The Loft: Butches and Femmes in their 40s, 50s and over. - Page 35

AtLast · 03-09-2010, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isadora

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!!

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockinonahigh

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*

03-10-2010, 07:23 AM

Good Afternoon Lofters

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

...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

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....

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

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

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

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.

03-11-2010, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cinderella

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

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

miss entycing · 03-11-2010, 07:26 AM

Good morning Lofters

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!

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

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-

save me!

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wryly

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

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WfkDySPdHs"]YouTube- Irish Songs Mix[/ame]

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....

Jet · 03-12-2010, 12:31 PM

Flying by to say hey. have a good one all.

03-10-2010, 06:39 AM	#684
morningstar55 Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme,she Preferred Pronoun?: she,her, Relationship Status: very single Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: western NY Posts: 3,809 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,280 Thanked 4,240 Times in 1,845 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	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 __________________ -------------------------------------------- life is to short to wake up in the morning with regrets so love the people who treat you right, forget about the ones who dont, and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance take it... if it changes your life let it.

03-10-2010, 02:10 PM	#686
morningstar55 Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme,she Preferred Pronoun?: she,her, Relationship Status: very single Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: western NY Posts: 3,809 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,280 Thanked 4,240 Times in 1,845 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	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.... __________________ -------------------------------------------- life is to short to wake up in the morning with regrets so love the people who treat you right, forget about the ones who dont, and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance take it... if it changes your life let it.

03-10-2010, 11:08 PM	#689
Sunny Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 423 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 396 Thanked 745 Times in 283 Posts Rep Power: 6521617	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 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

03-11-2010, 05:13 AM	#690
morningstar55 Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme,she Preferred Pronoun?: she,her, Relationship Status: very single Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: western NY Posts: 3,809 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,280 Thanked 4,240 Times in 1,845 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	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) __________________ -------------------------------------------- life is to short to wake up in the morning with regrets so love the people who treat you right, forget about the ones who dont, and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance take it... if it changes your life let it.

03-11-2010, 07:26 AM	#693
miss entycing Senior Member How Do You Identify?: dangerous, but worth the risk. Preferred Pronoun?: just be nice.. it's that easy. Relationship Status: CapitalM's carved upon my skin. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: on the southern edge of sanity, under a carolina moon. Posts: 3,276 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 8,341 Thanked 8,262 Times in 2,254 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Good morning Lofters 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! Hope y'all have a deliciously decadent day today with lots of smiles! __________________ True strength lies in submission which permits one to dedicate their life, through devotion, to something beyond themselves. Whenever someone awakens fully, it affects human consciousness at a collective level. It is like dropping a stone into a dark murky pond. Ripples of light... Not one word need be spoken.

03-09-2010, 09:55 PM	#682
Rockinonahigh Senior Member How Do You Identify?: stone butch Preferred Pronoun?: makes no diffrence,I know who I am. Relationship Status: single,maybe looking if the right person comes along. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 4,907 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,682 Thanked 14,933 Times in 3,938 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	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.

03-10-2010, 07:23 AM	#685
Daktari Guest Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery	Good Afternoon Lofters 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 ...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

03-10-2010, 03:06 PM	#687
Rockinonahigh Senior Member How Do You Identify?: stone butch Preferred Pronoun?: makes no diffrence,I know who I am. Relationship Status: single,maybe looking if the right person comes along. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 4,907 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,682 Thanked 14,933 Times in 3,938 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	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.

03-10-2010, 06:42 PM	#688
Jet Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: .. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: .. Posts: 3,471 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 292 Thanked 2,647 Times in 1,293 Posts Rep Power: 0	Just finished dinner and sayin hey. Off to a work out. All have a good one.

03-11-2010, 05:21 AM	#691
cinderella Member How Do You Identify?: Pinky's mommy :) Preferred Pronoun?: Su Majestad Relationship Status: Happy with my puppy Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pocono Mtns., Pa. Posts: 1,238 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4 Thanked 1,501 Times in 638 Posts Rep Power: 14266108	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.

03-11-2010, 12:34 PM	#694
SoftSilver Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: rose cottage Posts: 5,592 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 8,948 Thanked 15,908 Times in 4,062 Posts Rep Power*: 21474857	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? __________________ Pole bachit, a lis chuye. The field sees, the forest hears

03-12-2010, 09:42 AM	#695
morningstar55 Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme,she Preferred Pronoun?: she,her, Relationship Status: very single Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: western NY Posts: 3,809 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,280 Thanked 4,240 Times in 1,845 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	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 __________________ -------------------------------------------- life is to short to wake up in the morning with regrets so love the people who treat you right, forget about the ones who dont, and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance take it... if it changes your life let it.

03-12-2010, 10:11 AM	#696
miss entycing Senior Member How Do You Identify?: dangerous, but worth the risk. Preferred Pronoun?: just be nice.. it's that easy. Relationship Status: CapitalM's carved upon my skin. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: on the southern edge of sanity, under a carolina moon. Posts: 3,276 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 8,341 Thanked 8,262 Times in 2,254 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Mornin' Lofters... hope y'all are doing ok been 3 days of dreary, foggy and rainy! Some sunshine would be right nice- save me! __________________ True strength lies in submission which permits one to dedicate their life, through devotion, to something beyond themselves. Whenever someone awakens fully, it affects human consciousness at a collective level. It is like dropping a stone into a dark murky pond. Ripples of light... Not one word need be spoken.

03-12-2010, 10:38 AM	#697
Wryly Member How Do You Identify?: bemused butch Preferred Pronoun?: polite ones, please Relationship Status: single butch Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: my little butch house Posts: 988 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,789 Thanked 1,568 Times in 620 Posts Rep Power: 14094254	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.

03-12-2010, 11:55 AM	#699
AtLast Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Woman Preferred Pronoun?: HER - SHE Relationship Status: Relating Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: CA & AZ I'm a Snowbird Posts: 5,408 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,826 Thanked 10,827 Times in 3,199 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	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....

03-12-2010, 12:31 PM	#700
Jet Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: .. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: .. Posts: 3,471 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 292 Thanked 2,647 Times in 1,293 Posts Rep Power: 0	Flying by to say hey. have a good one all.