The Introduce yourself thread

wallplugsocket

Hey all,
Cant seem to locate an introduce myself thread but mods if my glasses need updating please be sure to merge!

Anyway, my name is TJ and I was a previous boards user but under a different name. Why the change? Because I have quite recently told my (amazing mates) that I am transgender. I'll be around here lots and intending on starting a blog so i can look back and see how far I've come. And anybody embarking on this, scary but wonderful journey can read about my experiences.

Anyway, that's it!

Links234

hey TJ

best of luck to you in your transition

Azure_sky

Welcome,

There's quite a few transsexuals on here these days, myself included. Look forward to reading from you.

wallplugsocket

I've been in and out of here everyday since 2006, I'm just glad to be posting an posting as my real self!
There's many forums and chat rooms and websites out there, but knowing I could be as little as a few km's from anybody on here makes a difference in feeling the sense of community

L.Jenkins

A little like me, but I forget what gave me the nudge to start posting in the LGBT forum. You're in good company with a nice sizable trans community too.

wallplugsocket

Yup I've been reading and re-reading all the trans questions threads etc, and got fed up with myself for not sticking my oar in. It's a long road that can only be made easier with like minded people thanks for all the kind welcomes!

littlehedgehog

Welcome tiernan hope you find great support here.. Congrats on coming out

(also.. YAY!!)

Dr. Baltar

Welcome to the LGBT board!

wallplugsocket

*bows*

Well I shouldve re-registered sooner I feel like some kinda film star with all these friendly welcomes






*will sign autographs for a small fee*

Rev Hellfire

Hope it all works out for you.
Nice idea creating a journal btw

wallplugsocket

Well just awaiting to hear from mods if it's ok to do so on here if not Il be sure to stick the link in my sig

SparkyTech

Welcome to the forum,

We have cookies

(They arn't ones fresh from the bakery though )

baby and crumble

*waves*

wallplugsocket

Thanks everybody feels good to be home

deirdre_dub

Woohoo - another transitioner!

Welcome, welcome, welcome. Looking forward to the blog.

xxx

wallplugsocket

deirdre_dub wrote: »

Woohoo - another transitioner!

Welcome, welcome, welcome. Looking forward to the blog.

xxx

I'm not easily excited (tho my exes may disagree ) but that welcome almost has me jumping up and down! ( only almost because I'm sitting in a quite comfortable seat )

Meesared

Hi there,

Sorry to hijack your thread but just wanted to introduce myself too, im also starting transition, also been lurking here under another name, finally plucked up the courage to post!

Rick_

Hi Tiernan, (and Meesared) you're both very welcome!

Now... these autographs you mention Tiernan... I take it they come on standard Hollywood 6'x4' laminate headshots?

Links234

hey Meesared

welcome

wallplugsocket

Paddy C wrote: »

Hi Tiernan, (and Meesared) you're both very welcome!

Now... these autographs you mention Tiernan... I take it they come on standard Hollywood 6'x4' laminate headshots?

And framed! Order early in time for christmas 2011!

wallplugsocket

Meesared wrote: »

Hi there,

Sorry to hijack your thread but just wanted to introduce myself too, im also starting transition, also been lurking here under another name, finally plucked up the courage to post!

No need to apologise! Hijack away!!

And welcome!!

Meesared

Thank you nice to be welcomed!

Rick_

TiernanJ wrote: »

And framed! Order early in time for christmas 2011!

I'll get my chequebook....!

wallplugsocket

Paddy C wrote: »

I'll get my chequebook....!

You'll need to excuse the beard I've drawn on the pictures for continuity!

Rick_

Duly noted! Don't forget to draw some shading on the neck for the Adam's Apple too!

wallplugsocket

Paddy C wrote: »

Duly noted! Don't forget to draw some shading on the neck for the Adam's Apple too!

You, sir, have an eye for detail! You want a job as my beard trimmer?!

Rick_

Depends on the style you require really. My rates are reasonable enough too! :P

wallplugsocket

Paddy C wrote: »

Depends on the style you require really. My rates are reasonable enough too! :P

I'm easy!!


Payment will be arranged in signed pictures for all the family!


(I'm wary of your rubber cheque book )

Rick_

That's something you probably wouldn't want to say too loudly around here....

I swear, if I have a ton of your pictures and you don't become famous, (making them worth less than nothing! :P) I will be cross and may have to plot revenge! <evil laugh>

wallplugsocket

Fine! I shall pay you pictures and....

*checks pockets*

And an old button and some lint!

Rick_

That will do.... for now!

claire lewis

And here is another hijacker Hello!

wallplugsocket

Hello and welcome aboard

L.Jenkins

I'm liking the idea of this introduction. I know we have a ton of stickies, but an intro thread could help lurkers settle in and break the ice.

wallplugsocket

ItsThatManAgain wrote: »

an intro thread could help lurkers settle in and break the ice.

Polar bears are quite useful for that too...





*gets coat*

L.Jenkins

Haha, my favourite chat up line, "How much does a polar bear weight?", "Enough to break the ice!" :P

littlehedgehog

Right, that's it - I'm ashamed of you both.

I'LL leave.

(I +1 suggestion for sticky intro thread though.. NOW I'll leave)

L.Jenkins

Ashamed of dodgey chat up lines :P

deirdre_dub

Meesared wrote: »

Hi there,

Sorry to hijack your thread but just wanted to introduce myself too, im also starting transition, also been lurking here under another name, finally plucked up the courage to post!

Oh brilliant!!!

Again, welcome, welcome and welcome again!

On the subject of starting out - this post on reddit put a smile on my face.

Paddy The Pirate

I know I have posted here before but i've never really said hey!
So, ehm. Hi!

L.Jenkins

Hi paddy. Are you a real pirate?

hare05

Hiiiii~!

Didn't you hear, ITMA? Eyepatches are in this season. Along with swashbuckling. And parrots.


Yeah. Uhh.... xD

Links234

hey Paddy, welcome along

Paddy The Pirate

ItsThatManAgain wrote: »

Hi paddy. Are you a real pirate?

Of course!

Killer_banana

Hello. *waves*

For some reason your username just makes me think of Patrick Star dressed as Pirate...

Paddy The Pirate

Killer_banana wrote: »

Hello. *waves*

For some reason your username just makes me think of Patrick Star dressed as Pirate...

I never really was sure why I picked That as my username, silly decision i think :P

Jay085

Hi everyone,

As the title says I thought it'd be cool to introduce myself here to see if I can make a few new gay friends (which I am seriously lacking!).

My names Jay, from Clondalkin. I'm 26 working in the financial servcies sector. I enjoy all the usual things - socialising having a few drinks, more crazy nights out, cinema etc.

I have some really good friends, however none of them are gay. I used to have some when I first started going out but we have all drifted unfortunately. I'm not looking for hook-ups as I have a boyfriend who I have been going out with for over 4 years.

I see there is a queer beers session coming up in May. However with all these things just appearing on the day to strangers is a bit daunting! Can anyone tell me of their experiences of this and the crowd that attends?

If you're in the same boat as myself - just looking to make some new friends get in touch.

Cheers

Doop

Hi Jay!

And welcome!

Lots of people seem to have the same problem as yourself, I know I do! have a solid group of mates myself, cept nautrally im the only one whos gay, thats the way it rolls I suppose!

Am always planning on getting out there a bit more often, to meet more people. Kinda seems hard time wise, and when you already have a fair few friends.

But theres is things like the boards meet up, or DIGS, havent been to a digs meet up but plan on going to the next one. Went to 2 of the boards meet up. first one was just 3 of us as it was fairly impromptu, but that was cool, was nicce to meet the other 2 lads.

2nd one was a more organised official thing, it was good, (after finally found everyone!) it was good, bit of a chat few pints etc. Goin try an go to the next one myself although it is on the Heineken cup final day, not sure how to work that!
Most people are in the same boat with not knowing anyone, and everyones very friendly etc. Personally I dont really see what there is to be apprehensive about, but maybe thats just me, all you actually have to make yourself do is waalk in the door. The rest will take care of itself. Whats the worst that could happen?

Anyway forgot to introduce myself! am 27, from Templeogue, currently studying engineering... which reminds me I should be studying and not on boards!

Daith

Yeah I think finding yourself as the only gay in your circle of friends happens alot. I was in a similar situation in having a boyfriend but not close gay friends so decided to do something about it. I just thought I needed to step away from always going out with the boyf and his circle of friends.

I went to one Boards meet last year which was fun. I joined another website about two years ago and met a great group of friends through it.

I find that everyone's nervous the first time but that's understandable. I remember walking past the group at the meet because I didn't see the boards logo but once I got chatting it was grand and everyone generally is fairly friendly.

Rick_

Another 26 year old? Seriously, we need to form our own gang or somehting, the amount of 26 year old gay guys on here in the same position as each other is staggering!

Oh, and hi and welcome BTW! :P

Annasopra

Hi jay

Welcome to the lgbt forum. It can get lively here at times. There is a quite a lot of people here in the same boat looking to meet friends. The drinks are a really informal chance to meet others. Everyone is friendly enough and you're probably not the only one who might be a nervous. I've been to a few and would recommend it anyway.