Intro

[kephalopod]

Hey. I never know what to say in introductions, but here goes.

I've been a very masculine, uncomfortable "girl" for a long time. Within the last few years, it's really hit home that being FTM transgendered is a possibility that I should start taking a serious look at. So for now, I'm at the preliminary stages of investigation, spilling my guts to a therapist, and trying to plan strategy around work and night school.

Essentially, I am here to pick your brains. (And allow mine to be picked in turn, of course.)

[vanna]

Hi kephalopod

a warm welcome and a hug to you

X

[Nero]

Welcome Kep! I'm Nero.
<offers hand>
So good to be seeing so many guys here.

[Janet_Girl]

Hi kephalopod,

Welcome to our little family. Over 1800 strong. That would be one heck of a family reunion. Feel free to post your successes/failures, Hopes/dreams.  Ask questions and seek answers.  Give and receive advice.

But remember we are family here, your family now.  And it is always nice to have another brother.

Janet

[Elwood]

Welcome.

[tinkerbell]

Hello Kephalopod and welcome to Susan's!

Thanks so much for introducing yourself.  Please take a few moments to get familiar with all the boards of the site, review the site rules before posting, and take advantage of our many resources such as the wiki, chat, and the links listed at the main page.  We look forward to your future posts and participation.  Enjoy your stay

tink

[NicholeW.]

Welcome to Susan's, Kephalopod

The cephalopods (Greek plural Κεφαλόποδα (kephalópoda); "head-foot") are the mollusc class Cephalopoda characterized by bilateral body symmetry, a prominent head, and a modification of the mollusk foot, a muscular hydrostat, into the form of arms or tentacles. Teuthology, a branch of malacology, is the study of cephalopods.

The class contains two extant subclasses. In the Coleoidea, the mollusk shell has been internalized or is absent; this subclass includes the octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish. In the Nautiloidea the shell remains; this subclass includes the nautilus. There are around 786 distinct living species of Cephalopods. Two important extinct taxa are Ammonoidea, the ammonites, and Belemnoidea, the belemnites.
Cephalopods are found in all the oceans of Earth, at all depths. None of them can tolerate freshwater, but a few species tolerate more or less brackish water.

There are still discoveries of new species of cephalopods:
1998 - 703 recent species.
2001 - 786 recent species.
2004 - approximate guess, from 1000 to 1200 species.
There are many more fossil species. It is estimated there are around 11,000 extinct taxa.

So which of these are you?

Hope you will successfully pick whatever brains you find here. I think you'll pick a lot of nice hearts at any rate.

All the best in your journey.

Nichole

[Arch]

Hi, Kephalopod. Set y'self down and stay awhile.

[kephalopod]

The class contains two extant subclasses. In the Coleoidea, the mollusk shell has been internalized or is absent; this subclass includes the octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish. In the Nautiloidea the shell remains; this subclass includes the nautilus. There are around 786 distinct living species of Cephalopods. Two important extinct taxa are Ammonoidea, the ammonites, and Belemnoidea, the belemnites.
Cephalopods are found in all the oceans of Earth, at all depths. None of them can tolerate freshwater, but a few species tolerate more or less brackish water.

So which of these are you?

Coleoidea is the coolest subclass - octopi, squid and cuttlefish are amazingly smart, and they evolved their intelligence completely independently of all the other animals (ie vertebrates) whose brains seem to work on a similar level! They're incredible creatures.

(Is my geekiness showing?)

Anyway, thanks for the warm welcome!