tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65869138615532359132024-02-19T16:26:17.690+00:00TS in EdinburghA Transsexual JourneyGaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15236839525232026348noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6586913861553235913.post-25503446373592155582012-08-06T20:26:00.001+01:002012-08-06T20:50:14.306+01:00Transgender Olympics<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLgzcCuVoOm3y646BSKULZmHAiqsF5r6jTBHejBurvU5v4nNQxKYIZOaet8_oAsoW2yD8IW28Lx6W43lfWiTqTOrQ_LkNj5MXQhyphenhyphen-VYGKgM8OXlM1Jw_tT4PhZ7wMYRosOxw_Qm5pQL90/s1600/images.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLgzcCuVoOm3y646BSKULZmHAiqsF5r6jTBHejBurvU5v4nNQxKYIZOaet8_oAsoW2yD8IW28Lx6W43lfWiTqTOrQ_LkNj5MXQhyphenhyphen-VYGKgM8OXlM1Jw_tT4PhZ7wMYRosOxw_Qm5pQL90/s200/images.jpeg" width="200" /></a>I was watching the 10,000m final on Sunday night and thought this is like a metaphor for me a person who is transgender.<br />For most of the race all the runners stay in a tight group, not drawing attention to themselves. Sound familiar? Every so often one runner will break free and then retreat into the pack to blend in again. This goes on for most of the race. Then bang with 2 laps to go, a few break free of the group and run to their goal of a medal and a life changing moment in history.<br />I have seen and read that some of us, are like sprinters, we decide and transition as fast as possible. For others, it is like a hurdles race with barriers in the way or even a steeplechase, with possible falls along the way. But the final outcome is the same, a medal of becoming who we are.<br />I hope everyone is enjoying the Olympics, it really is inspiring to us all.<br />Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15236839525232026348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6586913861553235913.post-44829621209635774202012-05-27T22:17:00.001+01:002012-05-27T22:17:59.845+01:00Edinburgh is Sunny, It's a Miracle!<br /><br /><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/05/27/3081.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/05/27/s_3081.jpg' border='0' width='300' height='296' align='left' style='margin:5px'></a><br />Since last Tuesday Edinburgh has been basking in glorious sunshine and temps around 25c. After weeks of cold and rain it is so nice to see everyone feeling happy. And saving money by switching off the central heating.<br /><br />The downside is finding out your summer clothes are now all a little tight. Must be down to comfort eating in the horrible cold winter and spring. There are two solutions, either loose weight quickly, or shopping? I know the most fun way. The problem here is good weather can either last for weeks, which can be unusual but did happen a few years ago, or tomorrow we are all back to jumpers for the rest of the summer.<br /><br />I hate decisions.<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad<br />Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15236839525232026348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6586913861553235913.post-27406519528097350312012-05-22T23:13:00.001+01:002012-05-22T23:13:14.310+01:00Hit & MissJust finished watching Hit & Miss on sky atlantic, I must say its very good. The trannsexual element is there and done really well, but it has so much more. Really well written and filmed, and the music score is brilliant and sets the mood. <br /><br />Don't want to spoil the plot, just watch it!<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad<br />Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15236839525232026348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6586913861553235913.post-90554864043861598402012-05-21T23:40:00.001+01:002012-05-21T23:40:11.892+01:00Finishing electrolysis<br /><br /><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/05/21/3031.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/05/21/s_3031.jpg' border='0' width='300' height='300' align='left' style='margin:5px'></a><br />Last month I stopped electrolysis, it was for a few reasons. First of all I had three and a half years of treatment. The issue of having to grow out stubble every week was becoming very annoying. I felt I wasn't moving on with things. The amount of money spent was also getting silly, I think I've spent in the region of £8000! I could have bought a new car. Things where needing done at home, so my outlays had to be cut. With the cost of living rising and being on a fixed income, things had to change. Lastly, I was finding to very painful every week. No amount of EMLA or painkillers where easing the pain. However the last four treatments I had where of Blend, and this was easier, but very slow.<br /><br />At the moment my neck and sides still have hair, but I can handle this. It is much reduced though. Probably in the future I will return to treatment, but really needed a rest.<br /><br />It was sad stopping and not seeing Marny and the girls, but will see them for some nice treatments soon.<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad<br />Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15236839525232026348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6586913861553235913.post-18962482504191881072012-05-20T00:21:00.001+01:002012-05-20T00:21:52.392+01:00Been Rather Quiet<br /><br /><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/05/19/3227.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/05/19/s_3227.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='224' align='left' style='margin:5px'></a><br />I got a fright when I noticed I hadn't blogged since end of February. Time flies when you're enjoying yourself, heehee. In reality life has been busy and kind of mundane.<br /><br />Also since I got an iPad for christmas, I have also recently got an iPhone, and until tonight found blogging on them a real pain. Then a I had a brain rush and thought there must be a decent app, and there is. I have hardly used my laptop in months, I think I'm converting to apple, damn.<br /><br />I have a few things to blog about and will do that over the next few days.<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad<br />Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15236839525232026348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6586913861553235913.post-8764232675217784502012-02-24T21:09:00.002+00:002012-02-24T21:09:37.654+00:00My Week With NHSWhat a few days it has been, middle of last week I was getting severe headaches. By last Saturday night they become quite unbearable. So an appointment for Dr M on Monday to find out the cause. This in was quite strange for me, as no slap, as I thought Dr M would want to see an au-natural face. My right eye, right side of face where all sore. After a couple of calls to the Eye Pavillion, it was decided I had an infection in my sinus. So strong antibiotics where prescribed, it's now Friday and they are certainly improved things. It's something I have never suffered from, the discomfort and constant headaches where something else. Pacing the flat and lack of sleep really doesn't help when you are feeling pain. I know have to get my eyes tested to check the pressure of them, as it seems unusual the eye is affected. <br />
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Tuesday this week saw me back at the GP's, yes I know I sound a nightmare, I'm not honest. This time it was blood tests, and blood pressure, and wow 132/66 the lowest it has ever been, I also got my vitimum B12 as well. Nurse D was also being very kind to me and didn't weigh me, a great result. After this I was seeing Dr G for removal of 2 growths on my left cheek, she used a blow torch of liquid nitrogen to hopefully burn them off. It seems to be working as they are now blackened, I might have to go back for another treatment. So Tuesday saw me leave the surgery with a throbbing right side of face and a stinging left side of face, ain't I lucky.<br />
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Wednesday, I took my Aunt and Uncle to Gratnavel Hospital in Glasgow, as he is having an eye operation. All seems to be well, even after last minute concerns with his general health. Today I have brought my Mum, and other Aunt and Uncle to visit him. Next week I will be back through to take him home, so another trip through to Glasgow, and no shopping!<br />
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I warned in the last post it's all hospitals, my Dad was seeing about his thyroid on Wednesday as well, he was well pleased as no decision was made about removal. A stay of execution for a couple of months, but I think poor of Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, but I have said that before.<br />
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It's been nice driving a new car, as I have been put on my Uncles insurance, so nice to get away from my over sized go kark called a MG. I keep thinking it has stopped not hearing the engine, but my own car is more fun to drive.Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15236839525232026348noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6586913861553235913.post-36070166072338663102012-02-12T15:06:00.000+00:002012-02-12T15:06:13.302+00:00Hospitals Are My Social Life<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Fxnqwzi_eI6E0QCwWGwdWGKoDmbcm0vHJ5DhVheMYK17s_7YOr6ZOhfP4XevswySCpSVuEOfcGUGJnxwu5FEb03jLW2PaBtufK_IIdK5RhnKCBvvVzGTLXkb6S2_QeoObfCRJI4_3Rk/s1600/hospital.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="105" sda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Fxnqwzi_eI6E0QCwWGwdWGKoDmbcm0vHJ5DhVheMYK17s_7YOr6ZOhfP4XevswySCpSVuEOfcGUGJnxwu5FEb03jLW2PaBtufK_IIdK5RhnKCBvvVzGTLXkb6S2_QeoObfCRJI4_3Rk/s200/hospital.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>The next few weeks I think hospitals are going to be my social life. My Uncle goes in for an eye operation in Glasgow, my Dad sees a specialist for thyroid problems all on the 22nd, I have 2 appointments on the 21st. <br />
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Yesterday I had the joy of yet more electrolysis, it was kind of sore again. But I think it was my fault this week, as I slept in for the appointment, forgot to take change for parking, and ended up a little stressed and not much time for EMLA to take effect. With electrolysis it is important to be quite calm and relaxed. I also got into trouble for not enough growth, so Marny was searching for hairs to zap. The central area is pretty much clear, so next week it is the right cheek, as I hate having to turn my head for the left.<br />
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Wednesday, saw me at the GP's to see Dr M, I had first appointment 8.20am. I hate early mornings but it gets me up and about. I even managed to beat Dr M to the surgery, heehee, her excuse was traffic in Edinburgh, I think see slept in. Things are looking good with my blood pressure, this time 132/77, I don't think I have been that low in 5 years. Dr M thought I was looking very smart, must have been my new Ugg boots, they are a cheap copy only ten pounds!! On the 21st I see Nurse D, for a B12 injection, what are the odds she will weigh me, for some reason she is the only one who does. Right after I see her I see Dr G for liquid nitrogen to try and remove a couple of growths under my eye.<br />
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At home I have been busy trying to set up network drives to centralise my data, it has been very educational. I think I'm just about there. Ipad, laptop, Apple Tv and desktop all seem to talk to each other. The project for next week, is to set up remote access, I think I will need Lorna's help for this.<br />
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Lorna comes back to Edinburgh on Tuesday, she has been in Washington DC for just over a week, getting her US Citizenship, but sadly it got cancelled. She will have to go back next month again to get it, so I have the oracle for another month.Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15236839525232026348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6586913861553235913.post-30266030009927136142012-02-06T00:11:00.002+00:002012-02-06T00:13:56.991+00:00A Busy JanuaryI've had a busy few weeks, some stressful and some fun. My ongoing lack of satellite tv finally got resolved, after 30 days. Sky is the worst company I have ever dealt with, I still haven't finished with them. What I did learn from the experience was I'm still easily stressed out with certain situations. I could feel my blood pressure rising over a week of trying to get decent service, the stress was leaving me exhausted, irritable, and unable to switch off from the situation. This is not very good, as I had thought medication had calmed me down a lot, I suppose meds are good but not miracle workers. <br />
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The experience made me realise if you have or do suffer from depression/anxiety that you need to be aware of outside forces that can put you over the edge. I'm glad that now I lead a very quiet life I can control mostly what interaction I have and thus keep these things away from me that stress me out.<br />
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Lately I have had a few family things to do, Alice's birthday (my niece) we went out for a Chinese meal, it was very good. Although Alice had a big seizure, she still seemed to enjoy herself, was also out with her on Saturday. Been through to Glasgow for an appointment with my aunt and uncle, his eye is going to fixed in the next few months. Think I might be running a shuttle service for visiting him. Got my mum a couple of books for her birthday, she is very happy with them, even though my dad forgot! My step niece has gone back to America this weekend to gain her dual nationality, I think she's coming back to Edinburgh next Monday. It all depends on work and if the pull of stateside living pulls her after 9 months away.<br />
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It's funny when you do an update on the blog, I have been busy. Perhaps not achieving much, but busy.Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15236839525232026348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6586913861553235913.post-12652676379149614052012-01-17T23:53:00.000+00:002012-01-17T23:53:20.664+00:00Has The Shrink Shrunk?Today saw me back through at Sandyford GIC in Glasgow, to see the shrink. Dr G is a nice guy, although very deep, I'm starting to get a laugh with him. We went through blood tests, all are looking fine testosterone is 1.5, nice and very low, estrogen is 207, which could be higher. He is happy with the dosages as I'm happy for things to happen gradually. It will be 6 months until I see him again, when bloods are checked again. <br />
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It always amazes me how the professionals seem to think we need help from LGBT, it bugs me that I have to say "not my scene, tried it didn't like it". To me LGBT is very political and sexual, I don't need that in my life, I know I'm part of a minority group, but why the need to join up, I would rather join the big group of society.<br />
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On BBC3 tonight was a programme called Coming Out Diaries, it followed 3 people coming to terms with their sexuality and gender. 2 trans people and 1 lesbian, their stories all covered family, friends and the fear of coming out and their own turmoils. It's very much worth a watch, I could relate a lot to it. You can view it on the iplayer I'm sure.Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15236839525232026348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6586913861553235913.post-77712083290490426492012-01-16T20:17:00.001+00:002012-01-16T20:18:50.075+00:00Sky Is The LimitToday I joined the 21st century again, and got my Sky satellite fixed. It's great to have it back, got my favourite programmes all set to record and watching sport on the big screen is fabby. It's been 3weeks of watching on the iPad, great but not the same.<br />
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My enjoy has been diminished with the total lack of customer service from their engineers though. They left my media centre in a mess, chipped mY paintwork and refused to tidy the cable on the outside of the building. I've called customer services and logged a complaint, the staff on the phones are very nice, and a manager will be visiting me shortly to discuss my complaint. I will only be happy when I'm compensated for the hassle and the cable is secured to the building, I will wait hoping.<br />
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Tomorrow I'm off to see the shrink at Sandyford GIC in Glasgow, not looking forward to the drive as it has turned quite icy here in Scotland. It is a round trip of 100 miles, so a good nights sleep is in order.Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15236839525232026348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6586913861553235913.post-50725511136523020662012-01-11T23:20:00.000+00:002012-01-11T23:20:18.896+00:00Another Visit To The SurgeryThis morning saw another visit to see Dr M, it was a cool visit as I had not seen her for since before Chrnistmas. All my blood tests are good, my body is coping well with new blood pressure pill and no swelling ankles, yippee. On a slight downside my blood pressure was slightly high, so back to see Dr M in a month. Also, I got a referral to get a large spot on my cheek removed/decreased, just need to get an appointment for that. An ongoing thing I have had for many years is body acne, she was gave me a lotion to try and ease this as well. <br />
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I've enjoyed the time since New Year, it's nice to get back to normal. Also getting my iPad all setup has been fun, even though I deleted loads of photos by mistake, luckily I have back-ups. If anyone knows some great apps, please post a comment to let me know, and others.<br />
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My blog has really amazed me, I started it properly at the beginning of December, and this week hit a milestone of hits, not telling how many, but I'm really happy. Again any ideas on topics just post a comment.Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15236839525232026348noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6586913861553235913.post-89620750724283049472012-01-07T22:51:00.000+00:002012-01-07T22:51:55.422+00:00A New Year, New Ideas...........Maybe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDNMmjYe7mPm_VywOQIM4P09I0OOh2Gx6-EnYmsv5wQaYBJ2XZLGGNM_l5B8tUO5hsuHQ2L7pctFv5wOXVhGQgnlLGO-qzJLSkw2mXdV6n2PCi5kcF0txnH0BzsEj4n4LPh7XnI1uSnOI/s1600/imagesCAP252AB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="135" rea="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDNMmjYe7mPm_VywOQIM4P09I0OOh2Gx6-EnYmsv5wQaYBJ2XZLGGNM_l5B8tUO5hsuHQ2L7pctFv5wOXVhGQgnlLGO-qzJLSkw2mXdV6n2PCi5kcF0txnH0BzsEj4n4LPh7XnI1uSnOI/s200/imagesCAP252AB.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>New Year has past us by, it's now 2012, where do the years go?? I spent Hogmanny at The Espy in Portobello by the beach, it was a really enjoyable evening, nice food, nice music, nice drinks and family. Who could ask for more? At midnight everyone went out on the beach to watch the fireworks and bonfires, there was even a bagpiper.<br />
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New Years Day was spent eating too much at my sisters, really must loose weight soon. Dad spoke all day, I'm sure my mum doesn't speak to him and he saves it all up until a captive audience is around. It was his birthday as well so we all just tuned out, and let him listen to his own voice. <br />
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The rest of the week, Edinburgh has been battered with storms, on Tuesday 102mph was recorded here. There has been lots of damage and disruption, so a very quiet week. The thought of going out just wasn't there for a few days, although I managed a trip to Marks & Spencer on Thursday, need new jeans. I was surprised how quiet the shop was, but it was enjoyable to be out for a while.<br />
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Friday night was spent with my school friends, it was so great to catch up with them again. I lost contact with them for over 10 years, due to drinking and my trans issues felt it was easier to move on. How wrong I was, they are so accepting it's fab, and their kids are great, a really nice family. What was even nicer about Friday was there was no trans chat, it was just a chatty evening, but I know I can talk trans if I need to. <br />
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Today I saw Marny (electrolysis) for the start of this years torture. The centre of my face is now clear, yippee, just the cheeks to do. I'm hoping this will be finished by Easter. My neck area has only has IPL, I think I can live with that, and just shave it, the pain factor has won that area over.Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15236839525232026348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6586913861553235913.post-12869050649720012782011-12-29T09:11:00.001+00:002011-12-29T09:12:54.439+00:00Christmas Is Over AaaaawwwwThe Christmas festivities are over, and it is back to normal until Hogmanny on Saturday. I had a really nice Christmas, only slightly dampened with my niece, Alice having 2 fits. From now on I can keep in touch anywhere with a flabby present of an iPad. It has come in very handy this week, Edinburgh has been hit with high winds again, and I have lost my satellite tv. So I can watch tv on the pad, and watch loads of movies I downloaded this year.<br />
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This morning I had yet another blood test, 3rd one in a month, the girls at the surgery are so nice. It really is a joy to go and see them. I asked Nurse C about a growth on my cheek, she said easy to remove and to speak to Dr M. It had been bugging me for a few years now, although the thought of getting it cut out is scary! On a positive side all my blood tests are coming back good, yippee.<br />
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Going out later to hit the sales, and find out how to mirror iPad to apple tv. Also have a pair of jeans to exchange, thought I would buy a size smaller, too tight. Weightloss is not going well, although I think I'm thinner.Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15236839525232026348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6586913861553235913.post-82937750856039105642011-12-24T23:31:00.000+00:002011-12-24T23:31:55.582+00:00Merry christmasHi, I would like to wish everyone who has visited my blog a Merry Christmas.Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15236839525232026348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6586913861553235913.post-86685041377933089402011-12-23T20:33:00.001+00:002011-12-23T20:49:42.309+00:00Only 2 Sleeps Until Christmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmkxZGvgqCBglhyphenhyphenrdRWiZrujEzTz2vWOtEIm5eIAjOFQbkAg3Ex5S_OA2LQ1VTlBctptV4rp5av_pCKuqjqLOFsvFiAknL7f4jf1ezls1UoV6zoYl01-YWdcyg61T9M6WYCZG1NUgBbe4/s1600/hamster.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="192" rea="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmkxZGvgqCBglhyphenhyphenrdRWiZrujEzTz2vWOtEIm5eIAjOFQbkAg3Ex5S_OA2LQ1VTlBctptV4rp5av_pCKuqjqLOFsvFiAknL7f4jf1ezls1UoV6zoYl01-YWdcyg61T9M6WYCZG1NUgBbe4/s200/hamster.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Last night I heard that my nephews hamsters had a little fallout, this is what was posted on facebook.<br />
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<em>Recovering from a mini hamster holocaust. One hamster went postal, ate the other hamster, vomited him up again, and then died. And I thought they were friends. Never trust a friend who sleeps on your face and eats your straw.</em><br />
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I'm not a lover of hamsters, but since they have gone perhaps Banjo & Soxs will get back to stay??? You never know and I can hope.<br />
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Only 2 sleeps to go until Santa arrives, and for once I'm really organised, all shopping done, and only 1 present to wrap up. This morning I went and finished my shopping, it was amazing how quiet the shops where, but the downside was I saw too much I liked for myself. Spare cash is always a problem for me so I don't tend to go shopping, but today a was amazed at things in my size in Marks & Spencer, I think a visit to the sales will be in order.<br />
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Today I received a letter from the Tax Man, and for once, it was a fabulous one. They have paid me a refund from 3 years ago of over paid tax, yippeeeeeee!!!!!!!!! So a definite visit to the sales, or perhaps online as I spend less online.<br />
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A few years ago I went on a Life Coaching Course, and the thing that stuck in my head is, if you let the little things in your life build up. You just can't cope/deal with the big issues. So ideally get rid of all the small annoying things/tasks and then the big issues are easier, because you blame the small things. Over time my mind gets overrun thinking about silly things I need to do, it's great just to do them, even if it takes a few stern words to get going.<br />
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Hence going the Christmas cards had been annoying me for a few days, but now I can relax knowing that they are done, yippee. Big issue this week is Christmas shopping on Thursday, bring it on.Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15236839525232026348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6586913861553235913.post-52087601092946177872011-12-17T23:30:00.000+00:002011-12-17T23:30:51.113+00:00A Quiet Week<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiASB2wwNgW7Zy4KqYipH19BoxBKAra-3GuqPUbY6JS_sOC1yltojQ_Rba3TOoyu4jMTvzpZcEu-90LavqEs_gSDI6UZ2dxOcM5boYgQFuEJNPDYHnoU4xEPobR0cvXsvZWfeJ5nh9kDzs/s1600/bored.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiASB2wwNgW7Zy4KqYipH19BoxBKAra-3GuqPUbY6JS_sOC1yltojQ_Rba3TOoyu4jMTvzpZcEu-90LavqEs_gSDI6UZ2dxOcM5boYgQFuEJNPDYHnoU4xEPobR0cvXsvZWfeJ5nh9kDzs/s200/bored.bmp" width="182" /></a></div>Not been much to blog about this week. Had the joy of Marny's company today for some electrolysis. Today wasn't as bad as recent weeks, the top lip is almost totally clear, we even managed to work on the right cheek, which was great. It's nice to see progress, the EMLA got well used today to numb the top lip, just a little around the centre of the nose. <br />
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Was a taxi driver for brother-in-law yesterday and his daughter, I like being of use to people, even with it being during rush hour. <br />
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Must start and get ready for christmas tomorrow, haven't written a card or done any shopping. I find this time of year hard going, being on your own, I think what is the point. Have a night out on wednesday and got an invite to visit friends over the festive period which is great.Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15236839525232026348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6586913861553235913.post-76440898734346759472011-12-12T22:50:00.000+00:002011-12-12T22:50:48.523+00:00UK Newspapers Go Trans<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNAbceJzlJUWA8xJ_BI21B4PoXfJJqG1AzK3cIzLT816rFbuIR8IFdLk8l-uwNREakv8n6iD9sCD3HJYoLmN0e8pFnPqS4C8LnVfJsW54XinJqC7u9Lmvg2iHRBnSfz7u7VGJq3qYl8q8/s1600/newspaper.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNAbceJzlJUWA8xJ_BI21B4PoXfJJqG1AzK3cIzLT816rFbuIR8IFdLk8l-uwNREakv8n6iD9sCD3HJYoLmN0e8pFnPqS4C8LnVfJsW54XinJqC7u9Lmvg2iHRBnSfz7u7VGJq3qYl8q8/s200/newspaper.bmp" width="179" /></a></div><strong><u>Hermaphrodite voted off Poland's Next Top Model </u></strong>- The Sun 10/12/11, Michalina Manios was voted off the Polish Next Top Model after disclosing she had once lived as male. Read the article <a href="http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3986628/Hermaphrodite-voted-off-Polands-Next-Top-Model.html" target="_blank">here</a> , it's a very balanced report, and the comments are in whole quite balanced and educated.<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong><u>Transsexual reveals how he’s spent £200,000 in 12 years transforming himself into a real-life Barbie… thanks to a few rich boyfriends </u></strong>- The Daily Mail 08/12/11. This article as about Nicole Sanders who has spent a fortune on operations. She lives in New York, the reporting ok, but I was annoyed by the use of "he" in it. I suppose you can not have it all. Again the comments are good to the trans community, especially considering it is Daily Mail readers. Read the article <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2071535/Transsexual-Jason-Torres-spent-200k-12-years-transforming-real-life-Barbie.html#ixzz1gMXuoeHb" target="_blank">here</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_SNz0uZCD4gKv1kc0A3-wHWeFlOwgbPmHn63pFgMFFbTe4uZU1qxKT14sgwvsCLJQtrUdC4AeK7yyZBlPPLRUtHhkpwc5pGz9jLARAilerW4dZy39U4gjndLjlUmwIOjROt57RlKJlLQ/s1600/Nicole+Sanders.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="125" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_SNz0uZCD4gKv1kc0A3-wHWeFlOwgbPmHn63pFgMFFbTe4uZU1qxKT14sgwvsCLJQtrUdC4AeK7yyZBlPPLRUtHhkpwc5pGz9jLARAilerW4dZy39U4gjndLjlUmwIOjROt57RlKJlLQ/s200/Nicole+Sanders.bmp" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong><u>Transgender lessons for pupils aged five: Classes will 'overload children with adult issues', say critics </u></strong>- The Daily Mail 08/12/11. Now this should have been a good article, the government looking to educate our young people of trans phobia. Sadly the article is all about confusing children, and possibly promoting trans thoughts. This is quite scary when research has proven in the UK 1 in 1000 children have gender related issues, so surely any awareness is going to be helpful. The Daily Mail readers comments are all very negative, it amazes me considering the article above was the same day. Is it ok to talk trans issues, but not in front of the children? Read article <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2071915/Transgender-lessons-pupils-aged-Classes-overload-children-adult-issues-say-critics.html#ixzz1gMZioSJv" target="_blank">here</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ6QGMsyRhjnbKUqUorMW_GxTBBGJ_-nZLZCOrFVZyKdHDFGrlyJ-KPwGqckXv9hvV41uLUB1PdbfUjz3q6CbQOpeq69h5b1xL8GEQZm5sN9WOthMxIJ2nEvOsu-tAWufjrDnN_doDGvs/s1600/class.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="131" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ6QGMsyRhjnbKUqUorMW_GxTBBGJ_-nZLZCOrFVZyKdHDFGrlyJ-KPwGqckXv9hvV41uLUB1PdbfUjz3q6CbQOpeq69h5b1xL8GEQZm5sN9WOthMxIJ2nEvOsu-tAWufjrDnN_doDGvs/s200/class.bmp" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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After the IPL it was time for real torture, although I must say the therapist is very good and caring, she's called Marny. The first few weeks where horrendous, and then got quite bearable for a year or so. Since the start of this year working the area around the mouth, top lip it has been horrible. Marny just ignores my squeals, ouch and swear words, she gives it back to me as well. Tells me not to be a big girls blouse, and says she will turn down the current and doesn't, heehee. Even if my eyes are watering Marny just keeps going and you get into trouble for screwing your face up. I know it sounds bad, but it's really good as it needs done and Marny just keeps going.<br />
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Just in case you don't know how electrolysis works, it's a probe (thin needle) going into the hair follicle. The probe has to go in about 3-4mm, then an electrical current heats the follicle, this cortices the follicle and kills the hair. the hair is then pulled out. Yeah, sounds simple and painless, not. The amount of hairs done in a hour is about 180, and the face has around 12,000, so it's a long process and expensive. Also hair can stop growing for 8 weeks and then appear, the swines, so you need to keep going over areas already done.<br />
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Over the time I have used a few painkillers, from beer, Jack Daniels, paracetamol, and others. I have found EMLA cream to numb the skin and co-codolmol the best, but it's still sore. The picture below is after today's session.<br />
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Diploma in Beauty Therapy from Mary Reid<br />
Over 30 years experience in the Beauty Therapy industry<br />
Member of the BIAE (British Institute of Electrolysis)<br />
Advanced Electrolysis, Electrolysis<br />
Marny has dedicated her career to every aspect of Beauty Therapy and especially to Electrolysis hair removal, winning British Electrolygist of the year in 2002 and serving on the Board of Management of the British Institute & Association of Electrolysis for 8 years. <br />
'I spent 16 years teaching Beauty Therapy in Edinburgh's Telford College before opening Imarni. I am married with 2 children and though the salon absorbs a great deal of my time I enjoy gardening and holidays'.Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15236839525232026348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6586913861553235913.post-37575583305339948252011-12-09T21:43:00.000+00:002011-12-09T21:43:44.474+00:00TFI Friday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgmMNmGUmz_1HzUa350aG0gQEhqG6SYmuSAuCPEX0RmOBI-QpHxMxH0wUbuYVa9yJRLwxxu0AM9JEWdTtHKcSNSBSaCbFPyo2nL1-ysYxfL64Z-l2ZkF1Q5E7aOoWBbzdgMRySlXD41S4/s1600/S5000706.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" mda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgmMNmGUmz_1HzUa350aG0gQEhqG6SYmuSAuCPEX0RmOBI-QpHxMxH0wUbuYVa9yJRLwxxu0AM9JEWdTtHKcSNSBSaCbFPyo2nL1-ysYxfL64Z-l2ZkF1Q5E7aOoWBbzdgMRySlXD41S4/s200/S5000706.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>Been a busy day today, was at the doctors surgery to see Nurse C for another blood test, last weeks got clotted, so better luck this week. I hadn't seen Nurse C for ages, she is nice to me as doesn't weigh me like Nurse D. Then it was off see parents and get ink for their printer.<br />
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And this afternoon a few hours with brother-in-law for a chat.<br />
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Picture below is show what Lorraine has done to me, as I forgot to take a picture of her handy work, this is my attempt.<br />
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Tomorrow is electrolysis day, a hour of torture.Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15236839525232026348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6586913861553235913.post-31594794068034118282011-12-08T00:01:00.001+00:002011-12-08T00:03:13.617+00:00Christmas Parking In Edinburgh<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpHmKiQWCOrckWoTcYTXGMk7ZsFQilAFa2GaG0giChyeYVK7nY5JSbAdpMYicw6WZ4aze2KwKUjY6gzok6Zsh78fE9O82hY6HMaBNlfgHLr7YBuuEmKX4yHUjrMjAFJgVh2DeEUuJxe18/s1600/parking.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="146" mda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpHmKiQWCOrckWoTcYTXGMk7ZsFQilAFa2GaG0giChyeYVK7nY5JSbAdpMYicw6WZ4aze2KwKUjY6gzok6Zsh78fE9O82hY6HMaBNlfgHLr7YBuuEmKX4yHUjrMjAFJgVh2DeEUuJxe18/s200/parking.jpg" width="200" /></a>Christmas and every other day of the year is mad driving in Edinburgh, lack of parking spaces and jams are normal. At the moment we are building a tram line, this will be finished in 2014, the works are causing even more problems. I dedicate this first video to my brother-in-law Richard who is such an easy going back driver, NOT. These videos where done by a local radio station. I fancied something fun today, no trans stuff sorry.<br />
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Looking forward to seeing them all in February for the colouring and trim.<br />
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Check them out <a href="http://www.hairbylorraine.co.uk/">http://www.hairbylorraine.co.uk/</a>Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15236839525232026348noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6586913861553235913.post-52807845873770347172011-12-05T19:57:00.002+00:002011-12-05T20:00:03.581+00:00The Daily Mail Has A Positive Article<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizQ5XosfVOAhywQQxncM5_I3WPOBUkNGMaOUyl7avYNtdfItQERhNy488RN41D7DlcrZbsP-kz9FRwBix8lxXsbIwb3_RmMfsJ6GGSoohgbwUr8aSwGjlrE5J3iCB9tB_C_fen2Os6dNo/s1600/Jackie+Green.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizQ5XosfVOAhywQQxncM5_I3WPOBUkNGMaOUyl7avYNtdfItQERhNy488RN41D7DlcrZbsP-kz9FRwBix8lxXsbIwb3_RmMfsJ6GGSoohgbwUr8aSwGjlrE5J3iCB9tB_C_fen2Os6dNo/s200/Jackie+Green.bmp" width="200" /></a></div>Last Friday the Daily Mail had a great article regarding a transsexual, the usual stuff The Daily Mail has is quite derogatory, and shocking. With comments regarding why the NHS pay for cosmetic surgeries when there is no money. I'm sure you have read and heard it all before.<br />
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The headline was good for a start:<br />
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<strong><em>‘Why should I hide, I’m proud of myself’: Teen who had world’s youngest sex change op at 16 reveals she has a boyfriend </em></strong><br />
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The girl is 18 year old Jackie Green who had her op on her 16th birthday in Thailand. At an early age her mother took her to the USA to start hormone blockers, as this form of treatment is not available in the UK. <br />
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The thing that caught me, wasn't so much the article, but the comments. What I read where all very positive and encouraging, esp in this newspaper the comments are normally very bigoted. Perhaps the UK is getting more accepting of the trans community.<br />
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Read the full article <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2069072/Jackie-Green-worlds-youngest-sex-change-op-16-boyfriend.html">http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2069072/Jackie-Green-worlds-youngest-sex-change-op-16-boyfriend.html</a>Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15236839525232026348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6586913861553235913.post-51382483258146586222011-12-05T00:05:00.001+00:002011-12-05T10:49:40.930+00:00My 2 Furry Buddies - Banjo & Soxs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyIQsEal_Kp_qlPVpgMBKTdVfNg0ywEctVVbEQ52DKPENtQYfV3uE979S12KTMK5PuWn9IRMPRMoPvsR6kkVLwCQb2UBp2iwFFk1zgZ3pZp5D9Q2IXOfbuHdYYcy9lZfzPmtijai5pqGc/s1600/Banjo+%2526+Soxs+%252830%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyIQsEal_Kp_qlPVpgMBKTdVfNg0ywEctVVbEQ52DKPENtQYfV3uE979S12KTMK5PuWn9IRMPRMoPvsR6kkVLwCQb2UBp2iwFFk1zgZ3pZp5D9Q2IXOfbuHdYYcy9lZfzPmtijai5pqGc/s200/Banjo+%2526+Soxs+%252830%2529.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>Over the last couple of years I have looked after Banjo & Soxs when my sister has been on holiday, usually around 4 times a year. Banjo & Soxs are very trans friendly, as it doesn't matter how ugly you look, they still like a cuddle. <br />
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Banjo is on the left, and Soxs on the right, they both have great personalities. Banjo is quite needy, always want claps, and licking you. he use to sleep on the pillow next to me. Soxs is more independent, and is the leader of the pair, he only wants cuddles when Banjo isn't around. I'm sure he thinks it will spoil his macho image if Banjo sees him getting cuddled.<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGqukPnfYYGRu0xHcnWNWY8Of09QI-d9SCchqADuN0wpdWLTGMaCkC8fcvSb8gDH5WsBPbDR7VmYGMZew3kkrvIN7R4fp_Ltns5fw3-it-nX3Wktul6FEGPRtrgCzB8rRRfPam3bpccR8/s1600/Banjo+%2526+Soxs+%252824%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGqukPnfYYGRu0xHcnWNWY8Of09QI-d9SCchqADuN0wpdWLTGMaCkC8fcvSb8gDH5WsBPbDR7VmYGMZew3kkrvIN7R4fp_Ltns5fw3-it-nX3Wktul6FEGPRtrgCzB8rRRfPam3bpccR8/s200/Banjo+%2526+Soxs+%252824%2529.JPG" width="200" /></a>In a previous post I discussed loneliness, these guys helped me immensely. As it was great to feel needed, you have to feed them, clean litter tray and make sure they are safe. This really takes your mind away from yourself, and the unconditional affection you get is brilliant. One of the Dr's at Sandyford Clinic also thinks for people living on their own, cats are great for developing your voice, as it forces you to talk when home alone. The laughs I had with them both like the picture of Banjo trying to improve his internet skills on my laptop. Or the 2 of them lying on my bed watching television. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNRkrdvL_O0tQsxDJPUQsgg7DjXCMd-iruBMPnoJYsgS8rnPpH9KyzSQtZ4VsyQBmR6clhCe7xICH5eL-P6RrwZmVJa8ACon5tXWAPbGNCxxecPeCsT8uNttZjLb6_LA1J_gD1AKbMW-0/s1600/Banjo+%2526+Soxs+Summer+2011+%25288%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNRkrdvL_O0tQsxDJPUQsgg7DjXCMd-iruBMPnoJYsgS8rnPpH9KyzSQtZ4VsyQBmR6clhCe7xICH5eL-P6RrwZmVJa8ACon5tXWAPbGNCxxecPeCsT8uNttZjLb6_LA1J_gD1AKbMW-0/s200/Banjo+%2526+Soxs+Summer+2011+%25288%2529.JPG" width="200" /></a>Every morning Soxs would get his paw under the duvet and wake me up for breakfast, this was great for me as I hate getting up.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Sadly the guys had to move to a new home, as at my sisters they where going into a neighbours house, the family where very anti- pets. I use to go to my sisters just to see the guys and her house is not the same with out them. I have thought about getting a cat myself, but feel it isn't really fair on them, as they wouldn't get out. Banjo & Soxs, it was ok for 2 weeks at a time being indoors. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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Last night/this morning was rather noisy where I live. My flat is in a tenement, tenements where built in the late 1800's and have large internal stairs connecting the 9 flats, which act as huge echo chambers. My next door neighbour decided to ask loads of very drunk and noisy friends round at around 2am. For some strange reason they all wanted to shout in the stair, someone called the police around 4am to get them removed. For a strange reason I was very tired last night, but couldn't sleep because of the noise. In my old days I would have been out throwing the people out, now I get frightened. You just never know what could happen at the time or in the future, 2 years ago my car was vandalised, was it because I'm trans, I will never know.<br />
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Another strange thing is happening in Edinburgh today, as a city we are being given 2 pandas from China.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Tian Tian and Yang Guang have made their journey from China in perspex cages on board a special chartered flight. It's the first time in 17 years the UK has had pandas. In the press reports the red carpet was out, pipe bands and leaders of government where all in attendance at Edinburgh Airport earlier. I hope we didn't frighten them with the pipes.</div>Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15236839525232026348noreply@blogger.com1