080840a.jpg

its down right chilly here in ol buffalo Neww yawwwk this morning.
hope everyone had a relaxin and fun weekend... i know i did.. (f)

[lipstixgal]

good morning Lofters!! Having a quiet early morning here in NJ with cooler temps but soon it will be warmner I hope!! don't really like it so cool..dogs are walked, fed and are ready to take a nap with the nice quiet here...

[skeeter_01]

good mornin' loft dwellers! it's going to be a beautiful day here in ann arbor and i'm gonna miss most of it cause i was lucky enough to pick up an extra 4 hours here at work...so i'll be here 7am-7pm makin' that holiday pay!! life is GOOD! :)

[LotusFlower]

Hi,

I am from Philadelphia.

- Lotus Flower

[LotusFlower]

Hi,

Is anything happening in DC this fall that we can plan for?

Thxs!

Going back to work ...

[ruthie14]

Hi,

I am from Philadelphia.

- Lotus Flower

Heyyyyyyyyy LotusFlower.. I am 10 minutes from Philly (or less depending on traffic). I am just over the bridge from Philly in Jersey. I usually take the speedline in.. so easy!

[Jude]

Hi,

Is anything happening in DC this fall that we can plan for?

Thxs!

Going back to work ...

Well, :hamactor: only thing happening in D.C. this fall is my poker game/chile party, but if nobody lives in this area, it's not gonna happen.

[Jude]

Hello Jude... I am from south Jersey. I will have to look up Bethsida and see how far it is from here. *waving hi*

Ummmm, it's not a casual drive! Bethesda is a suburb of D.C. I could be at the White House in a matter of 15 minutes if I were inclined.

[T D]

I haven't been in here in quite a while, so thought I'd just stop by and say hey ;)

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!!

[Jude]

I'm in the same boat people no money either so its homework and watching movies on tv and relax!! Have Jewish holidays to contend with..going to take a hot shower and then get ready and go which is good to get out of the house!!:|

Guessing it's not a yacht!:worried:

[lipstixgal]

Guessing it's not a yacht!:worried:

No No Yacht either just cash broke but will have some money Tuesday hopefully if the trustee gets her ass to the bank that is all!! Very rude to ignore me!!

HOpe everyone has a great day

[morningstar55]

mawning once again here in the Loft......lol
hey ya Skeeter....... hope you have a good day today... cant wait to meet you.
have soem things to do this morning........ have a good day everyone.

[waxnrope]

Oy! Back to work and not fully recovered from the holiday weekend.
Good morning, if anyone's still around. Is there anyone here from California or the west coast?
I hope that you have a good, short work week.

[naturlover_52]

what Part Stoned Butch.....

I am in So. Cal in the San Gabriel Valley...IN Between...Pasadena and Pomona:moonstars:
:batman::2butch:

[waxnrope]

A bit afar... in SF bay area.

[Lady Pamela]

Hey Waxnrope...I live in Utah...I had no idea you were in my sister state...smiles

[Galahad]

Hi Waxnrope, there are a few of us out here in the IE. The Riverside,San Bdno,and Highland areas.

[naturlover_52]

I am about a 1/2 hour west of there....I am in the EAST San Gabriel Valley....Near Pomona

take care and thanks for the INFO

[iamkeri1]

Hi Everyone,
It's still sweltering here in Florida. I look forward to those cooler nights that are still to arrive. I can actually look forwad to winter here after hating it for so many years in Michigan, where I lived most of my life.

Wish I was closer to that upcoming chili party. I hope you get a nice little crown together for it. If I could have one super power, it would surely be the ability to teleport. Why, I'd be buzzing my atoms through space everyday to go visit people and see places that I have never seen.
Smooches,
Keri

[Jude]

Keri,
How do you generally feel about living in FL? At least once a year (in the winter) I have a rush of "why aren't I in Florida?", which tends to dissipate by Spring. Now I"m kinda thinking of buying a small condo in FL just for the winters....prices being so reasonable right now.

What I'd love to hear from you is how you manag to survive the blazing hot, humid summers. Do you tend to hide out in an A/C house and never venture out before dark and cooler temperatures?

I used to go to Florida every summer with my kids to visit my mom in Sarasota and we all loved it -- except for the miserable heat.

How is it for gay people in Florida generally? It's a very conservative state.

Whatever you'd care to share would be super and deeply appreciated.
Jude in Wash DC

[cuddlyfemme]

Keri,
How do you generally feel about living in FL? At least once a year (in the winter) I have a rush of "why aren't I in Florida?", which tends to dissipate by Spring. Now I"m kinda thinking of buying a small condo in FL just for the winters....prices being so reasonable right now.

What I'd love to hear from you is how you manag to survive the blazing hot, humid summers. Do you tend to hide out in an A/C house and never venture out before dark and cooler temperatures?

I used to go to Florida every summer with my kids to visit my mom in Sarasota and we all loved it -- except for the miserable heat.

How is it for gay people in Florida generally? It's a very conservative state.

Whatever you'd care to share would be super and deeply appreciated.
Jude in Wash DC
Jude, I noticed that you're from the DC area, I just moved to SC from the DC area (Reston) and miss it so much. Hopefully at some point I'll be able to afford to live in the DC area again
cuddly

[Jude]

Anybody among the over 50 crowd here ever considered a house/apt. swap among members in various cities for vacation? Just curious. Seems like it could be quite a bit of fun.

[lipstixgal]

I'm thinking about moving to Florida because don't want to be in winter anymore...I think I would like the hot weather in the summer its cold to me here today in NJ!!

[Jude]

I'm thinking about moving to Florida because don't want to be in winter anymore...I think I would like the hot weather in the summer its cold to me here today in NJ!!
Cold today in NJ? It's 70 degrees! Wait until it's in the teen and we get 3 feet of snow and then you get to complain. Only thing I don't like about fall is what comes after. Maybe I'm just too skinny and thin blooded, but freezing cold is downright painful. The only positive thing I can think of about winter is benig able to sleep under a heavy down comforter.
Have you looked at any properties in Florida?

[BellaOctober1]

Stopping in to say Howdy. It's been a WHILE! Kansas City is just now showing the signs of Fall and I welcome it. The heat was just a bit much.
Hope you all have a great weekend..
(f)

[lipstixgal]

Cold today in NJ? It's 70 degrees! Wait until it's in the teen and we get 3 feet of snow and then you get to complain. Only thing I don't like about fall is what comes after. Maybe I'm just too skinny and thin blooded, but freezing cold is downright painful. The only positive thing I can think of about winter is benig able to sleep under a heavy down comforter.
Have you looked at any properties in Florida?

Yes I'm cold to me 70 is cold I have firbromyalgia and it affects me in my muscles when it gets codl that is one of the reasons I want to move away and I have looked online but have yet to get there. I'm a student and have to finish my internship first...I hope that answers all of your questions!!

[Jet]

Flyin by
have a good one all

[naturlover_52]

I have osteoarthritis in most of my joints bit More so lately in my shoulders and My degenerating disk....I can empathize w/you Lipstix because of dealing w/ Pain. I lived IN alaska for about 7 years and that was a major reason for leaving...MY knees/back couldn;t take the cold anymore. I would like to live in a milder climate because of the fact I am a large woman and SUMMERS in the East San Gabriel Valley in SO. Cal get a BIT warm and 100+* temps at my size are HARD to handle

sooo understand

[waxnrope]

It was about 80 today in Oakland. My ideal temp is about 68. I have heat intolerance. Summers, I want to move to Alaska.
Hope you all have a great weekend. Anyone doing something fun and/or interesting? I'm leaving in a few to see the film, Mao's Last Dancer.

[lipstixgal]

I have osteoarthritis in most of my joints bit More so lately in my shoulders and My degenerating disk....I can empathize w/you Lipstix because of dealing w/ Pain. I lived IN alaska for about 7 years and that was a major reason for leaving...MY knees/back couldn;t take the cold anymore. I would like to live in a milder climate because of the fact I am a large woman and SUMMERS in the East San Gabriel Valley in SO. Cal get a BIT warm and 100+* temps at my size are HARD to handle

sooo understand

Thank you for understanding its too damn cold here in the winter in NJ that's one of the reasons for moving to a warmer climate, so its hot in Cali I didn't know that, I'm not small either but dieting so that helps when I follow it!!

[naturlover_52]

I am North west of Disneyland and about 30 miles EAST of Los Angeles....and a bit west of Riverside. OUT there it gets HOT. Where I am it just gets rather warm....IT can get up to about 107-115* here in the HOT months. That is part of the reason I am wanting to move say to some place Like San Jose or Eugene Oregon. I am about 285-290 lbs...SO I guess I am a big lady....

Best of luck in your search for a comfy place to live Temp wise

[morningstar55]

hot and cold....... hmm thought maybe ya'll were talking menopause.. LOL
i was born and raised in Buffalo Neww yawkk.. and thats snow country...lol
then moved to Texas in 79.. for 17 yrs.. i got use to the heat. stayed inside .. hung out by the pool... now im back in NY..
i miss the south a lot... love it there.... the heat in the summer well.... ya just learn to deal wth it if its where you really want to be.

oh btw..... heyy ya Lofters.. lol
i have landed in WaterLoooo Iowa...... yeha.
gonna watch some tv to fall asleep by.. lol

[morningstar55]

tonight i had a 43 yr old tell me she dont date anyone over 50 maybe 53 .. cuz they can be boring......... omg.. feel a lil insulted.. geeshh....

[Jude]

tonight i had a 43 yr old tell me she dont date anyone over 50 maybe 53 .. cuz they can be boring......... omg.. feel a lil insulted.. geeshh....


Anybody under 50 is still growing up. There are a wealth of life experiences they have yet to discover. The thought of dating someone significantly younger doesn't appeal at all. The wine becomes more fragrant and delicious with age.

[iamkeri1]

tonight i had a 43 yr old tell me she dont date anyone over 50 maybe 53 .. cuz they can be boring......... omg.. feel a lil insulted.. geeshh....

Lord god almighty!!! I never found you to be boring, MStar - feisty maybe, but not boring. Her loss is all I can say@
Smooches,
Keri

[iamkeri1]

Hey Jude (Love saying that - that is one of my all time favorite songs)
Summers are pretty hot here in Florida. I have a pretty high resistance to heat, but some days are just burning up. It doesn't cool off much at night either. To be honest, I have only spent one full summer here. I still have a house in Michigan which I have never been able to sell due to the economy there, so I spend around 8 weeks there every summer. In my area of Florida (about 39 miles south of Orlando), August and September are the two hottest months, The nights start to cool off in early October, and really the nights still go down at least to the low seventies until early June, and then its just like someone filpped a switch and the nights get hot too. Everything is on AC of course, and I have a pool, which I love.

To find out how gay life and the attitude toward queerfolk are in FL I would suggest stopping in to the FLorida thread. I was married to an FTM for the first few years I lived here, I was alone for six years after his death, and the guy I just broke up with was FTM also. The laws here are bad, but if the court decision in Cali holds up through the federal courts, we may see and end to all discriminatory laws here soon. I have just started to stick my toes back in to gay waters, you might say. I am perceived as straight by almost everyone in my life.

Also, I think your house swapping idea is a good one. I'd love to spend a week in DC.
Smooches,
Keri




Keri.
How do you generally feel about living in FL? At least once a year (in the winter) I have a rush of "why aren't I in Florida?", which tends to dissipate by Spring. Now I"m kinda thinking of buying a small condo in FL just for the winters....prices being so reasonable right now.

What I'd love to hear from you is how you manag to survive the blazing hot, humid summers. Do you tend to hide out in an A/C house and never venture out before dark and cooler temperatures?

I used to go to Florida every summer with my kids to visit my mom in Sarasota and we all loved it -- except for the miserable heat.

How is it for gay people in Florida generally? It's a very conservative state.

Whatever you'd care to share would be super and deeply appreciated.
Jude in Wash DC

[morningstar55]

Lord god almighty!!! I never found you to be boring, MStar - feisty maybe, but not boring. Her loss is all I can say@
Smooches,
Keri

fiesty??? LMao..... ty i think
her loss.. welll.. she isnt even my type.... or me hers..... but yet she was asking me dating type ?? said i was to old for her..
i then asked...... ahhh to old for friendship?? then she claims in big letters.... she is looking for a WIFE!! ..... geeshh..... well rnt we all. lol
she is a truck driver and not very butch.. and i told her i enjoy meeting other female truckers out here .. to chit chat with ... cuz there r to many men truckers and well..... anyways.
GOOooooooooood Morning LOFTERS!!

[Luckydwg07]

Hello Lofters. I have to say Key West. I've been alot of places and its hard to get personalized season temps all year long. My sister lives in Arkansas. Fayetteville,Eureka Springs area. She loves it! Went to visit her this August wasn't bad and I don't do well in heat . check it out nice area and getting busy. Rehoboth beach,De is not too bad either when it comes to coastal temp.but alas it did get alot of snow dumped on them last winter but the temps weren't too bitter. Good Luck in your search
Have a great weekend!

[morningstar55]

Hey Jude (Love saying that - that is one of my all time favorite songs)
Summers are pretty hot here in Florida. I have a pretty high resistance to heat, but some days are just burning up. It doesn't cool off much at night either. To be honest, I have only spent one full summer here. I still have a house in Michigan which I have never been able to sell due to the economy there, so I spend around 8 weeks there every summer. In my area of Florida (about 39 miles south of Orlando), August and September are the two hottest months, The nights start to cool off in early October, and really the nights still go down at least to the low seventies until early June, and then its just like someone filpped a switch and the nights get hot too. Everything is on AC of course, and I have a pool, which I love.

To find out how gay life and the attitude toward queerfolk are in FL I would suggest stopping in to the FLorida thread. I was married to an FTM for the first few years I lived here, I was alone for six years after his death, and the guy I just broke up with was FTM also. The laws here are bad, but if the court decision in Cali holds up through the federal courts, we may see and end to all discriminatory laws here soon. I have just started to stick my toes back in to gay waters, you might say. I am perceived as straight by almost everyone in my life.

Also, I think your house swapping idea is a good one. I'd love to spend a week in DC.
Smooches,
Keri


house swaping??? hmmmmm.....
who wants to swap with me for a month or so????? LOL
im 15 min from Niagara Fals....... and my rent is 450 a month.... 2 bedrooms.
wait.my 21 yr old still lives there..... hmmm

[ruthie14]

Just talked with my former stepfather. My stepsister passed away today. She was 48. We were never real close, but we have known each other since we were 4 years old. Had our first day of school together. Such a shame. Her children are in their late 20"s... too young. Can't help but cry.

[Galahad]

That's very sad Ruthie. Sorry for your loss and for her kids. It's hard when those who knew us when we were children disappear from our lives. Whether we were close or not, it feels like a lonelier world.

[Daktari]

G'day Lofters :chaplin:, it's been a while since I poked my head round the door here, how y'all doin'?. I've been busy having a summer and getting to grips with riding all sorts of different cycles again - both one and two wheeled. I've also just become a university student again......goodness knows how I talked my way into that?!




Ruthie, that is sad, you're in my thoughts.

[waxnrope]

Thank you for understanding its too damn cold here in the winter in NJ that's one of the reasons for moving to a warmer climate, so its hot in Cali I didn't know that, I'm not small either but dieting so that helps when I follow it!!

Not all of Cali is hot, Lipstix. I was born and raised in L.A. Always hated summer. I have heat intolerance ... I've lived on the east coast and in Oregon. I live in the Bay Area now. There are microclimates here, with temperature differences as much as 15 or greater degrees.

In Oakland, where I live, there are fewer foggy days, lots of sunshine, and warmer temps as compared to San Francisco. It can get up to 90s, and just when I start to whine, the natural air conditioning - fog - comes rolling in and cools things down. The cycle goes three days of heat, then fog comes. Works great for me.

[lipstixgal]

Not all of Cali is hot, Lipstix. I was born and raised in L.A. Always hated summer. I have heat intolerance ... I've lived on the east coast and in Oregon. I live in the Bay Area now. There are microclimates here, with temperature differences as much as 15 or greater degrees.

In Oakland, where I live, there are fewer foggy days, lots of sunshine, and warmer temps as compared to San Francisco. It can get up to 90s, and just when I start to whine, the natural air conditioning - fog - comes rolling in and cools things down. The cycle goes three days of heat, then fog comes. Works great for me.

California was on my list but its too expensive to live!! glad to hear that the temperatures are working for ya. Its getting colder in NOrthern NJ in the mornings but the afternoon temps are better with the nights getting cooler, oh well what can you do got live with it until I find a place that is warm and sunny all year round!!

[Licious]

stopping in to say hello. :) *waves*

[naturlover_52]

It was about 80 today in Oakland. My ideal temp is about 68. I have heat intolerance. Summers, I want to move to Alaska.
Hope you all have a great weekend. Anyone doing something fun and/or interesting? I'm leaving in a few to see the film, Mao's Last Dancer.

well Just let me know IF u really wanna go there....there are SOME places that Get colder in the winter than others....or U could do like that live there....Be a snow bird...come back to the lower 48 during the winter and be up there in Summers. IT depends on whre U wanna be...because places like Fairbanks, where I was can get pretty WARM in the summer...Max is 85-90.
But then Anchorage a pretty good sized city about 8 hours away gets only to like 78.

JUST thought I would let U know....

[lipstixgal]

Good Evening to all the lofters how is everyone this evening?? FEllow classmates are job hunting and I tell you its not that easy even in the health-care field. I just hope it doesn't take too long to find work as a MA!!

[morningstar55]

mawning Kitchen junkies....
well what a morning I had.... lol
went for a power walk, grabed my coffee on the way bk to my truck, then checked my oil, had to walk bk to store, get oil, add to engin, then my oil cap fell under truck...*sigh* had to crawl under there to get it,, so ok im dirty now, walked bk to building to clean up, walking bk to truck, witnessd an old couple in there 70's hit a parked car in the parking lot .:blink:
and right in front of me so ran after them cuz they kept going.. *whewww*
ok now im off to head to my favorite art supply store here.. there is a new soul food restraunt next door , im thinking of getting something to go . and next to it is a chinese buffet. with a nice variety of SUSHI!! .. wow hard to decide.. lol
anyways........... ttfn:chocolate::cherry:

[Jet]

Hi all.
I think this is the first time I've been in here in over 30 days.
Everyone have a good weekend.

[lipstixgal]

Good afternoon lofters have a great weekend!!

[morningstar55]

mawning Lofters lol
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o199/morningstar1955/06B2nBALd.jpg

its been a awsome crisp cool day here in Nashvegas.... but warming up ...
im about to hit the road.. have to be in Alliston On.. which is just north of Toronto by monday morning. soo will be driving most the day today.

anyways..... need to git here...... have a great weekend everyone.

[Shi]

Goodmorning everyone,

Its my first time in here so I thought I would say something lol.Its my first weekend off in 3 weeks and wouldn't you know it all my buddies are working today.Oh well guess I'll find something to do around here.
Have a great day everyone.

[morningstar55]

afternooners lofters
ya know.... lately i dont know what it is..... but i been running to some butchs i find of interest only to find out they are into other butchs.....
and i dont know why ..... but when i see them all cooing over each other on each others profile.. on FB and such .... it well .... i just cant stand to see that.. and i get the hell out of there... even ones that are just friends...
hope this doesnt offend anyone here... on that subject.
im just a girl whom loves and is very into the Butch/femme dynamic big time.
I love my girly side and makeup and girly things... and my domesticated ways of taking care of my guy and our house hold...
but i guess to each there own..... heh

[Jude]

Morningstar, don't you think those are kind of role stereotypes? Jeez, you drive a big ass truck. Somebody might say that's not feminine, even if it's bedecked with flowers. In real life, how many people actually fit the mold? I agree, "each to their own"

[lipstixgal]

Good Evening Lofters how is everyone doing, its suppose to storm this evening yikes I don't like that at all!!

[naturlover_52]

Ummm Star....Yeah I am rather offended.....I am a softbutch/androgynous person who is ONLY into butches and androgy people. NOT into the whole femme thing.......sorry that is just me.....and yeah none of US as Jude put it.....Fits the Mold....I am into taking care of others. I am a MAJOR caretaker....Does that make me femme?? NOT sure....I LOVE flowers...Hate pink and purple......more into Light blues and Jades and that rubber ducky yellow color....I shop in the men's department...trying helplessly to wear my hair in a fohawk...but I am NOT good at it. Above all I am JUST me. a friend of mine calls me a Chapstick Lesbian

[Thinker]

Gentle Moderation

We appreciate the way Jude and naturlover addressed morningstar's post. We need to be able to talk to one another about these things without being harsh and hurtful.

We do *indeed* need to be ever mindful and respectful of the beautiful diversity we celebrate here.

Just because something is "not my thing" doesn't mean I need to say anything about it. I just need to say what my thing is...and I can do that without bringing up the "negative" or flip side.

[Jet]

Gentle Moderation

Just because something is "not my thing" doesn't mean I need to say anything about it. I just need to say what my thing is...and I can do that without bringing up the "negative" or flip side.

So what, we can't say anything negative or the flip side? Our viewpoint
and how we put things is going to be monitored now?

[Thinker]

So what, we can't say anything negative or the flip side? Our viewpoint
and how we put things is going to be monitored now?

1. No, Jet...not when the "negative" is expressing dislike for the way others here may love, desire, or express sexual interest. That's not okay now, and it won't be later.

2. We have asked that threads not be continually derailed simply because someone does not care for the moderation. Do that via PM.

3. You are being sarcastic as hell in asking that, and you know it. You know full good and well what our intentions were in posting that reminder, and your interjection is not helpful nor is it appreciated.

4. If you have any further issue with this, contact me via PM.

Thinker (moderating)

[Jude]

afternooners lofters
ya know.... lately i dont know what it is..... but i been running to some butchs i find of interest only to find out they are into other butchs.....
and i dont know why ..... but when i see them all cooing over each other on each others profile.. on FB and such .... it well .... i just cant stand to see that.. and i get the hell out of there... even ones that are just friends...
hope this doesnt offend anyone here... on that subject.
im just a girl whom loves and is very into the Butch/femme dynamic big time.
I love my girly side and makeup and girly things... and my domesticated ways of taking care of my guy and our house hold...
but i guess to each there own..... heh
----------------------------
Can this thread be turned into something affirmative?

One of the positive things about growing up (presuming everybody in this thread is a bon afide "grown up") is that we get to take a look at some of the roles we've been playing in life and recognize them as either useful or non productive.

Every one of us have both feminine and masculine aspects. All human beings are somewhat androgynous (gay or straight). How wonderful to be us and able to experience ourselves as we truly are and give full expression to the varied facets of ourselves.

As we mature, one of the bonuses in life is coming to the point where we don't really give a damn what anybody else thinks of us. I don't care what you think of me so long as my authenticity is expressed within my own demeanor.

We wasted a whole lot of time in our youth "giving a damn" :balloon:

Just my thought.

Afterthought: I'd like to say that I am sooooooooooooooooooo pleased that I came upon Butch-Femme Planet. You've got some thoughtful, brilliant, intuitive people here that are hard to come by in the real world. My personal thanks to whomever came up with the idea and to those who moderate and subsidize it with their time and efforts. It's so nice to have a place to try out ideas (possibly try on different hats) and feel right at home. XXX to everybody here.

[miss entycing]

been around these threads for a long time both here and the dash site-
and *I've* never seen this particular thread anything less than affirmative
:)
*I* still don't.

*I* also think the original post was nicely moderated- with tact, and grace.
:)

life's too short to dwell... yanno?
my version of 'productive' may be your version of an idiot- so what?
our differences, and our versatility in an interconnecting space here
are what a community makes.
we are all fabulous, and perfectly flawed.... period.

so, moving on.....
good afternoon Lofter's!
hope everyone is having a delicious day thus far.
:sunglass:

[JoSchmooze]

My thing is femmes....
Femmes in all shapes, sizes, short or tall....
Femmes with a sly sense of humor....
Femmes who don't mind a butch helping in the kitchen...
Femmes who like to have their butch open their doors....
Femmes who can dance a two step but who know when it's time
to sit down and take a bit of a rest....
Femmes who may be able to get me to do what I don't want to do.......
Femmes who are independent, those who know how to stand on their own two feet...
but who also lean a bit when they need to....
Femmes who can cock an eyebrow as if to say "oh no, you did not just say that".....
Femmes who also like butches!

Me likem Femmes......

:cigar2: :cigar2: :cigar2:

[lipstixgal]

Good Afternoon lofters just watching Alive the movie where all those rugby players crashed in the Andes so sad only one med student to help those poor people!! Hope everyone is having a great day!!

[Jet]

Barb,

I don't see anything wrong with butch on butch. I think it's just a preference and different kind of sexuality or attraction.

[Luckydwg07]

Barb,

I don't see anything wrong with butch on butch. I think it's just a preference and different kind of sexuality or attraction.

Jet ~ I agree with you & butch love will continue to be with or without approval.

[morningstar55]

My thing is femmes....
Femmes in all shapes, sizes, short or tall....
Femmes with a sly sense of humor....
Femmes who don't mind a butch helping in the kitchen...
Femmes who like to have their butch open their doors....
Femmes who can dance a two step but who know when it's time
to sit down and take a bit of a rest....
Femmes who may be able to get me to do what I don't want to do.......
Femmes who are independent, those who know how to stand on their own two feet...
but who also lean a bit when they need to....
Femmes who can cock an eyebrow as if to say "oh no, you did not just say that".....
Femmes who also like butches!

Me likem Femmes......

:cigar2: :cigar2: :cigar2:


WOW.... Mr Schoooommmzz..... i LOVE all that kinda stuff....... lol wooHOO...

ok hideho Lofters..... just peeking in reallllly quick here......
and wow.... hadnt checked in this thread for a spell .. heh......
ok i see nothing wrong with the butch on butch thing.... to each there own.. :) ...
i was just saying...... it seems lately i have come across some single handsome butchs. and well flirting a little then come to find out... they like other butchs.. * deep sigh*..... story of my life.
anyways....... ill bbl...... i am waiting to get my truck loaded and its taking FOREVER!! .. bbl

[naturlover_52]

hey this is just MY own opinion or Jive on ur last post.....and I get it from ur sigh.....what U are saying is that U are disappointed that they aren't wanting to be w/ ANY femme.....you included. I am sorry that that has you bothered or sad. BUT like Jet said IT is out there...and will be..and what hy said also was whether we like it or not. I feel a lil offended or hurt by the not part. BUT u know I am not going to mince words here. I just only know what I like....and who I am. Like I said...I identify as me....a soft butch/andgy....who is into other softies and androgynous women. I also like other Female Id butches.

BUT also understand that there is all this diversity......and that is great it is what it is and makes the world go round.

I think the best thing I can say at this pt. JUST to live and let live.

thanks for letting me rant.

[lipstixgal]

I'm sorry but I'm really into the butch-femme dynamic like Morningstar so I understand her dilemma not really into femmes !!

[MysticOceansFL]

I'm only interested in femme's <<<

[justjoanie1]

I'm new here, but thought I would chime in. I'm only into butches. But I see absolutely not problem with 2 butches together. All depends on what you're attracted to.
I'm in FL in a tiny little town in the middle of nowhere, and there aren't many of us here, so I'm looking to make friends on here and a couple online dating sites.

[morningstar55]

I'm new here, but thought I would chime in. I'm only into butches. But I see absolutely not problem with 2 butches together. All depends on what you're attracted to.
I'm in FL in a tiny little town in the middle of nowhere, and there aren't many of us here, so I'm looking to make friends on here and a couple online dating sites.

mawning Lofters.....
hey there Justjoanie.....
natural .. sorry didnt mean to hurt your feelings....... sometimes i guess i word things wrong... *sigh*
Jo ...... where ya been?? how have you been??? howz the Shhmooooozz mobil coming along?? :)
Lipstix..... is the weather cooling down where you are??
i had a rough day yesterday and very stressful..... soo im going shopping and get caught up on some art projects.. :)
have a good day everyone.

[lipstixgal]

Hi Morningstar yes its cooling down but like the hot weather instead how about you is it cooling down where you are?

Hope everyone has a great day here on Saturday morning!!

[Heavenleahangel]

Hi, Everyone; Ive been away for a while and am popping in to see who's around and make new friends. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

[friskyfemme]

Let me just say... my / your preferences in life and love is NOT about questioning others,
BUT about finding the one(s) that share what I / you are looking for...IMHO

Having the WEB to search for my heart throb, friends, and educate me to others' sameness and differences is amazing.

Tho I have lived over a half century, I haven't learned everything (I don't even know what I don't know!). Being a people person I thrive on diversity :)

Enjoy your day!

[morningstar55]

hideho newbies.....
Lipstix... im from Buffalo new yawk.... and right now im hangin in Gerogetown KY until monday... tis when i get the truck unloaded at Toyota.

[lipstixgal]

hideho newbies.....
Lipstix... im from Buffalo new yawk.... and right now im hangin in Gerogetown KY until monday... tis when i get the truck unloaded at Toyota.

so its warm in KY right now right?? Buffalo they get bad weather in the winter right?? I'm looking for a warm climate to live in!!

[morningstar55]

so its warm in KY right now right?? Buffalo they get bad weather in the winter right?? I'm looking for a warm climate to live in!!

really??? im wanting to move to NC.. was hoping to be there this fall but it maight have to wait till spring.
Buffalo . ha yeah.. tthey get a lot of snow..
and yes its warm here in KY.. but not surper bad.. I dont know what the temps are here....

[lipstixgal]

really??? im wanting to move to NC.. was hoping to be there this fall but it maight have to wait till spring.
Buffalo . ha yeah.. tthey get a lot of snow..
and yes its warm here in KY.. but not surper bad.. I dont know what the temps are here....

Ooh NC is nice tood but I'm thinking more like Florida like JO did!! But Orlando though!!

[morningstar55]

Ooh NC is nice tood but I'm thinking more like Florida like JO did!! But Orlando though!!

AHH ....... I like the betwen charlotte and umm greensboro area or a lil west of all that... i like to visit fla .. it wouldnt be to far to zip there for a few days. :)

[Jet]

flyin' by
have a good one

[lipstixgal]

AHH ....... I like the betwen charlotte and umm greensboro area or a lil west of all that... i like to visit fla .. it wouldnt be to far to zip there for a few days. :)

Really that would be great to come for a visit once I get down there!!

[Lady_Wu]

nin hao, lofters! i haven't been around in awhile. during my time away, i've survived a relapse of rsd, a break-up (amicable), and contuning to be a care-taker. it IS difficult to be in your 40s and 50s and suddenly becoming a care-taker when one did not expect it.
though not greying yet (genetic?), i too would not go back to being younger. i have learned too much to want to do so. in fact, i am trying to unlearn things i learned when younger. i know more about what/whom i want now and can afford to jettison old attitudes and things that simply do not work anymore. i am quite happy w/me and my own company now. been a long journey to get here, though.
Lady_Wu:glasses:

[lipstixgal]

nin hao, lofters! i haven't been around in awhile. during my time away, i've survived a relapse of rsd, a break-up (amicable), and contuning to be a care-taker. it IS difficult to be in your 40s and 50s and suddenly becoming a care-taker when one did not expect it.
though not greying yet (genetic?), i too would not go back to being younger. i have learned too much to want to do so. in fact, i am trying to unlearn things i learned when younger. i know more about what/whom i want now and can afford to jettison old attitudes and things that simply do not work anymore. i am quite happy w/me and my own company now. been a long journey to get here, though.
Lady_Wu:glasses:


What's rsd? hope you are on the mend!!

[Lady_Wu]

the weather has been very strange here in WV. though sept, the temps have been hot for here-almost 90 in the daytime! today it's somewhat cooler. i'm very glad for that! i do NOT look forward to the snow, however! i live on a hill and getting to the dr and to the groc is hades! just getting down to the street is difficult! very slippery and dangerous when i am using a cane! or two. :(
i'd prefer to live around the asheville area in NC. i've heard the temps are more moderate there. in asheville would be best, i think, so i can get public transport and access to the kind of dr.s i need. plus, there might be other buddhists or taoists there for fellwship. perhaps one day....
Lady_Wu, listening to Gossip-awesome!

[morningstar55]

wow....... did ya'll feel that??? that breeezzz??? hmmmm ** looking around**.. must of been that Jet stream coming in from Georgia way.. heh

evening LadyWu .. glad to see you doing ok over there..

[Lady_Wu]

What's rsd? hope you are on the mend!!
rsd is reflex sympathetic dystrophy, other defined as "PAIN disease."i am quite serious-that IS how it's defined. it is sometimes caused by an accident or sometimes you are just born w/it. in my case, though i did have a very bad auto accident, i think i was born w/it. i remember having these symptoms-extreme pain and cramping of my right extremeities-as a child. i am on the fentanyl patch and ultram for pain. sometimes even that does not help. i deal pretty well, though, and try not to complain. others have things far worse.
thank you for the well-wish!
Lady_Wu:tea:

[Jet]

wow....... did ya'll feel that??? that breeezzz??? hmmmm ** looking around**.. must of been that Jet stream coming in from Georgia way.. heh

evening LadyWu .. glad to see you doing ok over there..

i'm glad i cooled u off barb heh

[morningstar55]

i'm glad i cooled u off barb heh

cooled off??? nahh actually . it was a nice warm breeze ..the kind that feels like a hug and leaves you with a smile. *wink*

[morningstar55]

wow....... did ya'll feel that??? that breeezzz??? hmmmm ** looking around**.. must of been that Jet stream coming in from Georgia way.. heh

evening LadyWu .. glad to see you doing ok over there..

Lady Wu.. well glad ur ok for the most part...... sorry your going thru so much pains... wish there was something we could do to help.

[ruthie14]

Well spent yesterday in lots of pain, last night could only pace and toss my cookies, so today I spent in the er trying to get rid of a migraine. Whatever new stuff they give for migraines these days didn't work as well as what they gave me 4 years ago.. took 3 times with new meds to finally get rid of it. Came home had grits and slept for 4 hours. Figured I best get up and get dinner at least and move around a bit so I'll sleep through the night. Strange having dinner at 9 pm. lol Oh well, at least the pain is gone!

[morningstar55]

Well spent yesterday in lots of pain, last night could only pace and toss my cookies, so today I spent in the er trying to get rid of a migraine. Whatever new stuff they give for migraines these days didn't work as well as what they gave me 4 years ago.. took 3 times with new meds to finally get rid of it. Came home had grits and slept for 4 hours. Figured I best get up and get dinner at least and move around a bit so I'll sleep through the night. Strange having dinner at 9 pm. lol Oh well, at least the pain is gone!

wow glad ur feeling better.....

[lipstixgal]

Well spent yesterday in lots of pain, last night could only pace and toss my cookies, so today I spent in the er trying to get rid of a migraine. Whatever new stuff they give for migraines these days didn't work as well as what they gave me 4 years ago.. took 3 times with new meds to finally get rid of it. Came home had grits and slept for 4 hours. Figured I best get up and get dinner at least and move around a bit so I'll sleep through the night. Strange having dinner at 9 pm. lol Oh well, at least the pain is gone!

I don't understand why they don't put you on imitrex or something like it for maintenance so you don't have to go to the ER all the time. but glad you are feeling better. I used to get migraines all the time with Lyme's disease so I understand pain!! glad you are on the mend..

[morningstar55]

.....Goood morning Lofters.....

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o199/morningstar1955/09aoWSGrK.gif

[ruthie14]

I don't understand why they don't put you on imitrex or something like it for maintenance so you don't have to go to the ER all the time. but glad you are feeling better. I used to get migraines all the time with Lyme's disease so I understand pain!! glad you are on the mend..

Tried imitrex but it didn't work on me. I am on other stuff.. but about once I year or so I end up with one getting that bad. I can usually head it off at the pass as they say. However work has been extrememly stressful both emotionally and physiclally, so I am getting more of them. This was the first to land me in the er however. Hopefully things at work are changing and the stress should decrese a bit. What I need is a new job that makes more money and has less stress.... but I have been looking for quite a while and can't find anything I can do. I just keep looking! Of course, now I have another hospital bill to deal with!!! urrrggg

[justjoanie1]

Good morning, lofters...... Hope everyone's weekend is going well.

[LotusFlower]

Hi,

I had a nice weekend. It would be nice to see more people - friends are nice but !!

Too bad there wasn't a regular b-f thing going on in Philadelphia. Is there a dating thread going on anywhere here?

Love ya all

:heels:

[ruthie14]

Hi,

I had a nice weekend. It would be nice to see more people - friends are nice but !!

Too bad there wasn't a regular b-f thing going on in Philadelphia. Is there a dating thread going on anywhere here?

Love ya all

:heels:

There are lesbian happenings but b-f.... that is hard to come by. I keep trying! Look on the nj thread. I post general things in NJ there, but I have had a hard time getting b-f folks to get together. If you have any ideas let me know. I am just over the bridge from you.

Ruthie

[Jet]

Flyin' in and out.
have a good one.

[MysticOceansFL]

There are lesbian happenings but b-f.... that is hard to come by. I keep trying! Look on the nj thread. I post general things in NJ there, but I have had a hard time getting b-f folks to get together. If you have any ideas let me know. I am just over the bridge from you.

Ruthie

Its the same way in The Floridian thread!!!

[lipstixgal]

Its the same way in The Floridian thread!!!

Mysticoceans how's the weather in florida? Wishing I was there already!!

How are the lofters tonight?? HOpe everyone is doing well and had a great day!!

[Jude]

My thing is femmes....
Femmes in all shapes, sizes, short or tall....
Femmes with a sly sense of humor....
Femmes who don't mind a butch helping in the kitchen...
Femmes who like to have their butch open their doors....
Femmes who can dance a two step but who know when it's time
to sit down and take a bit of a rest....
Femmes who may be able to get me to do what I don't want to do.......
Femmes who are independent, those who know how to stand on their own two feet...
but who also lean a bit when they need to....
Femmes who can cock an eyebrow as if to say "oh no, you did not just say that".....
Femmes who also like butches!

Me likem Femmes......

:cigar2: :cigar2: :cigar2:


------------------------------------------

Sounds like you're attracted to bona fide women and not baby girls.

[Jet]

Hope everyone had a good weekend

[lipstixgal]

Good evening lofters not feeling well at all. Sneezing, runny nose, scratchy throat achy took some allergy meds and some ibuprofen to help with the pain. HOpe you all had a good weekend!!

[naturlover_52]

I can toltally relate to relapsing and being a caretaker
I was and did both recently.,....until brother;s felt dad and I would be better off w/ him in a retirement home...and me out here in the world...DO I miss being w/ him...YES.....could I handle it....now....no....need to get well and be happy....hope that doesn't sound selfish.....

:vigil:
:fastdraq:
(f)

[Jude]

I can toltally relate to relapsing and being a caretaker
I was and did both recently.,....until brother;s felt dad and I would be better off w/ him in a retirement home...and me out here in the world...DO I miss being w/ him...YES.....could I handle it....now....no....need to get well and be happy....hope that doesn't sound selfish.....

:vigil:
:fastdraq:
(f)
---------------------------
Naturlover,
Doesn't sound the slightest bit selfish! Get over wondering if it's selfish to want to be well and happy and live your life. Change is always a little scary, isn't it! :rrose:

[Soft*Silver]

stepping in....its early in the AM and I am wide awake...but took some sleepy pills so maybe I might gt a few hours sleep.

I am so loving this fall season...cold and rainy that it is. I am loving it. I am putting on my corduroy skirt with fall leaves on it tomorrow to go to the Drs!

I need to know where the femmes in our age category shop. What catalogs or web links?

[MysticOceansFL]

stepping in....its early in the AM and I am wide awake...but took some sleepy pills so maybe I might gt a few hours sleep.

I am so loving this fall season...cold and rainy that it is. I am loving it. I am putting on my corduroy skirt with fall leaves on it tomorrow to go to the Drs!

I need to know where the femmes in our age category shop. What catalogs or web links?



Good morning softness have a great time shopping and I hope all goes well at your Drs appointment!

[cuddlyfemme]

Good morning softness and everyone else! I know what you mean about the sleeping pills, I'm on sleeping pills but only get a few hours of sleep...oh well maybe later I'll get a nap.
I love shopping for clothes at Victoria's Secret

[lipstixgal]

Where does a girl shop Softness at Macy's that store has petites and that's where I can get my clothes at a decent price!!

Good Morning lofters!! hope everyone is having a good start to their morning..me my allergies have the best of me so not having any fun, cough, sneeze, cough lol anyway today is flu shot day so don't really like getting needles..leaves some :tea: for those early birds

[LipstickLola]

Good Morning! I'm happy to find this thread, guess I'mma lofter too ;)
Sorry for everyone suffering from the allergy bugs, been doing that myself, hoping the windy, cool, rainy days this week will wash away some of that for all of you.

I love fall, but it's also a moody time, as I too am caretaker to aging parents and the past few months have been very stressful juggling their care, care of my own and working. I'm looking forward to some walking in the leaves and down time with friends, and trying to recharge my spirit.

Happy Tuesday!
"Lofty Lola" :)

[morningstar55]

Good morning ... Lofters...
hey there cuddles.... LipstickLola.... and others...

im hanging here just east of Kansas City Mo..and have to get more rocks painted for the up coming horse event im going too.
will post pics soon. :)
hope everyone has a good day.
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o199/morningstar1955/0827080840a.jpg

[cuddlyfemme]

Where does a girl shop Softness at Macy's that store has petites and that's where I can get my clothes at a decent price!!

Good Morning lofters!! hope everyone is having a good start to their morning..me my allergies have the best of me so not having any fun, cough, sneeze, cough lol anyway today is flu shot day so don't really like getting needles..leaves some :tea: for those early birds

I love Macy's...I can always find what I'm looking for there!

[lipstixgal]

I love Macy's...I can always find what I'm looking for there!

Yes cuddly a little pricey but nice and yes the allergies have won and I am not taking allegra for the sneezing and sniffles going to lay back down for a while and rest and have my chicken soup in a little while..

[MysticOceansFL]

Yes cuddly a little pricey but nice and yes the allergies have won and I am not taking allegra for the sneezing and sniffles going to lay back down for a while and rest and have my chicken soup in a little while..



lipstixgal , I hope you feel better soon!!!!!

[lipstixgal]

lipstixgal , I hope you feel better soon!!!!!

Thanks for the well wishes Mystic, just what a girl needs to hear!!:bunchflowers:

[Jet]

Came in to say hey
fixing scrambled eggs with garlic, onion and portabella

really on a strict weight ;loss plan.

Its a good thing I like to cook

made a great batch of gazpacho the other night

[lipstixgal]

All I had for dinner was pizza and a diet soda going to have a snack later maybe some yogurt..hope all the lofters are having a great day...its going to be sunny tomorrow whoo hoo!! Yeah:bunchflowers::rrose:

[naturlover_52]

get better hun
:bunchflowers::tea:

[lipstixgal]

get better hun
:bunchflowers::tea:

The coughing is getting better with the weather getting better too. HOpefully it will be warm for me I need warmth to exist, suppose to get sun!!

[naturlover_52]

I have Sads and IT is sunny today yes!!!:fastdraq::mohawk:

[lipstixgal]

I have Sads and IT is sunny today yes!!!:fastdraq::mohawk:

I used to suffer from that too in the winter months its bad but not so much now I try to keep busy everyday it helps some feel better...

[Jet]

hey
beautiful day,
stopping in before starting dinner.
marinated Top Sirloin and gazpacho
have a good eving

I'll be watching the Huskers football on my puter

[naturlover_52]

It is hard
and we had rain the last 2 days
:fastdraq::mohawk:

[lipstixgal]

It is hard
and we had rain the last 2 days
:fastdraq::mohawk:

Oh year man the rain got to me too in a physical way coughing and wheezing, sneezing everything and just bummed out but now its sunny and getting warmer..I understand what you are going through...

[MysticOceansFL]

Have a great morning lofters and Happy Halloween Month!!!

[lipstixgal]

Good morning lofters, had my breakfast, walked my dogs did doggie care now just waiting to get strength to do laundry and relax tomorrow is internship day to start don't know what to expect after the last one hopefully just observation on how the office works would be good for me not too much the first day I'm not ready for that!!

[Galahad]

Lipstix, Hope the new internship is fun and you get to jump in and do lots of learning and practice. You know your stuff, it's time to use it.
I'm enjoying a quiet early,early morning. Nightmares again. Almost time to quit playing around and do laundry and housework and study for midterms.

Have a great week everyone.

[Jet]

its art tutorial for the next 30 days as die hard print designer (yours truly) goes virtual. Meantime, enjoying incredible weather in A-Town

[lipstixgal]

Lipstix, Hope the new internship is fun and you get to jump in and do lots of learning and practice. You know your stuff, it's time to use it.
I'm enjoying a quiet early,early morning. Nightmares again. Almost time to quit playing around and do laundry and housework and study for midterms.

Have a great week everyone.

Galahad I hope its fun too I had a bad experience with the last one back in JUly 2010 now this is the second one around so it better be a good one and let me learn I needto make mistakes early on so in the real job it won't happen still looking but no luck and want to move out of NJ where its warmner and the climate will cooperate..

[naturlover_52]

Good luck sweety..


hope it is a good one and that THEY treat U better then the Last Place. That is Hard....Change. Newness of things especially after the crap U were treated at the other place.

take care

Namaste......:rrose:
:fastdraq:

[lipstixgal]

Good luck sweety..


hope it is a good one and that THEY treat U better then the Last Place. That is Hard....Change. Newness of things especially after the crap U were treated at the other place.

take care

Namaste......:rrose:
:fastdraq:

Thanks so much the last place was horrible and they treated me horribly too and yes change is sometimes hard not really looking forward to it because of such a bad experience but it could be good I don't know well let you know tomorrow when I get home at 5:15 PM WHICH is late in the evening...

[Jet]

I shopped for my weight loss regimen which is 50% protein, 30% carb and 20% fat. I'll do this for one month.

FAT Loss Phase 1

Today is an example:
breakfast (never skip this meal)
Scrambled eggs, cottage cheese
half a grapefruit

protein snack: Options: Drink or protein bars, nuts, string cheese

Lunch
BLT with turkey bacon
and deviled eggs which I make with cottage cheese, lowfat Mayo and
mustard

Snack: protein snack: Options: Drink or protein bars, nuts, string cheese

Tonight
leftover chicken stir fry made with brown rice
Gazpacho
1 100-calorie Thomas English muffin
protein drink


Phase II Energy
Next month: 50% carb, 30% protein, 20% fat


3rd month:
Phase III Endurance


I do high impact excercies. After my weight stabilizes, in 3 months or so, I'll go back to weight training with my gym and weight sets.


Stuff:
Always cook with olive oil (the cheapest and the greenest)
and Canola oil
Drink skim milk
Use sweeteners
never get Fat Free, just get 1/3 fat or low fat
Use egg whites instead of the yolk
Walk judiciously
Eat within the same time frames every day

[lipstixgal]

I shopped for my weight loss regimen which is 50% protein, 30% carb and 20% fat. I'll do this for one month.

FAT Loss Phase 1

Today is an example:
breakfast (never skip this meal)
Scrambled eggs, cottage cheese
half a grapefruit

protein snack: Options: Drink or protein bars, nuts, string cheese

Lunch
BLT with turkey bacon
and deviled eggs which I make with cottage cheese, lowfat Mayo and
mustard

Snack: protein snack: Options: Drink or protein bars, nuts, string cheese

Tonight
leftover chicken stir fry made with brown rice
Gazpacho
1 100-calorie Thomas English muffin
protein drink


Phase II Energy
Next month: 50% carb, 30% protein, 20% fat


3rd month:
Phase III Endurance


I do high impact excercies. After my weight stabilizes, in 3 months or so, I'll go back to weight training with my gym and weight sets.


Stuff:
Always cook with olive oil (the cheapest and the greenest)
and Canola oil
Drink skim milk
Use sweeteners
never get Fat Free, just get 1/3 fat or low fat
Use egg whites instead of the yolk
Walk judiciously
Eat within the same time frames every day

Sounds good to me and I didn't know that they had low cal English muffins...good to know

[LipstickLola]

With the crazy shifts I work, eating at the exact same time is really difficult, but I know how important that is. I have a "cut-off" time though for sure, whether a regular meal has been eaten or not.

I'm a carboholic (is there a thread for that?) :seeingstars: When I do mostly protein in balance with the other stuff, I feel so much better, but I get off track easily, cake anyone?

This lofter can't do high impact. But the gym is paying off :)

[Galahad]

How often do you have to remind someone of a "date" ? Was arranged almost a month ago for a great concert. It's an hour away so I called the night before and it's forgotten. I "should have called earlier." I don't ask anyone out often enough, so I had no idea. What do you do? How often do you call and remind someone of the date?

[Jet]

How often do you have to remind someone of a "date" ? Was arranged almost a month ago for a great concert. It's an hour away so I called the night before and it's forgotten. I "should have called earlier." I don't ask anyone out often enough, so I had no idea. What do you do? How often do you call and remind someone of the date?

I dont know what you do, but i would never make a date that far in advance unless I knew someone well.

[Galahad]

For an important concert? They only come around every two years or so. Made the date as soon as I found out about it.

Anyway, how often do you call? I don't want to be a pest about it. We called or visited only once a month or so previously.

[Jet]

This is a nice article.

How To Handle Sticky Situations

http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/life/how-to-handle-sticky-situations-2396815/#photoViewer=6

[LipstickLola]

I have no plans a month from now, just sayin.......:praying:

[Jet]

I have no plans a month from now, just sayin.......:praying:

That makes two of us

[LipstickLola]

That makes two of us

Sucks, eh? :blink:

[Jude]

I shopped for my weight loss regimen which is 50% protein, 30% carb and 20% fat. I'll do this for one month.

FAT Loss Phase 1

Today is an example:
breakfast (never skip this meal)
Scrambled eggs, cottage cheese
half a grapefruit

protein snack: Options: Drink or protein bars, nuts, string cheese

Lunch
BLT with turkey bacon
and deviled eggs which I make with cottage cheese, lowfat Mayo and
mustard

Snack: protein snack: Options: Drink or protein bars, nuts, string cheese

Tonight
leftover chicken stir fry made with brown rice
Gazpacho
1 100-calorie Thomas English muffin
protein drink


Phase II Energy
Next month: 50% carb, 30% protein, 20% fat


3rd month:
Phase III Endurance


I do high impact excercies. After my weight stabilizes, in 3 months or so, I'll go back to weight training with my gym and weight sets.


Stuff:
Always cook with olive oil (the cheapest and the greenest)
and Canola oil
Drink skim milk
Use sweeteners
never get Fat Free, just get 1/3 fat or low fat
Use egg whites instead of the yolk
Walk judiciously
Eat within the same time frames every day

___________________________

X'cuse me for butting in, but where are your 5-7 servings of green things? Half a grapefruit is some Vit C. Realize this is a special diet, but you need those green leafy veggies every day!:mohawk:

[Jet]

___________________________

X'cuse me for butting in, but where are your 5-7 servings of green things? Half a grapefruit is some Vit C. Realize this is a special diet, but you need those green and leafy veggies every day!:mohawk:

I only posted a sample of one day. I'm not going to post the whole thing. Green leafy veggies is in lunch and dinner on most every day following

I only posted one day to give an idea of portions/percentages of protein, carbs and fat. Today I had a chefs salad for lunch and tonight I'm having brussel sprouts.

[Jude]

I only posted a sample of one day. I'm not going to post the whole thing. Green leafy veggies is in lunch and dinner on most every day following

I only posted one day to give an idea of portions/percentages of protein, carbs and fat. Today I had a chefs salad for lunch and tonight I'm having brussel sprouts.
_________________________________
Okay, that's better (big maternal smile):mohawk:

[morningstar55]

mawning Lofters.....
guess i have some catching up to do on the postings.. heh been kinda busy here lately......
hope everyone has a good dayhttp://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o199/morningstar1955/0725080604.jpg

[naturlover_52]

:pirate-steer:

everyone Have a great day and a great week end take care and tell the People U love that U do


thanks
:bunchflowers::hangloose:

[katsarecool]

I am glad that I found this thread. Saying hello to everyone from the Athens area of Georgia. Have a great Friday and weekend. I plan on being outside as much as possible as the weather is awsome! A bit cold at night (45) but that is okay because I just bought a new electric blanket. Mine died last winter. I was excited to see how they have changed. The new one is that microplush fabric and it is the color of chocolate, ten settings and autoshut off! That tells you how old the other one was.

[lipstixgal]

Good Morning lofters!! I am doing the internship and boy its hard work. Well they are working me hard for sure. They really use the interns to the max..my feet hurt, my legs hurt everything hurts hope its over with soon. Just two more weeks to go Yeah but I'm learning a lot of things..

[Wryly]

Lips - glad you are happy at this placement.
Kats - sounds like a great blanket. I use a down comforter. And socks when my feet are cold!

I've been busy the last few weekends - but this one is going to be a ME! weekend. I'm going to visit a friend, go to a soccer game, drink far too much, BBQ, and visit my furbaby Bella. And I might even go clothes shopping. If you know me then you know that is a big thing since I hate hate hate clothes shopping.


:mohawk:

[naturlover_52]

Lips Said this......They really use the interns to the max..my feet hurt, my legs hurt everything hurts hope its over with soon. Just two more weeks to go Yeah but I'm learning a lot of things.

I am really glad that they are finally helping u to become the Intern that U wanna be and Learning new stuff is ALWAYS good
take care and I hope that U are lucky enough to get a job after this
IT is really hard to find work IN ca

[MysticOceansFL]

Good Morning lofters!! I am doing the internship and boy its hard work. Well they are working me hard for sure. They really use the interns to the max..my feet hurt, my legs hurt everything hurts hope its over with soon. Just two more weeks to go Yeah but I'm learning a lot of things..




lips , you'll do fine just hang in there sweetie!

[Heavenleahangel]

Good Morning, Lofters! I hope that everyone has a great weekend!

[morningstar55]

GOooooooooood morning Loft dwellers and peekers
yep this is a pic of my kinda new coffee travel mug.. i love it and it works purty well .. now as long as it doesnt have any kind of accident im good.. heh.
its ceramic..... lol
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o199/morningstar1955/1017100818a.jpg

[hpychick]

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o199/morningstar1955/1017100818a.jpg


I love kokopelli!

[morningstar55]

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o199/morningstar1955/1017100818a.jpg


I love kokopelli!

lol ...... me too..... i ran across these mugs at Pilot.... Flyning J .. and Loves trucks / travel centers.. they have tons of other deisgns and sayings on them.. but this so far is the only Native American design i have seen so far.

[katsarecool]

I will not turn on the heater yet! I won't do it! As I sit here shivering.... Good morning lofters from the sunny south. :)

[morningstar55]

I will not turn on the heater yet! I won't do it! As I sit here shivering.... Good morning lofters from the sunny south. :)

omg.... thats what i thought until i had to go to the bathroom and well the heater had to come on...... lol im sure it will get turned off soon though.

[katsarecool]

omg.... thats what i thought until i had to go to the bathroom and well the heater had to come on...... lol im sure it will get turned off soon though.

I saw that you were in Hendersonville this morning. I bet you are chilly! That is one of my favorite places well except for Asheville which is still my favorite place. Going to have to drink some something warm still shivering. Have a great day!

[morningstar55]

I saw that you were in Hendersonville this morning. I bet you are chilly! That is one of my favorite places well except for Asheville which is still my favorite place. Going to have to drink some something warm still shivering. Have a great day!

ahh lol ..... wel wish we both a lil closer to each other here..... we could meet up for lunch or a coffee...... oh well.....
i do get loads to ga ..
i been painting up a storm and have some more to do today .... im going to ber selling some of my art......at a horse event in Jacksonville Fla this weekend. i have a thread on it...... will find the link

[katsarecool]

ahh lol ..... wel wish we both a lil closer to each other here..... we could meet up for lunch or a coffee...... oh well.....
i do get loads to ga ..
i been painting up a storm and have some more to do today .... im going to ber selling some of my art......at a horse event in Jacksonville Fla this weekend. i have a thread on it...... will find the link
Wishing you good luck with the sale!!! I actually live closer to Athens than Atlanta and sure if you are going to be down this way we could have lunch or a coffee or both. That would be nice. I love your coffee cup too.

[lipstixgal]

Lips Said this......They really use the interns to the max..my feet hurt, my legs hurt everything hurts hope its over with soon. Just two more weeks to go Yeah but I'm learning a lot of things.

I am really glad that they are finally helping u to become the Intern that U wanna be and Learning new stuff is ALWAYS good
take care and I hope that U are lucky enough to get a job after this
IT is really hard to find work IN ca


Omg YES everything hurts today yesterday and the day before but on the mend with my lyrica!!

Thanks to all those that responded back, it means a lot to me but at least I'm learning, need a watch to do respirations and pulse though...didn't know that Cali was so hard to find work I'm looking in Florida G-d's waiting room as they call it!!

[Jet]

I am in a GREAT MOOD!

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[Jet]

I had my shoulder looked at this past week. He thinks its a tear in the rotator cuff and has ordered an MRI. We're waiting to see if my insurance covers this particular image service. I talked to him about several things and the nicest part is that I now have primary care Atlanta's gay/gay friendly practice. I'm really comfortable discussing personal health issues with them and being on T. There are concerns he has with that but I will work it out over time. For now, I'm delaying taking any more T.

[Jet]

I had my shoulder looked at this past week. He thinks its a tear in the rotator cuff and has ordered an MRI. We're waiting to see if my insurance covers this particular image service. I talked to him about several things and the nicest part is that I now have primary care at Atlanta's gay/gay friendly practice. I'm really comfortable discussing personal health issues with them and being on T. There are concerns he has with that but I will work it out over time. For now, I'm delaying taking any more T.

[katsarecool]

Jet, I hope it is something minor and easy to fix.

[sylvie]

- morning all!
im off to work in a bit, 12-7pm shift today..
and celebrating a resident's birthday today so some gifts to bring!

otherwise just been relaxing and taking in this beautiful cool fall morning.. it's gorgeous out there, the sun is shining and have gotten lots done this morning which feels great..

hope you all have a fabulous kind of day today!

[katsarecool]

You too Sylvie!!!

[cuddlyfemme]

Hi everyone, i hope you are all enjoying the day....only 1 more day till Friday!!

[Jet]

I haven't been in here for awhile. Hope you're all okay.

[Kobi]

I have noticed single, older people on a few threads talking about the kind of relationships they prefer at this stage of life and why they are seeking a particular type of thing i.e. long distance vs local, live-in vs not, hot/steamy vs companionship, commitment vs dating etc. I'm wondering what single folks in this thread are thinking/looking/hoping for in their next relationship and why, if they care to share that.

[katsarecool]

Good questions Kobi. At this stage in my life I am looking for a friend/companion first. Possible romantic feelings yes. This person should share some similar interests, be intelligent, care about our world and all the animals in it, have the ability to communicate and is a good listener. I have done the long distance relationships and they can be very painful and disappointing so I say no to that forever. If someone comes on very strong right off the bat; red flags go up and I want to run away as fast as I can. I no longer fall for false flattery. Thanks for asking us! What about yourself?

[cuddlyfemme]

For me, it would be friends first then if romantic feelings start then terrific. The Butch would need to love animals, be thoughtful, care about themself and others, be a good listener, good communication, have some similiar interests. I've been in long distance relationships and some have been painful but a few were good

[Jet]

I haven't been in a long term relationship in so long, its hard to say what I would want. She has to intrigue me that's for sure. And at this age I think its okay to expect that her life is her own and her kids (if there are any) are adult enough to be on their own. At this age I believe we have paid our way—we're entitled to our own happiness and some freedoms.

[LipstickLola]

I haven't been in a long term relationship in so long, its hard to say what I would want. She has to intrigue me that's for sure. And at this age I think its okay to expect that her life is her own and her kids (if there are any) are adult enough to be on their own. At this age I believe we have paid our way—we're entitled to our own happiness and some freedoms.

sing it!! and amen!

[LipstickLola]

And? I definitely don't want to be used for my money. I mean, I've worked really really hard for 30+ years to be where I am, not high up, but satisfied with my earnings and I want to play just as hard as I work. Please don't hit me up for cash, I have adult kids to do that! LOL
*I DO SHARE* just sayin.........
Soon to be, fabulously 50! :bunchflowers:

[Jet]

Can't be with anyone who enables their kids or anyone else. I had a short experience with a woman who wiped her kid's butt and cleaned up her messes.
I guess I demand attention, but I damn well give it, too.

[LipstickLola]

Can't be with anyone who enables their kids or anyone else. I had a short experience with a woman who wiped her kid's butt and cleaned up her messes.
I guess I demand attention, but I damn well give it, too.

It gives me a great deal of pleasure to give my kids cash when they least expect it, and they don't expect it. I've raised a couple of really hard working, well adjusted adults who stand on their own. and? I'm a giver, not a micro-manager, but a giver, that's what makes me happy :)

[Jet]

It gives me a great deal of pleasure to give my kids cash when they least expect it, and they don't expect it. I've raised a couple of really hard working, well adjusted adults who stand on their own. and? I'm a giver, not a micro-manager, but a giver, that's what makes me happy :)

I dont see you enabling a child in their dysfunction, there's a big difference.

[LipstickLola]

I dont see you enabling a child in their dysfunction, there's a big difference.

Well? *confession warning* honestly? I find that there is a fine line, and sadly, I no doubt have enabled a few times when I should have stepped away, but it's like anything else in life, you live and learn and burn! :)

[sylvie]

I have noticed single, older people on a few threads talking about the kind of relationships they prefer at this stage of life and why they are seeking a particular type of thing i.e. long distance vs local, live-in vs not, hot/steamy vs companionship, commitment vs dating etc. I'm wondering what single folks in this thread are thinking/looking/hoping for in their next relationship and why, if they care to share that.

you know.. i don't know what i really want anymore.. i do know someday i want commitment, and i do know from now on, it will be friendship first.. i need to someone as much as i want them to know me, to see if there is compatibility .. i'm old school, i'm stone, i'm submissive, i'm many things that tie up into one unique girl - and it's difficult to find someone who respects & appreciates those things about me - so no more seeking.. at this point it's just about continuing on my journey of self & meeting new friends and getting myself back out there.. and then, what happens, happens..

as for long distance vs local.. i've done LDR and it's difficult.. but not impossible, if there is a chance of 'together physically' at some point in time..and the feelings and connection were there, i'd be open to LDR again.. but with some meetings and real time.. i couldn't do LDR permanently, i need interaction..

hot/steamy vs companionship.. i want companionship.. with a big order of hot & steamy all tied into one.. *s* i yearn for someone who'll not only be my love, my protector & partner but.. someone who'll also be my best friend.. i love to laugh, i love to know i've someone i can always count on.. i love passion, i love randomness, i love the unexpected ..

lastly - i'm a very laid back kind of girl - and its' not that i don't care.. i'm just not one to pry, i build a trust with friendship and once that trust is there, i am always 'there' but willing to give needed space ..

for a gal who said i didnt know what i want, i guess i do know some.. funny how that happens, lol.. ♥ anyway, great question!

[cuddlyfemme]

i'm old school, i'm stone, i'm submissive,

You just totally described me. I think being Stone makes finding that special Butch even harder...i've been giving this alot of thought

[cuddlyfemme]

Good morning everyone. Happy Friday!!! *sets out coffee, tea and pasteries*

[Jet]

Some good news today. I am going to have an MRI done on my shoulder. I found a doc in my network and co-pay is do-able. It's going on 4 weeks and I can't engage my shoulder so its pretty much halted my activities. This is a load off my mind.

[LipstickLola]

Some good news today. I am going to have an MRI done on my shoulder. I found a doc in my network and co-pay is do-able. It's going on 4 weeks and I can't engage my shoulder so its pretty much halted my activities. This is a load off my mind.

I'm really glad you get to have this done!! Do you suspect a rota tor cuff tear? those are soooooo painful, treatable but ouch :(

[Jet]

he thinks its a tear, but he's not sure where or how bad. I just have to get it cleared up so the MRI will be a big help

[lipstixgal]

he thinks its a tear, but he's not sure where or how bad. I just have to get it cleared up so the MRI will be a big help

Good luck with the MRI

Hola lofters!! Just relaxing after long week at internship Tuesday and Thursday are the worst days they are the busiest!! but good and I like it wish I could get a job there!! Will get reference though I think, want to be a nurse but later on!! Hope everyone is having a good evening so far!!

[katsarecool]

I just came back from a walk in the dusk and got to see that huge orange moon arising!! It was awesome!!! Jane Godall is ABC's Person of the Week; one of my favorite persons as well. Evening Lofters!

[Dutch Leonard]

I'm in Minneapolis and in a couple of hours I will be boarding a "party bus".

Don't wait up for me.

[lipstixgal]

Gosh I need a girlfirend I am getting ready for bed would you believe it, tired from the week and sore so its an early night for me.

[LipstickLola]

yes, g/f's are good :bunchflowers:

[cuddlyfemme]

Good Morning Lofters! I hope everyone has a beautiful day!

[Galahad]

I am so thankful for the weekend. I brought work home though. I'm glad I have this job, but the extra stuff to do at home is annoying.
As for this weeks topic, I'm not much on relationships at this point. Friends with benefits would work out better. Life gets so complicated and busy, maybe roommates with benefits would work out better.
Long distance is good in some ways.You can weed out the crazies from a safer distance. After a while everyone shows their true colors.

[lipstixgal]

I am so thankful for the weekend. I brought work home though. I'm glad I have this job, but the extra stuff to do at home is annoying.
As for this weeks topic, I'm not much on relationships at this point. Friends with benefits would work out better. Life gets so complicated and busy, maybe roommates with benefits would work out better.
Long distance is good in some ways.You can weed out the crazies from a safer distance. After a while everyone shows their true colors.

That is so true this woman contacted me from lesbian personals and we have yet to meet I doubt we will but the annoying thing is she keeps stringing me along like I haven't forgot about you and stuff like that. Then she sends little stupid emails with fw: halloween well I don't celebrate halloween I celebrate Jewish holidays that's all...so yes there are crazies out there and its good she lives like 2 hours away so I'm glad that nothing has happened because I think she is nuts!! going to try to bake muffins I think or pizza for tonight and soup for tomorrow..

[cuddlyfemme]

Long distance definately has its good point of being able to see the person's true colors. There was one person who wanted me to pick up and move in with hym before even meeting!!!!

[Jet]

I moved to Atlanta because of someone. They were nothing like they presented. It was the second worst thing I've ever been through and at times I still reel from it. Never again.

[cuddlyfemme]

I would move for someone only after we had spent alot of time together, not just 1 or 2 times

[dale2555]

The passing of years have a way of bringing all kinds of physical aches and pains; and some of them just refuse to go away. For me it's a matter of acknowledging, accepting, doing what I can to lessen; and enjoying all the good stuff that is in my life and being open for the new joys that may come my way.

I live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the weather here this weekend has been grand. Today I'm taking myself into town, and am looking forward to the sunshine and a slight breeze on my face while I read: and maybe having a chance to engage in conversation with an interesting person. Of course, having a meal at my friend Mounir's reataurant is a given. And he makes a damn good cup of coffee!

Hope you all have a great day too.

Dale

[lipstixgal]

I moved to Atlanta because of someone. They were nothing like they presented. It was the second worst thing I've ever been through and at times I still reel from it. Never again.

I'm not moving for anybody if I move it south of NJ where its warm and sunny!! hope you all are having a good sunday I'm doing housework and cooking my matzo ball soup and then getting a shish from Whole foods if time permits!!

[DomnNC]

he thinks its a tear, but he's not sure where or how bad. I just have to get it cleared up so the MRI will be a big help

I hope the MRI shows your Dr what needs to be done and you can get it done and mend quickly. Pain is a pain in the butt! Good Luck!!

[kookybroad]

I am a Fabulous 50 gal, new to the site and just wanted to say HELLO to you all.

[cuddlyfemme]

Good morning Lofters...well as good as it gets for a Monday lol I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend!

[Kobi]

I am a Fabulous 50 gal, new to the site and just wanted to say HELLO to you all.

Hi Kooky, welcome to the Planet.

[LipstickLola]

I am a Fabulous 50 gal, new to the site and just wanted to say HELLO to you all.

Welcome! and what a coincidence! I too am Fabulous and shortly to be 50 ;)

[cuddlyfemme]

I am a Fabulous 50 gal, new to the site and just wanted to say HELLO to you all.

Welcome to BFP and to the Loft!

[katsarecool]

welcome to the planet and also Lofters!I am a Fabulous 50 gal, new to the site and just wanted to say HELLO to you all.

[LipstickLola]

Lola did not appreciate the advent of chilly, rainy, damp weather, her lofty aged knees are screaming, :o

[Jet]

It poured in Georgia last night. I love it when it rains here.

[LipstickLola]

It poured in Georgia last night. I love it when it rains here.

I too, love the rain, but my knees do not! too many years of abuse, and still, I ride....and ride hard!

[cuddlyfemme]

Good Morning Lofters. We had alot of rain in Columbia yesterday. Hopefully today will be dry where ever you live

[morningstar55]

good morning Loft dwellers
it rained most the night here too in Charlotte area.....
im hangin here waiting for a load which i should get at some point today.

I had the most awsome weekend in Jacksonville Fla. at the Parelli Horse event...
have loads of pics and video's posted over on my FB page... hope that some of you whom are there enjoyed them.
hope everyone has a great day and please stay safe out there.
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o199/morningstar1955/goodmorning.jpg

[morningstar55]

I am a Fabulous 50 gal, new to the site and just wanted to say HELLO to you all.

opps ha welcome to the Loft and the Planet.... ms kooky.. lol

[dale2555]

Just what exactly is Queer Fuckery; and why is it a part of BFP's site description?

[cuddlyfemme]

Good Evening Lofters! I hope you are all enjoying your evening

[lipstixgal]

Good evening lofters hope you all had a good day,me I'm beat!! going to lay down and watch tv