Michelle_Alan
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I’ve always liked Diana Ferrari shoes. They also have a more conservative larger size line called Supersoft. Sadly they no longer have a direct sale outlet, well in Sydney, any more Had an excellent store at Birkenhead Point that I knew very well. Sizes up to 13 are generally available with wider C fitting common. I’ve now used their online service a number times and works well with an easy return option. Larger sizes sell out quickly though! Agree with Caroline, you must try them on. I’ve been a 10C to a 12B depending on the style. Good luck it’s a challenge to be enjoyed.
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Ah Emma Im sure you will have a fabulous time in Canberra it does have a lot to offer, though they tend to hide it. A suggest a viewing of the movie “Smallville” though is suitable orientation and provide you with the opportunity to add some colour to Burley Griffin’s dream.
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We just finished a cruise where the weather, as we used say in the Navy ( yes in the Navy you can sail the seven seas…thank you village people) was a bit lumpy. This coincided with one of the formal frocking up nights and we were kindly reminded over the ship’s broadcast that it was recommended not to wear heels. Some girls did some girls ( on a bit of a fractured pop roll here thank you Racy I think) don’t. Many had to revert to rubber thongs, which I think was an after party. Anyway enough faffing around Michelle your beginning to sound like him. It’s a good idea to pack some nice flatter sandals to wear with your formal if the gets up a bit( another Segway there but I’ll leave that). Hope that helps I’m envious you’ll have a brilliant.
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I don’t know if there is a back swing of late. Certainly the media is reporting a rise of intolerance in the USA under Trump however I do have ( I don’t really want to use this word but in this context seems appropriate) faith that it will either be a blip or the shift back to the centre Martina mentioned will stop too much harm. Certainly Australia is not America even though many would like it to be or believe it’s a forerunner of where we will be.
I’m no expert and there are many ladies here who are out and about far more than me however from experiences of late that involved many new mainstream activities during the day in mainstream Australia things are great. First waxing eek Ella Bache. Brilliant manicure pedicure brilliant. Flying to Melbourne and ADELAIDE on both Qantas and Virgin dreamy. Only problem I’ve had was a strange woman who just put her hands on her hips and just stared at me while waited for crosswalk lights to change. Her problem not mine and she was probably admiring my makeup.
So personally yes like any woman we sadly need to be aware of our surroundings which doesn’t mean scared of them and the probability is we will meet a knuckle dragger one day but that’s the price of freedom fo everyone. -
Having bing watched all three episodes of Butterfly I think it represented the problems and difficulties families can face if their child exhibits trans behaviour. It was no doubt over dramaticized in terms of the characters to emphasise the evolving situation, however I don’t think this is bad thing in terms of telling the depth of feeling a child can go through. Certainly it’s brilliant that such a series can be made and be available in prime time. Compare that to the absolute paucity of information available children of the 50’s (my generation) who knew nothing and “manned” up till the lot metaphorically comes tumbling out a mental knicker failure later in life.
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Ah the joy of rice infused sockets in your bra. Always bought a smile on eating the subsequent rice pudding! And I thought I was the only one who used this technique. Being an engineer though several pairs were used to contain the filling. Also discovered the knot sought of looked like a nipple. No passion test though unfortunately!
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Very sad to hear of Jan’s sudden passing. Like others Jan was the girl I met in 2006 at TGR Newtown Thai meal night. My first outing and I was lucky to sit next to her. She was incredibly kind, funny and relaxing to be around. Bizarrely we had shared a common employer in the 1990 and had worked on the same project. We’re everywhere girls. Needless to say her friendship set me on the right direction though despite some further discussions over the years my unresolved family life precluded as repeating that memorable night for. A lovely lady thank you Jan
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I don’t think you’re mad Emma just applying an engineering solution to a conundrum or is that an enigma wrapped in a pair of pantyhose? The ability to compartmentalise our lives is a think a necessary survival technique for as long as we have a foot in many camps, so to speak. I also have to boxes one for Alan and the other for the recentently emerged Michelle who had a name change at Transformal. Trouble is I fin while Michelle is in her box it’s more like a Jill-in -a-Box she always what’s to pop out. Luckily or unluckily I can keep the lid on at the moment. So not mad hon just convenient survival in a confusing world.
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Brilliant Emma. Who would of thought all those closeted skills would be useful one day! We dinosaurs live on. Why is it though that engineers look great in frocks. (Personal confession trifecta Navy Engineer Frocks) Having met you at Transformal I’m sure you’ll soon establish a beach head ( or should that be bitch head!) in the land of Hodgeman. I’ll look forward to reading in the press of the unusual increased incidence on the Apple Isle of gentlemen wearing frocks and breaking out into My Boy Lollipop at the most inappropriate occasion. Big hugs. Michelle
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Have a brilliant flight Fay!
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I see it now as some archeologist in the future ponders a pair of fossilised size 44 heels dug from the lily beds in the grounds of the Carrington and realises they are a symbol of the Age of Enlightenment when dinosaurs strutted the streets of Katoomba in a celebration of their love and support for each other. Yes indeed the Golden Age of the Trannysaurus is a marvellous time, one Im so pleased I have been introduced to. Not sure the Anthem should be “MyBoy Lolly Pop” though. Perhaps its “A Long Way To The Top”
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Here’s one from the 60’s. Some thought it homophobic however, did we even acknowledge or recognise this then. All I know is as teenage boy in Perth I’d discovered three things, the pleasure of wearing my mother’s pantyhose, the guilt of enjoying wearing my mother’s pantyhose and The Kinks “Lola”. Boys will be girls and girls will be boys its a crazy mixed up world! I was not alone.
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Yes Jessica so true and slightly off topic. But like you while working I often travelled to Melbourne for work and regularly dined as me in the hotel and out. Initially worried of being found out or “caught as a queen” by the staff everything would be hidden. After a few visit the heels and dresses were left hanging in the closet, the makeup in the bathroom. All very neat. In the closet, but out! A great way to finish a stressful work day take off the tie and put on a frock. Bliss and thank you world and thank you “work” for the opportunity to progress.
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I have to admit that I have spent an enjoyable hour or so with a very long term friend with a glass of red and his train set. A very extensive shunting yard, controlled by an iPad. He also races cars and I know he could not cope with me in a dress. Shunting was fun though!
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This is a topic I have struggled answering for some time and its interesting Adrian, that you have mentioned the survey may provide the definitive response to this question. Why interesting? Well I also struggled for sometime to come to grips with the definitions around gender proposed in the survey.
My difficulty is a definite realisation of being gender diverse but being in a position of sitting what appears to be right in the middle. By this I mean I thought I had no strong pull to male or female. The tests I have done, admittedly these are just the online type, back this up regularly ie I’m comfortable presenting or feeling as both.
I’m also personally reluctant to call myself transgender, as a result of this, as unlike many I do not have the very powerful feelings that push me one way or the other. Its more a scratch than a shove. That said its an almighty fascinating and exciting scratch that doesn’t go away.
I know though that many would look at me as a simple crossdresser indulging in a hobby. I’m not sure collecting model trains has the same impact as a new pair of heels but whose to question the train spotter’s urge.
Overlaying this is my personal situation, as I’ve mentioned in other posts, is complicated through my own reluctance to discuss my gender diversity with my spouse or friends. Only a few know of my extended life and they, while an important part, are on the fringe of what many know as Alan.
I raised this question with one of my gender diverse friends and indicated my difficulty in answering the question. I also discussed the idea of the “pill” to be taken to shift from the middle where I am to either a more recognisable male or female gender. An idea I was also struggling with. She then asked me a simple question and to set the scene we were having a “ladies who lunch” ie a full summer transition of frock, nails makeup sandals etc tan out door Greek restaurant. “If you could maintaining your existing life with your partner, family and friends all accepting as you are now, would you be Alan or Alana. The answer was incredibly simple; Alana. The joy, the peace, the whole feeling of things being right was more powerful than I thought. So it would seem I’m not so much in the middle as I thought. I’m more to the female than I give myself credit for however the power of the very important relationships in my life pulls me back. I don’t want to loose what I have for what could be.
I must therefore say I am happy I am what I am. I’m sad the forces pull me as much as they do to the centre rather than to a transition an extent of which I’m uncertain. However, I’m extremely lucky I have the confidence an occasional opportunity to strut my stuff in main stream Australia and enjoy every dam exhilarating moment of it.
