Road trip

[coldHeart]

Think you need to get that pick up in for a good service when you get back home, Davnia's a wizard with the spanner's plus she's order to lube you up Laurie or was that the truck.
You do realize moni that woman while you were with the faries has planted a homing device were Clyde came from! Your never be safe now. Sara

[Laurie]

Think you need to get that pick up in for a good service when you get back home, Davnia's a wizard with the spanner's plus she's order to lube you up Laurie or was that the truck.
You do realize moni that woman while you were with the faries has planted a homing device were Clyde came from! Your never be safe now. Sara

  Hi Sara,

  I do hope you are doing okay. I haven't been able to keep an eye on you like I usually do so you best be behaving.

   Yes my pick up has been telling me I need to change the oil for several days now. I should reset the counter I suppose. I so dislike machines telling me what to do. I still have about 2000 miles to drive before arriving home. Have been 6000 so far.

  Hugs,
    Laurie

[Laurie]

Good to see you have made it as far as you have but just thought I would remind you of something

You went from this

............How I long for a day when I can feel comfortable shopping for myself in the women's departments. I still have to cull my girly possessions due to limited hiding space. Yes, I am still very much in the closet. Very few people know about my proclivity for female things............

To this

......I've driven over 6000 miles on this trip so far and still have 2000 more to go before I make it home. Another milestone is that I have been in girl mode this whole trip while traveling and have been in male mode only twice. Since heading east from my stop at my niece's to meet Amber and everyone else I've been in girl mode continuously. I expect to remain in girl mode until I get home. After that who knows?......

In 6 Months...you have a come a long way my friend...you should never ever doubt your ability to succeed at anything you set your mind to. In your haste to escape the dreaded makeover has had you out and about as yourself. Mission accomplished I would say and with an A+ passing grade.

Hugs

Liz

   I have to apologize to Liz for not responding to this post reminding me of where I was 6 months ago. Reading it was a emotional experience for me. I remembered how uncertain and fearful I was at the beginning of this journey. I don't think I even knew where I was going with this HRT thing.  And here 6 months later I've made a lot of friends in Susan's. Friends that I owe for helping me to get to this point I'm at today. I have come out to almost all the people I felt a need to tell personally. I'm on this road trip where I've been myself almost exclusively. I'm coming to accept myself as really being a woman named Laurie and I'm blown away by it. I am not completely there but I am a far cry closer to it than I ever imagined.
   
Reading this reminder from Liz brought me to tears, another indication of the changes I'm going through. I was overwhelmed with emotion of where I was and what I've gone through to where I am now. It just kind of hit me. I'm really doing this. it's real. It is no longer a wish I've had almost as long as I remember. And it feel right. I feel good about myself finally. There are no regrets.

  Thank you Liz.  Thank you, everyone for your help in making Laurie a reality.

Hugs,
   Laurie

[Laurie]

Hi folks,

  Been kicking back here in Missouri with my friends.  Went fishing with Jim and his sone two days ago walking the creek until after dark. The day was off and on cloudy with rain paying us visits several times.  I gave up all attempts on staying at least partly when I got caught in a downpour while standing out in the middle of the creek in waist deep water. I just said "what's the use" and kept fishing. We caught a good number of smaller fish, saw 3 snakes one fairly fat and over 3 feet long, and a deer.
  Yesterday we didn't do a lot as the day was cloudy and out fishing clothes were refusing to dry. Yes we go wading in the creeks and get all wet but at least we start out dry. Anyway we hung out around the house until suppertime when we all got in the car to go have dinner at Smiths. I had a salty version of blackened catfish, mashed potato and gravy, a salad and roll. Afterward it was off to Walmart for a few things and had to endure Jim and his son picking out all sort of girly things they though would be good for me to wear from sporting good to shorts and tops, shoes and nail polishes. I have to say they ideas of what I need are not anything near my ideas.
   One really nice thing that all three of them did without asking or previous discussion, during the whole outing they referred to me as Laurie and she/her. I was touched by their consideration.
   It looks like I need to go don my bikini top and the rest of my fitchin attire as it appears Jim and I are going wading again today. I better put on the sunscreen though as it's supposed to be in the upper 90s today. I'll be working on my tan lines.

  Have a great day everyone.

Hugs,
   Laurie

[davina61]

Power to your rod and hope you catch some thing big enough to barby , your friends are great more reason to go full time sunshine!!!! Its hot here 30+C  today and welding my bus again,rather have my feet in a creek

[Laurie]

Power to your rod and hope you catch some thing big enough to barby , your friends are great more reason to go full time sunshine!!!! Its hot here 30+C  today and welding my bus again,rather have my feet in a creek

I'll take the creek.

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[coldHeart]

Salty blackened catfish  with mash I think not, i bet it tastes as bad as it sounds, stick to chips Laurie.
Sara

[Laurie]

Salty blackened catfish  with mash I think not, i bet it tastes as bad as it sounds, stick to chips Laurie.
Sara

  But it was good Sara. The fish was pretty salty but good and well mashed taters and gravy is always good.

Hugs,
   Laurie

[Laurie]

 Hi folks,

   Just thought I'd let you know the adventure continues tomorrow. I've already tendered my notice here so that my friends could started looking for another breakfast cook. My feet are sore and I'm peeling from all the toasting I've gotten in this Missouri sun. For the first time I have some tan lines I never thought I'd have.
   So probably tomorrow afternoon I will be heading on down the road heading for Colorado again with yet another of Susan's denizens as my target. This time it's Anne I have in my sights. I plan on another night on the road so I can have a good visit with her on Tuesday.
   Once I leave there I will head for another cis friend in SE Idaho to may a service vist for both her and her Mom to check out their computers and see if I can clean up the garbage her Mom gets on hers and see if I can determine why Wendy's computer (I built for her) is overheating and see if there are any other issues with it. I told Wendy (and her mom and dad thanks to being on a speakerphone) about me transitioning on a previous phone call about her computer back when I began this road trip) All of them seem to be okay with my changes. I've told them I will be in girl mode for my visit so we'll see.
  From there it is only one more day's drive for home an this road trip will come to an end but somehow I think my journey will continue much enriched from the experience I've had with all of you.

  Hugs,
    Laurie

[KathyLauren]

  From there it is only one more day's drive for home an this road trip will come to an end but somehow I think my journey will continue much enriched from the experience I've had with all of you.

I think this journey has covered a lot more distance for you than just from Oregon to Maine and back.  Like any good road trip or vision quest, you are returning as a much different person.  Well done!

[Devlyn]

When is your epic cross country transformation novel hitting the press, and can we expect a movie? 

I know I was enriched by meeting you and having a wonderful day on the town. 

Hugs, Devlyn

[HappyMoni]

I am not sure what to do with this new Laurie, folks. All the nice stories, her visiting everyone, her curing the sick with but one touch of a computer. I don't quite know how the heck I am to pick a fight with her in this atmosphere. I can't work in these conditions, people!
Moni

[Laurie]

I think this journey has covered a lot more distance for you than just from Oregon to Maine and back.  Like any good road trip or vision quest, you are returning as a much different person.  Well done!

Hi Kathy,

  Yes, I think you are right Kathy. I have a long way to go in accepting everything about this change in my life but on the other hand I have come quite a ways in doing so also. I have to thank everyone for wanting to meet me because if they had not I am sure I would have made this trip in male mode. Because these ladies wanted to meet me they were the inspiration for traveling in girly mode as I wanted to meet them all as Laurie. Each one was a stepping stone in my progress not only in my travels but also in my personal acceptance of myself. Talking with each and enjoying their company and kindred spirits did more for me than anything else has.
  Now as I head home I am already thinking about my next road trip.... where to go.... should I get that passport I didn't think I would ever need?... Hmmm  There time to thing about those things yet I suppose.

  Hugs,
   Laurie

[HappyMoni]

See what I mean? Ridiculous!!!!

[Laurie]

When is your epic cross country transformation novel hitting the press, and can we expect a movie? 

I know I was enriched by meeting you and having a wonderful day on the town. 

Hugs, Devlyn

Dev,
 
My visit with you was indeed an adventure I shall remember a long time my funny speaking friend.  You and Jane both dragged me out of my comfort zone and into public settings. I needed that.

  Thank you both

Hugs,   
   Laurie

[Laurie]

I am not sure what to do with this new Laurie, folks. All the nice stories, her visiting everyone, her curing the sick with but one touch of a computer. I don't quite know how the heck I am to pick a fight with her in this atmosphere. I can't work in these conditions, people!
Moni

  Oh don't you worry Ninnie, Moaning oh heck whoever you are, Since you were in such sad shape when I tracked you down you were not challenge what-so-ever.  I would get no pleasure from bagging you at that time and made up my mind on the spot to allow time for you to heal and gain strength before hunting you down once again.
I promise you now woman there will be another hunt if I have anything to say about it. The Moonie I saw was but a shell of the foe I expected to find.  Next time will be better.

  Tell your lovely partner and your brother and Suki I said hello and thank them all for the consideration they gave so I could visit have you to myself for my visit. That was so nice of them. I may not have met such considerate people before.

  Beware the return....

Hugs,
   Laurie

[coldHeart]

Laurie & moni, Thelma & Louise.

[Laurie]

Laurie & moni, Thelma & Louise.

There you go and Sara, plotting our eventual demise again. But it sure has been one heck of an adventure for both Moani and I.

  Hugs,
    Laurie

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[Laurie]

Hi folks,

  Well break time is over. I had a very good time here fishing and cooking breakfasts for my friends here in Missouri but it's time to be heading on down the road towards home.

Did you see that Anne I'm finally on my way to meet you in Colorado. I should be there on the morrow.


Down the road I go...

Hugs,
   Laurie

[Anne Blake]

Laurie, I got that and am looking forward to your visit. Did I get it right that giving you my address wouldn't be of help but that I need to nail some raw meat to the fence post?

Anne