Not so lucky this time…..Out and about in Wheeling, WV

[Karren H]

First, let me say you look great in those pictures.

One question though. I live in West Virgina and one of my biggest fears about going out is being discovered by somebody who shall we say is not as open minded about crossdressing. Other than that one guy following you, have you ever had a problem in West Virginia while dressed? Also, what about when you talk to people, do you try to change your voice to make it sound more feminine?

Thanks!!!

My voice stinks... I just talk quieter... I swung through the McDonalds drive through after I left the Casino, ordered with my regular voice... the change lady was very friendly and the order lady smiled and wished me a great day... Which I did have BTW lol

Never had a problem, mater of fact everyone has been really friendly.... Guys holding the door for me and all.... But I do choose my venues carefully!! Not going to the local gun shop on a Friday night... hehe And I have crossdressed and gone out in Charleston, Elkview, Flatwoods, Beckley, Summersville, Wheeling, Moundsville, Wierton, Morgantown,and Bluefield with out a single incidence..... Over a 3 year period....

Karren

[cdlaura2007]

Karen,

Thanks for the reply. May I ask what part of Morgantown you went to?

I really appreciate the info.

Laura

[cdlaura2007]

Karen,

I also forgot to mention that I think you're very brave for going out in some of those cities. Beckley? Summersville? I wouldn't feel safe there wearing panties under my drab clothes.

Laura

[Tamera]

Way to go Karen, glad you had a lot o' fun.
Winning $$$$$$$$$ would have been nicer. Could have got that new wardrobe.
LOL
Tamera

[deniedtoo]

You make it look so easy Karen. We all admire what you are able to do, and are truly envious. You have a winning smile, that I think makes ppl really at ease with you

[Sweet Susan]

You may or may not know this, but Wheeling, W. Va is famous for being the place that McCarthyism got its start!

[crusadergirl]

I liked all your pics you seem to have alot of fun going out en femme. I hope one day i will as well.

[deniedtoo]

You may or may not know this, but Wheeling, W. Va is famous for being the place that McCarthyism got its start!

Ok, you sent me wikipedia to educate myself. I had never heard that term before, but being a canuck, and "younger" I can understand why. For other noobs like me:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McCarth...ws_and_arrests
"Suspected homosexuality was also a common cause for being targeted by McCarthyism"

I actually spent some time in W. Va back in 2002 on a project. There was a KKK rally while I was there (peaceful), and in the neighbouring KY I spent some time with THE definitive rednecks (contractors on the project). Other than that, it was a nice place to visit.

Denied

[KarenSusan]

yeah i guess your not that far away being in maryland . the closest i can get to a casino is kinder,LA cp

One time, many years ago, I broke down near Kinder, La. Great town, fixed me up in a couple of hours and I was on my way back up north to New England.

[Karren H]

Karen,

I also forgot to mention that I think you're very brave for going out in some of those cities. Beckley? Summersville? I wouldn't feel safe there wearing panties under my drab clothes.

Laura

The Walmart in Summersville is a great store to crossdress as are all the hotels and a few shops.. and love the Beckley Mall.... Now I wouldn't feel safe going out enfemme in Logan or Mingo Counties, where Marcie lives!!! Hell I wouldn't feel safe going there in drab in daylight!!

I've been all over WV, KY, Western VA and Ohio enfemme.... and in places you would think are not friendly.... where the coal is.... but again I have had no problem. I think it's not because I look 100% like a woman because I don't and know it. but I go in places with an attitude that says I belong there, dressed as I am... and I think it either puts enough doubt in peoples minds that I could be a woman or at first glance I look womanish enough that they don't question their first impressions.... I don't really know. Maybe next time I'll ask someone that question!! hehe

Love Karren

[janet p]

Glad to hear you had a good time and that is a cute outfit MOM.

[Marcie Sexton]

Way to go Karren...

[Karren H]

I actually spent some time in W. Va back in 2002 on a project. There was a KKK rally while I was there (peaceful), and in the neighbouring KY I spent some time with THE definitive rednecks (contractors on the project). Other than that, it was a nice place to visit.

Denied

I'm originally from MI but I lived in WV for 6 years..... Talk about culture shock... Didn't go out enfemme then. For sure the people are the friendliest in the world.... but if you weren't born there your always an outsider....

Way to go Karren...

I looked for you there..... but you must have been working!! hehe

Love Karren

[Rachael Turner]

I have tought that going out enfemme to the casinos in Reno or Vegas would be easier for a first outing. It may be crowded but most people have had a few drinks and are concentrating on the games not if that is a man in a dress.
I would like to try this late night next time in Reno.

Kika

Ive played table games in Atlantic City enfemme, you get a few looks but as long as you are friendly you're usually in good shape.

[veronicag48]

Loved your story and the pics. I'm going to arkansas shortly and will be passing a lot of casinos in Ok. You given me the kick I've needed to get out in public. Thanks, Veronica

[TxKimberly]

Your killing me! That sounds like SO much fun.
Kim

[SANDRA MICHELLE]

Karen, I said it before, when I grow up I want to be just like you!
You make this seem so easy and it's really not but you have fun doing it and that's all that matters. I spent some time in West Virginia many years ago as I had a good friend that lives in Shinnston, we kind of lost touch over the years though but I wouldn't think West Virginia would be so accomodating for a crossdresser. How do you take so many pictures, it looks as if you had someone take them for you? I get inspired to go out and about everytime I read of your escapades, please keep them coming.
Love
Sandra Michelle

[Kristen Kelly]

The 3/4 sleeves could be a tade longer and the knit top I had on I had to keep pulling the sleves down.... To hide my arms more.. Though I did bleach my arm hair and trim them last week... Which helps a lot...
Love Karren

[SIZE="5"]Karren you have to give up the bleach and go smooth helps you skate faster less wind resistance. [/SIZE]

[Mary L]

........ but again I have had no problem. I think it's not because I look 100% like a woman because I don't and know it. but I go in places with an attitude that says I belong there, dressed as I am... and I think it either puts enough doubt in peoples minds that I could be a woman or at first glance I look womanish enough that they don't question their first impressions.... I don't really know. Maybe next time I'll ask someone that question!! hehe

Love Karren

What I like about you, Karren, is exactly your attitude. And, I think you have rightly put your finger on the important point. Gotta have that attitude! That attitude can say a lot of things, but one of them must be, "I belong here." If it is said emphatically with your dress and body language, few people are likely to have any questions, let alone act on them.

Now, I can just see Karren Hutton, Inc., a West Virginia tourguide company, with its CEO and namesake leading contingents of nicely dressed ladies throughout the hills and to all the sights in Ol' Wes' Virginny. Actually, it sounds like fun!
Regards,
Mary