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ISSUE 9
AUG 2006
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O R 1..Front Page
N I 2..NEW!Contents/Rogues Gallery
T T
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I R 4..I Think, therefore, I BLOG
B S
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I 7..Knowing me, Knowing you.
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Lisa-Gayle - US based writer, Author of “Across
Golden Pond” an ex-pats view of life in the States! 11.. ,,
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14..Poll’s Apart
Leigh Smythe – US based writer, Author of 15.. ,,
“It’s Agony” – Her view on life!
http://profiles.urnotalone.com/46558 16..Lori’s Film Review
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseactio
nfiltered=user.viewprofile&friendid=66998257 17.. ,,
http://whisperleighsmythe.blogspot.com/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/whisper_leigh_sm 18.. ,,
ythe/
Heather – US based writer, Author of “ A Spell 19..Left-handed Day
with Heather” & “ Victorian Times”. Our very own 20.. ,,
Wiccan Witch sharing her knowledge and enlightenment
http://360.yahoo.com/heathergoddess2003
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http://HeathersWorldofEnchantment.bravehost.
com
22..Gypsy Blood(Fashion Review)
Lori-Anne – US based writer, Author of “Lori’s 23.. ,,
Film Review”. Deserving of an Oscar herself!! 24.. ,,
http://360.yahoo.com/my_profile.html;_ylt=AsYvg
X5afB4.IXcz77854s6lAOJ3
25..LBD Winner
http://profiles.urnotalone.com/Lorianne1357. 26. How Many Candles?
27..Hitchcock Biography
Bert – UK based writer, Author of various articles 28.. ,, Films
dealing with Transgender Issues, and also has been 29.. ,, ,,
known to pen the occasional Naughty story & designer
of this page too !!
30.. ,, On….
31.. ,, Trivia
Tiana – US based prolific writer, Author of 32..Short Story
lifestyle articles, a ray of sunshine!!!
http://360.yahoo.com/sexy_tvgirl
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http://profiles.urnotalone.com/princess 34..Stockings & Suspenders Comp
http://tianalockheart.moonfruit.com
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 36..Stockings & Suspenders Comp
37..Light’s, Camera, Stockings?
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39.. ,,
40..Life in Budapest
41..Centrefold
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GUEST WRITERS
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44..Health & Beauty
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46..Tammi’s Torments(Quiz)
Jenny –Anne – UK based writer, This month’s
Interviewee. A Champion in the TG cause!! 47.. ,,
48..A Spell With Heather
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50..NEW!!Summer Days (Article)
Wilhelmina – A Hungarian TG, writing about 51.. ,,
life in Budapest.
52..Shopping Addiction (Article)
53.. ,,
54..Leigh Smythe – It’s Agony!
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56.. ,,
57..Across Golden Pond (Article)
58.. ,,
GOPHER’S 59..NEW!!Victorian Times
Tammi – UK Based American partner in crime –
60..Short Story
Compiler of “Tammi’s Torments” the fiendish 61.. ,,
Narcisse Quiz!! 62..Quiz Answers
63..NEW!! Conversion Tables
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65..Adverts
Oh Yeah! & me. Editor, bottle-washer &
all-round Skivy
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67.. ,,
68..And now, the end is near
Fancy writing for Narcisse? E-mail 69.. ,,
me at:- 70..Coming Next Month
Mandytaylor6662000@yahoo.co.uk
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 I think, therefore, I BLOG
OK, hands up who believes in fate? One…..two….yes, well,
a few of you at least, admittedly there will be one or two of you who
think that I am talking absolute flap-doodle, but…….what?.....
yes….that’s right……..FLAP-DOODLe. What do you mean what’s
flap-doodle? Well there’s my point you see, fate or total
randomness? You see, as many of you know, on these hallowed
pages, I have, on occasion …..Talked utter drivel, NO!...NO!!! It’s
true! But this time I seem to have proved myself, right….ish.
You see, I didn’t have a clue (OI!! What do you mean –
does she ever? Grrr) what to write about, so I had this fab idea of
letting fate decide. Therefore, with utter disregard for my own
safety, and without the aid of a net, I unleashed Google and typed
in “Random Words”. And what nugget of fortune did it come up
with? Yup…..FLAP-DOODLE!!! Definition – Foolish talk/nonsense!
Of all the multitude of words that could have issued forth,
fate chose an apt description of what I usually write anyway! Now
then, is this fate…….or…..well, what? How many of you have felt
that things are “meant” to be? How many of you have been
adamant that bad luck comes in three’s? I know I have , so surely
this must mean that luck is predetermined?!
Therefore, are luck and fate one and the same? And if they
are, and therefore, in some way, predetermined, predetermined by
what? Or who? Hmmmmmmm

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 Also, if they are decided by some “force”, then can that
force be altered? You see, much can be said for positive thinking; a
happy outlook on life tends to bring better luck, or does it? Do we
still have the same luck, but, because of a cheerful outlook, we tend
to overlook the bad?
This theory can, though, be somewhat bore out, how many
cases have we seen of people diagnosed with life-threatening
illnesses, beating the odds, purely because they did not ‘give up’?
From here we can of course take the massive leap to religion
as being the biggest case of power of the mind of all, but lets leave
that to greater minds than mine huh?!
Think back though. How many times in your life can you
say that ‘fate’ has leant a hand? For me I think the biggest has to
be how I met my wife. On the Firm that I worked on there were only
two apprentices, me and one other. This particular day, the other
guy hurt his ankle, so I was sent in his place, only for 2 days, in
those two days I struck up an accord with the care-taker there.
Seems he was just back off his Hols, and decided to show me the
snaps.
In one of them was a very pretty blonde girl. “Who’s that?”
I asked, “ My youngest daughter” said he, “ She going out with
anyone?” says I, “ No” came the reply, and the rest, as they say, is
history!!! 18 BLOODY YEARS!!! But I digress! Hehehehe
Another, more sinister one, comes to mind as I speak. I was
about 14/15 at the time, visiting my Grand-parents. Having
rung the bell I stepped back and glanced into the street, just in
time to see a car fly past, closely followed by a motor-bike.
All of a sudden there was an almighty crash, I rushed out
to see the bike underneath the rear of the car, the biker screaming
his head off, it was then that I realised it was my brother! Passers-
by quickly made the bike safe and an ambulance arrived. I elected

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to go with him to hospital. To cut a long story short, he was fine,
broken toes and ego was all, the strange thing happened AFTER we
left for the hospital.
Minutes after the ambulance had gone, a passer-by, who
had no knowledge of the accident AT ALL, dropped down dead of a
heart attack on the EXACT spot! It seems to me that someone was
meant to die on that spot that day after all……..
Point in case #3 involves my dear old Dad. Back in the
hey-day of bombings in London, my Dad and his mates were
working in the “square mile”. He, like me, used to be an electrician.
All the electricity was about to be switched off, so they all decided
to grab a quick cup of tea before-hand. As they turned the corner
they were all blown off their feet by the huge bomb-blast that
devastated the Banking quarter that day. They were all,
thankfully, unhurt, but, where they SHOULD have been was
destroyed and, but for a timely cup of tea, would have taken all 8
of their lives with it, FATE? Who
knows?
It’s a funny old world isn’t it?
How many of us would have chosen to
be who we are and what we are? I
wouldn’t change a thing, but who
knows what fate has to offer?
Be lucky!

Hugs

Mandy xxxxx

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 “ Knowing me, Knowing you “
INTERVIEW
This month it is my absolute pleasure to bring you the
beautiful, loving and absolutely charming Ms, Jenny-Anne

My Age is 60, I was born in 1946 in Carshalton, Surrey.

Location (Past and Present)

I’m currently living in Northwich, Cheshire, midway between Manchester & Chester,
I’ve lived here for the last 12 years, & moved here because housing was very low-cost
in this area, there is some very nice countryside, two rivers and a canal and lots of
industrial archaeology to explore, including the Anderton Boat Lift between the river
Weaver and the Trent & Mersey Canal.
Also several of my TG friends and my previous girlfriend lived in the area.

I was born in Carshalton, Surrey, and in order have lived in Mitcham (3 years),
Coulsdon, Surrey (9 Years), Sevenoaks, Kent (8 Years) Uxbridge, Middx (2 Years)
Chertsey, Surrey ( 6 months) , Camberley, Surrey ( 4 Years), Crewe Cheshire ( 6 years),
Tamworth & Rugeley ( 4 Years), Basingstoke ( 3years) ,Hemel Hempstead ( 9 years)
Although I’ve lived a lot in the South East I prefer the North West and North Wales,
and have in general found the NW more tolerant to Trans-People.

At what age did you realise that you were transgendered?

From the age of 3-4 I always wanted to be a girl, and would always
play with the girls and dress female whenever I could.
I guess it was at University in London in the mid sixties that I
started to understand better about being Transgendered, but the
term was not in use then. I guess I wasn’t sure whether I was TV
or TS at that time.

Did you act upon these feelings at all?

I’ve been dressing as long as I can remember, and came out to my
wife in the first year of my marriage. Initially she was supportive,
and I had my first outing as Jenny-Anne in 1971. I’ve been in
various help and support groups ever since and have been to many
TG events in the last 34-35 years. Also I’ve been Jenny-Anne in
France and South Africa, met the Lady Boys in Thailand and the
UK, and visited the She-Males in Rome and Rio de Janeiro.
I was eventually diagnosed TS in 1980 by the infamous Dr. John
Randall, but have only been openly TS for about 7-8 years due to
family and work pressure.

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Who was the first person to know/find out about you and how was their reaction?
I told my Wife, who initially was very supportive and helped me to learn how to be a woman properly.
She initially taught me about developing a female style, how to
do my make-up and my hair/wigs effectively, and how to behave
as a woman.I think she thought it was a big game we were
playing and eventually we’d move on to something else! When
she found out it wasn’t just a phase, it made her very depressed
and nearly wreaked our marriage, but we were married for 31
years before getting divorced for other reasons. We survived by
my having specific times to be Jenny-Anne and being male all
the rest of the time for her.

Presumably your family know, what was their

reaction, and has it changed over time?
My whole family know now, because in 1979 my wife told
everyone in both our families. My parents were against it and
sent me to see John Randall, who decided I was probably TS, this
made them even more against it, and they refused to even discuss
it again. Neither of my parents ever met the female me. My
Children also know but don’t want to meet me, and that’s why I
still have to occasionally be the other way to meet them.

Has your TG ’ism interfered with work at all?

Yes, I was outed several times at work, and as a result I’ve been made redundant three times now, and
lost promotion several times. It means I have lost a lot of my occupational pension, and I have only a
small terraced house, as my wife got the family home when we were divorced.On the other hand I work
in Sales and travel extensively which gives me opportunities to meet other Trans people and to buy
clothes for Jenny-Anne from all around the world.

Your faith is very important to you, if called upon, could you choose between God
and living the life you do?
I believe that God created me the way I am, although it took me nearly 50 years to come to terms with
this. Now I believe I can serve God better as Jenny-Anne because I’m truly being myself and helping
others to be true to themselves as well.

I go to an LBGT church (MCC) which is

completely accepting of transpeople and even
encourages me to be involved in the Church. I’m on
the church board as Jenny-Anne, and I’m
sometimes asked to lead the service or even
celebrate communion. So I don’t need to choose
anymore. I simply don’t go to any church that
discriminates against TG people. In the main I find
that if I dress reasonably (my style is elegant and
smart), and behave in a friendly way, I’m normally
accepted and treated as a woman, even though I’m
sure most people know I’m a Trans woman. Also a
lot of churches at grass-roots level are changing and being more accepting and inclusive. There is now
a network of UK churches called inclusivechurch.net,where all the churches are LBGTI friendly.

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In your writings you say that you felt for a long time that you could not even pray to
God as Jenny, do you feel that this was because of Society or your own conscience, as
it were.?
This was because of the way I brought up as a strict
Roman Catholic.
I was taught never to question what the Church said
about almost anything to do with religion and
human relationships. I now understand that this is
only man’s interpretation of what God might or
might not have said. Jesus made friends with
everyone, often people that society rejected, and he
valued them for the people they were, and not how
society saw them.
I think the church has often misinterpreted the
scriptures and these in themselves may be
miswritten or misinterpreted in all the various
languages over the years.
I believe in a very simple Christianity, of learning to love yourself as you were created and the treating all
without prejudice and as you would want to be treated.
As an illustration, when the Pope went to heaven he asked to look at the Original words of God , and was
somewhat distressed to find the Word was “ Celebrate “ and not “Celibate” !!!

I also believe that Women had a much greater part and status in the early church and it’s only men who
have changed that, not God. It’s great to see women being more involved in the running of the churches
and taking central roles in some churches, alongside the men.

Would you say now, with hind sight, that God accepts your soul, Jenny’s soul, and
that physicality’s are inconsequential?
Yes, that’s exactly as I see it. God just wants me to be myself, as he created me, and not
worry how that appears to other people.
Of course you don’t behave or dress inappropriately so
as to deliberately upset others. But God is only really
interested in how your heart behaves to others, and how
you open yourself to his Spirit.

Do you feel that the church as a whole has a fairly

antiquated view?
Yes, many church leaders don’t understand the physical reasons
for people being Transgendered, although this is changing and
they are trying in many churches to learn.
Next week I will address a conference of Catholic Priests in
Manchester about being Trans, and how the Churches attitude
has affected me, and if it has changed more recently

Many in the TG experience depression; do you feel

this is a fault of Society’s lack of acceptance, or just
our own inner turmoil?

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I think the depression is caused by both aspects. A more accepting society would ease the burden of being
Transgendered, but also I think it’s up to us to learn to accept the way we are and then to gain the
confidence to be ourselves, often with the help and support of the Trans-community and in some cases a
caring and understanding church.
I know from personnel experience that if you go about confidently with a smile for everyone and dress
reasonably, you mainly get acceptance everywhere. I think some of the problems are more in the mind
than real, or are self generated. I do think it’s up to us to be the best TG woman & TG Men we each can
be, and be tolerant to others.
Having met you, you come across as a very feminine, gentle soul, so what on earth
possessed you to take part in Miss Golden Sparkle?
Thank you, that’s exactly the image I want to portray, along with being a very friendly and elegant
woman. I want to be noticed and seen as an attractive and friendly middle aged woman with a bit of
charisma about her.
I work in Sales and Marketing, so I’ve learnt to be assertive and focused in what I want to achieve. I really
wanted to be Miss Golden Sparkle both for myself and
for promoting the Girls in the NW.
I felt Sparkle 2005 was very much conceived, organised
and planned from a London point of view and did not
really involve the local people in Manchester or exploit
their talents fully.
I’ve been in Support groups in Manchester since 1973
and the village since its accidental creation by John
Anderton, who was Chief Constable at the time.
I know Manchester has so much to offer to Trans-people,
so I wanted to wave the flag for us Northern Girls, even
though I come from London originally, I very much
regard myself as a NW Girl now having spent a large part
of the last 32 years in and around Manchester.

Why was Manchester chosen to hold Sparkle? Because

for the Trans-community, it is a much more friendly and
fully integrated town than London. This is a large part of
the reason why I live in the NW. I don’t believe any
other city in the UK could have made Sparkle work so
well either last year (2005) or particularly this year
(2006), and that it’ll be even better in 2007.

Having walked the boards myself now, I appreciate the ‘buzz’ what was it like to
actually win?
I agree, it’s a real buzz to be up there in front of the audience, and it’s a huge high to win, much better
than alcohol, and with a terrific adrenalin rush.
Although I have to say, my partner, Elen, who helped me prepare for the competition was even more
excited than I was, when I won last year.
She has been with me at all the events I went to and helped make it a truly thrilling year.

How do you think this experience has helped you?

The experience of winning, boosted my self confidence, and helped me to live much more openly as
Jenny-Anne in ordinary life. I have been to the local festivals as Miss Golden Sparkle and also appeared
in last years Manchester Pride Festival.

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 I believe it has strengthened my resolve to transition fully when I retire in about two years time, by
showing me I can live full time as Jenny-Anne, and be widely accepted.

I believe that being Miss Sparkle 2005 has helped Steffi in similar way; she looks so complete as a
woman this year, and has lots of self confidence.

I told my story of being Miss Golden Sparkle in Repartee Magazine and several girls have written to say
that my story is like theirs, and that if I can do it, they feel inspired to progress further.
It has also made me more contacts in the TG world where I help run four support groups and moderate on
several e-groups. These contacts allow better networking and being able to reach out to other’s who need
help and support.

What has the last year been like for you?

Fantastically busy, I don’t seem to have a moment of
spare time either at work or in my personal life. So
many events to be involved in and so many people
contacting me. I do feel I’ve neglected my partner Elen
a bit over the last year, with all the calls I have on my
time from others.
One of the best moments was Tea at the Ritz in London
as part of my prize for winning the competition. I got a
full makeover by Jodie Lynn and then we went together
for tea. I didn’t feel at all nervous and really enjoyed the
whole experience,
I think Jodie and I were easily the best dressed and most
elegant ladies there.
People kept treating us like celebrities and we had to be quite cautious not to overstep the mark!
That experience was something I’d probably never have done for myself, but now I’m so glad I did it.

How much of that is down to being Miss Golden Sparkle?

Probably only a small amount, once the momentum was
established, I was able to branch out in many directions.
However I don’t think either I or the Sparkle Organisation
exploited the Title enough. especially in the cause of
making Trans People more acceptable and publicising the
Sparkle event...

Was it nice to go back as a judge, or was that

just as nerve-wracking?
It was a terrific experience; I didn’t feel at all nervous. I
loved being back up on the stage in front of all the Girls
again, and only wished I could do it all over again.

I was very interested in doing the judging properly and was really puzzled and surprised by the outcome. I
would certainly like to do it again.

What are your involvements in the TG community?

That’s a tough one as about 70% of my life in involvement with the Trans community:
I do Diversity training with North Wales, Cheshire and Greater Manchester Police,

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I’m the Trans Ministry co-ordinator at our Church and run the MCC Manchester Trans Discussion Group,
and organise social events for the Church and several groups.

I help run three other TG support groups, & I’m on the committee for
Sibyls ( National Group for Christian TG people ), Unique ( North Wales & West Cheshire), Inner
Enigma ( Manchester TS Support Group), Deputy Chair person of our local LBGT group, help organise
weekends away for TG people, I’m part of the UKTA, and run an e-group for our Manchester TG
Discussion Group,

I’m also a help liner with the Beaumont trust and a listener
for Sibyls.
I also help moderate several national e-groups for TG people
I’ve been on National Television and on the Local Radio and
work at various local events to show that Trans People are
good citizens and can contribute well to local life.
So you can see why I’m so busy all the time.

What are your present and future ventures?

Currently I’m involved in organising some Trans weekends, and trying to get funding for a Transgender
outreach worker for our group to work with all the NW TG groups and offer training to various local faith
groups. Were also trying to get the UK Trans Alliance to function as a national clearing house for all the
groups so that we can network resources and information...
( http://uktransalliance.org.uk/ )

We’re in the midst of trying for funding for the Unique Group in North Wales to allow us to produce
better publicity and further mail shots, and to fund more useful speakers at the meetings.
I’m also setting up the Manchester MCC TG Discussion group as a separate entity to the Church, so that
we can apply for funding in our own right, instead of having to rely on Church support. The group does
not function as a Church group, but is supported by it. Some of the members come to church regularly,
and many see it as a safe group because of its association with the Church, so I don’t want to loose the link
completely.
I’m also very interested in furthering the work that GWRB Manchester does to support couples and
partners of Trans people. Also they are planning a Grand Ball in
Mid November to support Children in Need. http://www.gwrb.net/
When I retire I hope to be able to put more into helping the NW groups and have a bit more time to spend
helping individual girls... I’m hoping to take a course in counselling so that I can be a better listener and
be able to give more professional assistance. This should also improve the professional standards of
training we give to various organisations and it’s an area I like to expand further to enable many more to
understand diversity and come to accept the great rainbow of people.

Personal hopes for the future?

I’m expecting to retire in around 18 months to two years time, unless I can persuade my employer to let
me work as Jenny-Anne.
In the past being TG lead to me being made redundant 3 times and sidelined for promotion several times.
So not sure they would accept me as myself.
I will transition completely in early 2008 and live the last part of my life as the Trans-woman I am.

I’m also expecting to form a civil partnership with my T-girlfriend Elen, and move to Rhyl in North Wales
where she lives.

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General hopes for the future?
That the progress that Trans-People have made over the last few years will continue to accelerate and we
will get rid of prejudice against us.

That we achieve much better health care and support in the

NHS, including proper joined-up health care & support with
all the ancillary services ( voice Training, Facial Cosmetic
surgery, breast augmentation, Hair removal , deportment,
make and style skills etc) all being part of the care for Trans-
People, rather as Dr. Richard Curtiss is attempting to do
privately. This can be via outside agencies and support
groups, but should be co-ordinated by the NHS.
That we can all collaborate amongst ourselves throughout all
the separate TG groups to achieve much better use of our
limited resources, as together we’re so much stronger.
That we continue to learn the lessons of how the Gay and
Lesbian community achieved its rights and acceptance.

That soon, being a Trans-person will be as ordinary as being

from an ethnic minority or being Gay.
Words of wisdom…..( no less than 1000 words
hehehehehe)
I think I’ve said most of it in the proceeding paragraphs, but
what I can offer is to learn just to accept yourself and to be
positive in your presentation as a Trans-person, you’ll be
surprised how often you’re not only accepted, but how often
pass too.
Just be the Best T-girl you can be and face the World with a positive attitude, you’ll be surprised where it
gets you to!

Interestingly, I found that once I changed from Blonde to Brunette I got better acceptance both from both
the Male and Female sides of the general population. It seemed like they observed me as a more serious or
committed Trans-woman.
But I had to go back to being Blonde to win Miss Golden Sparkle!!

Thanks for reading my Interview, if I can help you or you have any questions,
please e-mail me at jennyannebuk@yahoo.co.uk or fell free to contact our group at
http://www.mccmanchester.co.uk/trans.htm
Don’t forget Sparkle 2007
THE INTERNATIONAL TRANSGENDER CELEBRATION
MANCHESTER Fri-Sun June 22nd - 25th 2007
http://www.sparkle.org.uk/

Love & Hugs

Jenny-Anne Bishop

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POLLS APART

Firstly, let me apologise for only the one poll this month, What with
Sparkles last month , everything was a Lil hectic, but an interesting
one its was none-the-less. The basic premise was to get an idea of
where we take our first faltering steps into the laser-like glare of Mr &
Mrs J. Public.
I must say that my first outing was, like many, for a walk, but
hindsight is a wonderful thing. Just look at 2 of the highest venues- a
walk and a drive, the majority of which I can bet you were done alone,
probably on the spur of the moment, and VERY RISKY!!!
Time and again I try and impart a lil wisdom from the tome of “Been
there, done it”. What really infuriates me are still the block of silly girls
who urge newbies that they simply MUST go out, no matter what,
where, and to what cost. For gods sake, going out isn’t the be-all and
end-all of being a TG, acceptance should come from within, and for a
very long time, before you even consider going out.
Yes, it is a thrill, but you want it to be one you can remember for all
the right reasons , there is a great difference between the “ thrill” and
sheer terror of being at serious risk!

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 A walk or a drive are fine, but for Gods sake take someone
with you, take a change of clothes, spare money, plan your
route, TAKE EVERY PRECAUTION!!
Clubbing, as always, proved to be a fav too, much safer
than going solo, but again, has risks. Admirers are the biggest
in this scenario, some just don’t understand NO!! Again, use
your brain, plan your route home , ALWAYS have a watch , if
using public transport( which I invariably have to do) don’t get
the last train , get the SECOND to last, that way less chance of
a cancellation and you getting stranded.
Extra money too, NEVER rely on a lift, always have back-up
money that will get you home safely in a worst case scenario.
The rest, pubs , friends and dressing services are much
safer bets, I’ve never used a dressing service myself, but know
many who swear by them, so who knows, maybe one day.
I must say, what has saddened me about this poll is the big
fat ZERO for Sparkles and other TG events. WHATS WRONG
WTH YOU PEOPLE???? You couldn’t get a safer venue; they are
specifically designed for US!! BY US!! I can only speak from
my own experience, but I found Sparkles to be fantastic, I
have never felt safer, happier and more MANDY than ever
before.
We need to support these events more than ever, help them
grow and they, in turn, will help us grow.
So then girls, sorry to go on a bit, but I see so many of you
putting yourselves at risk for a few quick moments of a thrill,
the bigger thrill is being alive to enjoy many years of being
you, so for Gods sake , be careful out there, OK?
I know I only have a limited experience, but if I can help any
of you, if you need some advice or want steering towards
someone who can help, then please, just ask!!
Till next month xxxxxx

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 LORI’S REVIEW

Well, it would appear to be August

(already!). I trust by now your all tanned to a
lovely golden brown (sorry Mandy)(Heh heh
heh!), hung over nicely, and ready for a break
from all the lounging around you have been doing
all summer? Excellent! Get the popcorn in the
microwave, the bottle on ice (kool-aid for me
thanks), and the DVD player warmed up, its time
to do some more, well, lounging around. Lets look
at some movies, shall we? Surely you weren't in
the mood to go do something productive after all
that relaxation, were you?

The first movie we're going to

look at this month is
"The Matador"
(Miramax films, rated R)
starring Pierce Brosnan, Greg
Kinnear, and Hope Davis

A hit man and a sales man walk

into a bar.........

Julian Knoble (Pierce Brosnan) is a "facilitator

of fatalities", a quaint euphemism for the not so nice
job of" hit man". Not a bad job as jobs go, the pay is
good, there is a lot of opportunity for travel, and its a
great career choice for someone who enjoys a
challenge. It would appear, however, that being a hit
man does have one big drawback (just one?).
Seems its hard to make friends when ones job is
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killing people (go figure.......).
 Danny Wright (Greg Kinnear) is a salesman
who just happens to be on a business trip in Mexico
City at the same time Julian is doing a job. The two
bump into each other in a bar and a most unlikely
friendship begins.
This is a buddy film. The interaction between
Julian, the ultimate bad guy, and Wright, the
ultimate average Joe is quite good! The comedy
potential for a film with a plot like this one cant be
overlooked, and this film has plenty of (dark) humor
in it. At one point we see Julain trying to
convince Danny to help him with with a hitJulian:
"Come on! It'll be a good time!"Danny:" Oh, so now
killing people is a good time?"Julian:" ...Can be".
Danny asks Julian if he's serious about
something at another point (cant remember why)
and Danny tells him he's as "serious as an erectile
problem!" Now that's just funny.......At another
point Julian comments that he " looks like a
Bangkok hooker on a Sunday morning, after the
navy's left town".
You gotta love a film with good one-liners in it....

I think that perhaps this is the best film I

have ever seen Pierce Brosnan in. His acting is
superb. Perhaps he's a bit old for the James Bond
role, but he still knows how to act, and this movie is
the proof. Greg Kinnear does a good job as well, and
Hope Davis as Danny's wife "Bean" is just fantastic!
When Danny introduces Julian to Bean after he
shows up out of the blue on their door step late one
cold december night, one of the first things she asks
him is if she can "see his gun"....... Well, what else
are you going to ask a hit man you just met?
This isn't a big budget film. No flashy special
effects, no big pile of extras. Most of it is just Danny
and Julian and the weird relationship the two strike
up. It is a violent film. It has bad language and
some pretty rough sex scenes you wouldn't want
your kids to walk in on, but if you can get past that
stuff, I would highly recommend this one. Im going
to give it a 3 out of 4 on my rating scale.

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 Next up on our list of films
is the romantic comedy
"Failure to launch"
(Paramount, rated PG-13)
Starring Mathew McConaughey,
Sarah Jessica Parker, Zooey
Deschanel, Kathy Bates, and
Terry Bradshaw.

For starters I just want to

point out that no
animals were harmed in the
making of this movie. That's
because the animals were quite busy harming the
humans...... Tripp (Mathew McConaughey) lives at
home withhis parents. No big deal were it not for
the fact that he is in his mid 30's. Mom and Dad
(Kathy Bates and Terry Bradshaw) want him out. A
neighbor introduces them to Paula (Sarah Jessica
Parker) who specializes (for a fee, of course) in
getting deadbeat men who are still living at home
with their parents to move out, by causing them to
fall in love with her, then convincing them its time

to leave the nest.

Which brings us to Tripp. He loves being a
bachelor. And he loves living at home. When a
woman gets too close to him, he just invites her
over to his place.
This movie has a good cast but that said, I
found this movie to be kind of stupid. Poor Tripp
seems to have a knack for getting chomped on by a
variety of animals including a dolphin, a chipmunk,
and a vegetarian lizard. . Funny stuff I guess, but it
didn't really do much for the movie.
I wont tell you how the rest of the movie
goes. It has a bit of bad language, some pretty
tame sex scenes, and of course the nude scene I'll
be trying to forget for the next little
while.....Perhaps the cast lead me to have higher
expectations, I don't know. It just didn't do much
for me. Im going to give it a 2 out of 4 on my rating
scale. It wont kill you to watch it if your bored, but
I think it had the potential to be a better movie
than it was.
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 13th
L August
No-one has come up with a definitive reason for WHY some people are left-handed, but about
13% of the population around the world are, and it is thought to be genetic - it definitely runs
e in families. Researchers have recently located a gene they believe "makes it possible to have
a left-handed child " so if you have that gene, one or more of your children may be left-
handed, whereas without it, you will only have right-handers - sorry! The good news is, that if
you are left-handed yourself, you have that gene and will pass it on through the generations!

WARNING! YOU MAY BE MORE LEFT-HANDED THAN YOU THINK!!!

f 1. Imagine the centre of your back is itching. Which hand do you scratch it
with?

2. Interlock your fingers. Which thumb is uppermost?

t 3. Imagine you are applauding. Start clapping your hands. Which hand is
uppermost?

4. Wink at an imaginary friend straight in front of you. Which eye does the winking?

- 5. Put your hands behind your back, one

holding the other. Which hand is doing the
holding?

6. Someone in front of you is shouting but

H you cannot hear the words. Cup your ear to
hear better. Which ear do you cup?

7. Count to three on your fingers, using the

forefinger of the other hand. Which
a forefinger do you use?

8. Tilt your head over on to one shoulder.

Which shoulder does it touch?

9. Fixate a small distant object with your

n eyes and point directly at it with your
forefinger. Now close one eye. Now
change eyes. Which eye was open when
the fingertip remained in line with the
small object? (When the other eye, the
d non-dominant one, is open and the
dominant eye is closed, the finger will
appear to move to one side of the object.)

10. Fold your arms. Which forearm is

e uppermost?

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FASCINATING LEFT-HANDED FACTS
Most left-handers draw figures facing to the right

There is a high tendency in twins for one to be left-handed

Stuttering and dyslexia occur more often in left-handers (particularly if they are forced to
change their writing hand as a child, like King of England George VI).

Left-handers adjust more readily to seeing underwater.

Left-handers excel particularly in tennis, baseball, swimming and fencing

Left-handers usually reach puberty 4 to 5 months after right-handers

4 of the 5 original designers of the Macintosh computer were left-handed

1 in 4 Apollo astronauts were left-handed - 250% more than the normal level.

Left-handers are generally more intelligent, better looking, imaginative and multi-talented than
right handers ( based on discussions among members of the Left-Handers Club! :)

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Your Views ….

“ Lefty's Rule, 75% of the US

Presidents have been left handed people.
Well Heather here is a lefty and damn
proud of it. “

“ Hi Mandy
My sister is left-handed.. When she started going to school in the
beginning of the ´60: s, she wasn’t allowed to use her left hand to
write with !!! It was horrible for her... She was forced to use the right
hand...
What’s the big deal?? Who really cares, if you use your left or right
hand?? I guess, it’s more important that you can be able to read the
writing!!!

Widdie “

“ Hi to everyone yes it’s me Joanne the long suffering wife off Mandy and yes I’m one of the
rare left handed people. One thing is, is it just me or do all left handed people think and say things
back to front? Mandy thinks its me but I’m here to prove her wrong so do let me know (hehehe). my
address is joannetlbt@yahoo.co.uk
Being left handed I find a lot of things hard to do
like using a tin opener, peeling potatoes, knitting, and
sewing. My BIG thing is hand writing. Mandy thinks I’m
lazy but I put it down to being left handed. I just can’t grasp
holding the pen properly. Some of my younger family
members have better handwriting than me, so you can
imagine how embarrassing that is. I’m just thinking, is there
any good points of being left handed, I cant think of any.
Last note on this subject, I think society doesn’t
cater enough for us left handeres, I’m sure you agree.

Lots of love Joanne xxxxxxxx. “

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 ypsy lood
It's unlikely that you missed it, but last
year eclectic ethnic swept the nation
with a phenomenal speed, reaching a
peak in the summer with the ultra
feminine Gypsy Boho skirt. In 2005,
women began to wear skirts for the
first time in years. This revived 1970's
tiered 'Hippy Skirt' has been a
worldwide success and because of the
easy fit with mostly elasticated
waist/drawstring and lots of hip room it
is ultra comfortable. In addition this
makes it very easy to manufacture with
one size often adjusting to fit many.

Ethnic touches had been around for

some time in the noughties, but no one
could have truly forecast just how they
would come together to culminate in
the huge and how universally adopted
Gypsy Boho Look. Yet now, with
2006 upon us we find the time has
come to move forward. This is
easily achievable with the Rich
Russian Look which will take you
through the transition from Boho to
Babushka with ease.

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 Birthday this month

Birth name
Alfred Joseph Hitchcock

Nickname
Hitch
The Master of Suspense

Height
5' 7" (1.70 m)

Mini biography

Alfred Hitchcock was the son of East End greengrocer William

Hitchcock and his wife Emma. Raised as a strict Catholic and attending
Saint Ignatius College, a school run by Jesuits, Hitch had very much of
a regular upbringing. His first job outside of the family business was in
1915 as an estimator for the Henley Telegraph and Cable Company.
His interest in movies began at around this time, frequently visiting the
cinema and reading US trade journals.

In 1920 Hitch learned that Lasky were to open a studio in London and
managed to secure a job as a title designer. He designed the titles for
all the movies made at the studio for the next two years. In 1923 he got
his first chance at directing when the director of Always Tell your Wife
(1923) fell ill and Hitch completed the movie. Impressed by his work,
studio chiefs gave him his first directing assignment on Number 13
(1922), however, before it could be finished, the studio closed its
British operation. Hitch was then hired by Michael Balcon to work as
an assistant director for the company later to be known as
Gainsborough Pictures. In reality Hitch did more than this - working as
a writer, title designer and art director. After several films for the
company, Hitch was given the chance to direct a British/German co-
production called The Pleasure Garden (1925). Hitchcock's career as a
director finally began. Hitchcock went on to become the most widely
known and influential director in the history of world cinema with a
significant body of work produced over 50 years.

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The Lodger (1926 - Silent)
Starring: Ivor Novello and Marie Ault
Taut thriller of a lodger accused of murder by a
jealous detective.
The Ring (1927 - Silent)
Starring: Carl Brisson and Ian Hunter
Jealous lovers and an angry prizefighter combine in
this suspenseful film.
Easy Virtue (1927 - Silent)
Starring: Isabel Jeans and Ian Hunter
Drama of a woman torn between her alcoholic
husband and suicidal lover.
Champagne (1928 - Silent)
Starring: Betty Balfour and Gordon Harker
Gorgeous cinematography and classic story of a rich
father trying to teach his daughter an important
lesson make this a must-see for many Hitchcock fans.
The Farmer's Wife (1928 - Silent)
Starring: Jameson Thomas and Lillian Hall-Davies
A farmer, his wife, and the housekeeper in a classic
romantic triangle.
Manxman (1929)
Starring: Carl Brisson and Anny Ondra
Timeless story of love and betrayal on the Isle of
Man.
Blackmail (1929)
Starring: Anny Ondra and John Longden
First British sound picture features tale of a
blackmailed Scotland Yard inspector.
Juno and the Paycock (1930)
Starring: Sara Allgood and Edward Chapman
Adaptation of Sean O'Casey's seriocomic play of life
in Dublin slums
Murder! (1930)
Starring: Herbert Marshall and Nora Baring
When a lone juror believes the defendant in a murder
trial is innocent, he's determined to find the real killer
himself.
Skin Game (1931)
Starring: Edmund Gwenn and Jill Esmond
Two families-- one wealthy, one poor-- battle over
land in this saga.
Rich and Strange (1932)
Starring: Henry Kendall and Joan Barry
A leisurely trip around the world for a wealthy couple
is interrupted by a shipwreck.
Number 17 (1932)
Starring: Leon M. Lion and Anne Grey
This comic thriller follows the escapades of a
luckless hobo who happens on a thief's hidden
fortune
The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934)
Starring: Leslie Banks and Edna Best
Political adventure-thriller of an American couple caught in
an assassination plot later remade by Hitchcock himself.
The 39 Steps (1935)
Starring: Madeleine Carroll and Robert Donat
Spies, murder and mistaken identity combine in this
espionage thriller.
Secret Agent (1936)
Starring: Madeleine Carroll and John Gielgud
Tension-filled thriller explores spies in the English
countryside.
Sabotage (1936)
Starring: Sylvia Sidney and Oscar Homolka
This comic thriller features a theater cashier who suspects her
husband is a terrorist.
Young and Innocent (1937)
Starring: Derrick DeMarney and Nova Pilbeam
A man accused of an actress' murder is aided by a young
woman in clearing his name.
The Lady Vanishes (1938)
Starring: Margaret Lockwood and Michael Redgrave
A woman is drawn into a web of intrigue when her
companion on a train disappears.
Jamaica Inn (1939)
Starring: Charles Laughton and Maureen O'Hara
Suspenseful melodrama focuses on daring orphan who
uncovers smugglers' ring.
Rebecca (1940)
Starring: Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine
Adaptation of Daphne Du Maurier's famous novel of a couple
tormented by the presence of the husband's dead wife.
Foreign Correspondent (1940)
Starring: Joel McCrea and Laraine Day
An unsuspecting crime reporter gets swept up in an
international espionage conspiracy in this fast-paced
adventure.
Mr. & Mrs. Smith (1941)
Starring: Carole Lombard and Robert Montgomery
Hilarious screwball comedy about the merry mishaps that
befall a couple after they discover they weren't legally
married.
Suspicion (1941)
Starring: Cary Grant and Joan Fontaine
Subtle suspense and fine-drawn tension in this mystery of a
wealthy woman who suspects her playboy husband wants to
murder her.
Saboteur (1942)
Starring: Priscilla Lane and Robert Cummings
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False accusations of murder and sabotage leads to some
surprising consequences in this chilling film.
Shadow of a Doubt (1943)
Starring: Joseph Cotten and Teresa Wright
Woman suspects her loving uncle of murder.
Hitchcock's own personal favorite.
Bon Voyage & Aventure Malgache (1944)
Starring: John Blythe
Directed by Hitchcock for the war effort in Britain
during WWII, this pair of short films details a British
pilot behind enemy lines.
Lifeboat (1944)
Starring: Tallulah Bankhead and William Bendix
Psychological thriller about survivors trapped on a
lifeboat with limited supplies. Features nail biting
suspense and fine performances.
Spellbound (1945)
Starring: Ingrid Bergman and Gregory Peck
An amnesiac impersonating a famous psychologist. The
doctor who wants to save him-- even if he is guilty of
murder.
Notorious (1946)
Starring: Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman
A classic tale of love and betrayal-- an FBI agent must
send the woman he
loves to seduce a Nazi conspirator.
The Paradine Case (1947)
Starring: Gregory Peck and Alida Valli
Courtroom melodrama about a lawyer who falls for his
client
Rope (1948)
Starring: James Stewart and Farley Granger
Compelling tale of murder between friends, famed for
its basis on Leopold & Loeb case and experimental
cinematography.
Under Capricorn (1949)
Starring: Ingrid Bergman and Joseph Cotten
Period drama details saga of an English lady who falls
in love with her cousin.
Stage Fright (1950)
Starring: Jane Wyman and Marlene Dietrich
Drama student accused of murder must battle to prove
her own innocence.
Strangers on a Train (1951)
Starring: Farley Granger and Ruth Roman
A must-see classic, this tale of strangers who take on
each other's murders builds to a nail-biting climax.
I Confess (1953)
Starring: Montgomery Clift and Anne Baxter
Thoughtful character study of a priest who hears a
murderer's confession-- only to fall under suspicion
himself.
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Dial M for Murder (1954)
Starring: Ray Milland and Grace Kelly
An heiress and her husband's oh-so-perfect plot to kill her
make up this taut thriller.
Rear Window (1954)
Starring: James Stewart and Grace Kelly
One of the Master's finest-- a photographer laid up with a
broken leg finds himself caught up in his neighbors' lives-
- and one of their murders.
To Catch a Thief (1955)
Starring: Grace Kelly and Cary Grant
Romance and intrigue combine in a seaside resort when a
reformed jewel thief is suspected of a rash of burglaries.
The Trouble with Harry (1955)
Starring: Edmund Gwenn and John Forsythe
In this black comedy, a small town has a big problem-- a
body that won't stay put.
The Wrong Man (1956)
Starring: Henry Fonda and Vera Miles
It's noir à la Hitchcock in this stark, gritty tale of a
wrongly-accused jazz musician.
The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956)
Starring: James Stewart and Doris Day
Hitchcock's edge-of-your-seat remake of his own 1934
movie involves Americans caught up in an assassination
plot.
Vertigo by Alfred Hitchcock (1958)
Starring: James Stewart and Kim Novak
Considered Hitchcock's masterpiece-- caught in a never-
ending spiral of deception and obsession, a private
detective must discover the truth behind the death of the
woman he loved.
North by Northwest (1959)
Starring: Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint
Heart-stopping suspense abound in this tale of an
innocent man mistaken for a notorious spy.
Psycho by Alfred Hitchcock (1960)
Starring: Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh
The seminal horror film of a young man tormented by his
past-- and his mother.
The Birds (1963)
Starring: Rod Taylor and Tippi Hedren
Terror strikes out of nowhere when birds begin
mysteriously attacking anyone and anything in their way.
Marnie (1964)
Starring: Sean Connery and Tippi Hedren
A beautiful kleptomaniac and the man who loves her
clash in this psychological thriller.
Torn Curtain (1966)
Starring: Paul Newman and Julie Andrews
Bewildering his wife, friends, and colleagues, an American physicist defects-- or does he?

Topaz (1969)
Starring: John Forsythe and Frederick Stafford
Danger and intrigue abound in this complex espionage thriller.

Frenzy (1972)
Starring: Jon Finch and Barry Foster
The Master at his most shocking in this black comedy about a series of strangulations.

Family Plot (1876)

Starring: Karen Black and Bruce Dern
A phoney psychic faces off with a jewel thief in this thriller/comedy.

Hitchcock on……
On the relationship with his audiences:

To a woman who complained that the shower scene so frightened her daughter that the girl would no
longer shower:
"Then Madam I suggest you have her dry cleaned."

On why people were fond of his thrillers:

"they like to put their toe in the cold water of fear."

"Always make the audience suffer as much as possible"

"The length of a film should be directly related to the endurance of the human bladder"

On murder on TV:

"Seeing a murder on television can help work off one's antagonisms. And if you haven't any
antagonisms, the commercials will give you some."

"Television has brought murder back into the home - where it belongs"

On violence:

"Some of our most exquisite murders have been domestic, performed with tenderness in simple,
homey places like the kitchen table.

"There is no terror in the bang, only in the anticipation of it."

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On his movies and his method:

Reporter: What is the deepest logic of your films?

Hitchcock: To put the audience through them

On his mission in life:

"to simply scare the hell out of people."

"To me Psycho was a big comedy. Had to be."

"Even my failures make money and become classics a year after I make them."

"If I were to make another picture set in Australia I'd have a policeman hop into the pocket of a kangaroo
and yell, Follow that car!"

"We try to tell a good story and develop a hefty plot. Themes emerge as we go along"

"Drama is life with the dull bits left out"

Hitchcock Trivia…….

According to many people who knew Hitchcock, he couldn't stand to even look at his wife, Alma Reville,
while she was pregnant.

Once dressed up in drag for a party he threw. Footage of this was in his office, but his office was cleaned out
after his death, and it is not known if the footage still exists.

According to Alfred himself, he was required to stand at the foot of his mothers bed, and tell her what
happened to him each day. This explains Anthony Perkins in Psycho (1960) standing at the foot of his
mother's bed.

Born only one day before his wife,

Hitch's suggestion for his tombstone inscription was "This is what we do to bad little boys." (It finally read
"I'm in on a plot.")

He never won a best director Oscar in competition, although he was awarded the Irving Thalberg Memorial
Award at the 1967 Oscars.

Alma Reville and Hitch had one daughter, Patricia Hitchcock, who appeared in several of his movies: Stage
Fright (1950), Strangers on a Train (1951) and Psycho (1960)

He made a cameo appearance in all of his movies beginning with The Lodger (1927) except for LIfeboat
(1944), in which he appeared in a newspaper advertisement.

The famous Hitchcock profile sketch, most often associated with “Alfred Hitchcock presents” (1955), was
actually from a Christmas card Hitchcock designed himself while still living in England.

When he won his Lifetime Achievement award in 1979, he joked with friends that he must be about to die
soon. He died a year later.

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And here’s a SPOOKY tale to end on ……
A Small Case of Mistaken Identity
The heat rose in waves from the level desert floor. It was a mid summer afternoon in
Arizona, fifty miles from everything except cactus. Jerry's dad ran the same gas station
that his father had run before him. It made a lonely life for a young boy, to spend entire
summers so far from friends. Jerry played a lot of basketball, or more accurately, he shot
a lot of baskets, since it does require two to play basketball. Sometimes he would look for
fossils, or bring home small desert creatures in the pockets of his pants or shirt. They
would invariably be forgotten and later crawl out of the laundry to frighten his mom.

So it was, each day, every day. This day, however would be different. Jerry left his
basketball on the ground and ran into the house. He had just enough time to change his
clothes before it was time to leave for a visit to his grandmother's house in Tucson. He paid
no attention to the television on which cartoons danced and flashed in merry mayhem
across the screen. Cartoons, one of Jerry's favorite forms of entertainment, held no
interest for him today. Today he would have even passed up watching the Three Stooges.
He would not be watching today, but there were others who were watching.

Light years across the galaxy the first television signals from Earth had long since reached
eyes and ears that we never dreamed would be there to receive them. Mankind had sent
the signals out into space without a thought as to what those signals might say to minds far
removed from ours. Minds with a very different frame of reference than those for whom
the programs were originally broadcast. The signals would pass many worlds, falling on
deaf ears where the people were too primitive to have built the necessary electronics to
interpret them. But they would also reach worlds on which the people would be able to
understand them, and on one such world the interest in our culture, as expressed by our
efforts to communicate, was immense. how could they know that the programs they
received were not a depiction of our culture? That they were not a documentary but rather
a parody? How could they know that violence and stupidity were not the rule, but rather
they were our first clumsy efforts at electronic entertainment? Most worlds would wait
long enough to correctly interpret, but one world did not wait, did not understand. Their
reply would arrive today.

The small ship entered the solar system unnoticed, it's size and flight path designed to
evade detection. It's cybernetic guidance system maneuvered the craft through the
asteroids and space debris with cold unerring efficiency, just as it had done since leaving
it's home planet so long ago. As it drew nearer to Earth the volume of debris increased.
The atmospheric disturbances and need for stealth strained the guidance system's
computers. the ships sensory instruments recorded every item and every bit of information
for later study.

Once the craft landed, the occupants would be awakened from their decades long sleep.
The time was at hand for them to complete a mission which had begun so many years ago
and so very far away

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 The platinum colored ship settled slowly through the atmosphere, sunlight glinting off it's
flanks. it was a slightly flattened teardrop spiraling downward, point first, to a soft landing on
the flat hard-packed desert floor. It sat motionless for a very long time after landing. Finally,
cracks appeared in the smooth surface on the underside of the ship. The cracks widened and
became hatches. When they were fully open, two travellers from light years distant took their
first steps on Earth. The visitors scanned the horizon all around them alert for any sign of
human activity. The silent desert stretched away in every direction. The site had been chosen
for just that reason. They concluded that it had been chosen well. It was time to begin their
work. They walked slowly toward the rear of the ship and the second hatch. They were short
creatures, frail of appearance with large snowshoe-like feet and long thin necks that seemed ill-
suited to support their large round heads. Slender arms reached nearly to the ground. They
wore suits of a material that looked very much like the skin of their ship. There were pulsing
vein-like conduits affixed to the outside of each suit.

They stood under the open hatch and one raised his hand toward the opening. In his hand
he held a box which he pointed toward something inside the ship. A cylinder, considerably
larger than both of the visitors began descending from the hatch. It continued its' slow steady
decent beyond its' first contact with the surface. The cylinder was buried deep beneath the
surface under the spacecraft. The visitors then smoothed the surface. Satisfied that their cargo
was safely concealed, the travellers turned and reboarded their ship, closing the hatches behind
them with a simple motion of their hands. The ship rose as silently and swiftly as it had come,
leaving no trace of its' brief stay, except for one large cylinder.

Once clear of the Earth's atmosphere, an energy beam of immense strength and intensity
issued from the ship in the direction of its' home planet. The signal lasted perhaps a nano-
second but carried all the information necessary. It told of a mission successfully completed.
Carried on a beam of energy, the message would arrive many years before the ship that sent it.
Before returning to hibernation, the visitors had one further task to complete. The device was
in place and nothing could prevent it from detonating once the ship was truly clear of danger.
They sent the execute command to the cylinder and received the confirmation code from it, thus
initiating a countdown. There was no more for them to do other than to reenter hibernation,
confident that nothing could prevent the successful detonation of the device. They set their ship
on automatic, entered their hibernation tubes and set the controls that would wake them many
years in the future when they were certain their long mission would truly end with a heroes
welcome home. Beneath the planet surface the cylinder waited patiently for the correct time.
The shock waves would penetrate deep into the Earths' core causing monumental chain
reactions certain to destroy the planet. The core would be breached causing volcanic eruptions,
earthquakes and a firestorm that would envelope the entire surface of the planet. Time ran out.

Jerry was leaving the house when the cylinder exploded. There was a brilliant flash. He
dropped his bag and ran into the house calling for his mother.

"Mom!" he cried, "Mom, you gotta see this! My basketball just blew up! It's on fire!"

Courtesy of Ms. Lisa-Gayle

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 STOCKINGS
A
N
D

SUSPENDERS
COMPETITION

Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who has the fairest pins of all?

VOTE #1 - Kristin VOTE #2 - Wilhelmina

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VOTE #3 - Kylie VOTE #4 – Wendy-sue VOTE #5 - Gilly

VOTE #6 - Michelle VOTE #7 - Rachel

VOTE #8 - Chantal

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 VOTE #10 - Bobbie

VOTE #9 - Sharon VOTE #11 - Carla

VOTE #13 -KIrsty

VOTE #12 - Joan

VOTE #14 -Lucy

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Light’s, Camera,
STOCKING’S????

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 ew of us would realise, whilst staring admiringly at the
shapely legs of the many James Bond girlfriends, or the
perfect pins of the Russian Secret Agents, or, for that matter,
the sexily stockinged legs of Miss Moneypenny, that we were
all being duped. How many guys would blush in confusion, or
girls gape in awe when they are told that the most memorable legs in
Bond movies do in fact belong to a stuntman, Bob Simmons, to be
precise! He played the Spectre villain Jacques Boitier in
Thunderball(1965). Boitier fakes his death and attends his own funeral
dressed as a black-skirted widow. He comes to a sticky end at the hands
of Sean Connery, but not before he has displayed a surprisingly trim pair
of legs.
Bob Simmon’s story, is
celebrated in book celebrating the
history of cross-dressing in films, and a
surprisingly large tome it is, running to
24 chapters and more than 400 pages!
To be honest, when you look at the
index its more a question of which
actors HAVENT donned wigs and heels
as to which have. From Frank Sinatra to
Alistair Sim, Fatty Arbuckle to Rock
Hudson.
It seems that Cinematic “
Gender-bending” is big business, and coming In such a range too. From
La Cage aux Folles(1978) and Pricilla Queen of the Desert where cross-
dressing is the entire point of the film, right through to the likes of Victor
and Victoria and Charley’s Aunt.
Of course, one of the great cinematic stills of the 20th Century
is the one featuring Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon as musicians
Josephine and Daphne in Billy Wilder’s 1959
comedy Some like it hot . At the end of the film
Daphne admits to a millionaire suitor that she is
not a woman after all, the suitor’s reaction?
“Nobody’s perfect”, if only it were that simple!!!
Film Directors, happily, don’t seem to
have the many hang-ups of today’s society and
use cross-dressing in a light-hearted way, using it
as an excuse for extravagant costumes and
improbable plot twists, dating back as far as 90
years ago with the Keystone film company
casting Mack Sennett as a half-witted detective
and dressing him up as a heap-big Indian squaw.

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 Us Brits are renowned for our love of pantomime dames and
the like, you just have to look at the likes of Bernard Bresslaw and
Charles Hawtrey in the Carry On films to see that!
For a while, though, Cross-dressing in films went a little out
of vogue, but hit back with a vengeance in 1982 with Dustin Hoffman on
the lead of Tootsie. Tootsie was, at the time, credited with “making cross-

dressing a widely accepted phenomenon”, but the reality is that it was just
relying on a long and reliable format.
You only have to think of Frank Sinatra in On the
Town(1949) or Benny Hill in Ealing Studio’s Who Done It? To see that
cross-dressing make good box office receipts.
Its not always portrayed as fun, with cross-dressing being
used in such dramatic roles as William Hurt’s portrayal of a homosexual
prisoner in Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985) or in Horror films such as
No Way To Treat A Lady(1968) and even War-time adventures such as
One Of Our Aircraft Is Missing(1941), but when it comes to cross-
dressing in the film industry…..alls fair in love and war ….xxxx

Ladies or Gentlemen, a Pictoral History of

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Male Cross-dressing in the Movies, by Jean-
Louis Ginibre, Filipacchi Publishing
A Life less ordinary in

Budapest
The tranny life in Hungary?

Yes it is a difficult question, do we have a real tranny life. I don’t think so. I am a
lucky tranny from Budapest, because of my business life I am in foreign countries a lot, in
Austria, Germany and in the UK. So I have had the chance to see how the tranny life is there,
(and it is not only Sparkles, but that was my biggest and nicest adventure!)

Firstly, something about us Hungarians, we are a small, very conservative country,

population 10 million, of that 2 million are in Budapest. So the most important city is our
capital, Budapest. If we see the statistic, that not more than 0.5 % of the population are TG
(TS/TV/CD) there should be about 50 000 of us, But…in reality, transgenderism is not well
known and not an accepted issue in my country. So our small tranny club has app. 30
members. This is a club which is not registered, but some TG friends formed it with a HP (
http://tranny.tuti.hu/ ) and with 2-3 events in a year. This is not more than a bigger friendship
and it is also quite new, founded last year. In Hungary, the best media for bringing TG people
together has been the internet, that is the reason that such groups or homepages were
founded only in the last few years. On the HP you can found some links about very nice and
kind Hungarian TG people. I have to say, I am not a real member of it, even because of the
acceptance problem in the Hungarian population. I have such a job, which doesn’t allow me
to have real outing in my country.

Based on the above mentioned if any of you would like to visit Hungary or our
beautiful capital Budapest, please do so, but it is better if you are not going enfemme in
Hotels, restaurants or shopping. We have in Budapest 3 gay bars, where sometimes you can
find TG people, but…. it could be dangerous to go enfemme, the people would look at you,
call you names and so on. It is usual, that the people are telling a TG can be only gay. It is also
not much better with the gay community, in the reality it is also very badly accepted.

So that is the reason why I like to go to Vienna, London, Berlin for TG events, and
to get nice contacts and friendships for my other side. Otherwise I am a very happy TG,
because my wife accept me as I am, but she would like also that I have my outings abroad.

So a very big hug from Budapest for every reader of the Narcisse, I am a quite new reader,
but I enjoy it very much.

From Wilhelmina Glück

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CENTRE-FOLD
R
Hi, I'm Rachel and I'm a TGirl from
A the north-eastern U.S.

For me, this TGirl thing can be

C traced back to my early teenage

years. I am now 40+, so that's quite a
ways back lol. I had this thing for
H looking at girls in the lingerie section.
I loved looking at girls in bras,
panties, and slips. I was lucky enough
E to have an older sister who had some
lovely nylon panties, lacy slips, and
pantie-slips. One day I went through
L the laundry hamper and discovered a
pair of her rather delicious mint
green nylon panties with lace
appliqués on the sides. Fondling them
was fun and exciting. I couldn't seem
to help myself and I found myself
P slipping them slowly up my legs. I was
wearing my sister's panties!

A That one event started a continual

desire to wear her panties. It was, at
the beginning, sexually exciting. A
S year or so later, I went to a local
department store, mustered up all my
bravery, and bought my first very
T own panties. I couldn't wait until I
got home to try them on. I finally got
home and tried on my new panties and
E the reaction was almost instantly
rewarding shall I say.

L
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From age 14 until my mid-20's, I wore nylon
panties under my clothes more than guys'
underwear and added pantyhose too. In my late
20's I started wearing a bra most of the day ...
even to work! As I
say in my bio on my
website, starting to
wear a bra really
began the awakening
of being a TGirl for
me. No longer was I wearing a bra and
panties for sexual excitement, but it
was to feel more feminine. I started
buying skirts and dresses in my late
20's and experimented with make-up.

My 30's found me becoming more and more feminine. I wanted to

go out as a girl, but always seemed to lose my courage. Dressing
was limited to hotel rooms and my first pictures show that. I had
been all made up and dressed as Rachel with my hand on the
doorknob of my hotel room wanting to go out, but so many times I
backed off. Finally, one day I touched
the doorknob of my hotel room in
Burlington, Vermont and said to
myself, ok this is it ... enough with
being frustrated and scared, its time
to be me. I ventured
out in the hallway
after carefully
making sure no one
was coming and stepped out and let the door
close behind me. I slowly walked down the hall
and outside. We all have had that feeling who
have been out as girls ... there's nothing quite

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 like it. So exciting, so fulfilling, and yet scary too.

For anyone who is still "in the closet", I strongly suggest

you venture out even if it’s for just a few minutes. You
will feel so happy and have an inner peace that is
fantastic. For any of us that consider ourselves TGirls,
the feminine part of you cannot ever be fully denied. You
may try, but you really will have no great success in
ignoring this part of you. It’s what makes us unique and
very special. Embrace being a girl and have fun with it!

I am not in the mainstream of society as Rachel yet, but

hope to be someday. I have gone out many times ...

mostly to TGirl meetings or TG-friendly places. I have

gone to stores shopping as Rachel, but want to get
comfortable with going to restaurants and other places
as a girl. I'll get there!

For now, I'm single and strongly attracted to genetic

girls. I must admit an attraction to other TGirls as well.
I do not have an attraction to
guys, at least not yet. I do
fantasize about going on one
date with a guy sometime to be
treated like a girl (nothing sexual
though). I would describe myself as an old-fashioned
kind of girl with a sensual side. I value people who are
open, honest, and sincere. I love making new friends and
helping the TG community whenever possible. We are a
terrific group of people and all societies should take the
time to get to know us!

Be happy with yourself and be happy being a girl!!!

Rachel Pastel

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Your eyes are the most expressive part of your face and highlighting them with

make up is one of the simplest ways of looking beautiful. Normally one uses kohl

pencil, eyeliner and eye shadow to highlight the eyes. Another important part of

the eyes that can be highlighted to make your eyes look wonderful is the

eyelashes. Eyelashes that are made up accentuate the eyes and bring out the colour

of the eyes. You can make your eyelashes your best asset. Here are a few tips on

how to do this.

 While applying mascara, begin from the roots and then move towards

the tips for best results.

 Use brown/black mascara instead of a black one. This will give you a

softer and more flattering look.

 Mascara looks good only if your eyelashes are in good condition. Use a

good lash conditioner to improve the quality of your lashes.

 When you are in a hurry apply just one coat of mascara only to the top

lashes. This is quick and will make your lashes look natural.

 Remember to replace your mascara one in three months

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 

If you were born with straight or limp lashes, grab an eyelash curler! This
rather odd-looking beauty tool lifts lashes and opens up the eyes.

STEPS
1. Apply eye shadow and eyeliner, allowing it to dry before curling your
lashes. Mascara is always applied after curling the lashes to avoid lash
breakage and smearing.
2. Ensure that your lashes are clean and dry.
3. Open the curler and place your upper lashes inside its mouth. Close
your eye slightly, then open it; all of the lashes should move into the curler's
mouth. Always hold the eyelash curler so that the mouth is parallel to your
lashes.
4. Move the curler closer to the eye until the tool comes to the base of the
lashes, but not over the skin of the eyelid.
5. Keep the eye open and slowly close the curler. Your eyelashes should
fan out evenly across the upper bar. If at any time you feel pinching, readjust
the curler.
6. Hold the closed curler for a slow count of five, keeping your hand and
face steady. Repeat for additional volume.
7. Repeat with the other eye.
WARNING!
Never pull the curler away from your face when it's clamped onto your
lashes, as this may pull your lashes out of your lid.

How To Apply Fake Eyelashes

Keep a piece of paper handy to hold the lashes, and a magnifying mirror, which
makes the job a lot easier.
Using tweezers, dip the base end of the lashes into the glue, then place the lashes
as close to the baseline of your own as you can, filling in wherever you want the
greatest impact (generally, the mid to outer lashes look fabulous in false lashes).
Press gently, but firmly with something blunt. Hold the lash in place for about 5
seconds until the glue has a chance to hold.

Let the glue dry, and then apply a dark eyeliner to camouflage the line of the fake
lashes and then apply your mascara. The mascara will help blend your own lashes
with the fake ones, and make your eyes look fuller and larger.

To remove, gently pull them off with tweezers.

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Tammi’s
Torment’s
QUIZ
WHAT?
1) What is a baby oyster called?
2) What's the oldest university in the USA?
3) What was Manfred von Richtofen's nickname?
4) What colour is the Mr Men character Mr Happy?
5) What number is a hurricane on the Beaufort Scale?

WHICH?
1) Which singer's original name was Elaine Bookbinder?
2) Which is the nearest planet to earth?
3) Which UK store was first to have an escalator installed?
4) Which is the smallest bone in the body?
5) Which creature in Greek mythology was half-man and half-bull?

WHO?
1) Who became Germany's first female chancellor?
2) Who wrote The Railway Children?
3) Who invented the revolver (handgun)?
4) Whose autobiography is entitled 'Take It Like A Man?
5) Who directed the film 'Alien' ?

HOW?
1) How many syllables are in a Haiku (a type of Japanese verse)?
2) How many sides does a rhombus have?
3) A firkin of beer holds how many gallons?
4) How did soul singer Otis Redding die in 1967?
5) How many labours were performed by Hercules?

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 Up Close & Personal
1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

“I’m never wrong, I just choose to select facts at random”

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 A Spell with

HEATHER
Lughnasadh – The Harvest time and Karma – The Three-fold law
By
Heather Willis

We have now come to the Sabbat of Lughnasadh (Loo-NAHS-ah) which is referred to

as the Feast of Lugh and is named for this Irish God. Well it is the time of the first
harvest under the Celtic Calendar. It is when we harvest the grains of corn, wheat,
barley. Breads are baked, because they are the predominant food of the feast, also
featured are the later summer fruits and vegetables.

1. Colcannon (cally, poundy)

In some parts of Ireland, the Feast of Lughnasadh came to be called Colcannon Sunday, after
a dish made from the first digging of potatoes. The cook put on a special white apron kept for
the occasion, boiled a huge pot of potatoes over the fire, and mashed them with a wooden
mallet. Often, they were seasoned with onions, garlic or cabbage. The cooked vegetables
were then turned out onto a platter, and a well hollowed out in the middle for plenty of butter
and hot milk. The family sat round and ate, while the cook ate hers from the pot itself—a
special privilege. In more well-to-do households, the meal would be accompanied by meat: a
flitch of bacon, newly-slaughtered sheep or roast chicken, and followed by seasonal fruits
such as gooseberries and blackcurrants.

It was thought to be unlucky not to eat Colcannon on this day, so people often made sure to
share theirs with less fortunate neighors.

Colcannon
6 servings:
1 medium cabbage, quartered and core removed
2 lb potatoes, scrubbed and sliced with skins left on
2 medium leeks, thoroughly washed and sliced
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoons each mace, salt, pepper
2 garlic cloves
8 tablespoons unsalted butter

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and boil the cabbage until tender, about 12-15 minutes.
Drain off the water and chop the cabbage. Set aside.

Bring another pot of water to a boil and boil the potatoes until tender. Drain off the water and
set aside.

Put the leeks in a saucepan, cover with the milk, bring close to boiling and then turn down to a
simmer until tender. Set aside.

Add the mace, salt and pepper, and garlic to the pot with the potatoes and mash well with a
hand masher. Now add the leeks and their milk and mix in with the potatoes, taking care not
to break down the leeks too much. Add a little more milk if necessary to make it smooth. Now
mash in the cabbage and lastly the butter. The texture that you want to achieve is smooth-
buttery-potato with interesting pieces of leek and cabbage well distributed in it.

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Transfer the whole mixture to an ovenproof dish, make a pattern on the surface and place
under the broiler to brown.

After the first mouthful, Irish families might call out, "Destruction to the Red-haired Hag!" The
red-haired hag is a personification of hunger.

Karma (better known as the Threefold Law)

Basically this Law is of common sense. What you give out positive deeds and
thoughts, you will be rewarded back with them by it 3 or more times, but if you give
bad or negative deeds and thoughts you will be hit so hard by them three times or
more. Remember for every reaction there is an equal and opposite reaction. So it is
better to give out positive energy (thoughts) and deeds.
“Common Sense”!

Remember in the previous article I mentioned our Rede ain harm none and do what
you will.

Ever Mind The Rule Of Three

Three Times Your Acts Return To Thee
This Lesson Well, Thou Must Learn
Thou Only Gets What Thee Dost Earn

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 Summer Days

It seems that we've had a lot of scorcher days...

suntans, sunburns, suntans, sunburns. Eventually, you
might be one of the unlucky souls who end up with
sunburn and those unsightly strap marks! They're sexy
yes, but when you have to explain to your significant
other how you got them, it's a different story. I'm not
saying you should be sneaking out to sunbathe in your
sexy eye-patched size bikini.
First thing's first... realize that sun exposure is
damaging to your skin. Your skin tans to prevent
further sun damage. Each time you get burned, or if
you're exposing yourself long-term to UV rays, you
increase the risk of getting skin cancer. There are 1
million new cases each year in the United States of
skin cancer (melanoma). There are 10,250 deaths each
year from skin cancer in the U.S. Now that I've got
your attention, please use prevention. Wear sun block
and apply it several times per day if you're going to be
out in the sun.
What should you do now that you've gotten
burned? I'm not a trained professional so don't take my
advice as the end-all-be-all cure. I'll share with you
what's worked for me. Once you've seen your lobster-
coloured skin, get out of the sun! This means either go
indoors or put on something to cover your skin (long
sleeved shirt or jacket). If it's too painful to put clothes
over your burn, get indoors!

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Find some place that has air conditioning. Next, get
some moisturizer and apply it to the area so it doesn't
start to get dry and peel. I use ice packs to keep the area
cool. You can also dip yourself in the local watering hole
or take a cold shower. Ice packs are better because you
can leave them on without running up your water bill.
Don't use harsh cleaning substances on the affected area
when you shower/bathe. Baby your skin until the burn
goes away, which could take several days to a couple
weeks.

Now for the tricky part. Keeping your bikini-top tan

lines from showing at home. If you normally walk
around without a t-shirt at home, your job is a bit more
difficult. You can try keeping a t-shirt on and just
mention that you want to keep your burn covered to
prevent it from getting injured by bumping into things.
Keeping it covered and out of the sun is a good idea
anyways. Sleep topless when going to bed? Not to
worry... just turn the lights off or dim them and take
your shirt off before slipping in bed. Always try to keep
the area covered and moisturized to help your skin heal
faster. Don't forget to drink lots of water, not juice, to
keep yourself hydrated.

Well, good luck with things girls, and try to have fun
during the summer! Don't get burned like I did the other
day!

love,

Tiana

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 Shopping
Addiction
Forgive me Father, for I have sinned ………AGAIN!!! YES!! I know I only
have one waist and only two feet, but I simply HAD to have that mini (#75!!) and those
OH-SO-CUTE sandals (#26!!), but is it an addiction? And, more to the point, why do
nearly all TG’s suffer from it?
Like I say, my particular fetish is for mini-skirts, one that will run and run, I
mean, I haven’t even got a yellow one yet!! But this too is now leaking into a shoe fetish!
After all, a nice mini looks nothing without the proper shoes, does it girls? For others,
though, this addiction can be for bags, make-up, boots, you name it, as long as its fem.
Could this be, not an addiction as such, but just an overwhelming lust to catch up on lost
time? Who knows? But, for those of you who throw the bags in the back of the wardrobe
and swear blind that you only went window shopping, here are a few wise words ……

What is compulsive shopping and spending? (oniomania)

People who "shop 'till they drop" and run their credit cards up to the limit often have a
shopping addiction. They believe that if they shop they will feel better. Compulsive
shopping and spending generally makes a person feel worse. It is similar to other addictive
behaviours and has some of the same characteristics as problem drinking (alcoholism),
gambling and overeating addictions.

Compulsive shopping or spending can be a seasonal balm for the depression, anxiety and
loneliness during the December holiday season. It also can occur when a person feels
depressed, lonely and angry. Shopping and spending will not assure more love, bolster self-
esteem, or heal the hurts, regrets, stress, and the problems of daily living. It generally
makes these feelings worse because of the increased financial debt the person has
obtained from compulsive shopping.

How can you tell if you are a compulsive shopper?

Shopoholics, when they are feeling "out of sorts, shop for a “pick-me-up." They go out and
buy, to get a high, or get a "rush" just like a drug or alcohol addict. Shopping addiction
tends to affect more women than men. They often buy things they do not need. Holiday
seasons can trigger shopping binges among those who are not compulsive the rest of the
year. Many shopping addicts go on binges all year long and may be compulsive about buying
certain items, such as shoes, kitchen items or clothing; some will buy anything

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Women with this compulsive disorder often have racks of clothes and possessions with
the price tags still attached which have never been used. They will go to a shopping
mall with the intention of buying one or two items and come home with bags and bags
of purchases. In some cases shopololics have an emotional "black out" and do not
remember even buying the articles. If their family or friends begin to complain about
their purchases, they will often hide the things they buy. They are often in denial
about the problem. Because they can not pay their bills their credit rating suffers,
they have collection agencies attempting to get what is owed, may have legal, social and
relationship problems. They sometimes attempt to hide their problem by taking on an
extra job to pay for bills.

How do you control and treat this condition?

It is recommended that spending addicts seek professional counselling or a self-help
group to deal with this problem. Addictive behaviours tend to come in clusters, so if
you have an eating disorder, a problem with drugs or alcohol, or gambling, you may be a
candidate for shopping addiction. Many communities have credit counselling centres
that will also help with shopoholism.

How do I prevent shopping binges?

 Pay for purchases by cash, check, debit card.

 Make a shopping list and only buy what is on the list.
 Destroy all credit cards except one to be used for emergency only.
 Avoid discount warehouses. Allocate only a certain amount of cash to be
spent if you do visit one.
 "Window shop" only after stores have closed. If you do "look" during the
day, leave your wallet at home.
 Avoid phoning in catalogue orders and don't watch TV shopping channels.
 If you're travelling to visit friends or relatives, have your gifts wrapped
and call the project finished; people tend to make more extraneous
purchases when they shop outside their own communities.
 Take a walk or exercise when the urge to shop comes on.
 If you feel out of control, you probably are. Seek counselling or a support
group such as Debtors Anonymous.

So remember girls, your not alone by any means, I mean , just look at my
wardrobe!!!!!

This information was brought to you by:-

http://www.indiana.edu/~engs/hints/shop.
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 IT’S AGONY!!!!

I want to share a message to all T-people! That message is

hope!!!

As I write this, I am taking a "world view". I ask you to think

about where you've been. Has it been easy or hard. No, don't
answer, I know its been hard. It is hard to understand and
react to the impact of being the opposite gender identity than
your body. For some, the discovery takes a long time as they
try to honor their parents and the dictates of society. They
fool themselves that they are strong enough to live as society
demands and deny their true selves. Or, they are forced by
parents, or siblings, or friends to be their birth gender and
taught to take on those traits. Oh, they can last for a time,
some longer than others depending on will power, until the
"mass" of the difference becomes too painful-leigh obvious in
their minds. And, as age creeps along, how long can one live
a life without "happiness"? For, can one be tru-leigh happy in
this circumstance?

The framers of the US Constitution said that we have

rights. They got a sense of those rights from the traditions
encoded in the long experience that it took to develop the
English common law. We are told, here, that we have a right
of "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness". I hope this
country(the USA) wakes up to that call, soon. It is, now, quite
fragmented. The forces of those who believe that is it their
duty to manage the lives of others have grown in the last 2
decades. The "huddled masses, yearning to be free", have
acquiesced to fabrications, false definitions, and those who
claim to have the authority of God, to deny others their
happiness.

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But, through it all, I, for one, have found the stirrings of
hope!!!

I have only started to recognize my true self in the last 3

years, after 50 years of denial. There was always a sense of
shame, to me, in being "weaker" than the normal population
that didn't have to suppress this distinction of what I am. I
thought I was alone, or in a tremendous-leigh small minority
of "disabled" people. I dared not admit, even to myself, that I
was "handicapped", so I told no one. I hid my secret and my
shame. There was never any information to tell me its
OK. Oh, I heard of Rene Richards and the others, most-leigh
portrayed as jokes, and of the drag queens and female
impersonators, but that was all there was. Over the many
years, I had driven my life, career, and marriage into a state of
perpetual depression that required a solution. Suicide was
going to be my OUT! But, I was a coward. Yes, I couldn't do
it. My family was too important to me. So, I was going to
tough it out. That was then.

This is now, In the last 3 years, I realized that I am not

alone. The internet did that!!!! <said with wonder> Yes, I
went through counselling, but only to try to find a way to
continue to suppress the real me. But, when I found the site
URnot alone, the breath of life was given to me once again. I
found a friend, expanded my contacts, and told my immediate
family. I began to make and buy clothes that I would keep,
this time. Because of the aftermath of my life before these
discoveries, I lost that marriage, but not the friendship of the
most important woman in my life and the wonderful kids we
had. And, I have been to events in Chicago with my new
friends. I have enjoyed a Halloween weekend, a Christmas
Banquet, and most recent-leigh the Be All, TG conference. I
have, now, read of T people and their struggles all over the
world, and successes and failures of all kinds. But, WE ARE
NOT ALONE!! That is the message of hope!!!
The new "lore" of T-people is being written everywhere. This
magazine, Narcisse, is a strong step in that lore. We know
about and celebrate our "kind" in films, in public office, in the
news, on TV shows. Sure it's still a rarity, but its a start, and
it's growing. We have reached an understanding of numbers
that indicate hundreds of thousands of us. Anyone, who has
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to know more and more of our sisters and brothers, we will
prosper. Maybe not economical-leigh, for that is a longer
struggle, but to "know thyself!". The underground will
eventual-leigh explode into the awareness of the general
population. It's still creeping, now.

Do I, for one minute, think that this can be stopped, no matter

how hard the Philistines try? Nope. We have reached critical
mass. The chain reaction will spread. We know each other
exist and that is true power!! I would label that power
HEALTH! We, now, know we are not sick. We are a natural
phenomonen. It is not sex, with any "perversions"! It is
IDENTITY!

And we have a right to pursue happiness! Mandy did it when

she attended Sparkle with others like her. Many of us did it
when we went to a Pride function. We do it every time we can
become our true identity. We can go shopping and buy
things. I have waltzed into a corner drug store, en femme,
and bought make up, and other things. I felt proud to be able
to do it. It was a statement of my courage. A courage that
comes from knowing that you are not "wrong", diseased, or
defficient in any way. I AM HEALTHY. The glow of health
shows through. Sure, we all have to be careful and select our
trips, because there are still those who would violent-leigh
supress us, or try to cheapen us, verbal-leigh. But, that we
can make those trips is a cause for hope. That I can talk to
you, is a cause for hope. That you can read this is a cause for
hope!!!

And, now, I share this hope with you. Keep learning! Keep
doing! Keep expanding your knowledge and base of
friends. Add me to your list. I avow to you that I have found
something of inestimable value. And it is hope!!! I hope you
can feel it too. <cheerleading.... "2 bits, 4 bits, 6 bits, 8 bits,
10 bits.... what IS a "bit", anyway?!?!? - giggles>

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 ACROSS

GOLDEN POND

Mid summer in the "Great Northeast" part of the US of A. Heading into the
"dog days" of summer. What does that mean? Dog days? I never knew.
Certainly for the dog it makes no difference at all. He sleeps most of the days
away whether its 90 degrees outside or 20. Apologies to all you folks in
Yurrup, we still use the old Fahrenheit scale here and I never did get the hang
of the metric system. What is that? 20 degrees centimeter outside and I live
2,000 Celsius from Yurrup or the other way around? Am I 170 pounds sterling
or some number of stone? Or am I just stoned? (Actually I do know the
correct terms, don’t write Mandy letters about what a dumb blonde American
she has on staff.)

Having said all that nonsense, the plain and simple truth is that Mandy needs
a column and there is so very little happening this time of year that I’ve been
at a loss to know what to say. Almost nothing is happening on the political
front at least as far as TG issues are concerned. The New York Legislature
pretty much goes home for the summer. Not that they do anything when they
are in session, but at least someone is sitting in chambers and it looks like
they’re working. There’s a wonderful line in the musical "1776" where the
President of the Continental Congress, John Hancock, in a fit of frustration at
the New York delegation’s continued abstaining from every vote asks "Why
does New York constantly abstain? What in the hell goes on up there?" The
New York delegate answers, "Have you ever been present at a meeting of the
New York Legislature? They speak very fast and very loud and nobody pays
any attention to anybody else, with the result that nothing ever gets done."
Nothing, it appears, has changed in 230 years.

Locally, there are lots of TG events all year and in summer they change a bit
but continue. Our dear friend Rhea Daniels hosts Rhea’s Café this Thursday
evening as she does the last Thursday of each month. Recently, we have
been honored to have been adopted by a lovely young lady, A genetic girl,
named Christa Stroud who is a Mary Kay cosmetics representative. She has
kindly opened her studio for us to hold that café and offers make up advice
and help as well as supplies. Christa is a dear dear person and so very
supportive of the TG community. Many thanks to her for her generosity.

Coming up in August there will be, of course the monthly meeting of

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which meets on the third Saturday of the month at a delightful jazz club called
"Yours". The owner there, Joe, is very supportive to us as well. Those
gatherings usually get started around 7pm. Anyone reading this who might
live nearby or be in the area and wants more information on these meetings,
just let me know. I will be happy to provide any information you need. My
address is in the members list.

Several of us have gone to the movies and dinner in the general public and
have been treated like the ladies we present ourselves as. This reinforces my
belief that if you act like you belong and deport your self with style and class,
you will be treated like a lady. There are of course always those who will
make an issue of everything, but those folks will do that no matter how you’re
presenting yourself so I discount that, and them. This past Saturday was one
such evening when a bunch of girls went out. I was, unfortunately tied up (No
Mandy, not with ropes. Sheesh! I had a prior commitment) and couldn’t make
it. I have not heard how the evening went as yet but I’m sure everyone had a
great time. By the way, one of the girls who is very active locally and the one
who called the impromptu movie night is a girl named Stephany. This lady
makes jewelry and sells her own creations and lots of antique and vintage
jewelry through her website. Beautiful stuff, you girls should pay her a visit.
www.earringgarden.com

Some of us got together for a little cookout at the lakeside cottage of my dear
friend Josephine, last week. We all brought a dish to share and spent a
perfectly lovely day gabbing and drinking wine. Had the temp been a little
more degrees of Celsius or centimeter or hogsbreath (- whatever term you
line) we all had bathing suits and would have been in the lake as well.
Unfortunately no one thought to bring a camera. Drat. And I had such a lovely
sun dress on that day. Oh well.

What’s coming up in the future? Well, there’s an event we all want to attend in
November called "The Erie Gala" held in Erie, Pennsylvania. I heard that last
year there were so many girls there they took over the entire hotel. It’s a lot
like Sparkles except there will be no Mandy Taylor. Unless someone wants to
post her the airfare. Anyone want to ship Mandy out of the country for a
week? So far it appears that I will be going. More on that as the situation
develops.

For right now though, I must sign off and start doing some home
improvement. Woodwork to paint and grass to cut. Short column this month
but that’s what happens when nothing happens. But I do have a short story in
here somewhere, if our esteemed editor hasn’t chucked it in the dustbin. See?
You don’t get off that easy.

See you all next month

Lisa

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 WARNING
SEXUAL CONTENT SHORT STORY

“Those are my panties bitch!”

Words by Bert Garner

Peter quickly rushed up stairs as he heard his wife’s door keys tickle the lock in the
front door. Gasping for breath he quickly removed the silk bra he had borrowed from
his wife’s top draw but forgetting to replace the matching panties. Peter swiped his
jeans and T-shirt from the bed and headed for the bathroom. After a brief time has
passed he emerged fully dress in male mode with beads of sweat pouring from his
brow. He greeted his wife and made her a drink. While he was in the kitchen
preparing dinner he realised he was still wearing the silk panties, which were now
underneath his jeans. A feeling of terror came over him and his wife’s voice
became a muffled, unidentifiable noise in the background. Next he felt her hot
breath on the back of his neck and her hands reach for his crotch. His heart began to
pound harder and he gasped as she slowly undid his jeans. She saw the silk panties
and glared at him with a disapproved expression on her face. His hard cock
twitched with approval at her disgust. His heart began to pound faster as he
realised the situation before him.
“Since you like wearing my panties so much I’m going to teach you a
lesson you dirty little whore!”
* * *

She led him up stairs to their bedroom. Peter sat on the bed while his wife
produced a black carrier bag out of the wardrobe. She flashed him an evil smile as
she placed her hand inside the bag. Fear came over his face as the dark object
emerged from the bag. He knew what it was for and he knew what to do. She
lovingly caressed his back passage with two lubed fingers. When he was gapping,
moist and throbbing she put the special pants on him, making sure the solid dildo was
firmly inside him. She began to apply makeup to his face. She then produced a box
that contained a long brunette wig made of human hair. She secured it on his head
and next she went to her top draw and put the matching silk bra back on him that he
had worn before.
“What a pretty girl you are”, she began to fondle his nipples and he gave a
dull whimper. His anus throbbed around the solid rubber dildo in response to his
whimper. She walked back over to her wardrobe and came back with a pair of heels
and a mini dress. He stood up and she helped him into the mini dress. He saw the
satisfaction in her smile as she leered over him in his sexy outfit. His throat was dry,
he couldn’t speak but his hard cock still twitched.
“Your name is Lucy, do you understand little slut?” His eyes filled with tears
as he nodded in response to her request. She took his hand and led him down the
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 “Since you like being a girl so much that is what you shall be.” She opened
the front door. Peter had to stop himself from gasping. The prospect of going
outside as a girl in public was terrifying. His palms began to sweat and he wanted to
faint. He wanted to beg her not to make him go outside as a girl. His fear had made
his anus tighter around the dildo in his special knickers. He wanted to orgasm. She
took his hand and led him out to the parked car in the driveway. She was impressed
how well he could walk in heels. Little did she know he had had lots of practice.
“W-w-w-w where are we going” he begged but she didn’t respond. He tried to relax
and enjoy the vibrations being produced by the dildo in his special knickers as they
both speeded down the road. He could feel his cock getting wetter.
He suddenly realised they were in the middle of town pulling into a busy car
park. His whole body became so moist with his own perspiration that it became
almost unbearable for him. “Get out” she said. He was too paralysed by his own
fear that he couldn’t move. She placed her hand on his stocking knee and began to
stroke his leg, slowly moving up to his hard throbbing wet cock. She gently ran her
fingers over it and felt it throb with her every touch. His eyes rolled back and he
moaned in response to her loving touch. She gently kissed him on the lips and
looked lovingly in her husband’s eyes. She then exited the car and he followed.

He entered the high street, arm in arm with his mistress. His eyes kept fixed
on the ground as they walked past the crowds of people. The dildo began to ache
though the movement of walking in heels. His nipples and cock were still stood to
attention, desperately waiting to be kissed and touched.

While browsing in a clothes shop she took him into the women’s changing
rooms. In the cubical she ordered him to spread his legs. She slowly removed the
special knickers. His gaping hole began to throb as she removed the solid dildo from
his anus. While she did this he glanced at his reflection in the large mirror of the
changing room. He saw a beautiful brunette woman staring back at him. He
couldn’t hold back any longer the pleasure at seeing his refection made him cum. He
bit his bottom lip, tears of pleasure flooded from his eyes, his whole body began to
shudder in ecstasy while his cock pumped blobs of thick salty semen on to the floor.
He searched for his wife’s body and held her close. They both collapsed and
snuggled on the hard carpeted floor. Looking lovingly into each other’s eyes Peter
whispered “Mistress please teach me to be a girl more often.”

“Why does grated cheese always taste better than sliced? “

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 QUIZ
ANSWERS For Issue 8 July 2006

Connections
Jennifer Aniston to Seether Nicholas Cage to Jennifer Saunders

Jim Carey Ghost Rider

Batman X-men
Family Guy Vinny Jones
Seth Green Mean Machine
Buffy The Vampire Slayer Jason Stratham
Donald Sutherland The Italian Job
Kiefer Sutherland Michael Cain
Colin Farrel Austin Powers
Daredevil James Bond
Amy Lee !! John Cleese
Shrek!!!

Brainteasers

How can anyone predict an event 300 years later?

A Decimal Point

Tammi

Picture Round

Dynomutt
Muttley
Bengo the Boxer pup
Rin tin tin
Huckleberry Hound
Snoopy
Droopy
Odie
Nipper

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 Conversion Tables
SHOES
Centimetres 22.8 23.3 23.7 24.6 25.1 25 25.4 25.8 26.3 26.7 27.1 27.5 28 28.4 28.8 29.2 29.6
9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11
Inches 9 10 10½ 11
1/6 1/3 1/2 2/3 5/6 1/6 1/3 2/3 5/6 1/6 1/3 ½ 2/3
US /
Canada 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 9½ 10 10½ 11 11½ 12 12½ 13
Mens
US /
Canada 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 9½ 10 10½ 11 11½ 12 12½ 13 13½ 14
Womens **
Japanese 23 23½ 24 24½ 25 25½ 26 26½ 27 27½ 28 28½ 29 29½ 30 30½ 31
European 37 37½ 38 39 39½ 40 40½ 41 42 42½ 43 44 44½ 45 46 46½ 47
UK Mens 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 9½ 10 10½ 11 11½ 12
UK Womens 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 9½ 10 10½ 11 11½ 12
Australian
4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 9½ 10 10½ 11 11½ 12
Mens
Australian
6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 9½ 10 10½ 11 11½ 12 12½ 13 13½ 14
Womens

Conversion of Women’s Clothing Sizes

US US Named UK FR GER ITA AUS JAP
2 X – Small 4 32 30 36 6 5
4 X – Small/Small 6 34 32 38 8 7
6 Small 8 36 34 40 10 9
8 Medium 10 38 36 42 12 11
10 Medium 12 40 38 44 14 13
12 Large 14 42 40 46 16 15
14 Large/X – Large 16 44 42 48 18 17
16 X – Large/1X 18 46 44 50 20 19
18 1X/2X 20 50 46 52 22 21
20 2X 22 52 48 54 24 23
22 3X 24 54 50 56 26 25
24 3X 26 56 52 58 28 27

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 Size Conversions, Tops and Dresses
Men's Sizes, Shirt, Pants Blouse/Dress Size
Medium Shirt, 29-30" waist. Ladies12
40 Jacket, 32" waist (28" clincher) Ladies 10 or 12 Skirt, Ladies 14 top, dress
Medium shirt, 32-34 waist Ladies 14, also Ladies Large
44 Jacket, 36" waist, 30" length Ladies 14 (tight) or 16, Ladies Large
Large Shirts, 36" waist, 30" length Ladies 20 top, 20 or 18T dress, XL, 18W
Large Shirts, 37" waist, 30" length Ladies 18T, L, 18W
XL Shirts, 44" waist, 30" length Ladies 24W

Size Conversions, Shoes

Men's Sizes Women's Sizes
8W - 8.5M 9W - 10N
9.5 10W-11
9M 10W-11W
? 10-11
10 11W
10.5 EE 12 W-12 WW
11D 12W-13

Size Conversions, Skirts and Pants

Size Measurements Measurements: Skirts/Pants Sizes

Size Waist Hips Size Bust Waist Hips
Small 28 34 8 35.25-36 26.24-27 36.75-37.50
Small 30 36 10 36.25-37 27.25-28 37.75-38.5
Medium 32 38 12 37.25-38.5 28.25-29.5 38.75-40
Medium 34 40 14 38.75-40 29.75-31 40.25-41.5
Large 36 42 16 40.25-4.5 31.25-32.5 41.75-43
Large 38 44 18 41.75-43.5 32.75-34.5 43.25-45
X Large 40 45.75
X Large 42 47.25
X Large 44 48.75
2XL 46 50.25
2XL 48 51.75
3XL 50 53.25
3XL 52 54.75

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 BORN TO

We all love to shop, but as we all know , from personal experience,

some are…er…friendlier than others. Here’s a few of the better
ones, as recommended by you.

This is my own personal recommendation. The girls the Notting Hill branch were
superb. They couldn’t be friendlier, more welcoming, and professional too. They
have a fantastic range of wigs of all lengths , colours and prices , and I can not
recommend this branch of stores enough
Open till 6, by appointment – latest 5 o’clock
http://www.trendco.co.uk/default.aspx

1) The Casket store: http://www.casketfurniture.com/caskets_coffins.php

A unique store offering casket shaped furniture for the gothic’s

2) The Baroness: Ok rubber and latex fetish store I have seen better and more but
the craftsman-ship looks good and styles are their own
http://www.baroness.com/RubberClothes.htm

3) JT's Stockroom offers a wide range of fetish things from bondage beds to fetish
toys, not a gigantic selection but enough to satisfy the novice and beginner.
http://www.stockroom.com/search/search.aspx?i=20&search=furniture

4) Lydia’s offers a ok selection of transgender and cross-dressing items again not a

wide selection but a ok one for the beginner and part time.
http://lydiastv.com/osb/showitem.cfm/Category/12

5)Corset Connection: Offers a very wide selection for all types of corsets
everything from waist training to under-bust and to men to woman training corsets,
and for those who never have laced their own corsets they offer a online training
film for corset lacing A+.
http://www.corsetconnection.com/Images/Vintage%20Glam/v1117.jpg

6) Xtrax, I love this store humungus selection for the naughty little Goth Girls and
boys a wide wide selection for everything A+.
http://www.x-tra-x.de/english/bilder/heads-os/angebot-1.jpg

7) Extreme Restraint is a awesome store I cant wait to order from them they have
everything and anything from sex machines to the simplest anal plug.
http://www.extremerestraints.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/ec715%20lg.jpg

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SHOP
“ Hi Mandy, I have a review for you, Wigsrus ltd in Southport. Recently
been there for a new style they are great. Hugs Julie Hi Ladies, After asking
around for some advice on wigs I plucked up the courage to go and try a new
style and I decided to have it fitted. I took the advise of an Angel and looked
up www.wigsrusltd.com at Southport. This meant going out en femme for
the first time and having a stranger see me as Julie. I made an appointment
with Jennie and ventured out into the world as Julie. Jennie is a fantastic
understanding lady; she puts you at ease straight away. All appointments are
one to one and you can try as many styles on as you like. Jennie will give you
advise on styles and colour. After you have chosen your new hair, Jennie will
do the final styling and trim if required. The service was excellent and Jennie
was wonderful, highly recommended. I felt so good and confident With my
new style I had a walk around Southport, then decided to drive over to the
Trafford centre and had a walk around the shops not bad for my first day out.“
Hugs Julie

“ www.frillys.co.uk is a friendly dressing service in Droylsden a town

about 4miles from the centre and gay village in Manchester. The owner is
called Julie and she now offers self catering accommodation above her shop.
HOTELS- I use Travelodge and the special offers of £10 & £26 a night per
room are great value. I have never had any problems at these hotels. The only
problem I have had at an hotel was at a gay hotel in Torquay where I got a
really frosty welcome to say the least.
MAKEUP- I don't use Dermablend because it is expensive and difficult to
apply so I use a Boots No17 cover stick or a Rimmel cover stick both are on
sale at about £2.50. “
Raquel

Hi Mandy!
I order make-up from http://www.blushedcosmetics.co.uk/ . They are
very reliable and discreet with their deliveries even to Holland. And you know
the all in price straight away, no need to email asking for price of postage.
And they have a 50p and GBP1.00 corner!

Kirsty

Contact us on: Tel: +44 1376 322209 or Mobile: +44 7887 723239
Email your general enquiries to: custsupport@EpilationServices.com
Email your website enquiries to: webmistress@EpilationServices.com

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Here at the Amazing Costume Company we stock over 3000 costumes for
hire and sell a wide variety of fancy dress and theatrical accessories.
Whatever you need to make your party a success - you will find it here! We
are a business that has built a strong reputation based on efficiency,
professionalism and style. We provide a one-stop resource for all your
requirements so that organising parties and events need not be stressful or
time-consuming.
Where appropriate, all our costumes come with accessories to help you
complete the character such as wigs, boots, hats, jewellery and weapons
which is all within the price quoted.
To the left are some of the things we have available, there are far too many
to list so if you don’t see what your looking for. or wish to hire, please
contact us on 020 8859 7747 or visit our shop in Sidcup.
As well as our diverse selection of costumes we have to offer we are also
well known for our genuine 2nd World War uniforms as well as our superb
Medieval costumes, perfect for weddings, banquets & functions.

Proprietor Mr J Griffin
Amazing Costume Company
745 Sidcup Road
New Eltham
London
SE9 3SA

Tel: 020 8859 7747 email:amazingcostume@aol.com

Web site: www.amazingcostume.co.uk
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 “ And now,
The end is near
…..”
Well folks, here we are again, August already! For those of
us with children it is a time for day-trips, picnics..Playstations …
arguments……….money……. as-near-to-murder-as-is-humanly-
possible-without-ACTUALLY-doing-it!!! Yup, you guessed it,
School holidays! What joy!
Things could be worse, there could be a
general strike at Jimmy Choo’s, but that doesn’t
bear thinking about (shudder). So, did you like it?
Hope so, there are some very talented writers
amongst us, but, as usual, WE NEED MORE!!
Believe it or not, we seem to be doing a good
job…YES…I know!!, Lil old us! Plenty of
people are writing, telling me how much they like
your work, so keep it up girls and boys!
What we do need though are a more diverse
group of you, as you see this month, we had
writers from the UK, US and Hungary, very
good, but what of the rest of the world? The rest
of Europe, Africa, the Far East, Australasia?
How can you expect to have a voice if you never
use it?
What I’d ideally like is a permanent writer from each
continent, so that we can get a very clear and common bond
between us all, plus the fact that I am EXTREMELY nosey and
want to hear all the gossip! WELL!!! At least I’m honest hehehe

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 So come on, GUY’S as well as girls, let’s get this show on
the road. What Narcisse also needs are story writers, as you can
see this month, we have one, but alas, the author can’t make it a
regular thing, and a good cartoonist would be fantastic too.
What we may be able to do is a set of pics to go with your story,
just a thought, let’s see where this goes, OK?
(Don’t ask for much do I? giggle)
Don’t forget though, this magazine is YOURS, you write it
, you read it, so if you have something to say , SAY IT!!
Alas, last month I asked for your help in trying to raise
funds/software to make Narcisse bigger, better & brighter. Some
of you were fantastic, pledging money and software, but, alas,
the amounts just weren’t enough, so I’m afraid we are stuck as
we are for the time being. I will be in touch personally with the
kind donors of money to return what they gave, THANK-YOU all for your valiant
efforts. Xxxxxx
Next month I will be beginning to select pictures to go into the Lilboutique
CALENDAR,, if you have any favourites that you think should appear, then please let
me know. The calendar will be a glossy 13 pages, each page showing a different picture,
there will be a standard calendar, with the pictures
chosen by you in a poll, retailing at
£15/$30(Approx), or for £20/$40(Approx) you can
choose your own personalised calendar, with your
own choice of my pics for each month! I may even
be able to do a “special” just for your birthday
month, if you ask nicely …. Hehehe
If you would like to pre-book NOW , then
please do, just write to my usual address and I can
give you the payment details, etc.
Hope you all have a fantastic August, see you
all on the flip side!
Hugs and Kisses

Mandy xxx

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 Next month!
Lady Heather’s
Victorian Times

Smart Suit Competition

Chocoholics dream!

Grease Special!!

And more features than

you can shake a stick
at!!!
ISSUE 9 70
AUG 2006