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Title: *waves hello*
Post by: Claire Troward on December 09, 2009, 08:14:54 AM
Post by: Claire Troward on December 09, 2009, 08:14:54 AM
Hello everyone!
My name is Claire and I'm a M2F TS living in a remote corner of the Pacific Northwest. I recently discovered this forum, did a bit of lurking and reading posts, decided to join and begin posting ... I might as well make my second post my introduction. ;)
I'm pre-pre-op ... just getting started after years of repression and denial. My story isn't unique ... I knew something wasn't right when I was a child, learned about transsexualism when I was about eight or nine and then spent the rest of my time trying to avoid confronting the reality of myself. After my last birthday I realized that time was fleeting and I needed to be who I truly am. So here I am, taking little steps toward that goal.
I never married and have no children. I work in retail, which I enjoy as it's a wonderful opportunity to observe people, but my real passion is photography. I was an English Literature major in University and read voraciously, love antiques and vintage clothes, playing chess and all things film related.
:D
Claire
My name is Claire and I'm a M2F TS living in a remote corner of the Pacific Northwest. I recently discovered this forum, did a bit of lurking and reading posts, decided to join and begin posting ... I might as well make my second post my introduction. ;)
I'm pre-pre-op ... just getting started after years of repression and denial. My story isn't unique ... I knew something wasn't right when I was a child, learned about transsexualism when I was about eight or nine and then spent the rest of my time trying to avoid confronting the reality of myself. After my last birthday I realized that time was fleeting and I needed to be who I truly am. So here I am, taking little steps toward that goal.
I never married and have no children. I work in retail, which I enjoy as it's a wonderful opportunity to observe people, but my real passion is photography. I was an English Literature major in University and read voraciously, love antiques and vintage clothes, playing chess and all things film related.
:D
Claire
Title: Re: *waves hello*
Post by: LordKAT on December 09, 2009, 09:49:34 AM
Post by: LordKAT on December 09, 2009, 09:49:34 AM
Howdy Claire and welcome to Susan's,
There is a great mix of people here and many willing to let you know your ok when the going gets rough.
There is a great mix of people here and many willing to let you know your ok when the going gets rough.
Title: Re: *waves hello*
Post by: K8 on December 09, 2009, 07:06:52 PM
Post by: K8 on December 09, 2009, 07:06:52 PM
Welcome to Susan's, Claire.
This is a good place to explore what it is you need and want. There are many helpful people here and many willing ears when the road gets too bumpy. :)
- Kate
This is a good place to explore what it is you need and want. There are many helpful people here and many willing ears when the road gets too bumpy. :)
- Kate
Title: Re: *waves hello*
Post by: Janet_Girl on December 09, 2009, 07:19:46 PM
Post by: Janet_Girl on December 09, 2009, 07:19:46 PM
Hi Claire, :icon_wave:
Welcome to our little family. Over 3700 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 sister. :icon_hug:
And be sure to check out
Can't be to remote, you have internet. ;D I am also in the PNW, Portland actually. CindyBC is in Vancouver BC.
Blessed Be.
Janet
Welcome to our little family. Over 3700 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 sister. :icon_hug:
And be sure to check out
- Site Terms of Service and rules to live by (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,2.0.html)
- Standard Terms and Definitions (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,54369.0.html)
- Post Ranks (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,114.0.html.)
Can't be to remote, you have internet. ;D I am also in the PNW, Portland actually. CindyBC is in Vancouver BC.
Blessed Be.
Janet
Title: Re: *waves hello*
Post by: michael 19 jones on December 09, 2009, 10:08:53 PM
Post by: michael 19 jones on December 09, 2009, 10:08:53 PM
Haya Claire from another Pacific Northwest Native.
How are you liking the temps :icon_lol:
How are you liking the temps :icon_lol:
Title: Re: *waves hello*
Post by: jesse on December 10, 2009, 02:36:52 AM
Post by: jesse on December 10, 2009, 02:36:52 AM
hi clair great having you here love chess dont have a reg playing partner though :( hope to see you around for a while
jessica
jessica
Title: Re: *waves hello*
Post by: Cindy on December 10, 2009, 02:39:45 AM
Post by: Cindy on December 10, 2009, 02:39:45 AM
Hi Claire
I'm in Australia so will have to get a new bikini to swim over and meet you :laugh:
Oh well any excuse to shop :laugh:
Welcome
Cindy
I'm in Australia so will have to get a new bikini to swim over and meet you :laugh:
Oh well any excuse to shop :laugh:
Welcome
Cindy
Title: Re: *waves hello*
Post by: Claire Troward on December 10, 2009, 07:48:28 AM
Post by: Claire Troward on December 10, 2009, 07:48:28 AM
:icon_wave:
Thank you for the wonderful warm welcome (hooray for alliteration!) everyone!
Amrisa, it is so-ooo-oo cold. And now there's snow in the forecast! :eusa_doh:
Janet, that's true ... there's no such thing as "remote" any more with the interent. I love Portland and visit several times a year. Hawthorne, Sellwood and Moreland areas are my favourite places.
Jesse, are you familiar with the Red Hot Pawn online chess site?
Cindy, that's going to be some swim! Lol!
Again, thanks for the welcome! I look forward to learning much and participating in the forum.
Thank you for the wonderful warm welcome (hooray for alliteration!) everyone!
Amrisa, it is so-ooo-oo cold. And now there's snow in the forecast! :eusa_doh:
Janet, that's true ... there's no such thing as "remote" any more with the interent. I love Portland and visit several times a year. Hawthorne, Sellwood and Moreland areas are my favourite places.
Jesse, are you familiar with the Red Hot Pawn online chess site?
Cindy, that's going to be some swim! Lol!
Again, thanks for the welcome! I look forward to learning much and participating in the forum.
Title: Re: *waves hello*
Post by: gennee on December 10, 2009, 09:30:18 AM
Post by: gennee on December 10, 2009, 09:30:18 AM
Welcome to the forums, Claire. Your introduction is fascinating. You have a varied life that sounds fulfilling.
Gennee
:)
Gennee
:)
Title: Re: *waves hello*
Post by: Claire Troward on December 11, 2009, 07:35:00 AM
Post by: Claire Troward on December 11, 2009, 07:35:00 AM
Thank you, Genee! :)
Title: Re: *waves hello*
Post by: michael 19 jones on December 12, 2009, 12:10:14 AM
Post by: michael 19 jones on December 12, 2009, 12:10:14 AM
snow.SNOW!SNOW! :o ;D
Time for me to buy some good gloves for all of the snowball fights I'll be getting in with my friends. It's a winter tradition among my friends and I. We all need at lest one snowball fight per winter. Plus all of snowman and snowwomen, snowangels, and snow shoveling I also will be doing.
Time for me to buy some good gloves for all of the snowball fights I'll be getting in with my friends. It's a winter tradition among my friends and I. We all need at lest one snowball fight per winter. Plus all of snowman and snowwomen, snowangels, and snow shoveling I also will be doing.
Title: Re: *waves hello*
Post by: LordKAT on December 12, 2009, 02:57:37 AM
Post by: LordKAT on December 12, 2009, 02:57:37 AM
Quote from: Amrisa Jones on December 12, 2009, 12:10:14 AM
snow.SNOW!SNOW! :o ;D
Time for me to buy some good gloves for all of the snowball fights I'll be getting in with my friends. It's a winter tradition among my friends and I. We all need at lest one snowball fight per winter. Plus all of snowman and snowwomen, snowangels, and snow shoveling I also will be doing.
Please feel free to take all my snow and keep it with you forever.
Title: Re: *waves hello*
Post by: justmeinoz on December 12, 2009, 05:38:46 AM
Post by: justmeinoz on December 12, 2009, 05:38:46 AM
Just send your snow down here. I can use it to stop the local ice rink melting. Wish I could skate in my backyard. :laugh:
Title: Re: *waves hello*
Post by: sarahF on December 13, 2009, 10:12:21 AM
Post by: sarahF on December 13, 2009, 10:12:21 AM
Welcome Claire! You should no problems here. We all have the same type life
Sarah
Sarah
Title: Re: *waves hello*
Post by: aerosolchild on December 13, 2009, 08:58:59 PM
Post by: aerosolchild on December 13, 2009, 08:58:59 PM
Hello and welcome!
My name is Claire too :)
Vintage clothing is the best! I love sifting through all the junk at the secondhand stores in my area to find the real gems. I'm especially fond of those old veiled hats from the 20's :D
My name is Claire too :)
Vintage clothing is the best! I love sifting through all the junk at the secondhand stores in my area to find the real gems. I'm especially fond of those old veiled hats from the 20's :D
Title: Re: *waves hello*
Post by: Claire Troward on December 14, 2009, 07:34:08 AM
Post by: Claire Troward on December 14, 2009, 07:34:08 AM
So far we've managed to avoid the snow ... just lots of rain for the rest of this week. *crosses fingers*
Sarah and Claire, thank you for your welcome! I've learned a lot from the forum already.
I love vintage fashions from the '20s, but I really love the styles of the '30s with those lovely long sleek skirts. :D
Sarah and Claire, thank you for your welcome! I've learned a lot from the forum already.
I love vintage fashions from the '20s, but I really love the styles of the '30s with those lovely long sleek skirts. :D
Title: Re: *waves hello*
Post by: aerosolchild on December 14, 2009, 05:30:14 PM
Post by: aerosolchild on December 14, 2009, 05:30:14 PM
Quote from: Claire Troward on December 14, 2009, 07:34:08 AM
I love vintage fashions from the '20s, but I really love the styles of the '30s with those lovely long sleek skirts. :D
Those are wonderful! I found a blue silk one not too long ago and I was so excited I started dancing around the salvo with everybody staring at me like I was nuts. It was kind of amazing.