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Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on March 26, 2018, 03:17:00 PM
Well, I could get accustomed to this....  this morning at my office I had another guy that recently met at the next door coffee shop bring me an espresso and chocolate chip cookies.   
So now I have 3 male suitors?  :icon_help:

I am starting to wonder if the coffee shop next door has a notice posted with my picture stating that I need coffee brought to me every morning ???

The coffee shop barista must have known that it was intended for me because she put a pink lid on the espresso cup.

Quote from: Allison S on April 08, 2018, 10:10:17 PM
Oh my!! When you say it like that "hunting prey" all in capitals, and with your new stunning photo, I can just imagine what this scenario is like... 3 (or are we at 4 or more now) dashing men vying for your companionship, love and celibacy.. er I mean intimacy!

Amber, I think I'll grab a seat in a movie theatre with unlimited popcorn for this one lol [emoji4]

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Quote from: amberwaves on April 08, 2018, 10:12:37 PM
*passes the popcorn, leans in and whispers* didn't you hear, it's three guys and a LADY now.

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 08, 2018, 10:34:46 PM
My office/business is just 2 doors down from the local coffee shop.  I work very long early and late hours many days, even 6 days a week sometimes .... one of the benefits of being self-employed !!!!  I end up getting an espresso and a pastry as early as 7 am many mornings.  Then if I don't pack a lunch and/or work late I will get a bite to eat there as well so the employees there know who I am and where my business is... and probably where I live too.

In this small town everyone knows everyone else so the coffee shop tends to be the gathering spot and gossip spot of the town.  One morning I was getting my espresso and started walking away from the coffee counter and I turned and walked right into a man about my age... and just about spilled coffee on me and on him.  He must have noticed where I went when I left... or perhaps the owner and barista there told him but the next morning he brought to my office my favorite espresso and pastry.  He is quite handsome but very shy, tall too, but I am only 5'4"...  5'5' if I fluff up my hair, so most everyone seems tall to me.   
I will call this man "Male Suitor #1"

........... more coming

Quote from: amberwaves on April 08, 2018, 10:42:23 PM
I am so mad that I have to go to bed and will have to wait til tomorrow to read more.  Quick, someone DVR this show for me.

Quote from: amberwaves on April 08, 2018, 09:51:51 PM
Grabs popcorn...and subscribed

Quote from: amberwaves on April 09, 2018, 07:36:58 AM
Poor Danielle is probably flooded with update notifications and pms asking for more details 🤣

Quote from: josie76 on April 09, 2018, 08:03:41 AM
Count me in as enthralled!  :D

Suitor #1: more details? How tall, build, hair color, eyes????

We need details girl!  ;)

Quote from: josie76 on April 09, 2018, 08:03:41 AM
Count me in as enthralled!  :D

Suitor #1: more details? How tall, build, hair color, eyes????

We need details girl!  ;)

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 08, 2018, 10:34:46 PM
My office/business is just 2 doors down from the local coffee shop.  I work very long early and late hours many days, even 6 days a week sometimes .... one of the benefits of being self-employed !!!!  I end up getting an espresso and a pastry as early as 7 am many mornings.  Then if I don't pack a lunch and/or work late I will get a bite to eat there as well so the employees there know who I am and where my business is... and probably where I live too.

In this small town everyone knows everyone else so the coffee shop tends to be the gathering spot and gossip spot of the town.  One morning I was getting my espresso and started walking away from the coffee counter and I turned and walked right into a man about my age... and just about spilled coffee on me and on him.  He must have noticed where I went when I left... or perhaps the owner and barista there told him but the next morning he brought to my office my favorite espresso and pastry.  He is quite handsome but very shy, tall too, but I am only 5'4"...  5'5' if I fluff up my hair, so most everyone seems tall to me.   
I will call this man "Male Suitor #1"

........... more coming

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 09, 2018, 03:09:28 PM
To try to have some continuity I am quoting my previous post on this thread that talked about "Male Suitor #1" .....  I am aware that you girls that have already commented on this thread wondering about him.... he is probably 5'11" or perhaps taller, dark hair but slightly balding, in good shape and no beer belly!!!   He dresses immaculately.... I found out that he works as a manager at a nearby store.   The day after he brought me coffee he asked me to go to dinner with him, which after procrastinating for over a week I finally caved-in and agreed....  this was all very exciting for sure but also very nerve wracking and I was a bundle of nerves as the date approached.... since he dressed so nicely I picked out one of my nice dresses and my fairly high heels so I could at least be up above his shoulders.... since we had snow on the ground I had my boots on when he picked me up and changed in the restaurant.   He was such a gentleman, held the doors for me, held my hand as we walked on the snow... worried I might fall I suppose.... or perhaps it was his excuse to hold my hand  ;)    I was so nervous but VERY RELIEVED when we got into the restaurant to sit down, his good friend and his friend's girlfriend were waiting for us....  so it was a group dinner date... which was just fine with me because all of this is so new to me.   The girlfriend and I went to the women's room to freshen up and she was so nice, when we were in front of the mirror let her have some of my perfume that she liked and I had no indication that she suspected anything about my past.  I guess that I overdressed, she was in slacks and a sweater top.... she even complimented me on my dress and my hair....  but I would rather over-dress than under-dress.  We all enjoyed the early evening dinner... when he took me home and walked me to my door, holding my hand again,  he gave me a hug and a quick kiss on the cheek...  I appreciate the fact that he is somewhat shy and taking it slow.....  there will be more about "Male Suitor #1"... because he asked me on another dinner date... but not before Male Suitor #2 appeared....

.....more coming soon....maybe later today....  I have to do lots of work now...... the Income tax deadline is at the end of this week and all the procrastinators are showing up at my business to get their taxes computed and filed............
Danielle

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 09, 2018, 08:57:21 PM
So, here is tonight's update:  Yes, Male Suitor #1 did ask me on another date but that is for a future update....

As I have written about before on other various threads, I regularly once a week go to the local gym with a group of cis-female friends that I met after I had relocated here 18 months ago.  We have a lot of fun, and "some" good exercise too!!!   One time in the locker room after a sweaty workout I was struggling to get out of my pull-over sports bra... usually not a problem, but when sweaty it can be a bigger problem... my feeling is that one has to be a contortionist to get out of them without dislocating a shoulder.  Next time I buy a sports bra it will be a front closure for sure.

Several of my friends were laughing at me as I was struggling... I finally got it off and there I am bare chested in front of my cis-women friends....  one of them spoke up right away and complimented me on my figure and curves.....  wow-whee, that was a great confirmation and boost to my confidence and was so very great to hear.

As I have stated before, I just about know for sure that no one here in my small town knows of my male past... at least not yet.  One thing that is on my mind is that when I do get serious about a relationship with a Suitor... it will be incumbent on me to tell them about my past before it goes past a hug and a quick kiss.... or two.   
If (or rather, when) that happens and particularly if the relationship does not go forward then it may be only a matter of "microseconds" for everyone to know in this small conservative town.  At that point I would then be the one telling the townspeople, my clients and my male and women friends that I have developed since I moved here BEFORE they found out about me via the town gossip...  the town gossip center seems to be at the nearby coffee shop I go to all the time!!!   What a web I seem to be caught in.

On one of my visits to the gym a nice looking really buff fellow (Male suitor #2) came up to my treadmill and started chatting... he wanted to take me out to dinner the next night....  I told him that I would think about it.... I really don't like this guy however because his is very full of himself and comes off as arrogant and God's gift to women... plus he was moving way too fast for me....  not like the slower and shy Male Suitor #2.  I eventually declined the date offer but in subsequent visits to the gym he keeps coming on to me.   My women friends usually come to my rescue and get me away from him.... thankful for that!!!  I have a feeling that I will be writing more about Male Suitor #2 in the future however.

I am running out of time, I am still at my office and I have finished my light take-out dinner from the coffee shop and I have more tax work to do tonight.

Nand next time, next update....more about Male Suitor #1 and the 2nd dinner date.....
...and a new Male Suitor #3 that I have mentioned earlier in this thread, he is the one that brought me coffee and chocolate chip cookies... I had posted a picture of the coffee cup with the pink lid... and the cookies he brought me ...before I ate them.  Stay tuned and thanks for reading and following....
.....and if you have any suggestions or comments please reply!  I think I need your help at times.
Hugs   
Danielle

Note:  I wish I could get all of you reading this a giant big bag of buttered popcorn!!!

*****Oh, and by the way, soon you will be all caught up with my updates and then I will be posting stuff as it happens.... soon.

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Quote from: Allison S on April 09, 2018, 09:45:39 PM
Can I get an invite to your wedding [emoji4] I'm loving this!!

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Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 10, 2018, 12:52:39 PM
Well, my Male Suitor #1 did indeed return a day after our group dinner date and he brought me another espresso (no pink lid however) .... a day after that I discovered that I now have a Male Suitor #3 that brought me an espresso and chocolate chip cookies.(with the pink lid in the previous pic) more about him in a minute.

Oh, here is a picture I took on Saturday morning of the building where my office and the next door Coffee Shop is located.... 
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My blue vehicle is in the parking lot nearest the building, my office is way to the left and the Coffee Shop is 2 doors to the right .... pretty handy for sure, that is why I eat there a lot and grab coffee and take-outs to take to my office... and the owner and workers have gotten to know me quite well.

Anyway, back to male suitor #1... again, I like this guy... sharp dresser, very polite and somewhat shy.  He invited me to dinner again, this time making the point that it was just going to be the two of us... the date was the next weekend and I accepted the invitation.   
NOTE:  He must be a smooth operator, LOL... he first softened me up with a group date, now the next date is just the 2 of us!!! 
Well, the date went well, much like the first date, very attentive and all of that, I did dress up again, mainly because he always looks so sharp....  this time he gave me much longer and closer multiple hugs and kept reaching for and touching my hand when we had our hands on the dinner table as we talked.... and then, when he dropped me off, I think he was going for the kiss on my lips but we ended up doing another "on the cheek" kiss, actually 2 kisses, while he was hugging me very closely for what seemed like a very long time.... and very close indeed, I felt my boobs pressing against him.  Hmmmmm  ;)

   
Male to Female hugs are so much different than Male to Male hugs as I remember them.... when males hug each other, if they even hug each other instead of belly bumping (LOL), they were usually a quick and not so close hug, a couple pats on the back and it's over.   
When an interested Male hugs an accepting Female, the hug is much closer, much longer, and with face to face contact.

I have since seen him at the next door coffee shop and we have exchanged brief pleasant conversations as we were ordering our morning espressos. 
Probably more to be happening with  Male Suitor #1 in the future....  hopefully!  I will keep you updated as things progress.

IMPORTANT HAPPENING:  Oh, and I did bring up the general subject of transgenders and trans-women with Male Suitor #1... we chatted about that for a while and he was not particularly negative about that subject, so perhaps the time is coming soon... and I will be relieved when it does happen.... after all it is when, not if....
I have been here as a woman for 18 months and frankly it is about time so I will be preparing my friends, clients and those in town that I see and talk to.  ...
...Or the thought did run through my mind that perhaps I am just fooling myself and he and everyone here already know my "secret" ...  I am aware that there are One Million and One Ways to give away my transgender and male past secret... who knows, I could have already done that and don't know it.... so if that is the case I need to relax and enjoy things here without my constant worry.  I will definitely keep you posted about that too.

Now, about my new Male Suitor #3......  No, I didn't accidently bump into him at the coffee shop but he must have noticed me there as a daily customer and perhaps he asked one of the baristas about me....
So, after he showed up coming through my office door he surprised me and brought me my morning espresso (with the pink lid) and cookies ... he knew exactly what I like to order so I think the barista there "helped" him.  He has dropped in again a few times later in the week to say hello....  He was kinda nervously stumbling over his words going on about on a near future weekend when the weather turns nice we could go for a walk or something and grab lunch...  he even "joked" that he has a big umbrella for two and we could walk in the rain or snow.   Nothing more to report on him yet.

... And at the gym in subsequent visits, that arrogant and pushy Male Suitor #2 keeps coming on to me...  and my female friends keep coming over to where I am working out to rescue me....  it is nice having friends in a situation like that.....

... oh and that reminds me that on that 2nd dinner date with Male Suitor #1 and just the two of us, one of my gym women friends offered to call me on my cell phone about the time that our dinner is in progress... I think that we girls call that a "rescue call" so if things with the date aren't going well we have an excuse to end the date earlier than planned.   
****ELLIE:  Please note that I will be writing more about HER soon!!

So, that is it for now, it's 9:45am here and I got to my office early this morning at 7AM and my mid-morning break  is over and I have a ton of work to do today.  I will try to do another update later today if I can see light at the end of the tunnel with my work load.

I trust that you all have a wonderful day today.

>:-)  Danielle ;)
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Quote from: SarahFehrman on April 10, 2018, 04:18:55 PM
Keep it coming, sweetie! I'm bringing some Chicago style popcorn to this lovely happening and I'll share with you other ladies. If you've never had it, it's the best!

Hugs,
Sarah from ChiTown

Quote from: Colleen_definitely on April 10, 2018, 05:51:57 PM
A X-Runner?  I love the color!

Quote from: josie76 on April 10, 2018, 06:04:32 PM
Gosh Danielle, your life is giving so many of us quite the exciting ride. I'm loving the details.  :D
I don't think much of anything you do would out you. I think your secret is safe until you are ready.

Have you dated guys before? Or as a woman that is? I am finding your experiences enlightening for sure.

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 10, 2018, 04:31:31 PM
Sarah: 
Right on.... I spent some time in Chicago several years ago, I ran in the Chicago Marathon the year they had to cancel it before it finished, many runners fell ill from heat exhaustion and dehydration because of the record heat wave and the lack of water availability on the marathon route for the runners... poor planning by the sponsors and very unfortunate circumstances for the runners.  Fortunately I stopped running when I realized that things were not going to end well.

Ahhhh, yes, I went several times to a Garretts Popcorn shop downtown....  my favorite mix was the Cheddar Cheese and Caramel popcorn.   i always would pick out the Caramel popcorn out of the mix to the chagrin of my friends as we were sharing.   You can get a similar style of Popcorn at Costco... in a big bag.... it's not as good as the fresh made Garretts but it is pretty good tasting.....

Thanks for reading my Chronicles post and please feel free to chime in with comments and suggestion at any time.
Hugs,
Danielle

Quote from: softbutchharley on April 10, 2018, 02:54:27 PM
Cute. You and the ongoing story :)
Sooooo...I'm waiting to hear when that gal on the Harley rode up next to you one morning and asked you if you had a girlfriend ?  ..   LOL  ;)
yeahhhhhhhh  ;)
lata gata...keep us posted...------------------------------------------> ONE Love

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 11, 2018, 10:33:22 AM
.... adding another thought to my last update this morning.... since Dentists and Hygienists are close up to their patient's faces, there are tell-tale signs of being trans-woman in addition to teeth and mouth,  my cis-woman Hygienist friend said that she was amazed at my "female" soft and smooth face and facial features ... and based on that would have never suspected anything about my past..... that was nice to hear.

Quote from: KathyLauren on April 11, 2018, 11:53:22 AM
This is surprising, but excellent news.  The pressure is off.

Quote from: Megan. on April 11, 2018, 12:24:58 PM
When are you going to syndicate to Netflix? [emoji23]

A surprise about being outed by your teeth! I'm glad that your friends and the locals seem to accept you regardless (as they should). Now you can really relax and pick which of your many suitor(s) you like for starters,  maybe followed by main and of course dessert [emoji16]. X

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Quote from: josie76 on April 11, 2018, 03:35:26 PM
Danielle I have to say I feel relieved for you. I am glad you found out and most importantly that no one thought anything negative because of your past. That is awesome!

Quote from: Allison S on April 11, 2018, 03:51:29 PM
I'm happy to hear you're relieved Danielle. But I don't understand, so confidentiality was broken in this case? I know you don't mind but it seems like if they knew from your teeth... that your dentist and hygienst should not have told anyone. At least they should've approached you first and asked you...

Also, you've been in this town 18 months? I'm very surprised you're just now getting suitors... unless they're very slow to warm, I would imagine from day one you would have suitors. Just my thoughts [emoji846]

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Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 11, 2018, 10:33:22 AM
.... adding another thought to my last update this morning.... since Dentists and Hygienists are close up to their patient's faces, there are tell-tale signs of being trans-woman in addition to teeth and mouth,  my cis-woman Hygienist friend said that she was amazed at my soft and smooth face and facial features ... that was nice to hear.

Quote from: Allison S on April 11, 2018, 05:00:48 PM
I agree Chrissy, she does[emoji4]
They must be very open minded in this Alaskan town!! I'm surprised. I was a bit worried because you seemed nervous about telling anyone you're trans there. It just didn't seem like the best place to come out but it all worked out really well!!
Such a great turn of events[emoji4]
Now which lucky suitor will you choose...

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Quote from: Allison S on April 11, 2018, 05:00:48 PM
I agree Chrissy, she does[emoji4]
They must be very open minded in this Alaskan town!! I'm surprised. I was a bit worried because you seemed nervous about telling anyone you're trans there. It just didn't seem like the best place to come out but it all worked out really well!!
Such a great turn of events[emoji4]
Now which lucky suitor will you choose...

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Quote from: Allison S on April 11, 2018, 05:00:48 PM
I agree Chrissy, she does[emoji4]
They must be very open minded in this Alaskan town!! I'm surprised. I was a bit worried because you seemed nervous about telling anyone you're trans there. It just didn't seem like the best place to come out but it all worked out really well!!
Such a great turn of events[emoji4]
Now which lucky suitor will you choose...

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Quote from: amberwaves on April 11, 2018, 05:04:21 PM
I wasn't nearly as worried about the reaction of other people.  I live in Hicksville and it's different when people can put a face and a personality to the dreaded trans word.  If you look like a woman, sounds like a woman, and act like a woman then people treat you like a woman.  Even for the ones that know they tend to take life at face value and don't even think about it unless it comes up for some reason or another.

Quote from: Gertrude on April 11, 2018, 06:31:15 PM
I couldn't live with people in my >-bleeped-<e like that. Too parochial.

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Quote from: HappyMoni on April 11, 2018, 06:51:22 PM
Danielle,
   I am trying to get the flavor of where you live. I assume you get a lot of winter, maybe you are far away from other towns? Is it a situation where people kind of need to depend on each other maybe a little more than down south here. I wonder if there is a sense of you all being invested in the community together. Maybe that might make for a more accepting group even if conservative. Maybe folks are just more individualistic and are respectful of you being a little different. At any rate, I am happy that the pressure is off for you and  that it looks so good for you.
   I'm putting in my guess that female, suitor #4 is the friend who asked if you are trans. My mind can't help but remember the show Northern Exposure from a few years back  as I read your adventures. I am torn between watching the next Downton Abby or looking for more on your thread. lol
Moni

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 11, 2018, 05:17:15 PM
Well, Allison, in your reply regarding Alaska.... while this state and especially the very small towns, of which there are many.... tend to be very conservative....  BUT this is also a place that people come to get away from big cities, past problems and to get a way from people in general, so there is a big mix of people with various backgrounds, many of them don't want others in their business, and therefore they don't get into other people's business also.  Live and let live seems to be the motto here.

Quote from: KathyLauren on April 11, 2018, 08:19:17 PM
I think this is true of many small communities. If you become a participant in the community, you become "one of us", and little things like coming out are easier for others to accommodate.  I found the same thing in the little fishing village I live in, population about 300.

I can think of lots of things I could have done that would have sabotaged my transition: moving here already transitioned; being too flamboyant; keeping to myself; being a rabble-rouser.  But by pure luck, I didn't do any of those things.  I was here a couple of years before I came out, and became accepted in the community; I dress conservatively (dressy casual); I have mingled with the locals at social events since I first got here; I volunteer with the fire department.

So, while I am undoubtedly the first transgender person any of the residents have met, they already knew me as a community member and neighbour.  I may be a weird tr***y to some of them, but at least I am their weird tr***y.

Quote from: Karen on April 11, 2018, 08:06:54 PM
Thanks Danielle all your openness.  So glad the burden is lifted.  Your town sounds great, and that they see you for the amazing and positive woman you are.  They are blessed to have you there!

Can't wait to hear what's next...I kept checking over the day rather than working :)

Karen.

Quote from: HappyMoni on April 11, 2018, 08:56:50 PM
Wanted to thank you for your reply, now I'll let you work. Imagine April 17 can't come soon enough for you.  :)
Moni

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 11, 2018, 07:56:03 PM
@ Gertrude:   Actually, aside from my recent coming-out dilemma that is now mostly done.... I rather enjoy going places around town, bumping into people on the street I know by name, doing business with stores and restaurants where they know my name and I know theirs.   

It is very comforting for me to know that if my car gets stuck on the road, or I am in distress or whatever that I will know that there will be people that I know that will stop and help... or that I can call people I know and get help and not from strangers that may or may not be of the best character. 

Here the townspeople are very trusting once they get to know you.  Of course, like anywhere one goes there are always the misfits, criminals and untrustworthy people but they are mostly difficult to find.

The big drawback here is that I have to drive a very long way to get to any large city like Anchorage or a smaller big city like Fairbanks.   Anchorage is a little closer and that is where I go when I want to go to Costco once every 6 to 8 weeks to stock up and to go shopping... or to go to a medical specialist like my endo..    That inconvenience is more than offset by all the good things about living here....  no sirens at night, no heavy traffic, no freeways nor even any 4 lane roads, and only 4 stoplights.  And the scenery here is spectacular... the in-town views and views from my home of snow capped mountains is breathtaking ... ..  nearby skiing and hiking, etc.... and lots of fishing and hunting opportunities.

All in all, I really like my small, tight knit, and local parochial setting as compared to a large city where one can get "lost" in the crowd.... but I do understand that there are people that do want to get lost in the crowd... not really knowing some of the their neighbors or merchants, and lots of traffic and congestion.. 

Thank you for your reply, I respect your opinion and I am glad that you voiced it.
Danielle

Quote from: Roll on April 11, 2018, 11:07:10 PM
Or, food for thought, get both suitor #1 and suitor #4 and live the dream.  >:-)

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 11, 2018, 11:35:54 PM
@ Ellie:  Interesting idea that you mentioned, I could even include Suitor #3 ....  forget Suitor #2, I am not interested in him at all.
However I am not into group stuff although I have never tried or gave it much thought.  I am a one-person at a time relationship person....
Daniellle

Quote from: Roll on April 11, 2018, 11:07:10 PM
Or, food for thought, get both suitor #1 and suitor #4 and live the dream.  >:-)

Quote from: Jessica on April 11, 2018, 11:56:39 PM
Danielle, let me thank you again for starting this thread.  Not only will you document your adventures here (and your personal hard copy) but you have given hope to every single person at Susan's Place that is just looking for a happy life.

Your friend, Jess

Quote from: pamelatransuk on April 12, 2018, 05:29:30 AM
Danielle

This is precisely right - not one iota of exaggeration - you give hope to us all. You are so positive, sociable and a great motivator.

I am so glad the stress of your past has now been resolved with a more than happy outcome.

I look forward to all your updates which I read later as I am in UK and 9 hours ahead of you. 11.30 am now.

One minor point if I may small businesses here usually file tax returns online. Is that not permitted in US? Is it voluntary? Just wondered. Thanks

Pamela

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 11, 2018, 12:14:22 PM
KathyLauren:   YES, on all of your points....
... very surprising indeed... regarding the Dental thing ... and also that many of the townspeople already knew.

... Yes, excellent news...  my friends and acquaintances here didn't seem to bat an eyelash when they found out, at least not to my face... who knows what the private conversations among themselves entail.

... And, the pressure is indeed off, it is like a 1000 pound weight has been lifted off of me

Now, onto my life without all of my past hanging over my head and causing me much distress....
Thank you for your reply.
Danielle

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 11, 2018, 10:04:32 PM
LATEST UPDATE about (female) Suitor #4 ...  when I was at dinner at her home last night while we were finishing off the 2 bottles of wine while sitting on the sofa couch by her warm fireplace... she kept on moving closer and closer to me and touching my hands and shoulder frequently as we were conversing....
 
Well, it was no secret to me that she was  coming-on  to me and she made the point that it might be nice to go out together in the future....  she even brought up that the next time we go to Anchorage for our every 6 to 8 week shopping trip at Costco and other stores that it would be nice if it were just her and I this time instead of 3 or 4 gals as we usually do.  Just so you know, the Anchorage trip is a very long drive and usually it involves an overnight stay.... I am certain that she would be expecting to share a room.  And when I was getting ready to leave her home last night, she was super "friendly" and was very sympathetic about the transgender thing that I was going through and coming out to the townspeople. 

She gave me a super-long and close hug and kissed me on the cheek and she told me that she really felt close to me then I left for my home.....   
....so, it looks like my new Suitor #4 is quite interested in me and frankly I am now interested in her too.... she is very attractive and seemingly attracted to me as well.

More about this very soon with an update about this new adventure for me.  I would be fibbing if I did not tell you that I am very nervous about all of this.
If this relationship would progress the townspeople then could be talking about a lesbian relationship in addition to their local trans-woman.
Danielle

Quote from: sarah1972 on April 13, 2018, 09:15:14 AM
Which suitor missed having espresso and a coffee ready for the Bachelorette by 5:00 AM? Did the PA (Production Assistant) oversleep? Who will get a rose this time? Which suitor will get a chance on an exclusive one-on-one date?

This and more on our next episode of "Northern Bachelorette"!

(Let me call the producer and see who needs to get fired for missing a coffee run, a girl cannot function without a coffee)  ;D And yes, the missed coffee is reason for not getting a rose!

Have a great & productive day!

Quote from: natalie.ashlyne on April 13, 2018, 11:04:31 AM
Wow exciting to read almost like a real life soap opera you definitely have everyone waiting in suspense here small towns are usually exciting.   

Quote from: SarahFehrman on April 12, 2018, 09:14:24 AM
I'm so happy for you! I hope you're feeling joy today - freedom!
Hugs,
Sarah from ChiTown

Quote from: Allison S on April 13, 2018, 01:59:55 PM
Hard working woman! You deserve every break and coffee

Also, isn't the dental hygienst married? Or am I mixing her up with someone else

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Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 13, 2018, 01:44:16 PM
@SarahFehrman ,,,,,  YES, freedom indeed....  having the "secret past" of mine bottled up since I moved here a year and half ago has really caused me much stress and at times has taken away much of my joy.

All is much better now that I had that dinner with my Dental Hygienist aka: (female)Suitor#4 and she asked me that very personal question about my transition.

*****OH, by the way....  I have been wanting to find your thread to give you a most positive comment about your new Avatar-Profile photo.....   
....very beautiful and pretty you are!!!! ... and a personality on the Forums to match.
Hugs,
Danielle

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 13, 2018, 12:29:45 PM
... regarding (female)Suitor #4 .....  when I was at her house having dinner the other night when she asked me if I was a trans-woman .....   I mentioned that we were sitting on her couch together finishing off the 2 bottles of wine she had opened for dinner... 
....it has been cold here so we were sitting in front of the fireplace warming up so I took my shoes and socks off and warmed up my feet ...  that felt so very good.
(https://i.imgur.com/12pNlCL.jpg)

Well, my mini-break is over, I came in extra early today and I have been here in my office since 5:00AM this morning and it is now 9:30AM ....  sipping on some more coffee to help me get my overload of work done....   I just need these occasional breaks so I can stay sane and more coffee to keep me alert.

More about (female)Suitor#4 later.

Danielle

Quote from: I Am Jess on April 13, 2018, 04:02:14 PM
Amazing story Danielle! I love the fact that you don't have to hide your past.  I've been open since I transitioned 3 years ago and since I'm still with the employer I've been with for 30 years there was no other option available to me.  I'm starting to get to the age where I can start to think about retirement and what I'm going to do after I retire.  I have a beautiful home and California is such an amazing state that part of me wants to just stay put and enjoy life here.  Another part says move to another place and start over.  I grew up in a small town and I love being a part of small town life.  Your story is giving me a lot to think about. If I were to move I think I would go your route and not out myself until after I had become a part of the community.  It's funny, I've been going to this incredible night club in Hollywood on Tuesday nights and have become friends with a group of cis women who all know I'm trans but see me as just another one of the girls.  It's such a wonderful feeling to be accepted as one of the girls and be invited to girls events.

Sorry I haven't posted here before now, it is an amazing experience you are having.

Quote from: Shy on April 13, 2018, 04:26:59 PM
Glad you're out in your community of friends Danielle :) I can sense the relief in your posts. It's funny how things like this just happen on their own.

Peace and love and all that good stuff,

Sadie

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 13, 2018, 04:42:55 PM
@I Am Jess

I have been admiring your pictures, posts comments on various threads since I became a member of Susan's Place.  Your transformation and appearance is remarkable and you look absolutely incredible.   

Awww thank you.  It's been a pretty magical ride for me.  I've been admiring yours since you joined us here!

I was born and raised in a very rural area on my parent's cattle and horse ranch,  so small town life is very agreeable and familiar to me. 

I was around cattle ranches all my life.  My grandparents had a farm where I spent a lot of my early childhood.  My dad always had cattle on his place in Colorado.   My mom got re-married when I was 16 to a cattle rancher in rural Nebraska.  I didn't transition until after they had both passed away.


....the only issues that now remains is with my parents, my immediate family members and my old long term friends...

I hope you can work things out with them.  My mom and step dad never got to meet Jessie.  My dad is still alive and I have a good relationship with him.  I have a good relationship with almost all my family members except for a step-mom and uncle.  Having their support has been a big help.  Hopefully your family can come around and see the amazing woman you are.

We are definitely some of the lucky ones!!!!

Again, Jess, thanks for your reply and comments.

Hugs,
Danielle

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 13, 2018, 08:42:51 PM
......  I have had enough!!!
I came in early to work this morning at 5:10am nd right now it is 5:30pm here where I live .... 
....I have been working today for 12 hours now and I am very tired. 

The owner at the next door coffee shop knew that I was going to work a long day today and she (without me asking) brought me coffee several times today and she even brought me lunch (soup and sandwich) and she wouldn't give me a bill for it.... that was so very sweet of her.

So, anyway, I am going to go home and get into my night clothes... and crash and burn...   I will also be working a full day tomorrow Saturday.... gotta get the tax stuff in order for my clients.
I may be on here later tonight or maybe not....
If I don't come back on, wishing you a nighty-night to all of my friends here on Susan's Place.
Danielle :)

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 13, 2018, 08:42:51 PM
......  I have had enough!!!
I came in early to work this morning at 5:10am nd right now it is 5:30pm here where I live .... 
....I have been working today for 12 hours now and I am very tired. 

The owner at the next door coffee shop knew that I was going to work a long day today and she (without me asking) brought me coffee several times today and she even brought me lunch (soup and sandwich) and she wouldn't give me a bill for it.... that was so very sweet of her.

So, anyway, I am going to go home and get into my night clothes... and crash and burn...   I will also be working a full day tomorrow Saturday.... gotta get the tax stuff in order for my clients.
I may be on here later tonight or maybe not....
If I don't come back on, wishing you a nighty-night to all of my friends here on Susan's Place.
Danielle :)

Quote from: natalie.ashlyne on April 13, 2018, 11:25:00 PM
Danielle I am sorry off topic but your new Avatar looks great and you look like a girl I dated in grade 8 her name was Lauren I think. Sorry again

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 13, 2018, 11:08:44 PM
@sarah1972   
@islandgirl     
@Karen

Thank you ladies for your way too kind and thoughtful words tonight... 

Even after my long work day, and being very tired, I am all keyed up...
....must have been all that coffee I had today...
I will crash and burn soon and I am not going in my office as early tomorrow on Saturday as I did today.

Thanks again for your replies.
Hugs to all,
Danielle

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 13, 2018, 11:28:34 PM
@natalie.ashlyne  No worries, "off topic" is definitely OK on my thread.   
I appreciate your reply and your kind words....
....hmm, did you think Lauren was a good looking girl for you to date???? LOL  ;)

Hugs,
Danielle

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 13, 2018, 11:28:34 PM
....hmm, did you think Lauren was a good looking girl for you to date???? LOL  ;)

Quote from: KathyLauren on April 14, 2018, 06:44:34 AM
With a name like Lauren, she must have been.   ;D

Quote from: natalie.ashlyne on April 13, 2018, 11:25:00 PM
Danielle I am sorry off topic but your new Avatar looks great and you look like a girl I dated in grade 8 her name was Lauren I think. Sorry again

Quote from: Susan Baum on April 14, 2018, 09:39:26 AM
Danielle,
Sort of staying off-topic, I have to say the latest avatar is good and lets your personality shine through.  :)  You are looking fabulous. It sure seems whoever has been taking photos of you has more than a casual interest which makes me wonder who the photographer was? Could it have been Suitor #1, Suitor #3 or Suitor #4?  :o

If it weren't for the hair color, you are a dead ringer for Lisa, a server at a local restaurant I frequent.

Susan

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 16, 2018, 11:50:57 AM
Here it is, my MONDAY morning UPDATE[/b]:... it is just after 8:30 AM, I just got to my office after having a nice breakfast earlier at the next door coffee shop... I got a Western Omelette (also known as a Denver Omelette) ....  ham, cheese, bell peppers...   and a side of mixed fruit (this time of year it is canned, but still OK)... and of course copious amounts of coffee plus a take-out espresso to take to my office.   

I did see Male Suitor #3 there, he was sitting in another booth with a man and a woman.  He did acknowledge me and said hello as he got up to leave.

All is better today, I did work Saturday, a short day, until about 3PM and took the entire day off yesterday... slept in, and did some light house cleaning and just vegged out. 

I am expecting a few clients today that have been dragging their feet about getting their taxes filed.  I am not planning to work late today but that could all change.

Wednesday, I will be going to the gym with my gym girl-friends... including (female)Suitor#4 , the Dental Hygienist that I previously gave several reports about...  She is the one that invited to her home for a cozy dinner last week... so that should be interesting. 

I have not seen any of my suitors since late last week because of my crazy work load.

Well....... back to work for me.........   
later alligator,
Danielle

Quote from: sarah1972 on April 16, 2018, 11:57:32 AM
I have been missing your updates but I am very glad you decided to take a day off to recover. Only two more workdays and you can hopefully take it a bit easier and focus on all the exciting things in your life!

Hugs

Sarah

Quote from: islandgirl on April 16, 2018, 01:39:01 PM
I am glad to hear that you took some time to rest and recharge! On to new adventures this week!

I found myself in the fitness room of our condo a few days ago, and thought that it would be nice to have a group of women to workout with! Enjoy your week!

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 16, 2018, 01:56:42 PM
@sarah1972    Yes, absolutely it was nice to have a recovery day yesterday.
   
This week, after Tax Tuesday I am indeed planning to take some time off... in fact, the rest of the week off...   Wednesday will be my gym day then perhaps heading to the big city with some of my gym friends (most likely including my Dental Hygienist female Suitor#4)to go to Costco and other shopping adventures, eating out, etc... this will be our once a month (or so) shopping trip... because of long drive it is usually a one or two overnight trip... with 2 to 4 gals, we always have a good time.

Sarah, Thanks for your reply.  I hope that you have a good day, good week, etc...  Oh, have you recovered from your trip to Vegas yet?  ....  I enjoyed seeing all of your pictures and descriptions of your time there...
.... Full-Time is wonderful as I am sure that you agree.
Hugs,
Danielle

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 16, 2018, 03:01:57 PM
@islandgirl :   Yes, it is indeed wonderful to have a group of friends (in my case 5 cis-women friends) to regularly go to they gym with....  I tell that to many trans-women friends here on the Forums  and warn those that are not full-time and passing 100% that they must be prepared for the scenario of the much feared gauntlet and dreaded locker room changing area....    I also go on regular shopping trips, go on walk and jogs, belong to a book club and do various volunteer charity activities with mostly cis-women friends and a male or two in some of those events.
It is a great way to meet people and to develop friendships and as I have written I have ended up with admirers and Suitors ... men and women Suitors.

Thanks Danielle

My personal motto is :
"If you want friends, you need to be friendly:  ... and approachable.  I am always ready to smile and say hello to strangers and even start a conversation with them.

So islandgirl, please keep us updated with your condo fitness room adventures and other endeavors.
Thanks for your comment reply.

Hugs,
Danielle

Quote from: HappyMoni on April 12, 2018, 07:17:42 PM
You know Danielle, I always pictured Alaska as kind of a boring kind of place. I gotta say you are kind of ruining that image for me. Those long cold nights are looking better and better with the talk about your dating prospects. I think if this 'gets out' tourism may really increase.lol
I want you to know I tried to go back and look for an introduction post of yours, but didn't see one. I had a question but if you don't want to answer, that's cool. I was wondering if you had a preference for suitors of the #1, 2, or 3 variety or for the #4 variety, or is it a matter of personality over gender? (Truth be told, I'm glad Mr. #2 is out)
Moni
I lied to my procrastinating son and told him the tax deadline was changed to April 14 starting this year. Desperate times call for desperate measures!

Quote from: HappyMoni on April 16, 2018, 03:56:52 PM
Okay, okay, as usual I got questions! (Can picture Danielle saying, "Oh crap!") So if you were to go on a date with one of your many suitors, what would you do? Would it be a hike or dinner or is there a movie in your town? Are you near the ocean or the mountains where you might hike, drive or ski to? I am still trying to wrap my head around what life is like for romance in your surroundings. Cozy fireplaces are popping into my mind, but so far I only saw one set of feet in that picture you posted.
Moni
Gosh Moni, you so nosy!!

Quote from: Colleen_definitely on April 16, 2018, 07:55:10 PM
Yep, you're DEFINITELY living the dream.   ;D

Quote from: JLT1 on April 16, 2018, 11:38:27 PM
Wow,

Just started reading this a couple days ago.  Fun!!!  I'll pick up popcorn for my next marathon.


Hugs to all,

Jen

Quote from: HappyMoni on April 17, 2018, 05:44:24 PM
Congratulations Danielle, it's April 17, you get your life back. You can go back to entertaining your popcorn posse! I am making plans to  see my son in jail when he procrastinates past the deadline. On the plus side, he does look good in stripes!
Moni

Quote from: HappyMoni on April 17, 2018, 06:34:38 PM
Are you sure Danielle? Looks like Suitors #5, #6, and #7 to me. Just sayin!!! lol
Moni

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 17, 2018, 06:29:17 PM
Hi Moni:  Thanks for your message, at the very least TODAY your son, in order to avoid penalties, must file an "Extension" ... he can do that on E-file.   Otherwise he will not only get a penalty for not filing but he will get penalties and interest on his taxes owed....   this will not turn out well for him if he doesn't at least file an Extension TODAY.

It is almost 3:30PM here and I am just about done for today, I had one lady come in a half hour ago with a big box of mixed up papers and forms and wanted me to file her tax return today....  I told her that it would take me a day and a half just to put her papers and records in order so I could even get to the raw numbers to do her filing.   She was a little upset when I told her that we would have to file an Extension and I could work on her taxes by the end of the month.   Even with an  Extension, if she owes taxes she will be penalized and charged interest.

As I mentioned I will take the rest of the week off and come back to work next Monday.  When I get home, for dinner, I am going to make Mac & Cheese, some hotdogs, and for a green vegetable I have some zucchini to cook.  I might even post a picture of my dinner on the "Dinner" thread tonight.   Then on Wed & Thurs, I am off to the big city for a monthly shopping trip to stock up...  and to go mall shopping with 3 of my gym women friends 
...including female Suitor #4 ... it will be an interesting trip for sure.

Here is a picture of me and some other regulars at the busy next door coffee shop this morning when I had breakfast there.  The 2 guys are loggers and come to the shop every morning and each get a breakfast that would feed an army.  The lady on the right is one of my gym women friends...  NO... she is NOT female Suitor #4


Thanks for your message @HappyMoni
Hugs,
Danielle

Quote from: HappyMoni on April 17, 2018, 06:34:38 PM
Are you sure Danielle? Looks like Suitors #5, #6, and #7 to me. Just sayin!!! lol
Moni

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 17, 2018, 09:01:48 PM
@HappyMoni   
The two guys are local loggers that every one in the coffee shop know of ... and they are really rough unshaven looking and rough acting men, even in front of women they can barely talk without a peppering of 4 letter words.

******Did your son get his taxes done tonight???

Hugs,
Danielle

Quote from: SarahFehrman on April 17, 2018, 07:06:15 PM
You look so happy, Danielle, which makes you look even more beautiful. And what a smile (too) early in the morning!


Hugs,
Sarah from ChiTown

Quote from: HappyMoni on April 18, 2018, 03:40:11 PM
Danielle,

I thought this was the definition of an 'Alaskan hottie.' lol Sorry, don't mean to be a snob, 'a Maryland hottie.' What part of that can we possibly resist? As for the taxes, I am afraid to ask him. I heard they added one more day because the gov't website crashed.
Moni

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 18, 2018, 05:08:29 PM
Hi @HappyMoni :  I really am sure that you were kidding about the "Alaskan Hottie", right?   There are many women that would fit that bill up here, but there also are a lot of nicely dressed and nicely groomed women here as well.

Oh yeah, I got a notice on my work website about the Technology Delay at the IRS, so the good news is that your son has until tonight to take care of important tax matters.
Thanks for your reply post.
Danielle

Quote from: HappyMoni on April 18, 2018, 05:21:09 PM
Danielle, my poorly aimed attempt at humor was that the foul mouth logger was the definition of 'Hottie,' not your friend or any wonderful Alaskan. Sorry if it seemed rude. It was not intended.
My son is old enough to know better. If he messes up, he will pay the price of natural consequences. My younger son is more conscientious about such things.   
Moni

Quote from: Roll on April 18, 2018, 10:02:55 PM
The night in the shared hotel room, the scene in the movie we've all been waiting on the edge of our seats for! ;D >:-)

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 19, 2018, 04:48:07 PM
Today's Update:  Here is a picture I took at our "pitstop" yesterday when we were about 2 hours from our destination.   We stopped for gas and for a bite to eat.
My Suitor#4 is wearing the dark jacket sitting next to me.  The gal on the left with the blonde hair in the light blue jacket is my gym friend that is always coming to my rescue at the gym when she sees the creepy Suitor#2 come near to where i am working ourt.


We got checked into our hotel rooms around dinner time yesterday and we went out to a causal place for dinner and conversation.  We also stopped at a few stores at one of the malls for some night shopping.
   
This morning we had breakfast at the hotel restaurant and we went shopping at a different bigger mall to do some serious shopping for clothing, makeup, and a few small appliances and a new coffee maker for myself, I decided to buy one of those Keurig single cup "pod" coffee makers...  perfect for my needs,  I know that they are a little more expensive to make coffee with the single pods but I can easily have a variety of coffees and teas.  If it works out at my home I may get an another one for my office...  but I ask myself "Why?" ....  the coffee shop is so close, I am thinking, why bother with my own coffee maker at my office... plus if I did that I would not be connecting as much with my so-called social life next door at the coffee shop..

I am certain from the last few comments that I read on my thread that some of you are looking for juicy details about my night with female Suitor #4 in our shared room.   I hate to disappoint you but nothing more than when we took showers and got ready for bed that when we had changed into our night clothes she gave me a nice hug and told me that she was very glad to be my friend...
We woke up this morning and were getting ready at the mirror in the bathroom and she commented that she liked my hair, my eyes and how I did my minimal makeup... then she asked if I could help her with her hair. 
During our shopping at the stores she rarely left my side....  and always touchy-feely when talking to me or trying to show me clothing.... so tonight should be interesting, but I think (and I hope) that she is getting my subtle hints about not moving to fast!  But because we are sharing a room and we are in different states of dressing and undress, things can get a little out of hand.   Hmmm, what to do?

It is now just past 1:30pm here, we had a light lunch at the food court and now I am resting at Barnes and Noble and having a Starbucks espresso.  Shopping for books next, then much more shopping after this.  We are holding off on our food shopping until tomorrow when we head home because we will be buying some perishable stuff too.
Tonight all 4 of us are planning to go out to a more dressy dinner.

Oh to answer Allison's question about my Suitors that I have written about.  Suitor#1 is indeed way ahead of the pack and he is so accepting of me after he found out me being a trans-woman.   Suitor#2 is OUT...he is the gym creep.   Suitor#3 is still in the running but he is so shy he has not followed up on his proposed dinner invitation yet, perhaps I will have to follow up with him  ....  and of course female Suitor#4 is in a different league... not only is she a female, and she is my dental hygienist, but she is single, sweet, thoughtful and beautiful too. ... and she sleeps in the bed next to mine. 
Hmmm, us girls sure do have a difficult time sifting out our dating life!!!   I look back now and can understand why so many girls that I wanted to date in high school and college were so undecided about who they were going to date.

Hugs to all,
Danielle

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 20, 2018, 09:30:16 AM
UPDATE:  the time here is just after 6:00 AM on Friday
We shopped till we dropped yesterday, went out to dinner and we all had a great time.

Most of us were so tired after dinner that we went back to our rooms fairly early last night.
..... #4 and I went to our room, changed into our sweats/night clothes and just tried to unwind, we both spent some time on our computers/phones and watched some television as well.  (no, she did not have a revealing nighty ... we both changed finally into our flannel night shirts.

Sorry, no hot and steamy news to report, I have been kinda giving subtle hints on this entire trip to #4 about slowing down a little...  this is obviously all very exciting for me but at the same time it is very frightening if you can understand where I am coming from on this.  I am flattered with all of the attention but it can be quite scary too!!!

We will be doing our food shopping today then we will load up the SUV and pack it to the gills... it will be a miracle if we can pack everything in the vehicle including the 4 of us.  Then a little after noon-time we will try to get back on the road for our 7 hour trip back home... with a pitstop (or 2 or 3... depending on how much water we drink)  somewhere along the way.

Talk to you later.................  I see that #4 is stirring in her bed.....
Danielle

Quote from: amberwaves on April 20, 2018, 10:39:11 AM
I don't think any of us were expecting anything steamy.  You seem like way to pragmatic of a girl to let things rush too fast.  Fwiw I don't care which suitor or none you choose.  I just want you to be happy.  We are all just being a bunch of giggling girls imagining a real life soap opera [emoji16] vicariously living the excitement through you.

Quote from: amberwaves on April 20, 2018, 10:39:11 AMWe are all just being a bunch of giggling girls imagining a real life soap opera [emoji16] vicariously living the excitement through you.

Quote from: SarahFehrman on April 20, 2018, 10:47:59 AM
Never too old to be a giggling girl!


Hugs,
Sarah from ChiTown

Quote from: Steph2.0 on April 21, 2018, 10:42:51 AM
Yes, I agree! At 59 I doubt I'll ever have any suitors, but it's a joy watching you and fantasizing...

Quote from: Karen_A on April 21, 2018, 02:47:04 PM
After her husband died, my mother-in-law had suitors in the assisted living she moved to... And she was in her 80s!

- karen

Quote from: Jessica on April 21, 2018, 05:52:47 PM
Danielle, if you like your Kuerig, next time you go to the city, get a refillable Kuerig cup and reduce your environmental impact, along with saving space in the shopping vehicle.
But please don't forget your (and our) friends at the coffee shop....we love them!
Maybe get beans and have them grind them for you!

Hugs and smiles, Jess 🌸🌸

Quote from: KathyLauren on April 21, 2018, 05:47:40 PM
Danielle, I have been following your suitors adventure.  Like most people, I was hoping for juicy details.  But you gave us something much better: evidence that you are a classy, sensible lady.

I hope your adventure continues to be fun and rewarding.

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 21, 2018, 05:19:45 PM
I am certain that Monday at my business will be hectic with all the people coming in that did NOT 
file their tax return on time or made some errors that need to be fixed with an amended filing to the IRS.

Quote from: islandgirl on April 21, 2018, 08:44:10 PM
Glad you made it back home! After the go go go of the road trip it is time to enjoy that first cup of coffee from your new machine! The refillable pods are a great idea. DO you grind your own beans? That way you can get the kind of grind that fits your taste. Friends who have that type of machine do like them.

It is nice that you have another day to relax before entering the office again. You strike me as a very energetic, gregarious and loyal friend. Your trip with good friends must have been a riot!

Quote from: sarah1972 on April 21, 2018, 10:03:22 PM
Great to hear you made it back home. Hope it was a fun trip and #4 does not take it too hard that you want to approach things slow. And you have another day to get ready to be back at work!

Keurig machines are pretty nice, I do however have an issue with some of the newer models and the barcoded coffee pods, they are much harder to trick into accepting re-usables. I really hope mine does not break anytime soon, I am a "re-usable" user as well and mix my own blend of beans from several varieties to get the right taste.

Great idea not to get one for the office and to keep supporting your local coffee store! It is a nice way of also socializing with people you meet there and get away from the computer screen.

Thank you so much for taking the time to chronicle your adventures! They are a lot of fun to read, very well written and funny.

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 22, 2018, 09:39:23 AM
@islandgirl   .... my trip was indeed a riot and lots of fun.   It is a long trip but when shared with a vehicle full of good friends the time goes by more quickly but it is also a good time of conversation and fun.

I have already made several cups of coffee in my new Keurig and have sampled a few of the specialty coffee pods. 
I tried out my "pod-thingy" that I put my own ground coffee in and it works well but I had to "hack" the built-in IR sensor in the Keurig to allow it to work with un-official K-cup pods.  It was a simple and easy fix.
Yes, I do grind my own beans... well, at least I have my nearby coffee shop grind the beans that I purchase there... fresh ground beans make the best coffee.

Yep, another day of rest today... then back to the "salt mine" on Monday.
Thanks for your reply.
Hugs,
Danielle

Quote from: MistressStevie on April 21, 2018, 10:22:03 PM
The errors may not be unrelated to any knowledge up to the extended filing date.  Restated dividends,
from a major corporation to a significant amount, have justified my last two 1040X filings.   
Interestingly the IRS and I cross mailed on one as the refund check arrived with just enough vagueness
that I called up to verify.   The IRS calculating interest owed back threw my tracking off.  Live and learn.
The state of Oregon will take forever to catch up as they are eight months behind last I check.   

With another busy season behind you may have time to suitably vet suitors!

Quote from: HappyMoni on April 22, 2018, 09:53:16 AM
After this last post, I have this image in my head of  you growing coffee beans out behind your office in a little plot of land where the the snow is pushed aside and you have scare crows up to chase away the polar bears. Am I at all close? I would like to be the first to ask for a weather check, Danielle. Is it bikini weather? Oh crap, I think I just added to the picture in my head! :o

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 22, 2018, 10:07:48 AM

@HappyMoni   
Not quite bikini weather here yet, the snow is gone from the streets and yards, the mountains are still heavy with a blanket of snow... the night time temps are still well-below freezing and day time temps on the 40's ... but spring is coming for sure.
Hugs,
Danielle

Quote from: bobbisue on April 22, 2018, 07:08:51 PM
Wow even Alaska is warmer than here I still have snow in my yard and ice in front of my driveway Your shopping trip sounds like fun a friend of mine and I are planning a trip to saskatoon soon congrats on all the suitors I am a wee bit jealous but my wife wouldn't like it so I won't be going there anytime soon

     Bobbisue :)

Quote from: Karen on April 23, 2018, 02:43:51 PM
Danielle, thanks for your continued sharing and openness.  You are awesome.

I may have missed it, but how did your being approached about having transitioned play out?   What did you say or do?   Did others, other thank Suitor #4, approach you?

Please don't share if it is too personal.  Just trying to learn how you stepped through it and handled it. 

Hugs
Karen

Quote from: Karen on April 23, 2018, 04:31:08 PM
Thanks Danielle...

This thread is not too long.

Thanks.  I did follow back at #72, but woke up in the middle of the night thinking of you and wondered how you actually handled it / what you actually said to #4 and or others.    Do you acknowledge it, tell them your whole story, or smile and let it pass knowing you want to live this life (not your past one)?

Reason for asking...curious, and I am living as a physical man, but there are small but cumulative changes in my gender expression, and there are more people I am bringing into my confidence as I seek therapy and help.   Bottom line, I am thinking about what I would say if I was outed today...as I still live as a man. 

Thanks

Karen

Quote from: Karen on April 23, 2018, 07:12:34 PM
Thanks.   Sorry for the hassle.   I can't believe I missed it. 

Thanks again.

Karen

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 23, 2018, 03:20:34 PM

So far, I am getting great support from most of the people at the coffee shop, my clients and my close friends. This has been a better outcome than I thought it would be... but, of course there are some here that do not approve of a trans-woman in their small town.   I am probably the only trans-woman that they have ever seen or met ... so I am making certain that I am doing things right and acting correctly so that their first impression of a trans-woman is a positive one.

This personal thread of mine has gotten "out of hand"  12 pages and 224 replies.... if you have the time, the best thing to do if you are wondering what is going on with me, and what HAS gone on with me is to first brew a pot of coffee and sit down in an easy chair with your cup of coffee and start at the beginning..... I have documented the details and events regarding all of this.... 
However, there are probably some very personal details that I "might" have left out!!  LOL  ;) ::)
Hugs,
Danielle

Note:  To help you to establish a starting point BEFORE I started this thread on April 8th with my first post, this is what I posted on March 26th with several of my reply posts on another thread:
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,234097.msg2115605.html#msg2115605
" What made you happy today? For mtF members only, please. 3.0"

Quote from: sarah1972 on April 23, 2018, 10:10:35 PM
Interesting how the news spread. It is still a bit exotic and people like to talk about this. I was frankly surprised how far my coming out email was distributed (I had given explicit permission to my coworkers to forward to everyone I had forgotten, not thinking that this may include a wide array of former coworkers too). Not the same situation but trans news seems to spread very fast.

Quote from: pamelatransuk on April 24, 2018, 07:39:33 AM
Hello Sarah and Others

I have been reading Susan's for about a year although only joined as a member 3 months ago.

It is perhaps surprising that this matter has not been brought up before to my knowledge (I suppose it has but I have obviously not read it here on Susans). Yes Sarah absolutely nothing seems to travel faster and more widely than trans news; more so than general news, religious news, political news and even other potentially sensational items.

This of course has a upside in that when one decides to be "out", one usually wants to be "out" to most others and "fast grapevine" helps in that respect. But it has a downside in that our culture still sees trans as sensationalist which is shouldn't.

Pamela

Quote from: sarah1972 on April 24, 2018, 08:23:04 AM
True - the day I decided to be out, I wanted to be "all in" or better "all out". And yes, this is a bit sensational but I also know it really helped. One female coworker actually called a department meeting to help everyone understand what is going on and gave them an entire presentation about trans. So sweet of her!

The much I would like to hide it and just be a women, I also know there will always be moments where it will come out. My brother sent me a comic a while ago where three women are discussing dress colors. While the first and the second date between "Crimson" and "Scarlet" the third just proclaims "red" and outs herself as trans by not knowing the subtle differences of color. Especially for me as an older person with many people I have met over time, my only choice to live undetected is to break contacts with everyone. And even then a medical professional would know (and need to know). For now I decided to try my best but if it boils down, I also embrace being trans. There is an aspect of visibility helping the trans population - the more everyone sees trans as being a great way of living, the more people may re-think their positions and become accepting. I have had several big surprises in the past 10 month where people I was absolutely convinced they could not accept it, turned out to be really great about it. 

I hope the society's memory of my male times fades away one day. But until then, I am the ">-bleeped-< on the Block".

Quote from: Jayne01 on April 24, 2018, 05:46:28 PM
Danielle, I only stumbled onto this thread yesterday and have been reading it like crazy. I just caught up. What an interesting story you tell. Thank you for sharing.

I am glad that the weight of keeping your secret has been lifted off you. I had no idea teeth could out you! I learnt something new. From all the photos I have seen of you, I never would have picked you as trans. You are a very beautiful woman and I just love how happy you look in every photo I have seen.

I have also subscribed to this thread and eagerly await for the next update. Is there some room for me in the popcorn gallery? I didn't bring any popcorn, but I did bring along some ice cream (cookies and cream!).

You are a real inspiration.

Jayne

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 24, 2018, 06:17:24 PM
@Jayne01  ... thank your for your message and I am quite flattered that you subscribed to my thread....  my journey has been quite an exciting ride for me especially when I became full-time and moved here.   
Obviously before that I had the same frustrations, disappointments, some successes that all transitioners experience but after about 18 months of HRT I was no longer passable as a male no matter what I did so that was the catalyst for me to move on.  I am single, and no kids, so that made the move much easier but I did have to build a new network of friends, acquaintances and business clients from scratch but given that I am outgoing and sociable that was not a big problem.
Thanks for your comments and replies ....  Yes, lots of room in the popcorn galley... I imagine the other regular readers will share their popcorn as long as you share your ice cream...
Hugs,
Danielle

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 24, 2018, 05:26:42 PM

Quote from: sarah1972 on April 24, 2018, 08:23:04 AM
True - the day I decided to be out, I wanted to be "all in" or better "all out". And yes, this is a bit sensational but I also know it really helped. One female coworker actually called a department meeting to help everyone understand what is going on and gave them an entire presentation about trans. So sweet of her!

The much I would like to hide it and just be a women, I also know there will always be moments where it will come out. My brother sent me a comic a while ago where three women are discussing dress colors. While the first and the second date between "Crimson" and "Scarlet" the third just proclaims "red" and outs herself as trans by not knowing the subtle differences of color. Especially for me as an older person with many people I have met over time, my only choice to live undetected is to break contacts with everyone. And even then a medical professional would know (and need to know). For now I decided to try my best but if it boils down, I also embrace being trans. There is an aspect of visibility helping the trans population - the more everyone sees trans as being a great way of living, the more people may re-think their positions and become accepting. I have had several big surprises in the past 10 month where people I was absolutely convinced they could not accept it, turned out to be really great about it. 

I hope the society's memory of my male times fades away one day. But until then, I am the ">-bleeped-< on the Block".

@sarah1972 :  That was a very nicely composed summary of how you feel about your current transition status.

I kinda of cheated, comparatively speaking, by immediately moving out of town the day I quit my male mode job and went full-time female.  I arrived in my new town as a woman and started my business as a woman.  Until it became public knowledge recently that I am a trans-woman no one had any idea about my past.... there were some suspicions with 2 of my gym  girlfriends as I found out later but then my visit to my Dentist office to see my Hygienist outed me per some of my writings around April 11th  here on my thread.

I enjoy hearing your story as you feel comfortable telling us about it.
Hugs,
Danielle

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 24, 2018, 06:17:24 PM
@Jayne01  ... thank your for your message and I am quite flattered that you subscribed to my thread....  my journey has been quite an exciting ride for me especially when I became full-time and moved here.   
Obviously before that I had the same frustrations, disappointments, some successes that all transitioners experience but after about 18 months of HRT I was no longer passable as a male no matter what I did so that was the catalyst for me to move on.  I am single, and no kids, so that made the move much easier but I did have to build a new network of friends, acquaintances and business clients from scratch but given that I am outgoing and sociable that was not a big problem.
Thanks for your comments and replies ....  Yes, lots of room in the popcorn galley... I imagine the other regular readers will share their popcorn as long as you share your ice cream...
Hugs,
Danielle

Quote from: sarah1972 on April 24, 2018, 07:21:27 PM
Hi @Alaskan Danielle -

I feel I owe some clarifications to my previous post and sorry for derailing your thread a bit.

You are absolutely correct, this is the story of my transition. I should have better posted it in my thread.
Every trans persons life story is different, some have it fairly easy and can openly live as trans, others have a much rockier road and may lose friends or family in the process of becoming themselves. Some prefer to live completely stealth and are successful doing so, others want to be visible activists. Such a great variety of life stories and people.

For my personal goal: I hope one day it will be possible that people I have never met or only met briefly will see me as women and will not question my past even on brief social interactions. I am not advertising my status.

I know you have been going through some rough times yourself before being able to fully live as yourself. You are a strong and amazing women and I have so much respect for what you did to get where you are today. It does feel like you have arrived at a (mostly) happy place and even your unexpected revelation is something you have been able to handle extremely well. I do hope your happy days continue!

Hugs

Sarah

P.S. And yes, I am also in the Danielle Fan Club...

Quote from: Charlie Nicki on April 25, 2018, 09:11:23 AM
It's great to read your perspective in this post. Sometimes when we see successful transitioners like you it's easy to think that you might just be lucky and the rest of us are doomed :D so it's good to read that you once had the same frustrations that those of us in the middle of transitioning still have. It gives us hope.

Quote from: Charlie Nicki on April 25, 2018, 09:11:23 AM
It's great to read your perspective in this post. Sometimes when we see successful transitioners like you it's easy to think that you might just be lucky and the rest of us are doomed :D so it's good to read that you once had the same frustrations that those of us in the middle of transitioning still have. It gives us hope.

Quote from: Allison S on April 25, 2018, 09:50:11 AM

I won't speak for Danielle but I like that you're upfront and contribute!! It helps to see others flourishing and I know it really helps me to see your posts. I may not respond much but I just wanna let you know that it means a lot [emoji4] sorry if I'm a bit sappy I can't help it haha

Oh I agree it's hard to think Danielle didn't "pass" right out the gate haha but regardless we all have our struggles and we're here to support each other [emoji173]

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Quote from: Roll on April 25, 2018, 10:37:48 AM
The insight into the past struggles of those who are so perfect now (and make no mistake, you are perfect Danielle!) is extremely heartening for those of us still in the thick of it! <3

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 25, 2018, 10:14:00 AM
@Charlie Nicki  ... thank you for your reply.   YES, indeed, transition is almost NEVER an easy road for just about all of us.  I was miserable as my old male self in high school, college and then in my employment endeavors... I was not the picture of a muscular man, I was only 5' 4"...  5' 5" if I fluffed up my hair.... a skinny guy with a soft looking girlish face and a voice to match.  When hanging around my husky and hulky male friends I was the butt of their jokes and remarks... and even the girls I dated made comments that I looked and sounded like a girl.  All of that obviously worked in my favor that when in my very early 30's I made the decision to transition.  If I worked at it with my mannerisms and the way I dressed I could pass successfully most times long before I started HRT.

Well before I started HRT I announced to my family and friends about my transition plans....  that did not go well even though I was starting to transition before any HRT.  My parents and immediate family rejected my transition goals and will hardly talk to me even 4 years later and my close friends disowned me.   I was a mid-level accounting executive at my last job as a male and the last couple years there were filled with all kinds of problems because in my first 1 1/2 years of HRT my appearance and attitude had dramatically changed.   Then at the 1 1/2 year mark I quit my male mode job, went full-time female and relocated over 1000 miles away to where I am now and started over and to start fresh as a female, and started my own business here.

All of that is fairly well detailed in the first few pages of this "..... Danielle's Chronicles" thread.

I have heard from others here that thought I had an easy time transitioning... and compared to some others perhaps it was easier for me in some ways...... BUT it was a frustrating and problem filled journey for sure.

Even though things appear to be going well for me I still am suffering the devastating disappointments of my family relationships and old friends that have continued to distance themselves from me.

In spite of my frustrating past I am always trying to see the optimistic side of things and I am always trying to encourage and support others that are in the middle of their transition.  I tend to always be a "glass half full" person...   definitely I am an Optimist.

Again, Charlie Nicki,  thank you for your reply comment.
Hugs, and wishing you well....
Danielle

....an old quote from Winston Churchill has been my personal mantra:
"The Pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The Optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty."

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 25, 2018, 11:34:29 AM
@Roll  ... Ellie, thank you for your reply and your kind words... 
....oh, and please, I am definitely not perfect... I have had and still have my struggles with my life changes.

I am still very devastated by the fact that my old friends and my own family still won't accept me... but I continue to try to make contact with them but unfortunately with mostly disappointing results. 

Fortunately in my situation I am not married and have no kids so it was not as difficult to become full-time female, pull up stakes, quit my very good job, relocate, start my own business, etc...
...as compared to the most difficult time that my transtioning friends have with family, spouse, offspring, and employment commitments and have a much tougher "row to hoe" with their journey... my heart goes out to them... they know who they are.

Hugs and hugs,
Danielle

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 26, 2018, 09:46:49 AM
UPDATE today....
Dear Readers....  I am deeply humbled by all of the very kind reply comments that you have recently made...
.....thank you all.
I did not intend for me to take over my own thread with my negative news about my past... my intention was to encourage those that are having transition relationship issues and other related problems to just hang in there and continue working toward your goals eventually to a happy conclusion.... we all have disappointments and frustrations but it is best to be positive and to put that behind you.  That negative energy can zap the joy out of your life and take the wonder out of your exciting life changing journey.
Again, I am so appreciative of all of your supportive replies.

I hope that you all have a wonderful and productive day today.
Hugs and well wishes to all......
Danielle

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 26, 2018, 12:48:52 PM
Another UPDATE today!
After I got to work this morning and spent some time arranging my desk... one of the Coffee Shop workers came over to my office with this....  she would not tell me who it was from.  She said that her lips were sealed.
(https://i.imgur.com/4WOnS50.jpg)
*Left click photo to enlarge.
Hmmmm????   I am just beside myself trying to figure out who it would be, but when I find out, you will be the 2nd to know, after me!!!!   This looks like a little more serious kind of gift, I would think.
Danielle

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 26, 2018, 09:46:49 AM
UPDATE today....

Now, here it is Thursday 6:30AM here and I just finished my 2nd cup of coffee that I made in my new Keurig coffee maker that I purchased last week on my out of town shopping trip with my friends. 
I will be heading to my office in just a few minutes... it is less than a 5 minute drive from my home.... that is NICE !!!

The Keurig seems to be very nice especially for a quick cup or two ......instead of putting on a pot of coffee with the additional mess of cleaning it up when done.
(https://i.imgur.com/zxR50qG.jpg)

I am heading into my office now to get an early start to my day... even though the USA tax deadline came and went, I am still very busy with my clients... correcting errors, filing late returns, etc.  Plus my business is much more than just taxes... I also do the books, payroll, and other accounting tasks for many of my clients.... that is what keeps my business going all year long and not just at tax time.

Dear Readers....  I am deeply humbled by all of the very kind reply comments that you have recently made...
.....thank you all.
I did not intend for me to take over my own thread with my negative news about my past... my intention was to encourage those that are having transition relationship issues and other related problems to just hang in there and continue working toward your goals eventually to a happy conclusion.... we all have disappointments and frustrations but it is best to be positive and to put that behind you.  That negative energy can zap the joy out of your life and take the wonder out of your exciting life changing journey.
Again, I am so appreciative of all of your supportive replies.

I hope that you all have a wonderful and productive day today.
Hugs and well wishes to all......
Danielle

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 26, 2018, 12:48:52 PM
Another UPDATE today!
After I got to work this morning and spent some time arranging my desk... one of the Coffee Shop workers came over to my office with this....  she would not tell me who it was from.  She said that her lips were sealed.
(https://i.imgur.com/4WOnS50.jpg)
*Left click photo to enlarge.
Hmmmm????   I am just beside myself trying to figure out who it would be, but when I find out, you will be the 2nd to know, after me!!!!   This looks like a little more serious kind of gift, I would think.
Danielle

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 26, 2018, 12:48:52 PM
Another UPDATE today!
After I got to work this morning and spent some time arranging my desk... one of the Coffee Shop workers came over to my office with this....  she would not tell me who it was from.  She said that her lips were sealed.
(https://i.imgur.com/4WOnS50.jpg)
*Left click photo to enlarge.
Hmmmm????   I am just beside myself trying to figure out who it would be, but when I find out, you will be the 2nd to know, after me!!!!   This looks like a little more serious kind of gift, I would think.
Danielle

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 26, 2018, 12:48:52 PM
Another UPDATE today!
After I got to work this morning and spent some time arranging my desk... one of the Coffee Shop workers came over to my office with this....  she would not tell me who it was from.  She said that her lips were sealed.
(https://i.imgur.com/4WOnS50.jpg)
*Left click photo to enlarge.
Hmmmm????   I am just beside myself trying to figure out who it would be, but when I find out, you will be the 2nd to know, after me!!!!   This looks like a little more serious kind of gift, I would think.
Danielle

Quote from: KathyLauren on April 26, 2018, 01:35:31 PM
Ooh la la!  Perhaps someone who works at the coffee shop?

Quote from: sarah1972 on April 26, 2018, 01:24:22 PM
Wow! What a cute gesture!  Someone has a serious crush on you. I am so happy for you Danielle! (Sarah wipes away a few happy tears)

Hugs - Sarah

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 26, 2018, 12:48:52 PM
Another UPDATE today!
After I got to work this morning and spent some time arranging my desk... one of the Coffee Shop workers came over to my office with this....  she would not tell me who it was from.  She said that her lips were sealed.
(https://i.imgur.com/4WOnS50.jpg)
*Left click photo to enlarge.
Hmmmm????   I am just beside myself trying to figure out who it would be, but when I find out, you will be the 2nd to know, after me!!!!   This looks like a little more serious kind of gift, I would think.
Danielle

Quote from: Megan. on April 26, 2018, 02:07:16 PM
Ok... Am I only one impressed by the old-skool calculator? [emoji16]

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Quote from: Allison S on April 26, 2018, 02:00:26 PM
I think suitor #1 is back and ready to take this to the next level. Suitor #4 has the most momentum going (so far) so if it's #1 than, yeah, tight competition for sure. #3 did the coffee with pink lid though so it's a possibility he's upping his game
Hmm please do give us a hunch from your investigating. Or better yet let us do it! Lol just kidding, but I wanna what the card says!

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Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 26, 2018, 02:34:19 PM
@Allison S     Hmm, I am hesitant and kinda blushing showing everyone on my thread what the inside of the card says....   but here goes.
* Left click on photo to enlarge
(https://i.imgur.com/XGymlE5.jpg)

Danielle

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 26, 2018, 01:39:50 PM

@KathyLauren  ....This is driving me crazy... I am busily going through my cards and notes that I have gotten from people here that know me ... I am trying to match the writing or printing on the envelope and in the card...  I have a few ideas but nothing firm yet.
Danielle

Quote from: HappyMoni on April 26, 2018, 03:27:47 PM
I got it! It was Mrs. Peacock in the library with a candlestick! Oh, this isn't 'Clue?' Please don't let it be #2, I think the popcorn posse is in agreement on that one.


My question is, 'Do you where the necklace til you know who sent it?'
Moni

Quote from: amberwaves on April 26, 2018, 04:25:18 PM
I thought it was colonel mustard personally. I doubt suitor would go out of his way with such a gesture.  All of the others could be contenders.

Quote"My question is, Do you where the necklace til you know who sent it?"

Quote "Maybe its a customer of the coffee shop????"

Quote"Ooh la la!  Perhaps someone who works at the coffee shop?"

Quote from: Laurie on April 26, 2018, 05:33:47 PM
Danielle,

  I have to confess... I am partial to the yellow highlighter. It's such a thoughtful and useful gift. Pink coffee cups lids are high on my list also. the card, note inside, chocolates, and necklace are a nice touch too.
  I'd like to think suitor #4 is the one because of the necklace. Men tend towards flowers and shy away from pink. Suitor #2 wouldn't think of such niceties at all. He'd use the "Me Tarzan you Jane" approach. But my considered choice is the shy suitor whatever number he was. Eloquent in thought and deed but too shy to make in person actions.

Hugs,
  Laurie

Quote from: HappyMoni on April 26, 2018, 08:21:50 PM
I am staking my reputation on the fact that this is from a guy. I have never gotten a gift of a pink top coffee, not to mention the yellow marker from any of my female suitors. Well, not from my male suitors either, but that's beside the point. Well, I've been married for 300 years, so there haven't been any of those. Come to think of it, I have no reputation either. Okay, I'm now sure it is the shy one behind curtain number 2. 'Now Johnny, tell Danielle what she's won!' 'You've won a brand new car... agh... boyfriend. Back to you Monte!'
Moni ;D

Am I showing my age with the 'Let's make a Deal' reference? Nah!

Quote from: Megan. on April 26, 2018, 02:07:16 PM
Ok... Am I only one impressed by the old-skool calculator? [emoji16]

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Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 26, 2018, 02:34:19 PM
@Allison S     Hmm, I am hesitant and kinda blushing showing everyone on my thread what the inside of the card says....   but here goes.
* Left click on photo to enlarge
(https://i.imgur.com/XGymlE5.jpg)

Danielle

Quote from: TonyaW on April 27, 2018, 06:58:47 AM

One more question about the necklace.  Did you look at any jewelry while on the shopping trip that #4 might have witnessed? Could she have secretly bought  it after she saw you looking at it or a similar piece?

Quote from: sarah1972 on April 27, 2018, 07:42:56 AMHow about throwing one more option into the mix? What if this did not even come from someone local? Maybe a secret admirer from Susan's? Suitor #12?

Quote from: amberwaves on April 27, 2018, 07:29:17 AM
I'm skipping the current crop and going straight to suitor #8.  #5 gave up after seeing #1-#4.  #6 and #7 were waiting outside her office one day and had a duel to the death over her affection.  #7 won, but #6 cheated with a poisoned blade and ultimately #7 died from the sinister toxin.  #8 seeing this all play out decided to be crafty and send a secret message and won her heart from afar while the others vie for the iron throne and Daenerys came back across the narrow sea with an army and some dragons and Jon Snow still knows nothing and ... and ... Wait I think I got this confused with my fan fiction.  Umm I guess it was Peter Dinklage because Tyrion is awesome.  Things just get so confusing beyond the wall.

[emoji16]

Quote from: sarah1972 on April 27, 2018, 07:42:56 AM
Ughhh... this is worse than binge watching. I now get alarms on my watch whenever there is a new reply posted here [emoji23]

I was wondering the same. I assume there was not only group shopping but also some alone time.

How about throwing one more option into the mix? What if this did not even come from someone local? Maybe a secret admirer from Susan's? Suitor #12?

I really hope this mystery get's resolved soon.

Hugs...

Sarah

Quote from: Steph2.0 on April 27, 2018, 07:51:48 AM

Quote from: sarah1972 on April 27, 2018, 07:42:56 AMHow about throwing one more option into the mix? What if this did not even come from someone local? Maybe a secret admirer from Susan's? Suitor #12?

You're good Sarah. Very good.

But I admit nothing.

Stephanie

Quote from: sarah1972 on April 27, 2018, 07:59:45 AM
We can rule out Laurie, Michelle, Devlyn and Megan. They are more the cake type people. Now we just have to wait for someone to plead the 5th...

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 27, 2018, 10:33:54 AM
Hello All:
I got to my office about 10 minutes ago at about 7:15AM ... went over to the coffee shop to get my morning espresso and a muffin......  I saw lots of people I knew there but none of my known suitors were there and none of the employees I saw there (including the employee that brought my coffee, card and necklace to me yesterday)  said anything about yesterday's "mystery gift"  and no one has been in my office yet this morning.  I usually don't see my first clients until about 8:30AM
.   
I have just reviewed all of the replies and guesses that you all wrote last night and this morning... wow, lots of inputs from you.... some very good guesses and I am just about agreeing with the conclusions about Male Suitor#1 and Female Suitor#4.... or maybe an employee at the coffee shop ???... I see most of these folks many times during the week.
Hopefully there will be a revealing from one of them soon, my curiosity is getting the best of me.

OH... I took your advice. I am wearing the necklace today...
...thanks for the suggestion @HappyMoni  ...
No one at the coffee shop said anything about it or perhaps didn't even notice that I was wearing it.

More later.......
Hugs,
Danielle

Quote from: Jayne01 on April 27, 2018, 10:43:58 AM
Danielle, how is all this mystery making you feel? Are you finding it distracting from your work? I must say, I am feeling rather excited for you and also anxious to find out who it is. I hope they don't keep you dangling too long.

Jayne

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 27, 2018, 10:54:57 AM

Quote from: Jayne01 on April 27, 2018, 10:43:58 AM
Danielle, how is all this mystery making you feel? Are you finding it distracting from your work? I must say, I am feeling rather excited for you and also anxious to find out who it is. I hope they don't keep you dangling too long.

Jayne

@Jayne01    YES, VERY DISTRACTED....
... I am finding it difficult to concentrate on my many work tasks.  Part of the reason that I work such long hours is because instead of working I am always pondering "who done it" ... and of course I am always checking in with my supporters here on the Susan's Place forums.  All of you are very helpful during my curious distress.

Good thing I don't have a boss looking over my shoulder at work... I would have been fired by now!

Thanks for you reply.
Hugs,
Danielle

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 27, 2018, 10:54:57 AMinstead of working I am always pondering "who done it"

Quote from: Allison S on April 28, 2018, 07:54:10 PM
I mentioned before the Kent Clark look alike that works at the coffee shop I go to.. could very well be a potential coffee shop employee suitor for you!! They're people too
Hard to see a pretty lady and not put extra effort to grind some high quality beans for the best coffee ever! lol you do keep going back AND mentioning how very close and convenient it is to your office...
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Just messing with you Dani, I'm in a goof ball mood[emoji23]

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Quote from: HappyMoni on April 29, 2018, 09:30:15 AM
Just had a thought! What if your mysterious gift giver is logger #2 and hasn't been around to claim his prize? The popcorn posse will remember the picture of the two foul mouthed loggers sitting at the table with our heroine a while back. We know the cheesy mystery writers will stick in a minor character in the middle of the story only to bring them back as the killer. It could be logger #2! Hmmm! Now Danielle in fairness you really should label the loggers for us in case, just in case, I have cracked the case.

Seriously though, yes, I was attemptin humor there, what if you figure out that the necklace came from someone you can't stand. Does that become awkward?

Moni

Logger #1? Nah!!! Couldn't be!

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 29, 2018, 06:54:40 PM
UPDATE, Sunday:   I may have some news about just who my suitor is that gave me the necklace... I will know who it is tomorrow morning. but it appears that a 2nd Suitor is still on the hunt... probably Suitor #1 being sneaky and left a bag of Dove Dark Chocolate hearts in my car at work this morning and I don't think he got me the necklace.   I brought the chocolate home and had some with my coffee.
(https://i.imgur.com/mstkjTA.jpg) 

I  just spent a lazy Sunday afternoon after working for a short time this morning...  I have been llaying low and relaxing and reading... the weather here has turned somewhat warmer during the days in the low to mid 40's ... Spring time is coming soon....  although nights are still below freezing in the mid to high 20's.   The snow around town and my house is all melted but we do get some snow showers overnight and there still plenty of fresh snow in the mountains when there is precipitation.... but it is warm enough during the days, especially when it is sunny like it was mid-day today that the ground snow melts.
Here is a picture taken from the back of my house...
*left click photo to enlarge
(https://i.imgur.com/AHPaFxmuD.jpg)


MORE updates coming,
Danielle]

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 30, 2018, 09:19:30 AM
6:10AM Monday morning UPDATE:
Well, I am up, showered and dressed, it is cold and wet here with little snow flakes mixed in with some rain showers this morning.  I got a cup of french roast coffee going in my Keurig and getting ready soon to go to work early this morning as usual. 
I got a short text overnight from (female) Suitor #4 to tell me to not have a big breakfast at home and instead to meet her at a bakery/restaurant in town at 7:00AM.  We have gone there together before a few times for delicious bakery goods... so this is not a brand new thing regarding her.
I am half-expecting that she is the giver of the Necklace but I will know something for sure after that meetup.
Now, what am I going to do until then?  I think that I will just do some laundry here at home and not go to my office and then next door coffee shop this morning for breakfast.   ???   ::)   :icon_help:
More, a little later......
Danielle

Quote from: KathyLauren on April 30, 2018, 09:41:54 AM
Oh, my, you sure know how to tell a suspenseful story, Danielle!  I hope you enjoy your breakfast.

Quote from: sarah1972 on April 30, 2018, 10:05:56 AM
And just in case... You can be assured that in case anyone would ever try to break your heart, you would have the full force of Susans behind you... I think the Laurie Lorry is full of gas and we are ready!

Quote from: Laurie on April 30, 2018, 10:10:43 AM
I've always wanted to drive to Alaska....

Quote from: Laurie on April 30, 2018, 10:10:43 AM
I've always wanted to drive to Alaska....

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 30, 2018, 01:08:58 PM
10:00AM update:
Well, I met with #4 at the bakery... had a delicious and decadent cinnamon roll and coffee.
...probably just short of 10,000 calories!! LOL



YES, our hunches were correct, it was #4 that gave me the necklace and card.  She was so happy that she had seen me wearing it.
We had a nice conversation about "us" and we... well... I will keep the rest of that private for now.

The next task I have to tackle is the regarding the chocolate left in my car at work...
...I am thinking that it is definitely the work of #1.

Hugs,
Danielle

Quote from: Jessica on April 30, 2018, 01:15:00 PM
Can we have a picture of you two together?  I will understand if she is too shy.  We all love her for being so sweet to you!

Quote from: Laurie on April 30, 2018, 10:00:20 AM
I suspect you love to tease.  At least teasing your followers.

Karma will get you Danielle...

Hugs,
  Laurie

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 30, 2018, 02:32:02 PM

@Laurie
Hmmm.... ???   Teasing ???... I am genuinely troubled if my thread comes off that way...

In my writings I am just trying to compose my interesting journal of details, perhaps too many details, about my feelings and experiences as they happen in my life as a full-time trans-woman...
I write it for myself as well as my interested Susan's Place friends.
 
To me most certainly and to others that read my posts, what I write can be suspenseful for sure... never knowing how things will finally develop and turn out...   I think that happens to all of us... Life Happens.

The only Karma that I am seeking is the payback and personal satisfaction for being myself as a friendly, social, outgoing, compassionate person and an encouragement to others that I come across in real life and in my time here on the Forums...
I have always loved to meet and greet new people and old friends wherever I go.   That is just my personality.... again, I am so sorry if all of this comes off as teasing.

Thanks for your comments on my thread and everywhere else on the Forums and also for following my journey.
Hugs,
Danielle

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 30, 2018, 02:21:13 PM

@Jessica    At this early stage of my time with my friends where I live... I am not feeling comfortable posting their pictures without some blurring of their faces... the last thing I want to do is cause them any embarrassment or problems now that I am known as a trans-woman in this very conservative town.
Perhaps a some future time I can post pictures that reveal more...  I took a bunch of pictures on our out of town shopping trip but some of my friends asked me not to put them on Facebook for whatever their reason was.

Here is a photo that I posted on this thread back on April 19th when my 3 gym friends and I were at a rest stop on the way to our big city shopping trip.
My Suitor#4 is wearing the dark jacket sitting next to me.  The gal on the left with the blonde hair in the light blue jacket is my gym friend that is always coming to my rescue at the gym when she sees the creepy Suitor#2 come near to where i am working ourt.


Hugs,
Danielle

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 30, 2018, 01:08:58 PM
10:00AM update:
Well, I met with #4 at the bakery... had a delicious and decadent cinnamon roll and coffee.
...probably just short of 10,000 calories!! LOL



YES, our hunches were correct, it was #4 that gave me the necklace and card.  She was so happy that she had seen me wearing it.
We had a nice conversation about "us" and we... well... I will keep the rest of that private for now.

The next task I have to tackle is the regarding the chocolate left in my car at work...
...I am thinking that it is definitely the work of #1.

Hugs,
Danielle

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on April 30, 2018, 01:08:58 PM
10:00AM update:
Well, I met with #4 at the bakery... had a delicious and decadent cinnamon roll and coffee.
...probably just short of 10,000 calories!! LOL



YES, our hunches were correct, it was #4 that gave me the necklace and card.  She was so happy that she had seen me wearing it.
We had a nice conversation about "us" and we... well... I will keep the rest of that private for now.

The next task I have to tackle is the regarding the chocolate left in my car at work...
...I am thinking that it is definitely the work of #1.

Hugs,
Danielle

Quote from: Laurie on April 30, 2018, 02:47:08 PM
Oh gheeze. Now I need to apologize and explain myself. I was teasing you Danielle. of course this suitor adventure is full of suspense, suspense that teases keen interest from us your followers. I am sure the suspense did a good job at teasing you too. In no way did I mean it as a negative criticism. It would seem that I failed in my endeavor to tease you. My apologies, Danielle.
  Just to clarify, I do like to tease friends so beware as I would like to consider myself a friend of yours.

Hugs,
  Laurie

Quote from: islandgirl on April 30, 2018, 08:45:10 PM
Although I really like the adventures of our Alaskan gal, your privacy is also important to respect! I love the 'wildness' of the area shown in your picture. I did get so see some of the coastal area while on a cruise last fall. Beautiful area!

Every time I see your picture in the coffee shop, I get hungry! A sticky bun and coffee! Doesn't get much better!

Take care and have a wonderful evening!
Hugs, Kelly

Quote from: Kendra on May 02, 2018, 10:50:23 AM
The visiting couple that made the rude comments will be gone, somewhere else and long forgotten as they go about their negative lives.  It's their loss.

Your friends at least now understand to be more careful chatting about personal information. 

Big hug.  You need it.

Quote from: JudiBlueEyes on May 02, 2018, 06:43:06 PM
Danielle it's so nice to hear you've bounced back from that awful day.  Keep smiling and enjoying life! 

Judi
ps: I don't know where you find the time to bake.  You are one busy woman.

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on May 04, 2018, 01:17:50 PM
NEW (happy) UPDATE:
Well, the last several days have been absolutely been wonderful in spite of the fact that I have been having lots of trouble getting a good undisturbed and continuous sleep at night.   Once I go to bed, I roll around for the longest time before I drift off to sleep, then frequently in the late night and very early morning hours I am rolling around in bed wide awake and can not get back to sleep.  Finally, as I have done this last many mornings I just get up at some ungodly hour like 4:00AM and do some things around my house, put on a pot of coffee, and just stay busy until I leave for work, usually just before 7:00AM.   
I talked to my local GP doctor about it and was prescribed some sleeping pills but I didn't pick up the prescription, I am always hearing bad things about sleeping pills and I don't want them so I will just deal with my sleep issues the best I can and hope that things will improve....  Us girls need our beauty sleep.

On Wednesday I had a good early day at my office... that morning as I posted in my previous update, I saw my shy Suitor #3 at the coffee shop as I was getting my take-out espresso before I opened my office. He was having breakfast with a business friend of his and he waved me toward his table and introduced me as "his most beautiful woman friend in town"....  well, that was certainly wonderful to my ears!!!  I had a very good morning at my office, lots of work but quite manageable, as had planned I closed early and went to my scheduled gym outing with my girl group including (Dental Hygeinist)Suitor #4 and had a very tough workout, gotta keep in shape, you know.  Of the course the creepy gym rat Suitor #2 was there but I stayed well out of his way.   
I hesitate to post this sweaty selfie of myself before I went into the shower but here goes.


Yesterday, Thursday was a happy day too. I got to work early as usual, went to get my take-out espresso and the barista gave me my regular espresso but this time with a "pink" lid... usually they are White lids.  I asked her why I got a pink lid when I was seeing all the other coffee orders go out with white lids.  Well, she told me that I was to always get pink lids from now on.   Hmmm, was that the owners recommendation?  Was my Suitor #3 behind that development since he is the first one to bring me an espresso to my office with a Pink lid and some chocolate chip cookies? (see one of my earlier posts and the picture that I put on my thread.  Or, was the Barista now a Suitor?  Hmm, crazy developments in the romance of Alaskan Danielle!!!  I will eventually write about what I find out.

Yesterday and last night was cold.  I woke up very early to see that it was snowing, the temp was like 24 or 25 deg F and later in the day it finally got up into the low 40's.  I got home and turned on my propane fireplace stove and changed into my sweats and after dinner I curled up on my comfy chair in front of the fireplace with a good book and with my laptop.   I am so jealous of many of you when I see your posted pictures of you wearing summer clothes, sunglasses, etc and you are outside in obviously sunny and warm weather, but my time will come, then I will be outside hiking and doing fun warmer activities... and I will keep you updated with pictures of course.

So, as I get ready to curtail this update, I am doing well except for not getting my beauty sleep, my business is keeping me busy, it's just 10:00AM here and I about to get another coffee.
Bye for now... I will keep this thread updated as events dictate.
Hugs and well wishes to all,
Danielle

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on May 04, 2018, 01:17:50 PM
NEW (happy) UPDATE:
Well, the last several days have been absolutely been wonderful in spite of the fact that I have been having lots of trouble getting a good undisturbed and continuous sleep at night.   Once I go to bed, I roll around for the longest time before I drift off to sleep, then frequently in the late night and very early morning hours I am rolling around in bed wide awake and can not get back to sleep.  Finally, as I have done this last many mornings I just get up at some ungodly hour like 4:00AM and do some things around my house, put on a pot of coffee, and just stay busy until I leave for work, usually just before 7:00AM.   
I talked to my local GP doctor about it and was prescribed some sleeping pills but I didn't pick up the prescription, I am always hearing bad things about sleeping pills and I don't want them so I will just deal with my sleep issues the best I can and hope that things will improve....  Us girls need our beauty sleep.

On Wednesday I had a good early day at my office... that morning as I posted in my previous update, I saw my shy Suitor #3 at the coffee shop as I was getting my take-out espresso before I opened my office. He was having breakfast with a business friend of his and he waved me toward his table and introduced me as "his most beautiful woman friend in town"....  well, that was certainly wonderful to my ears!!!  I had a very good morning at my office, lots of work but quite manageable, as had planned I closed early and went to my scheduled gym outing with my girl group including (Dental Hygeinist)Suitor #4 and had a very tough workout, gotta keep in shape, you know.  Of the course the creepy gym rat Suitor #2 was there but I stayed well out of his way.   
I hesitate to post this sweaty selfie of myself before I went into the shower but here goes.


Yesterday, Thursday was a happy day too. I got to work early as usual, went to get my take-out espresso and the barista gave me my regular espresso but this time with a "pink" lid... usually they are White lids.  I asked her why I got a pink lid when I was seeing all the other coffee orders go out with white lids.  Well, she told me that I was to always get pink lids from now on.   Hmmm, was that the owners recommendation?  Was my Suitor #3 behind that development since he is the first one to bring me an espresso to my office with a Pink lid and some chocolate chip cookies? (see one of my earlier posts and the picture that I put on my thread.  Or, was the Barista now a Suitor?  Hmm, crazy developments in the romance of Alaskan Danielle!!!  I will eventually write about what I find out.

Yesterday and last night was cold.  I woke up very early to see that it was snowing, the temp was like 24 or 25 deg F and later in the day it finally got up into the low 40's.  I got home and turned on my propane fireplace stove and changed into my sweats and after dinner I curled up on my comfy chair in front of the fireplace with a good book and with my laptop.   I am so jealous of many of you when I see your posted pictures of you wearing summer clothes, sunglasses, etc and you are outside in obviously sunny and warm weather, but my time will come, then I will be outside hiking and doing fun warmer activities... and I will keep you updated with pictures of course.

So, as I get ready to curtail this update, I am doing well except for not getting my beauty sleep, my business is keeping me busy, it's just 10:00AM here and I about to get another coffee.
Bye for now... I will keep this thread updated as events dictate.
Hugs and well wishes to all,
Danielle

Quote from: Allison S on May 04, 2018, 05:35:38 PM
My sleep's been the same Danielle. It's rough, I even get dark circles under my eyes easily [emoji22]
I also get allergies with weather changes.
So, what happened with suitor #4? Should you even count gym guy as a suitor? He seemed more like a one off hook up, maybe. I'm not saying that's something you would ever even consider, but crossed my mind [emoji23] I've been feeling lonely myself to be honest

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Quote from: Allison S on May 04, 2018, 08:34:07 PM
Right, I know you had breakfast with her and that's when it was revealed she got you the necklace... just making sure she's still around. I like her for you [emoji4]

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Quote from: islandgirl on May 04, 2018, 06:36:38 PM
So nice to hear that life has been going well for you over the last few days! You look like a warrior womyn in your photo! Sweaty is hot!

As to the mystery of the pink lid....I still think that #4 is behind this!

What to you think of my new avatar? I am not very good at selfies but this one looked OK. After posting it, I took a closer look at it. Lesson to learn is do not take a picture to soon after a treatment on one's face! I will have to try again in a few days!

Have a great weekend! Hope spring temps warm up for you soon! Hugs, Kelly

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on May 04, 2018, 10:12:10 PM
> The creepy gym guy suitor #2 is OFF of my list... but I can't use his #2 designation for anyone else in the future.

Quote from: PaulaLee on May 04, 2018, 09:17:07 PM

By the way, I LOVE reading this thread and I am so jealous of you!! 

Paula

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Quote from: Laurie on May 04, 2018, 08:46:16 PM
Good update @Alaskan Danielle and I am glad it was another good day for you. I also had sleep issues and it was suggested by my psychiatric pill pusher that I try melatonin to may me drowsy and it does work about an hour after I take one 5mg tablet (OTC) I am ready to sleep. She also suggested 25 - 50 mg of Benadryl (also OTC) to help me stay asleep. 50 tends to make me groggy in the morning so I will usually only do 25 mg. It does seem to help. My sleep habits have improved a lot.

Hugs,
  Laurie

Quote from: PaulaLee on May 04, 2018, 09:17:07 PM
I know you said you are hesitant to take a "sleeping pill" and rightfully so, I was prescribed Ambian and I love it!!  You might ask about that and it is not addicting and I don't wake up drowsy! 

By the way, I LOVE reading this thread and I am so jealous of you!! 

Paula

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Quote from: Jessica on May 04, 2018, 11:17:32 PM
It's true @Alaskan Danielle you are a person we all are aspiring to be.

Quote from: Dena on May 05, 2018, 01:00:08 AM
I can think of two reasons your having sleep issues. The first is just excitement and if it's that, it will pass in a few weeks. The other is your caffeine habit. Once I was having a glass of Ice Tea with dinner and it took me a week to figure it out that it was keeping me from sleeping at night. Because of that, when I have caffeine, my cutoff time is about 2PM. After that, it's normally water only. As you have a new coffee maker, I suspect your may be having an evening cup and if so, that might be your problem.

Quote from: Roll on May 04, 2018, 08:51:09 PM
I think it's funny that even those of us who like guys are cheer-leading the sapphic outcome. ;D

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on May 05, 2018, 12:34:32 AM
@Laurie  ...  I have tried OTC Melatonin in the past, it did not work at all for me, however the OTC Benadryl does help ... and as spring finally comes to me up north I usually keep a good supply of it to relieve my stuffiness from the pollen in the air... and you are right, it does make me drowsy but it doesn't always last all night.

I need to get a good sleep soon.... I do work long hours, going into my office at 7:00AM and not getting home from work until 7:00PM or later... so I do need to get some rest... or at least my beauty sleep so I won't be a grouch to my Suitors at the coffee shop in the mornings!!!

Thanks for your reply and your suggestions.
Hugs,
Danielle
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Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on May 05, 2018, 08:49:45 AM
Last night baked a batch of cookies to take to a baby shower... it's a girl, or at least the pregnant mother to be, after her recent ultrasound, says it is going to be a girl... so PINK cookies it is.

Quote from: KathyLauren on May 05, 2018, 05:30:53 PM

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on May 05, 2018, 08:49:45 AM
Last night baked a batch of cookies to take to a baby shower... it's a girl, or at least the pregnant mother to be, after her recent ultrasound, says it is going to be a girl... so PINK cookies it is.

I am glad that you are having a day of fun things! 

I get a kick out of people talking about the sex of their newborn, these days, even progressive people.  It's like, how do they know?

When I was a little kid, before I learned about the birds and the bees, I'd see a scene on a TV sitcom where the new father was in the waiting room, and the doctor comes in and says, "Congratulations, Mr. Smith, it's a boy!"  And I'd be thinking, "No way.  How could they possibly know?  The kid can't even talk yet."  Then I learned the facts of life and I figured, "Oh, that's how they know."   And now, here I am decades later, and it turns out I was right all along!

My neighbours are expecting a child in a couple of months.  I hope they are up for surprises.

Quote from: Roll on May 04, 2018, 08:51:09 PM
I think it's funny that even those of us who like guys are cheer-leading the sapphic outcome. ;D

Quote from: HappyMoni on May 05, 2018, 06:20:21 PM

My favorite plumbing slogan is, "A flush is better than a full house!"

Moni

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on May 05, 2018, 08:31:59 PM
NEWS to report:
The baby shower I attended was terrific... perhaps a total of 8 of us... my dental hygienist #4 was their too.... lots of fun.... women have so many good times with things like this. One of the ladies there that I had never met before but heard about me from some of the other ladies there asked me if I had kids... and what does my husband do. Once she found out that I did not have any kids, she asked if  my husband and I ever wanted kids .... and then she went on talking about some women have difficulty getting pregnant... #4 was sitting next to me and almost choked on a piece of cake she was eating....., then the lady talked about birth control and stuff like that... ladies sure talk about different stuff than guys... LOL   .... it was indeed a nice experience to go to a baby shower as a single woman that is 38 years old and has never been pregnant.

Well, here is the new NEWS, #4 invited me to go out to dinner with her on Monday night after we both get off work.  She asked me if I liked Chinese food... of course I do, I eaten there before.... but eating with chop sticks is beyond my pay grade... but they will always give me a fork and a spoon.   
Also I got a text when I later got home from my very first male Suitor #1 telling me he missed me at the coffee shop this morning and noticed my business was closed today....  he is wanting me to go to dinner with him on Monday night.  I told him that I already had plans for Monday night and then he stumbled and stuttered for a moment and asked about later in the week....  I told him yes, and he said that he will call me to confirm the day. Lots going on this week for sure.

So I look my best for my dinner dates,  I am planning to go to my hairdresser at lunch time on Monday and and get my hair trimmed.  I don't want it to look like it did in my gym picture!!!  LOL.

At the baby shower today I ate too much cake, cookies and ice cream so for dinner I am just fixed a small salad for dinner...  I like to have everything on my salad... lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, mushrooms, olives, celery and of course some dill pickles to satisfy my salt cravings.
(https://i.imgur.com/NdI84eH.jpg)

It sure was nice to have a Saturday day off just to do fun stuff instead of being a slave at my workplace. 

I will report some more as the NEWS breaks.
Hugs, Danielle

Quote from: davina61 on May 06, 2018, 02:12:27 PM
As you started the sweaty pic thread this is me today welding and grinding in 78 F just to make you jealous still wearing your thermals!!! (https://i.imgur.com/4OPhZQ4.jpg)

Quote from: davina61 on May 06, 2018, 02:12:27 PM
As you started the sweaty pic thread this is me today welding and grinding in 78 F just to make you jealous still wearing your thermals!!! (https://i.imgur.com/4OPhZQ4.jpg)

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on May 06, 2018, 02:27:17 PM
I am asking my readers to post their "sweaty" pics if you feel comfortable doing that.   If I get enough of them I will post a Montage here... of course, with your permission.

Hugs,
Danielle

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on May 06, 2018, 02:27:17 PM

I am asking my readers to post their "sweaty" pics if you feel comfortable doing that.   If I get enough of them I will post a Montage here... of course, with your permission.

Hugs,
Danielle

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on May 06, 2018, 02:27:17 PM

I am asking my readers to post their "sweaty" pics if you feel comfortable doing that.   If I get enough of them I will post a Montage here... of course, with your permission.

Hugs,
Danielle

Quote from: Laurie on May 06, 2018, 08:24:12 PM
Well that leaves me out. I sometimes sweat after a shower but you are not getting a picture of me then.

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on May 06, 2018, 02:27:17 PM

I am asking my readers to post their "sweaty" pics if you feel comfortable doing that.   If I get enough of them I will post a Montage here... of course, with your permission.

Hugs,
Danielle

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on May 06, 2018, 02:27:17 PM

I am asking my readers to post their "sweaty" pics if you feel comfortable doing that.   If I get enough of them I will post a Montage here... of course, with your permission.

Hugs,
Danielle

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on May 06, 2018, 02:27:17 PM
I am asking my readers to post their "sweaty" pics if you feel comfortable doing that.   If I get enough of them I will post a Montage here... of course, with your permission.

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on May 06, 2018, 02:27:17 PM
I am asking my readers to post their "sweaty" pics if you feel comfortable doing that.

Quote from: KathyLauren on May 07, 2018, 02:17:27 PM
Good news and bad news.  The bad news is that I did another 2 hours of raking gravel on the driveway.  The good news is that I got a "hot & sweaty" picture of me.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/827/41239883594_a81ba2164b_b.jpg)

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on May 07, 2018, 02:21:33 PM
@KathyLauren .... meanwhile, give me some photo choices in the near future.

Hugs,
Danielle

Quote from: Laurie on May 07, 2018, 02:48:25 PM
  Sheeesh! Some people are never satisfied!  Right, @KathyLauren ?  Give them an inch and they want a mile.
  She wants one of me after I get out of the shower!!

  Yes I'm kidding @Alaskan Danielle  ;D ;D

Hugs,
  Laurie

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on May 07, 2018, 03:08:11 PM

@Laurie   That is a great idea.  Why didn't I think of that?
A shower picture Montage! >:-)

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on May 07, 2018, 06:37:38 PM
Monday afternoon update:

I closed for a long lunch and just got back to my office from the beauty salon... got my hair trimmed, eyebrows done... and a manicure.
... after all I don't want to appear to look like one of those rough and tumble Alaskan mountain girls. I am ready for dinner tonight with female Suitor #4.   

It has been a good day at work today....  this morning at the coffee shop I saw male Suitor #3... even though he was occupied with breakfast with one of his friends, he was friendly and even cracked a big smile when he saw a pink lid on my coffee cup....   he may be shy but he is the clever one!!!  ... or perhaps the Barista is the clever one?

Well, in a few  hours I will be off to my dinner with #4....   I will undoubtedly report later... perhaps with a picture.
Hugs,
Danielle

Quote from: Allison S on May 07, 2018, 06:52:09 PM
I know gross, I have to wash my sheets now! Well, the reason for that is because this was after a very long walk. I posted in the other thread that I was purposely misgendered today. Well, I kept on with my walk anyway and truly do feel sweaty here. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180507/e1476e85cb9bcb134a9cdd44ef4e106b.jpg)

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Quote from: Sonja on May 07, 2018, 08:59:49 PM
OMG Allison .....  CUTE!!! -  and the Winner of the 'Bedroom Eyes Competition' goes to..... Allison!!

Sonja.

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on May 07, 2018, 06:37:38 PM
Monday afternoon update:

I closed for a long lunch and just got back to my office from the beauty salon... got my hair trimmed, eyebrows done... and a manicure.
... after all I don't want to appear to look like one of those rough and tumble Alaskan mountain girls. I am ready for dinner tonight with female Suitor #4.   

It has been a good day at work today....  this morning at the coffee shop I saw male Suitor #3... even though he was occupied with breakfast with one of his friends, he was friendly and even cracked a big smile when he saw a pink lid on my coffee cup....   he may be shy but he is the clever one!!!  ... or perhaps the Barista is the clever one?

Well, in a few  hours I will be off to my dinner with #4....   I will undoubtedly report later... perhaps with a picture.
Hugs,
Danielle

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on May 08, 2018, 01:34:18 AM
Monday night Dinner UPDATE:

Tonight I just got home at 10:00PM after having dinner with #4.  She came to my office at 5:30pm and insisted that I let her drive both of us to our favorite Chinese Restaurant... well, the only Chinese Restaurant in town.
   
I ordered a combination meal... Tea, Egg Roll & Dumpling Appetizer, Egg Drop Soup, Fried Rice and the main entree Chicken with baby corn, water chestnut, black mushroom, snow pea, broccoli, string beans & carrots.

We ate slowly and talked and talked about everything possible including her past love life and her Dental Hygienist career.  She has no kids and never been married.  She is 37 years old, 1 year younger than myself. 
After dinner we walked through town and back... (only one main street)... and then we went to her house to have a dessert that she made.... Chocolate Cheese Cake.  After we ate dessert we sat by her fireplace (we both had a glass of wine) and talked for well over an hour. 
There were definitely some "sparks flying" as we sat together.   She was very upfront about being attracted to me as a good friend but wants more.... she wants to see more of me other than just our regular gym visits and occasional coffee shop meetings near my office. 
At about 9:45pm she took me home and thanked me for going to dinner with her.  Here is a picture of us at the restaurant right before we ordered. 
This was definitely a wonderful date... oh, did I call it a date? [emoji173] Well, it sure felt like a date!

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on May 08, 2018, 01:34:18 AM
Monday night Dinner UPDATE:

Tonight I just got home at 10:00PM after having dinner with #4.  She came to my office at 5:30pm and insisted that I let her drive both of us to our favorite Chinese Restaurant... well, the only Chinese Restaurant in town.
   
I ordered a combination meal... Tea, Egg Roll & Dumpling Appetizer, Egg Drop Soup, Fried Rice and the main entree Chicken with baby corn, water chestnut, black mushroom, snow pea, broccoli, string beans & carrots.

We ate slowly and talked and talked about everything possible including her past love life and her Dental Hygienist career.  She has no kids and never been married.  She is 37 years old, 1 year younger than myself. 
After dinner we walked through town and back... (only one main street)... and then we went to her house to have a dessert that she made.... Chocolate Cheese Cake.  After we ate dessert we sat by her fireplace (we both had a glass of wine) and talked for well over an hour. 
There were definitely some "sparks flying" as we sat together.   She was very upfront about being attracted to me as a good friend but wants more.... she wants to see more of me other than just our regular gym visits and occasional coffee shop meetings near my office. 
At about 9:45pm she took me home and thanked me for going to dinner with her.  Here is a picture of us at the restaurant right before we ordered. 
This was definitely a wonderful date... oh, did I call it a date? [emoji173] Well, it sure felt like a date!

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on May 06, 2018, 02:27:17 PM


I am asking my readers to post their "sweaty" pics if you feel comfortable doing that.   If I get enough of them I will post a Montage here... of course, with your permission.

Hugs,
Danielle

Quote from: Jessica on May 08, 2018, 10:00:10 AM

Just off the elliptical!  Here's another for your montage Danielle!
and of course, with my permission.

(https://i.imgur.com/JJkORWR.jpg)

Quote from: I Am Jess on May 08, 2018, 02:32:34 PM
Congrats on a wonderful evening!  I am so jealous.... ;)


Here's a pic for your montage.  This was right after a 6 mile run. 

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/954/41936304962_36634bb202_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26TLwqJ)

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on May 08, 2018, 02:47:32 PM
Tuesday Morning UPDATE:
At the coffee shop this morning when I was going to get my coffee to take back to my office, it became apparent to me that quite a few people there knew about my dinner date with #4 last night. (see my late last night's post and picture of us at the restaurant)  Ahhhh, you can't get away with anything when living in a very small town... that also can be a good thing too... strangers are noticed so that does add an extra sense of security.  It is nice not being a stranger here any more. 

During last night's dinner at a local Chinese restaurant with female Suitor #4 and then dessert at her home (she made a very yummy Chocolate Chesse Cake) she had her arm around me a lot of the time.  It at first felt a little strange and uncomfortable but it soon became a very nice feeling...  a big change from when as a young college man I was dating women and putting my arm around them.

The barista gal saw me when I arrived and when I got to the counter to order she already had my coffee ready for me in a cup with my name on it and topped with my signature pink lid.  Looking around the place there again I noticed that there were no other cups with pink lids...  is it the Barrista or is it that shy Suitor#3 guy doing this?


Now, the next social thing on my agenda is my tomorrow's weekly gym outing with my female group...  hopefully creepy Suitor #2 keeps his roaming eyes and hands away from me. 
Then later this week maybe I will be going to dinner with my very first Suitor #1 ... I still do not have the day that we are doing that yet.

Meanwhile I have tons of office work to do.... my work area and computer desk are a mess and I have lots of tasks to get done.
Later updates coming.
Hugs,
Danielle

Quote from: Jayne01 on May 08, 2018, 03:25:54 PM
Danielle, you are right about not being able to get away with anything in a small town. My wife comes from a small town and every time we go back to visit, we certainly feel the different vibe from the big city we currently live in.

#4 put a lot of effort into last night. I don't have any cute dresses I am trying to fit into. I will happily eat Sarah's piece of chocolate cheesecake! [emoji16]

The pink coffee cup lid has got to be suitor #3. He started the pink lid thing and was smiling when he saw you holding the cup with the pink lid the other day. But then again, I am sure you make anyone smile simply by walking into a room.

Will #4 be at the gym tomorrow? Surely in this small town, the other girls in your group know about your date last night. I don't think you need to worry about #2 at the gym. You have your own personal security detail to fend him off.

And then there is #1 with the promise of another dinner later this week. This must all be sending your emotions crazy. I am very excited for you.

Now try to concentrate on your work. I look forward to your updates. (After you finish working!)

Jayne

PS: have you been able to improve your sleep pattern?

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on May 08, 2018, 03:44:31 PM
I agree with you about #3 and the pink lid thing, but I have a feeling that the barista is involved too, perhaps in concert with #3... she kinda seems to have a crush on me.

Quote
Regarding my sleep, it sometimes, like last night was really good, I only woke up once all night so I wouldn't wet my bed.  ::)   I hope to start getting better sleep.  It was hard but I cut out coffee after 3pm... I think that is working.

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on May 08, 2018, 01:34:18 AM
Monday night Dinner UPDATE:

Tonight I just got home at 10:00PM after having dinner with #4.  She came to my office at 5:30pm and insisted that I let her drive both of us to our favorite Chinese Restaurant... well, the only Chinese Restaurant in town.
   
I ordered a combination meal... Tea, Egg Roll & Dumpling Appetizer, Egg Drop Soup, Fried Rice and the main entree Chicken with baby corn, water chestnut, black mushroom, snow pea, broccoli, string beans & carrots.

We ate slowly and talked and talked about everything possible including her past love life and her Dental Hygienist career.  She has no kids and never been married.  She is 37 years old, 1 year younger than myself. 
After dinner we walked through town and back... (only one main street)... and then we went to her house to have a dessert that she made.... Chocolate Cheese Cake.  After we ate dessert we sat by her fireplace (we both had a glass of wine) and talked for well over an hour. 
There were definitely some "sparks flying" as we sat together.   She was very upfront about being attracted to me as a good friend but wants more.... she wants to see more of me other than just our regular gym visits and occasional coffee shop meetings near my office. 
At about 9:45pm she took me home and thanked me for going to dinner with her.  Here is a picture of us at the restaurant right before we ordered. 
This was definitely a wonderful date... oh, did I call it a date? [emoji173] Well, it sure felt like a date!

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on May 08, 2018, 06:07:04 PMespecially @KathyLauren in the Sunshine State of Florida.... and @Jessica in California.

Quote from: KathyLauren on May 08, 2018, 07:21:08 PM
Danielle, thank you for posting your updates!  I am happy that your date went well.  How nice to have a choice of suitors!

I am glad that the weather has finally turned spring-like for you.  About time!

I wish I was in sunny Florida, because then I could hop in the car and go visit @Steph2.0 and @SassyCassie.  Unfortunately, that would be a multi-day drive for me from here in Nova Scotia, or 15 hours in Steph's plane.

Quote from: Laurie on May 08, 2018, 07:36:44 PM
  "Multi-day drive"? Kathy You slacker! It it only 2,000 miles give or take. That's an easy 2 day drive and day and a half with 2 drivers. Sheesh 

And what about Faith and Lori what are they chopped meat? They live in Florida too.

Hugs,
  Laurie

Quote from: HappyMoni on May 08, 2018, 07:41:32 PM
Unlike you Laurie, not everyone was a born Uber driver! You nomad you!

Quote from: KathyLauren on May 08, 2018, 07:21:08 PM

I wish I was in sunny Florida, because then I could hop in the car and go visit @Steph2.0 and @SassyCassie.  Unfortunately, that would be a multi-day drive for me from here in Nova Scotia, or 15 hours in Steph's plane.

Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on May 08, 2018, 02:47:32 PM
The barista gal saw me when I arrived and when I got to the counter to order she already had my coffee ready for me in a cup with my name on it and topped with my signature pink lid.  Looking around the place there again I noticed that there were no other cups with pink lids...  is it the Barrista or is it that shy Suitor#3 guy doing this?

Quote from: KathyLauren on May 08, 2018, 07:21:08 PM
Danielle, thank you for posting your updates!  I am happy that your date went well.  How nice to have a choice of suitors!

I am glad that the weather has finally turned spring-like for you.  About time!

I wish I was in sunny Florida, because then I could hop in the car and go visit @Steph2.0 and @SassyCassie.  Unfortunately, that would be a multi-day drive for me from here in Nova Scotia, or 15 hours in Steph's plane.

Quote from: Dena on May 08, 2018, 09:11:56 PM
The mystery of the pink lid.
The pink lid is the work of #4. The reason you don't see pink lids on other cups is because #4 requested the coffee shop put in a stock of pink lids just for you and paid the cost of a minimal order which could be 500-1000 lids or more. As you stated the necklace, card, chocolate and coffee with the pink lid came from #4, the only orders receiving the pink lid have #4's mark on them. The pink lids are also sending the message "I know the truth but to me, your fully feminine.

Quote from: Laurie on May 08, 2018, 11:58:42 PM
The Barista is #5 or in cahoots with the real culprit.....