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AtLast 03-09-2010 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockinonahigh (Post 63902)
This invisablity i'm speaking about is simply not finding a place to belong in the queer world I live in.Even as little as five years ago it wasnt this way,I knew many folks of diffrent ages and then age wasnt a facrtor in anything..not so with the new group that has come along.For one thay are either tweeners or andros or questioning ...cetanly the people who were even close to my age have either broken up and left town or gone underground,the fue I do see hear and there simply dont acknowledge other gay people when we meet in public..not everyone, but the majority.It has become a place of terratorial(sp?) boundries in every bar we have hear.If anyone is over a certan age its like u r in a void,I thought it was just where I live but i'm finding it's other places as well.I was talking to friends of mine who live in another city and they are finding the same prob where thay live.Looks l,ike if u r older u are to old to belong anywhere.

UGH! This sux!

I feel very fortunate that I am a butch queer living where I do.. about 20 minutes from SF. The lesbian, B-F, Trans, Gay communities are very representative of older folks (guess middle-aged on up is a better way to put it).

I believe you are having this problem where you live and wish it wasn't so.

AtLast 03-09-2010 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Isadora (Post 63857)

No, it is not part of the reunion...
The Femme Collective proudly announces:
FEMME2010: No Restrictions
August 20--22nd
Oakland Marriott City Center
Oakland, CA

UGH, it is at the same time as the BFP ReUnion! I want to go to little Rock, but, have wanted to attend a femme conference as an ally (and volunteer) for a long time. Oh well, I may not have the $ to go to Little Rock and this is way close by!!

:sunglass:

Rockinonahigh 03-09-2010 09:55 PM

ALH..Yes u are definatly right on the money,most of whats hear is college kids.Near every college has a gsa,we have a pflag that meets once a month but dosent do anything but have a coffee and donut meeting,there is something called pace, but its geared up for the high end folks and to get in u pay a pricy membership fee,plus anything they do in activities cost from 50 to a 100 bucks to go to but even they arent too active.
I was planing on going to visit a fue places to find a more queer place to live,but as long as my back is like it is that wont happen,tho I do keep hopeing for the best to happen.Now if I took out the bf and stone butch equasion and became a guarden variaty lesbian ..would it make a diffrents..I just done know.I just know I cant chang who I am to please other people.

AtLast 03-09-2010 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockinonahigh (Post 63997)
ALH..Yes u are definatly right on the money,most of whats hear is college kids.Near every college has a gsa,we have a pflag that meets once a month but dosent do anything but have a coffee and donut meeting,there is something called pace, but its geared up for the high end folks and to get in u pay a pricy membership fee,plus anything they do in activities cost from 50 to a 100 bucks to go to but even they arent too active.
I was planing on going to visit a fue places to find a more queer place to live,but as long as my back is like it is that wont happen,tho I do keep hopeing for the best to happen.Now if I took out the bf and stone butch equasion and became a guarden variaty lesbian ..would it make a diffrents..I just done know.I just know I cant chang who I am to please other people.


This just not good! I say move here!!!

Something weird with me though, is that I keep thinking of moving because of having a hell of a time with arthritis and living where I do (dampness). But, I have to say that when I read posts like yours and by others that just live in areas that are really very constraining (in age as well as queer populations, etc.), I think think again. Also, my friends would be hard to leave.

I also give just getting older a lot of thought in terms of ever being stuck in some straight old age home! My son has heard a lot about this! Poor guy...

morningstar55 03-10-2010 06:39 AM

morning Loft dwellers

reading all this talk about moving to a better queer oriented place..... well...
i do know...... Dallas TX believe it or not has a awsome queer community, and the area where all the action is......... lol i like to call it gay town. one thing i miss about there. is gay bingo.. lol they have it once a month around the weekend of the 19th. now thats a fun event.
Its worth checking out....
wonder if you can google best queer places to live??? hmmm might try it.
im home for a change........ wooHOoo.....
have to go to the DMV ..... and tax place....
enjoyed a nice lil stroll thru the super market with my daughter last night.. who was just yacking my head off .. LOL ..
it was nice..... and since im the only truck here from my company , i know i wont be here long once i go bk into service
. *sigh*

Daktari 03-10-2010 07:23 AM

Good Afternoon Lofters :chaplin:

I hope everyone is having a great day with laughter and smiles aplenty.

Apropos my last posts, I am pleased to report that my anxiety about the cortisone shots in my shoulder were unfounded :clap: ...it only caused mild discomfort for a very short time and I had a very jolly visit with the delightful lady doctor. I'm not in unusual pain today and have high hopes for some pain-free months - watch this space. There was bad news about my neck but I guess one can't have it all

It's a gorgeous day and I'm about to tootle off out to get the tailor to fix up my newest suit so that it fits like a glove.

ta ta for now lofters :D

morningstar55 03-10-2010 02:10 PM

afternooners Lofters........ are having a nice hump day??
i know i am ..... heh
m aking meatloaf with red skin mashed taters and steamed broccli for dinner.... :)


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Rockinonahigh 03-10-2010 03:06 PM

Morning star..Dinner sounds great to me,i'm haveing chickin and dumplins with home made bread...to sop it up with.yeah I know,reall countyfried...but thats me 100%.

Incubus..glad the shot was easy on ya,I have herd both good and bad about how much it hurt to get them.

ALH...Being Dallas is only three hours a way from me I am going to tale a weekend a month or every other month and go for a long weekend.Who knows what will happen or not..with the new air service I can go to Austin as well.It's not like moveing but will be ok.

Today I joined a health club,it's got all kinds of really neet new equipment.I was looking at all the exersise equipment I have and boy do I ever need an up grade cause the stuff is geting old and well used.With my senior didcount I got full use of everything for $35.00 a month..it's compareable to golds gym.

Jet 03-10-2010 06:42 PM

Just finished dinner and sayin hey.
Off to a work out.
All have a good one.

Sunny 03-10-2010 11:08 PM

How is Everyone????
 
Hey A belated Happpppyyyyyy Birthdayyyyy to Christie......You get better with every year!!!!!

Sorry to hear we have alot of people in pain. I had 2 slipped dics removed when I was 12. It was very traumatic and painful. I made a full recovery and was able to lead a normal life. Nothing like back pain. I had alot of crushes on the nurses though. LOL When I was in the Hospital I would put their soaps on so they would all come into my:flying: room and keep me company. LOL

Morning I hope you are feeling better by now. Ice is the best thing when first injured.

Also I am interested in the bargains you found at Costco. I work for them. People seem to go crazy when shopping with us. LOL

Anyway have a great night everyone....sleep well Sunny:flying:

morningstar55 03-11-2010 05:13 AM

heyyYY morning Lofters.......
hey there Sunny..... hadnt seen u around in a while..
in a lil bit here i head to my truck and get things ready for heading bk on a load...... dont have one yet... but im the only truck here from my company so i know i wont be hangin here long.. ha..
last night, had some self satisfaction from meeting up with someone to donate a piece of my art, for a big benifet the gay community in Buffalo is having for a girl whom was stabed in the eye , a victim of a hate crime, it was all over the news here a few months ago.


http://www.towleroad.com/2010/01/buf...++%23gay+news)

cinderella 03-11-2010 05:21 AM

Well, not sure if I fit into this group...I turned 67 this past December. Let me know if I'm an OK participant, or if I need to open an 'Ancient Group' (60's and beyond...) thread.

Daktari 03-11-2010 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by cinderella (Post 64743)
Well, not sure if I fit into this group...I turned 67 this past December. Let me know if I'm an OK participant, or if I need to open an 'Ancient Group' (60's and beyond...) thread.

I'm sure you're an 'OK participant' and do 'fit in' in here cinderella, no such thing as too old.


Welcome to the Loft :chaplin:


Good morning assorted Lofters...busy day today and joy of joys my girl will be here tonight for the start of a couple of weeks together :groucho:

miss entycing 03-11-2010 07:26 AM

Good morning Lofters
:cheer:

another dreary overcase day here in the Carolinas... and it had been so lovely till yesterday...... anyways, taking mama to lunch today and maybe a little shopping afterwards-
tho I hate to shop, my mama lovesssssssss spendin' money!
:giggle:

Hope y'all have a deliciously decadent day today with lots of smiles!
:happyjump:

Soft*Silver 03-11-2010 12:34 PM

I just want to add that Youngstown, Ohio has a great LGBT community, and while small, is very active. I have been out in all my jobs here. My mobile home park has other openly gay people living here. And we have all 4 seasons. While I would love a longer growing season (I am an avid gardener) I cant give up my fall and winter. Cleveland and Akron and Pittsburgh are a short drive away. And our housing is so cheap! I am buying a house for $10,000. Can you beat that where you live?

morningstar55 03-12-2010 09:42 AM

morning lofters

wow its friday already......and i just got a load sent to me to go pick up that will have me end up 83 miles from home...... hmmmmmmmm what should i do ?? lol

miss entycing 03-12-2010 10:11 AM

Mornin' Lofters...
hope y'all are doing ok

been 3 days of dreary, foggy and rainy! Some sunshine would be right nice-
:4femme:
save me!
:whine:

Wryly 03-12-2010 10:38 AM

Hey Lofters!

MS - a weekend at home sounds like fun! Second visit in a week!

Well - I'm almost over this cold. Still a bit of problem with the sinus and a slight cough - - but I feel so much better. Going to go out today - maybe get a haircut or see a movie - take a nice long walk.

Was hoping to take some pics today but it is too overcast.


morningstar55 03-12-2010 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Wryly (Post 65531)
Hey Lofters!

MS - a weekend at home sounds like fun! Second visit in a week!

Well - I'm almost over this cold. Still a bit of problem with the sinus and a slight cough - - but I feel so much better. Going to go out today - maybe get a haircut or see a movie - take a nice long walk.

Was hoping to take some pics today but it is too overcast.



.. haha .. dont you know it......... annnnnnnnnnnd fun part is
there are some St Patty day parties going on around town... wooHOO.im half irish soo its always kinda fun.. lol lol


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AtLast 03-12-2010 11:55 AM

Morning, Lofters!

Hoping it stops raining so that I can finish a storage shed I am building. I'm slow as it is, so this seems to be taking forever!!!

Going to make some home made soup today. Hits the spot during winter. My weekend will just be spent at home with chores and my fur-kids. Was hoping my son would be around with the Granddaughters, but not this weekend. Phooey! Miss them!

Thinking about auctioning myself off.... :floatbee:


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