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Mel C. · 12-23-2016, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Toolio

hiya mel hope all is well in your world?

Toolie

I'm good Toolie, getting together with the family for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. How are things in your world?

Gemme · 12-24-2016, 06:49 AM

Happy holidays, Lofters!

Blade · 12-24-2016, 06:59 AM

Don't think I have ever posted in this thread, but thought I would before I age out LOL. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, or if you celebrate nothing this weekend, happy weekend.

Blade · 12-24-2016, 07:05 AM

Just a thought for those who do celebrate Christmas, or any holiday where there are gatherings of family and friends. How has your roll changed as you have aged say from a 20 yr old to now. I assume that as kids all we do is play and maybe help put ice in the glasses or something like that. So since you became an adult how has your roll in your holiday traditions changed?

easygoingfemme · 12-24-2016, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Blade

Just a thought for those who do celebrate Christmas, or any holiday where there are gatherings of family and friends. How has your roll changed as you have aged say from a 20 yr old to now. I assume that as kids all we do is play and maybe help put ice in the glasses or something like that. So since you became an adult how has your roll in your holiday traditions changed?

That's a fun question!

I started hosting Christmas when I was about 30, after buying my first home. I didn't know at the time it would be a tradition to last, but it has. I cook a brunch and a massive dinner. For a while I had an open door- home for my family and friends who don't have family. But have downsized back to just my family, especially since my brother and his wife have started having children. ( I have a small house) My parents used to host, and they still like to, but don't want to do it on such a large scale so they host Christmas eve with a more simple meal and my daughter and I go over there for pre-party fun.

A tradition I miss from my younger years celebrating is cooking with my Grandmother. There were certain dishes I always made with her and, while I carry on the tradition of having those dishes, I sure do miss making them with her. However, I live in her house, well, it was her house, and every once in a while when I'm cooking one of her dishes, the light over the oven flickers on and off. It's wild.

Blade · 12-24-2016, 08:07 AM

As the stages of adult have changed my Christmas traditions have as well, as well as other holidays.

When I became stupid and got married Christmas drastically changed. From my little happy family to a month of going here and there and buying gifts for everyone on earth. Me of course being the events cooridinator, of where we go and what I take. Fixing dishes for 4 different events on my ex's side plus making sure the kids had something to open at each event. Then my family event as well. Finally freedom rang (divorce) and Christmas was at Mom's and I fixed a few of her favorites. About 8 yrs ago we started having Thanksgiving at LTB's house after she got married and started having little ones. I bring 3 items and let whoever wants them take them home so I don't have to eat on it all week.

I spent my early adult years making sure everyone was happy full and content and had all they wanted for Christmas. Now days I still buy for the kids but I'm more into doing things for those who are less fortunate than my family. I love having Christmas for 1 day.

I do miss being an unadult and spending Christmas Eve with my Dad's huge family and all of my 1st and 2nd cousins. My Aunt and Grandma fixed everything none of their adult children were ask to bring anything. Mom was talking about that the other day, saying looking back she felt guilty. I guess she doesn't understand, that is what they loved to do. Take care of and fix these huge meals for their family. Miss going to church Christmas Eve night as well. Was always very moving at the end, everyone carrying a lit candle and walking out to the live nativity scene.

Toolio · 12-24-2016, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Mel C.

I'm good Toolie, getting together with the family for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. How are things in your world?

Glad to hear that Mel.I am fighting bad sinus infection and same crap with work.....we didn't get paid Friday which sucks. Other then that I am good

Happy Holidays

Tool

Chad · 12-29-2016, 09:13 PM

Hi Lofter's,

Does anyone have fun plans for New Year's Eve?

I don't have any plans yet but you never know. Ha!

JDeere · 12-29-2016, 09:20 PM

I have a few more months till I can really post in here LOL

Mel C. · 12-31-2016, 12:46 PM

I don't expect to stay awake until midnight, but maybe I will be wild n crazy by setting my alarm so I can ring in the new year. Any excitement planned by Lofters?

Blade · 12-31-2016, 02:49 PM

NCAA bowl games is about all the excitement I can stand. Though I'd be game to try out some other types of excitement.

easygoingfemme · 12-31-2016, 03:04 PM

I'm dropping my daughter off to an all night party at 7 and then rushing home. I'm being courted by several books, all of whom want to be my hot date tonight. I wonder who it will end up being???

I don't like going out on New Years. Mostly I don't like crowds of drunk people and that's what it ends up being when I try it. I have a party with friends next weekend and it will be just us at a hotel so I don't mind that drunk crowd!

Happy New Year!

GeorgiaMa'am · 12-31-2016, 07:30 PM

I'm going to bed at my usual time and sleeping peacefully through the New Year. But first, I will probably find and watch a video of New Year's fireworks in Dubai, because they are always awesome. Hopefully I can sleep through the fireworks going on in my own neighborhood.

Happy New Year's, everybody!

Chad · 12-31-2016, 07:36 PM

Happy New Year Lofter's!

I hope everyone has a safe and happy night.

Chad

introverted1 · 01-02-2017, 05:50 PM

Happy New Year, lofters!

I worked this weekend, but had a peaceful day off today with my new feline, Miss Kitty.

I'm filled with trepidation for the coming next four years, but hopeful that everything will be okay.

introverted1 · 01-02-2017, 06:10 PM

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introverted1 · 01-02-2017, 06:15 PM

For the life of me, I can't figure out how to get photos posted here....

Lyte · 01-02-2017, 06:35 PM

If, you're trying to share a photo from a website...

You have to use the lil square icon that when you roll your curser over it says INSERT IMAGE

And then you have put the full internet web address where the photo is sitting.

So, like the entire web address for the INSERT IMAGE icon above is this...

http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/forum/images/editor/insertimage.gif

I hit the INSERT IMAGE icon... and then I cut/paste that entire line above.

If you're trying to share an image of your own, that's a different process. Tell me and I'll type those directions out. Happy to do so.

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Originally Posted by introverted1

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introverted1 · 01-02-2017, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Lyte

If, you're trying to share a photo from a website...

You have to use the lil square icon that when you roll your curser over it says INSERT IMAGE

And then you have put the full internet web address where the photo is sitting.

So, like the entire web address for the INSERT IMAGE icon above is this...

http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/forum/images/editor/insertimage.gif

I hit the INSERT IMAGE icon... and then I cut/paste that entire line above.

If you're trying to share an image of your own, that's a different process. Tell me and I'll type those directions out. Happy to do so.

Lyte, I'm trying to post an image from my own laptop. I would be happy for any advice that you can give me!

Grazie...

Lyte · 01-02-2017, 08:47 PM

I'm on my cell phone now so my view is a limites and I can't test the various buttons BUT... lol if I recall correctly, you have to place/host your pic up on the Web somewhere... and then post it like described before... as a link. There are a lot free picture hosting sites out there. I'd recommend the one I use but it's been a while and the name is at work! Back in the day the site.... Shutter... something was popular. I forget the name! Iol

Whatever picture host site you use, be sure to use a junk email address. The site will probably ask you for an email address to confirm your a real person!

I'll be back on my work PC tomorrow and will be happy to provide that link. Lemme know of you have any other questions!

12-24-2016, 06:49 AM	#4422
Gemme Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Queer Stone Femme Girl of the Unicorn Variety Preferred Pronoun?: She, as in 'She's a GEM' Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The roads are narrow here Posts: 36,585 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 182,168 Thanked 108,771 Times in 25,657 Posts Rep Power: 21474887	Happy holidays, Lofters! __________________ Gemme's Journal I'm misunderestimated.

12-24-2016, 06:59 AM	#4423
Blade Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: TG Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: once in a while someone amazing comes along...and here I am! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Down on the farm Posts: 5,492 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,850 Thanked 14,400 Times in 4,049 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	Don't think I have ever posted in this thread, but thought I would before I age out LOL. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, or if you celebrate nothing this weekend, happy weekend. __________________ Yeah so what if I'm triple dipped in awesome sauce? The best way to predict the future, is to create it.

12-24-2016, 07:05 AM	#4424
Blade Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: TG Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: once in a while someone amazing comes along...and here I am! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Down on the farm Posts: 5,492 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,850 Thanked 14,400 Times in 4,049 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	Just a thought for those who do celebrate Christmas, or any holiday where there are gatherings of family and friends. How has your roll changed as you have aged say from a 20 yr old to now. I assume that as kids all we do is play and maybe help put ice in the glasses or something like that. So since you became an adult how has your roll in your holiday traditions changed? __________________ Yeah so what if I'm triple dipped in awesome sauce? The best way to predict the future, is to create it.

12-24-2016, 08:07 AM	#4426
Blade Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: TG Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: once in a while someone amazing comes along...and here I am! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Down on the farm Posts: 5,492 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,850 Thanked 14,400 Times in 4,049 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	As the stages of adult have changed my Christmas traditions have as well, as well as other holidays. When I became stupid and got married Christmas drastically changed. From my little happy family to a month of going here and there and buying gifts for everyone on earth. Me of course being the events cooridinator, of where we go and what I take. Fixing dishes for 4 different events on my ex's side plus making sure the kids had something to open at each event. Then my family event as well. Finally freedom rang (divorce) and Christmas was at Mom's and I fixed a few of her favorites. About 8 yrs ago we started having Thanksgiving at LTB's house after she got married and started having little ones. I bring 3 items and let whoever wants them take them home so I don't have to eat on it all week. I spent my early adult years making sure everyone was happy full and content and had all they wanted for Christmas. Now days I still buy for the kids but I'm more into doing things for those who are less fortunate than my family. I love having Christmas for 1 day. I do miss being an unadult and spending Christmas Eve with my Dad's huge family and all of my 1st and 2nd cousins. My Aunt and Grandma fixed everything none of their adult children were ask to bring anything. Mom was talking about that the other day, saying looking back she felt guilty. I guess she doesn't understand, that is what they loved to do. Take care of and fix these huge meals for their family. Miss going to church Christmas Eve night as well. Was always very moving at the end, everyone carrying a lit candle and walking out to the live nativity scene. __________________ Yeah so what if I'm triple dipped in awesome sauce? The best way to predict the future, is to create it.

12-29-2016, 09:13 PM	#4428
Chad Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: OFOS Stone butch Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Loved Caregiver Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 6,164 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,746 Thanked 20,325 Times in 5,678 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Lofter's Hi Lofter's, Does anyone have fun plans for New Year's Eve? I don't have any plans yet but you never know. Ha!

12-29-2016, 09:20 PM	#4429
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12-31-2016, 12:46 PM	#4430
Mel C. Long-time Member How Do You Identify?: WIB - woman identified butch Preferred Pronoun?: Your choice...not really a button for me Relationship Status: ♡ married 1/1/2019♡ Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,149 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,772 Thanked 6,840 Times in 1,621 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	I don't expect to stay awake until midnight, but maybe I will be wild n crazy by setting my alarm so I can ring in the new year. Any excitement planned by Lofters?

12-31-2016, 02:49 PM	#4431
Blade Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: TG Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: once in a while someone amazing comes along...and here I am! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Down on the farm Posts: 5,492 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,850 Thanked 14,400 Times in 4,049 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	NCAA bowl games is about all the excitement I can stand. Though I'd be game to try out some other types of excitement. __________________ Yeah so what if I'm triple dipped in awesome sauce? The best way to predict the future, is to create it.

12-31-2016, 03:04 PM	#4432
easygoingfemme Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Lil' Miss Sassy Pants Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: My place by the river Posts: 3,368 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,723 Thanked 14,131 Times in 3,011 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	I'm dropping my daughter off to an all night party at 7 and then rushing home. I'm being courted by several books, all of whom want to be my hot date tonight. I wonder who it will end up being??? I don't like going out on New Years. Mostly I don't like crowds of drunk people and that's what it ends up being when I try it. I have a party with friends next weekend and it will be just us at a hotel so I don't mind that drunk crowd! Happy New Year!

12-31-2016, 07:30 PM	#4433
GeorgiaMa'am Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: High Femme Ma'am Preferred Pronoun?: Ma'am Relationship Status: widowed - involved, poly Join Date: May 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,658 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 37,053 Thanked 27,125 Times in 5,118 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	I'm going to bed at my usual time and sleeping peacefully through the New Year. But first, I will probably find and watch a video of New Year's fireworks in Dubai, because they are always awesome. Hopefully I can sleep through the fireworks going on in my own neighborhood. Happy New Year's, everybody! __________________ -GeorgiaMa'am It's been so lonely without you here Like a bird without a song Nothing can stop these lonely tears from falling . . . 'Cause nothing compares, nothing compares 2 U - Prince

12-31-2016, 07:36 PM	#4434
Chad Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: OFOS Stone butch Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Loved Caregiver Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 6,164 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,746 Thanked 20,325 Times in 5,678 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Lofter's Happy New Year Lofter's! I hope everyone has a safe and happy night. Chad

01-02-2017, 05:50 PM	#4435
introverted1 Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: introville Posts: 250 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 422 Thanked 741 Times in 212 Posts Rep Power: 7058200	Happy New Year, lofters! I worked this weekend, but had a peaceful day off today with my new feline, Miss Kitty. I'm filled with trepidation for the coming next four years, but hopeful that everything will be okay.

01-02-2017, 06:10 PM	#4436
introverted1 Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: introville Posts: 250 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 422 Thanked 741 Times in 212 Posts Rep Power: 7058200	20161215_214838.jpg

01-02-2017, 06:15 PM	#4437
introverted1 Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: introville Posts: 250 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 422 Thanked 741 Times in 212 Posts Rep Power: 7058200	For the life of me, I can't figure out how to get photos posted here....

01-02-2017, 08:47 PM	#4440
Lyte Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: Meh... I'm not very particular about this. Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: The south... bleh! Posts: 1,744 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,316 Thanked 5,113 Times in 1,504 Posts Rep Power: 21474845	I'm on my cell phone now so my view is a limites and I can't test the various buttons BUT... lol if I recall correctly, you have to place/host your pic up on the Web somewhere... and then post it like described before... as a link. There are a lot free picture hosting sites out there. I'd recommend the one I use but it's been a while and the name is at work! Back in the day the site.... Shutter... something was popular. I forget the name! Iol Whatever picture host site you use, be sure to use a junk email address. The site will probably ask you for an email address to confirm your a real person! I'll be back on my work PC tomorrow and will be happy to provide that link. Lemme know of you have any other questions!