Newbies! Introduce yourself here! - Page 19

Vanya · 08-03-2013, 06:18 PM

alexri, thanks for the welcome.

I've poked around here quite a bit, enough to get a sense that this is an actual community, which is rare on the interwebz... I'm looking forward to being a part of it, and I hope I have something to offer others here.

Bèsame* · 08-03-2013, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanya

Wow. I can't... believe... I'm doing this... again.

I'm Evan -- I go by Vanya (Russian-style nickname, from my father's side of the family). I'm a life-long out dyke who is finally, at 60-ish, owning that I'm trans. I was that kid -- drove my mother crazy from day one because I refused to wear skirts, spent my birthday money on toy trucks, and wanted to be Clint Eastwood when I grew up.

I've always passed as a guy about half the time in casual interactions (grocery store, etc.)... I've always preferred "Sir" to "Ma'am... etc., etc., etc.

So here I am, and it's weird, scary, but pretty exciting to be coming out all over again, and deciding (literally) what to make of myself.

And I'm dead happy to have found this forum, which seems like a good place to hang out and maybe get some support as I figure all this out...

Heavenleahangel · 08-03-2013, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanya

Wow. I can't... believe... I'm doing this... again.

I'm Evan -- I go by Vanya (Russian-style nickname, from my father's side of the family). I'm a life-long out dyke who is finally, at 60-ish, owning that I'm trans. I was that kid -- drove my mother crazy from day one because I refused to wear skirts, spent my birthday money on toy trucks, and wanted to be Clint Eastwood when I grew up.

I've always passed as a guy about half the time in casual interactions (grocery store, etc.)... I've always preferred "Sir" to "Ma'am... etc., etc., etc.

So here I am, and it's weird, scary, but pretty exciting to be coming out all over again, and deciding (literally) what to make of myself.

And I'm dead happy to have found this forum, which seems like a good place to hang out and maybe get some support as I figure all this out...

Hi, Vanya! You are in the right place! Welcome! There are many, many others on the Planet that totally relate to you and many of us femmes who adore and appreciate everything about y'all! I hope you are enjoying your stay here and you meet lots of nice folks!

SleepyButch · 08-04-2013, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanya

Wow. I can't... believe... I'm doing this... again.

I'm Evan -- I go by Vanya (Russian-style nickname, from my father's side of the family). I'm a life-long out dyke who is finally, at 60-ish, owning that I'm trans. I was that kid -- drove my mother crazy from day one because I refused to wear skirts, spent my birthday money on toy trucks, and wanted to be Clint Eastwood when I grew up.

I've always passed as a guy about half the time in casual interactions (grocery store, etc.)... I've always preferred "Sir" to "Ma'am... etc., etc., etc.

So here I am, and it's weird, scary, but pretty exciting to be coming out all over again, and deciding (literally) what to make of myself.

And I'm dead happy to have found this forum, which seems like a good place to hang out and maybe get some support as I figure all this out...

Welcome to the planet Vanya. I know you'll find a lot of support here. I wish you the best of luck in your new journey.

Arwen · 08-04-2013, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanya

alexri, thanks for the welcome.

I've poked around here quite a bit, enough to get a sense that this is an actual community, which is rare on the interwebz... I'm looking forward to being a part of it, and I hope I have something to offer others here.

Wait. No. What?

A real community? Us?

You found us. I'm glad.

Welcome to the Planet, Vanya. I have a dear bioboy friend who is a Vanya (and Russian, 1st gen US).

If you have questions, ask. We are here to help and we are glad you are here.

I know you just got here, but consider joining us in Little Rock in 56 days for the Planet Reunion. You and yours would be very welcome.

Vanya · 08-04-2013, 09:41 PM

Thanks, all, for the warm welcome. Happy to be here, and I'm looking forward to good conversations and to getting to know folks.

PurerSands · 08-06-2013, 05:56 AM

Hello all!!!

Just stopping by, new to the planet and loving it so far!

As the name suggests, I'm Irish, and I love sports! I also love forums, coffee and many other things!

Have been made feel very welcome here so far, so wanted to say a big thank you to all!

SleepyButch · 08-06-2013, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Irish_Sportsmad

Hello all!!!

Just stopping by, new to the planet and loving it so far!

As the name suggests, I'm Irish, and I love sports! I also love forums, coffee and many other things!

Have been made feel very welcome here so far, so wanted to say a big thank you to all!

Hi there Irish_Sportsmad!! Welcome to the planet. Glad to see you are enjoying yourself so far and am sure you'll have a lot more fun the longer you stick around. Enjoy!!

Bèsame* · 08-06-2013, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Irish_Sportsmad

Hello all!!!

Just stopping by, new to the planet and loving it so far!

As the name suggests, I'm Irish, and I love sports! I also love forums, coffee and many other things!

Have been made feel very welcome here so far, so wanted to say a big thank you to all!

PurerSands · 08-06-2013, 10:11 AM

Hello there! I've seen you on the forums quite a bit! I enjoy your posts! Thanks for the welcome

Lady Pamela · 08-06-2013, 11:05 PM

Katelar · 08-09-2013, 05:44 PM

Morning all.

Found these boards by accident and from looking around today it seems like just the place i'd like to hang out.

I'm from England, so forgive me if it takes me a while to get to grips with some of the terminology you use here as it appears most of you are based in the States.

I'm just shy of 30, work in education and identify as myself. There's lots of identities and i'm a mixture of a few, but I edge more towards butch than anything else.

SleepyButch · 08-09-2013, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Katelar

Morning all.

Found these boards by accident and from looking around today it seems like just the place i'd like to hang out.

I'm from England, so forgive me if it takes me a while to get to grips with some of the terminology you use here as it appears most of you are based in the States.

I'm just shy of 30, work in education and identify as myself. There's lots of identities and i'm a mixture of a few, but I edge more towards butch than anything else.

Hi Katelar! Welcome to our home away from home. Just hang around often and you'll get the hang of our funny language. Glad you found us. Hope you enjoy yourself here.

Katelar · 08-09-2013, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SleepyButch

Hi Katelar! Welcome to our home away from home. Just hang around often and you'll get the hang of our funny language. Glad you found us. Hope you enjoy yourself here.

Thanks for the welcome SleepyButch

PurerSands · 08-10-2013, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Katelar

Morning all.

Found these boards by accident and from looking around today it seems like just the place i'd like to hang out.

I'm from England, so forgive me if it takes me a while to get to grips with some of the terminology you use here as it appears most of you are based in the States.

I'm just shy of 30, work in education and identify as myself. There's lots of identities and i'm a mixture of a few, but I edge more towards butch than anything else.

Hello there!

I'm kind of still new here myself, and I'm just across the pond! Makes a nice change to see someone from this side of the World! Lol

Welcome!

Koffeelvr · 08-11-2013, 01:01 PM

Howdy. I'm in my last 40's and live in the Washington DC area.

I love to travel and spend time with family and friends. I am a geek by profession.

Anything else you would like to know? Feel free to ask

jknight · 08-11-2013, 07:15 PM

I really stink at intros, esp. before I assess the environment for a while. So, here goes. Hi My name is Jonas !! I am new to this site and also the state of PA, I am 44, lookin for friends, community, belonging, and as much as I can find to explore and enjoy, I am pre surgery F2M (hope to change soon), I live and have lived for over 10 yrs tho as 100% of the time male .. that's all for now. lol I hope that is enough for now. Check out my profile for a lil bit more.

Heavenleahangel · 08-11-2013, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jknight

I really stink at intros, esp. before I assess the environment for a while. So, here goes. Hi My name is Jonas !! I am new to this site and also the state of PA, I am 44, lookin for friends, community, belonging, and as much as I can find to explore and enjoy, I am pre surgery F2M (hope to change soon), I live and have lived for over 10 yrs tho as 100% of the time male .. that's all for now. lol I hope that is enough for now. Check out my profile for a lil bit more.

Hey, J; I'm glad you made it! I told you this place was awesome! Lots of support and nice peeps here! Kick back and enjoy. You will find you are not alone....

SleepyButch · 08-11-2013, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Koffeelvr

Howdy. I'm in my last 40's and live in the Washington DC area.

I love to travel and spend time with family and friends. I am a geek by profession.

Anything else you would like to know? Feel free to ask

Welcome Koffeelvr! We have a lot of geeks here so you'll fit right in! lol Have fun!

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Originally Posted by jknight

I really stink at intros, esp. before I assess the environment for a while. So, here goes. Hi My name is Jonas !! I am new to this site and also the state of PA, I am 44, lookin for friends, community, belonging, and as much as I can find to explore and enjoy, I am pre surgery F2M (hope to change soon), I live and have lived for over 10 yrs tho as 100% of the time male .. that's all for now. lol I hope that is enough for now. Check out my profile for a lil bit more.

Hello Jonas! Seems like you did a fine job on your intro. Welcome to the site. What part of PA did you move to? Good luck with your surgery!

lusciouskiwi · 08-18-2013, 07:54 AM

Sending all the new members a Kiwi wave from SE Asia - see, not all members are from Canada or the US.

It's almost my bedtime and I haven't had dinner yet, so had better get cracking!

Enjoy!

08-03-2013, 06:18 PM	#361
Vanya Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Trans-ish Preferred Pronoun?: He-ish Relationship Status: Yes. Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Upper midwest Posts: 4 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5 Thanked 17 Times in 4 Posts Rep Power: 0	alexri, thanks for the welcome. I've poked around here quite a bit, enough to get a sense that this is an actual community, which is rare on the interwebz... I'm looking forward to being a part of it, and I hope I have something to offer others here. __________________ "Cowboys don't wear shorts." Last edited by Vanya; 08-03-2013 at 06:19 PM. Reason: too many words.

08-04-2013, 09:41 PM	#366
Vanya Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Trans-ish Preferred Pronoun?: He-ish Relationship Status: Yes. Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Upper midwest Posts: 4 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5 Thanked 17 Times in 4 Posts Rep Power: 0	Thanks, all, for the warm welcome. Happy to be here, and I'm looking forward to good conversations and to getting to know folks. __________________ "Cowboys don't wear shorts."

08-06-2013, 05:56 AM	#367
PurerSands Member How Do You Identify?: Gay woman Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: I have one Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Where the grass is green! Posts: 125 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 105 Thanked 258 Times in 86 Posts Rep Power: 3262139	Hello all!!! Just stopping by, new to the planet and loving it so far! As the name suggests, I'm Irish, and I love sports! I also love forums, coffee and many other things! Have been made feel very welcome here so far, so wanted to say a big thank you to all! __________________ But I, being poor, have only my dreams...

08-06-2013, 10:11 AM	#370
PurerSands Member How Do You Identify?: Gay woman Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: I have one Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Where the grass is green! Posts: 125 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 105 Thanked 258 Times in 86 Posts Rep Power: 3262139	Hello there! I've seen you on the forums quite a bit! I enjoy your posts! Thanks for the welcome __________________ But I, being poor, have only my dreams...

08-06-2013, 11:05 PM	#371
Lady Pamela Senior Member How Do You Identify?: A Lady..Femme..Free Spirit with a touch of survivalist woman in me. Preferred Pronoun?: Spiritual Warrior..She Ra..Baby Doll, or anything close..ha! Relationship Status: In perfect love and perfect trust I believe that will be directed..for now Just friends in my life. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Live in Utah but take trips to Arkansas. Plan to move there eventually. Posts: 2,579 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,073 Thanked 5,940 Times in 1,609 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	__________________ Believe what people show you the first time. It will keep you in balance, and will show you truth! ~~ Author unknown ~~ When negative thoughts come to mind, Let them die stillborn. Speak and do posotive in any situation, And watch your dreams grow and flurish. If you can't say anything posotive, Zip it up. Do not give birth to that which you do not want to see grow. See it, Believe it, Own it, Have it! ~~ Lady Pamela ~~

08-09-2013, 05:44 PM	#372
Katelar Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Queer/Butch Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Ball and Chain Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 23 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 28 Thanked 77 Times in 20 Posts Rep Power: 429509	Morning all. Found these boards by accident and from looking around today it seems like just the place i'd like to hang out. I'm from England, so forgive me if it takes me a while to get to grips with some of the terminology you use here as it appears most of you are based in the States. I'm just shy of 30, work in education and identify as myself. There's lots of identities and i'm a mixture of a few, but I edge more towards butch than anything else.

08-11-2013, 01:01 PM	#376
Koffeelvr Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Soft Butch Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Washington DC Posts: 16 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 14 Thanked 54 Times in 13 Posts Rep Power: 429510	Howdy Howdy. I'm in my last 40's and live in the Washington DC area. I love to travel and spend time with family and friends. I am a geek by profession. Anything else you would like to know? Feel free to ask

08-11-2013, 07:15 PM	#377
jknight Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Male - trans - f2m Preferred Pronoun?: He, Him Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pa - from the Carolinas Posts: 3 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 1 Post Rep Power: 0	New here and in PA I really stink at intros, esp. before I assess the environment for a while. So, here goes. Hi My name is Jonas !! I am new to this site and also the state of PA, I am 44, lookin for friends, community, belonging, and as much as I can find to explore and enjoy, I am pre surgery F2M (hope to change soon), I live and have lived for over 10 yrs tho as 100% of the time male .. that's all for now. lol I hope that is enough for now. Check out my profile for a lil bit more.

08-18-2013, 07:54 AM	#380
lusciouskiwi Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme lesbian feminist Preferred Pronoun?: Anything except for "aunty" Relationship Status: Happy with my butch. Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Aotearoa New Zealand Posts: 2,681 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 25,494 Thanked 9,097 Times in 1,899 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	Sending all the new members a Kiwi wave from SE Asia - see, not all members are from Canada or the US. It's almost my bedtime and I haven't had dinner yet, so had better get cracking! Enjoy! __________________ happiness is a form of courage. George Holbrook Jackson Risk! Risk anything! Care no more for the opinions of others, for those voices. Do the hardest thing on earth for you. Act for yourself. Face the truth. Katherine Mansfield Motivate yourself or be miserable. Whatever has to be done, it's always your choice. Wayne Dyer