What Do we Want????

Hello Family... I have a question or two.....Ok I know this board is the old format, so it's hard to tell if people are there and just lurking...bu t we really need to pick it up on this board.... So I ask the question.....what do we want from this board....gossip?, dailey inspiration, personal issues, Hard topics...transfer of addictions...deal withnew body identity...? What would the tone on the board be if you could choose...? As y'all know..I can't spell...(wow i'm so releived to be out of the bad speller closet) Russ

Like I said on another board...I want a pony. Quit asking if you aren't gonna get me one, dammit! As for you, isnt your closet about empty by now, sugar? Damn... For me, I want INTERACTION...I talk...I am a talker...I have a sometimes wicked sense of humor, but can be serious and even downright helpful, if needed. So, give me a lil hodgepodge of everything, and I am a happy camper..OK, maybe not a camper, per se..I hate bugs. Big flying crunchy bugs..ugh...make that more of a happy lil princess, k?

Hey Russ, Glad you asked. I would like to have a place that I feel comfortable talking about anything. I do lurk on the men's board, but I'm not much of a poster as I don't know that I can compete on the exercise ground with every one. I lurk on the Alabama board but I don't feel like I am a true part of the family and I definitely can't be myself. Tommy

Tommy...please sista please.... there are only 2 guy that really work out...dave and blob...and they have traded addictions...(not bad addiction to have)...they are extreme..most of the guys send me a private message saying how their skin it rubbing too bad to do any exercise at all...don;t be intimidated by those meat heads.... But we can chat here....what kind of exercise you doing now.... me none...i'm stiched up from my knees to my under used privates...geez...this is a big one Russ

Russ, Thanks for that reply, it makes me feel better. The only exercise I have done at all pre or post-op is walking. I have gotten out of the habit and lately have stayed busy with other stuff. At least my weight hasn't suffered. Hopefully I will get back on it very very soon. I hope you can my response to your email and hopefully all that I told you made sense. Talk to you soon! Tommy

Hey there, Tommy - it's so nice to see you on here! Yes, this is a great board I don't ever even go to the Medical Center meetings any more. It was nice seeing you in Walmart that night - you look great! Talk to you soon, buddy! Mike --------------------------- Starting Weight: 408 Original Goal: 220 Current Weight: 158 Life is GOOD! ---------------------------

Well ...I am not a big "gay issues" kinda guy ...but I would like to discuss stuff here that would not go over well on the other boards....Like how the weight loss effects my relation ship......How my friends attitudes change....and when I need it a "***** Board" I already feel that there is a lot of knowledge and humor in the people hanging around.......So far I have been polite and restrained....You have not seen the other aspects of my personality.......so that is my take.........Sean

good interaction, mingling and laughter like being at a pub or lounge. be able to post about anything without having limitation and feel free to express any concerns (jokes, inquiries, lifestyle, issues, even post certain adult words since you know i am a new yorker) and understand the meaning of the poster without flaming, bashing, insults or deal with hypocrits. maybe this forum should have an adult entrance to it since the topic of conversatios might be hard or racy to not offend others that might not like or accept what goes on or their thoughts in here if it comes to be. i think all you listed is great. i wanna post and hang out here because i want to feel comfortable and get to know others without it going beyond it. just friendship, give support, personal advice if i have any, have a nice time interacting, joke around, laugh.

I am just so happy to find out this board is here! I've been hanging out a bit on the more mainstream boards, but it is a bit alienating, for sure. Zandra Q

Hi Russ, Great topic! Thanks. I want a place that I can talk about anything and have someone understand. Don't get me wrong, I'm open in all aspects of my life...family, work, OH. I don't hide who I am when I post on other boards. I have not had any problems and have made some wonderful friends. But they just wouldn't understand some issues that are specific to me...that's where this board comes in. They wouldn't understand the anxiety of sending out Civil Union invitations and the harsh realization that some family members just won't come. Or that it took 10 years before my partner's uncle even said hello to me. Or the stress of wondering if our 14 year old nephew realizes that we are lesbians. I want a board where a little more of me is understood. It's nice to be in a place with people that you have something in common with. I'll stop rambling on now. Rachelle