It's not easy being a girl

[Nicole Brown]

So here I am, driving home from the market. I am doing 55 in the right hand lane when all of a sudden an old beat up Chevy pickup comes blowing past me on the shoulder of the road, cuts me off and forces his way in ahead of me. I even had to slow down a little to prevent hitting him.

I am driving my BMW and know I could have easily prevented his dangerous move my speeding up and forcing him to either hit his breaks or go off the road. In stead, Nicole took over, allowed space for him to get into my lane and let the whole incident pass without even a moment of anger, just an "oh well, it's a man, what do you expect."

I began to realize that when I am out and driving as Nicole I take on an entirely different attitude. I make allowances for the jerks on the road instead of getting angry and frustrated. How about you girls why go out and drive en fem, do you drive the same no matter how you are dressed, or do you drive differently when out as your female self?

[Sheren Kelly]

I was rear ended (in my car) late one night in a particularly bad section of town. It was a hit and run. As I recovered from the shock I saw the car drive off with 2 "dudes" in it. My initial reaction was to get in gear and run them down to get the license plate, but as I was in a cocktail dress and tall heels, I realized it was not a good idea. I find I have to temper myself when femme, not only to keep out of trouble, but to not look like a guy-in-a-dress.

[kimdl93]

I know that I drive just a little bit more carefully when en femme... I don't relish the thought of dealing with a wrecker...or filing an accident report. But then, I guess it would be another life experience.

As for my attitude behind the wheel, I have often been bothered by a juvenile level of road rage. I don't act nearly so foolishly when I'm driving en femme.

[Persephone]

Weirdly enough I do believe that my femme self does temper my driving as well as my life. Too complex for me to understand.

But I'm wondering about the OP's selection of a message title - "It's not easy being a girl." Do we really think that way? Do MtF's think "It's not easy being a boy?"

Hugs,
Persephone.

[Robin Lee]

Hi Nicole,
I do drive with more compassion as Robin, but then again now days I am Robin all the time.
Best Wishes
Robin Lee

[AshleyLove88]

I have 2 cars. I tend to drive my truck femme and my car just plain me. But I will admit to, with my self coming back out as a CD, to being more femme in my driving all together.

[Jenniferathome]

Funny you ask this because I was just telling my wife the same thing. I behave differently but I suspect that I simply enjoy being dressed so I'm in a great mood already.

[Kate Simmons]

Both Abby and Rich curse a lot at the jackasses on the road. Abby opens her mouth and says:"Do you suffer much?" but to the other driver, it's looks like she is saying something else. I can be devilish when I want to be.:heehee::)

[Shananigans]

I don't know...I tend to have a smart mouth and a lot of attitude. When there was a bad wreck with traffic backed up for miles, a guy tried to cut in front of me by driving down the side of the road until an area where it was blocked off by a concrete. It was here that he decided to cut everyone off that had been waiting for miles and miles by cutting in front of me. Instead of letting him over, I blared my horn for a long 3 or so minutes. (I love my horn...I f*cking LOVE my horn). He continued trying to push in front of me because there was no where for him to go. The person in front of me must have been sweating bullets because I was so close to them. Neither me nor the a$$hole could go anywhere. So, with windows rolled down we started exchanging words. I then decided to blare on the horn again (LOVE IT!), making hand obscene hand gestures, and pointing to my ear that I couldn't hear him.

The girl behind me didn't let him in either.

I like to think that a line of angry females let him have it. Sorry, but I have no tolerance for a$$holes...I let them have it and I enjoy doing it. :)

It may not be easy to be a girl, but it certainly is easy for me to be a b*tch.

[Marleena]

I don't know...I tend to have a smart mouth and a lot of attitude. When there was a bad wreck with traffic backed up for miles, a guy tried to cut in front of me by driving down the side of the road until an area where it was blocked off by a concrete. It was here that he decided to cut everyone off that had been waiting for miles and miles by cutting in front of me. Instead of letting him over, I blared my horn for a long 3 or so minutes. (I love my horn...I f*cking LOVE my horn). He continued trying to push in front of me because there was no where for him to go. The person in front of me must have been sweating bullets because I was so close to them. Neither me nor the a$$hole could go anywhere. So, with windows rolled down we started exchanging words. I then decided to blare on the horn again (LOVE IT!), making hand obscene hand gestures, and pointing to my ear that I couldn't hear him.

The girl behind me didn't let him in either.

I like to think that a line of angry females let him have it. Sorry, but I have no tolerance for a$$holes...I let them have it and I enjoy doing it. :)

It may not be easy to be a girl, but it certainly is easy for me to be a b*tch.

That is hilarious! I love your attitude.lol. :)

[Kathi Lake]

...I tend to have a smart mouth and a lot of attitude.No. Freaking. Way! You?! That's . . . shocking! :)

Whoever said that women were pushovers never really knew a Woman - with a capital W. Though a majority of women are physically weaker, they more than make up for it in attitude. Let's see you get pushed around, pigionholed as less-than-others, and condescended to all your life. You'll soon see why you don't cross a woman.

Femininity is not equal to weakness/submissiveness.

Kathi

[donnalee]

You also did the smartest possible thing. You do NOT want someone like that behind you. You're much better off being able to see his actions and staying a safe distance behind him. So now the question becomes "Are we more intelligent when we dress?
":heehee:

[Shananigans]

That is hilarious! I love your attitude.lol. :)

If you really want to see anger in traffic, get a few girls that live together and are all PMSing in a car together. (Often if you live together, your cycles sync up for some weird/awkward reason). It's kind of fun and intense and always leads to learning new words that you have never heard before. I miss these moments.

I say embrace your inner b*tchiness...if some loser is being a prick, let her ROAR!!

[Marleena]

If you really want to see anger in traffic, get a few girls that live together and are all PMSing in a car together. (Often if you live together, your cycles sync up for some weird/awkward reason). It's kind of fun and intense and always leads to learning new words that you have never heard before. I miss these moments.

I say embrace your inner b*tchiness...if some loser is being a prick, let her ROAR!!

Lmao, glad I didn't say that, I would be in big trouble! Even in guy mode I wouldn't have done what you did, although I sure would like too at times. :) I'll work on being bitchier.

[Shananigans]

Lmao, glad I didn't say that, I would be in big trouble! Even in guy mode I wouldn't have done what you did, although I sure would like too at times. :) I'll work on being bitchier.

I sometimes think women are more prone to being aggressive in vehicles. I have no scientific backing in this other than just being around my friends and just being myself. It seems like if I am out and about and a guy is being a real jerk, I'll only really do something about if it I JUST HAVE TO. This may be a some subconscious realization that I am (as much as it KILLS me to say this) physically "weaker" than most males. But, in my big a$$ SUV...all playing fields are equal. (Yes, I drive a big SUV. I wish that it were a huge truck...lifted and thoroughly redneck, but I'll settle with an SUV). You will always get a finger, honked at, or verbally abused if you make me mad on the road.

The ONE exception is old people. I have a soft spot for people 70+...I was nearly ran off the road by a red Kia not too long ago. I decided I would follow this person (I know, I must have been out of my mind) to their destination (which was a gas station). I was planning on telling the person that he/she nearly caused me to have a wreck and to be more careful, blah blah. I wasn't going to get out and pick a fight or anything. But, a little old lady hobbled out of the car and I just got back in my car and left without saying a word.

[Marleena]

I hear you about the older folk, Shananigan's. I'll soon be one myself.

Glad I joined this forum, people like you make me smile, and make my day brighter. You have a way with words. Your SO must have fun with you around.:) I'm smiling ear to ear.

Oops sorry for going off topic!

[Julia_in_Pa]

I'm intersexed and transitioned to full time five years ago so I'm not a CD. I drive very defensively .

I also have a concealed/carry permit and on the weekends I usually have my Glock 19 in a holster in the small of my back and a
pink Ruger .380 in an ankle holster on my right ankle.

If some piece of Sh%t man attempts to run me off the road and attempts to accost me he will end up in a really bad place.


Julia

[Marleena]

Woah! Never mess with Julia!:) Thank goodness I'm just one of the girls ( I hope). *gulp*.

[Leslie Langford]

Oddly enough, I seem to vacillate between two extremes when out driving en femme.

On one hand, I tend to be much more observant of traffic rules and speed limits so as not to attract the unwanted attention of the local constabulary and face the associated awkwardness were I to be pulled over for a traffic ticket while presenting as a female. I also try to be much more aware of what is going on around me so that I can quickly get out of harm's way if I see another motorist driving in a distracted manner that could potentially put both of us at risk.

On the other hand, were I to encounter a situation like Nicole's, my initial reaction would be to do the exact opposite of her, outrun the jerk, and to cause him to slam on his brakes to make him take ownership for the stupidity of his aggressive maneuver. My reasoning is that by pulling this stunt, he is counting on the fact that I am likely just a docile, accommodating female that macho jerks like him can walk all over without any negative repercussions. There is nothing I like better than to "surprise" such Neanderthals by acting in a totally un-stereotypical manner and leaving them confused and confounded. Naturally, I would not engage in such behavior in a given situation if by doing so, I would be putting anyone (including me) at risk. But if the coast is clear then bubba and bullies beware, because I will relish my Thelma and Louise moment! ;) Hopefully, I am also performing something of a public service here on behalf of all GG's, as maybe this jerk will think twice before pulling a similar stunt on an unsuspecting "real" woman" the next time such an opportunity presents itself.

Yes, I do enjoy "surprising" people by not acting the way they expect and in doing so, shattering their sense of entitlement and complacency. But then again, I'm a crossdresser - kinda goes with the territory, actually...:eek: :heehee: :doh:

[Ashley Lynn Swift]

I would love to comment on driving en femme but I never actually did it before I started my transition. And now having been full time almost two years. I really wouldn't consider it driving en femme but rather just being me. And being a truck driver I spent countless hours behind the wheel. I do find I do tend to get the same amount of roadrage as I did before starting my transition. But when your job is like mine. It tends to be a bit annoying watching and dodging all the cars out there who believe the are gods gift to the roadways. When in reality it's a miracle they don't get themselves, or some one else killed. I.e. Like the pickup truck stated at the top of the thread. He sounds like a rolling death trap to me.

[sara.s]

I don't know...I tend to have a smart mouth and a lot of attitude. When there was a bad wreck with traffic backed up for miles, a guy tried to cut in front of me by driving down the side of the road until an area where it was blocked off by a concrete. It was here that he decided to cut everyone off that had been waiting for miles and miles by cutting in front of me. Instead of letting him over, I blared my horn for a long 3 or so minutes. (I love my horn...I f*cking LOVE my horn). He continued trying to push in front of me because there was no where for him to go. The person in front of me must have been sweating bullets because I was so close to them. Neither me nor the a$$hole could go anywhere. So, with windows rolled down we started exchanging words. I then decided to blare on the horn again (LOVE IT!), making hand obscene hand gestures, and pointing to my ear that I couldn't hear him.

The girl behind me didn't let him in either.

I like to think that a line of angry females let him have it. Sorry, but I have no tolerance for a$$holes...I let them have it and I enjoy doing it. :)

It may not be easy to be a girl, but it certainly is easy for me to be a b*tch.

I just love your attitude. You are truly awesome! :hugs:

[PretzelGirl]

Okay, I'll be different. When en femme, I might tone down my top speed to avoid getting pulled over but the fact that my daughter cringes when I brake hard in either mode tells me there isn't a difference. Driving habits are driving habits to me. Any changes have to be conscious.

[CamilleLeon]

I sometimes think women are more prone to being aggressive in vehicles. I have no scientific backing in this other than just being around my friends and just being myself. It seems like if I am out and about and a guy is being a real jerk, I'll only really do something about if it I JUST HAVE TO. This may be a some subconscious realization that I am (as much as it KILLS me to say this) physically "weaker" than most males. But, in my big a$$ SUV...all playing fields are equal. (Yes, I drive a big SUV. I wish that it were a huge truck...lifted and thoroughly redneck, but I'll settle with an SUV). You will always get a finger, honked at, or verbally abused if you make me mad on the road.

The ONE exception is old people. I have a soft spot for people 70+...I was nearly ran off the road by a red Kia not too long ago. I decided I would follow this person (I know, I must have been out of my mind) to their destination (which was a gas station). I was planning on telling the person that he/she nearly caused me to have a wreck and to be more careful, blah blah. I wasn't going to get out and pick a fight or anything. But, a little old lady hobbled out of the car and I just got back in my car and left without saying a word.

Haha you don't drive a big a$$ SUV...you drive a giant toaster on wheels (AKA Honda Element).

EDIT: I guess I'll respond to what this thread is about haha. The time I drove en femme I didn't really notice a change in my driving habits, but I was mostly focused on getting from A to B since it was my first time out. The drive back, well, I still feel like it was pretty normal although the shoes I was wearing were a little tight so that was uncomfortable...anyway I feel like overall most of my mannerisms remain fairly constant whether in guy or girl mode. (Aside from poor attempts at feminizing my voice or walking style)

[Shananigans]

Haha you don't drive a big a$$ SUV...you drive a giant toaster on wheels (AKA Honda Element).

You need to calm it down. It's big to me, and it's totally bad a$$ and big in my mind! ;) People would fear trying to cut me off.

[Daenna Paz]

It may not be easy to be a girl, but it certainly is easy for me to be a b*tch.

OK ... I love this comment! ;^)

[Sarah Doepner]

My wife is much more aggressive on the road than I am. If the car in front of us hasn't started to move within a couple of seconds after the light turns greet, she's getting on their case and asking why I have honked the horn. She hates to drive and just wants everyone out of the way so she can get where she's going, RIGHT NOW, thank you very much. On the other hand, although I do get upset at some of the "stupid people" who seem to have found their driver license in someone elses wallet, I'm pretty calm when I drive, regardless of what I'm wearing. I'm probably a bit more careful when I'm en femme, just because I don't want to be forced to meet new people and/or the cops just because I wasn't patient.

[Stephenie S]

Shanan wrote:

"If you really want to see anger in traffic, get a few girls that live together and are all PMSing in a car together. (Often if you live together, your cycles sync up for some weird/awkward reason). It's kind of fun and intense and always leads to learning new words that you have never heard before. I miss these moments.

I say embrace your inner b*tchiness...if some loser is being a prick, let her ROAR!!"

Oh yes! No question about this!

I live with 3 other women. We try to "share" the house. Let me tell you, FOUR women living together can generate some sparks on occasion. My dream of a feminist utopia quickly turned out to be just that, a dream.

S

[Eryn]

I tend to drive more carefully while dressed, simply because I really don't want to have any problems. OTOH, sometimes I'll forget myself and my wife will remind me to "drive like a girl." :)

[Jeannie]

My first reaction is to someone like that is to pull out my 9mm and declare open season on stupid drivers!!! However since I have been procrastinating on getting a concealed weapons permit I just glare at them and do my best to not let them in. Then there is my wife that says "WHAT IS HE TRYING TO DO" go ahead and let him in honey so I let him in. She knows how to appeal to my fem side and I let her.

[docrobbysherry]

Of course, I learned to drive in SoCal. I THOT I know how, until I starting driving around Europe many years ago! There, I REALLY learned how to drive! 4 lane hiways with NO speed limits! Lines in the road, stop signs, and road signs mean NOTHING there! If u didn't pull rite over after passing, that Mercedes or Porsche coming at 150+ would go THRU your car!

We have the BEST roads and WORST drivers in the world here! I'm always very attuned to surrounding vehicles. In self defense! Because I concentrate when I'm driving, I can nearly always tell what a nearby driver will do next! Turn or change lanes without signalling, cut over suddenly, texting or on their phone, etc., etc.

I've gotten SO GOOD, I can almost always GUESS THE CORRECT GENDER OF THE DRIVER! 9 out of 10 times, more aggressive drivers r male! However, that's down from the 10 out of 10 it USED to be here 25 years ago! Some of U GGs REALLY DRIVE NOW!

[ReineD]

In stead, Nicole took over, allowed space for him to get into my lane and let the whole incident pass without even a moment of anger, just an "oh well, it's a man, what do you expect."

I've noticed that guys are much more laid back on the road that women are, particularly (sorry Shannon), younger women. lol. I've also been agressive on the road, although I'm mellowing out a bit as I get older. :p

A woman who is in conflict with a man doesn't have a chance because of their differences in physical strength. But, put her behind the wheel where there's finally a level playing field, and watch out!!! :D

But seriously, my driving attitudes have everything to do with how I'm feeling that day. Hurried? Laid back? Angry? It will be reflected in my driving.

Maybe it's not a question of being two different people, but more about just being so happy to not have to repress anything, that you spew forth goodwill when you are dressed! :)

[Jynx]

I don't see why there should be a different attitude to drive with respect to your clothing, for me it's all about whether I'm in a hurry or not. But, even I'm in a hurry, I still keep in mind safety is the most important.

[Kaz]

Driving 'en femme' is about avoiding conflict... 'Being' femme is very different... girls have attitude!

If you can manage your way though it to the end this is a great movie... be warned.. IT IS NOT PLEASANT...

Death Proof

Women can be as violent as men when sh** happens! It isn't all about 'maids' and 'dominance'... it is mostly about getting on with life..

[larissa-laurie]

One time only I drove home totally enfemme and I wouldn't dare speed or draw any attention to myself just so I wouldn't get stopped or have any reason for a chance meeting to have to get out of the car.

[DanaR]

It doesn't matter to me, I basically drive the same either way. I still become annoyed with those that pull in front of me and slow down or don't go the speed limit. I'm not interested in getting in an altercation and breaking a nail or worse.

[noeleena]

Hi,

Hmmmm ....... no aggro here been driveing for govt dept's bus trucks heavy machinery . still drive the same way now as i did 49 years ago. light on the hammer. & let others pass ether side, now of cause i drive a heavy 4 x 4 , & no probs. . oh i for got im a woman.
Hey i see some weird things , easyer to keep the peace & those who seem not to know how to drive & show conciderastion to others , seems like the saying is still true ( ... the nut behind the wheel ....) will come off , just not were you could be .

...noeleena...

[Patricia Jane]

I find this interesting. The other day I was fully dressed, bringing in some fod for my wife, who had broken her leg. She said to me" You are more caring when you are dressed". Then went on to say the next time your are acting "Bitchie" I am going to recommed you get dressed!

[Michelle 2]

I have noticed a difference when I am driving dressed. I usually drive in the right lane versus the left when driving as my male self. Also notice that I use my turn signals more when en femme. I sit differently in my seat do to the shoes I am wearing that day. Lastly I listen to more female artists on the radio so I can sing along with them.

Michelle

[carhill2mn]

When I am en femme I am more conscious of what my surroundings are. I am also a little more patient.

[Vickie_CDTV]

En femme or not, it was the sensible thing to do to get out of the way. If there had been an accident, you would have had to deal with being questioned by the police while dressed, and far worse you could have been held partially responsible for it (whether you are in the right or wrong, in this day and age who knows what might happen in the legal system.)

[Kaz]

My attitudes to driving have changed radically. This could be down to my increasing 'feminisation' or just old age... in whichever case I am a safer driver... but I am still a petrol head at heart!

[Phylis Nicole Schuyler]

I sometimes think women are more prone to being aggressive in vehicles. I have no scientific backing in this other than just being around my friends and just being myself. It seems like if I am out and about and a guy is being a real jerk, I'll only really do something about if it I JUST HAVE TO. This may be a some subconscious realization that I am (as much as it KILLS me to say this) physically "weaker" than most males. But, in my big a$$ SUV...all playing fields are equal. (Yes, I drive a big SUV. I wish that it were a huge truck...lifted and thoroughly redneck, but I'll settle with an SUV). You will always get a finger, honked at, or verbally abused if you make me mad on the road.

The ONE exception is old people. I have a soft spot for people 70+...I was nearly ran off the road by a red Kia not too long ago. I decided I would follow this person (I know, I must have been out of my mind) to their destination (which was a gas station). I was planning on telling the person that he/she nearly caused me to have a wreck and to be more careful, blah blah. I wasn't going to get out and pick a fight or anything. But, a little old lady hobbled out of the car and I just got back in my car and left without saying a word.

In parking lots I see the drivers door open and the older person who is driving take 5 minutes to get out, shuffles to the rear door and gets their walker and then shuffles to the store. It makes me wonder what would happen if they had to swerve or stop suddenly. I'm only 57 but it scares me that that might be me someday.

[Shananigans]

I'm only 57 but it scares me that that might be me someday.

It will be all of us one day if we are lucky :)

[lady di]

being di lets me enjoy life so i try to let the jerks be and feel there pain

[jillleanne]

Yeah, Chevy pickups still on the job, I know. I just cannot understand why Chevrolet have to build those darn things to last forever? Why can't they build them like BMW's? (wink wink)

[alice clair]

I drive a tow truck everyday and a few years back a guy tried to push himself into my lane on a bridge and hit my push bumper so i pushed him back and ended up with him sideways in front of my truck, so i pushed him for about 25 yards down the road and did 3000 worth of damage to his car and when he got out of his car to attack me i whipped his ass in the middle of the road. I was endrab at the time so when the police got there and heard the story the guy said it was his fault and no charges were given. I drive alot in my line of work so i see all kinds of dumb people and i will block them all i can when they act like they are the only one on the road. Have a fem day

[Leslie Langford]

So did you add insult to injury by getting his O.K. to tow his car away from the site of the altercation so that he could get it repaired? :eek: :heehee: :doh:

[Dana7]

Here's an interesting article that I found concerning driving. Does anyone apply makeup while driving?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/news/6252919/Half-a-million-road-crashes-caused-by-women-drivers-applying-make-up.html

[Loni]

does not mater how i am dressed i am still the same inside. and 20+ years in a rig.. i say i need a louder horn. and now with all the video cam around i have one mounted on the dash of the pu and on the bars of my bike..when i get a tad more cash the bike gets a rear facing cam...and then there are the hand held units...get's the freaks and road rage creeps away very fast. even when the lens cover is still on :-)

[Shananigans]

Here's an interesting article that I found concerning driving. Does anyone apply makeup while driving?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/news/6252919/Half-a-million-road-crashes-caused-by-women-drivers-applying-make-up.html

No, that's just stupid. You can wait until you are parked to fix your lipstick, or whatever. Makeup looks better on the living than it does a corpse.

[marlacd]

A very good way to learn to drive safer is to ride motorcycles in that mad mess, called traffic. Too many times I see those who wish to take chances, and I'm more than willing to wave bye-bye to them as they fly past me. Many of my friends accuse me of driving like a little old lady. I counter with, how much are you paying for insurance, because I know I'm paying the very least- no tickets, no accidents in the last 30+ years. And I've noticed that larger vehicles no longer intimidate people as they drive. But, on the otherhand, more cops will pay attencion to you if you drive slower, because they suspect that you're driving under the influence. Weave a bit, and just sure as anything, they'll pull you over just to check you out.
Because I'm so aware of what is going on around me, and watchfull of situations, I forget that I'm driving en-fem. Its a bit of a bummer.

Guess that I'll just have to make up for it when I park my car....

[Claire Cook]

Driving 'en femme' is about avoiding conflict... 'Being' femme is very different... girls have attitude!

If you can manage your way though it to the end this is a great movie... be warned.. IT IS NOT PLEASANT...

Death Proof

Women can be as violent as men when sh** happens! It isn't all about 'maids' and 'dominance'... it is mostly about getting on with life..

Pretty much where I am when driving pretty. Rather than driving in macho manual mode, I stay in automatic and am and more in tune with what's around me and avoiding hassles. What is interesting is that I'm now a less aggressive driver en drab -- just like my femme side is melding more with me in other ways.

[jillleanne]

Honstly, I've neber really noticed one day or the kother. Maybe that's because I'm bust too darn dusy putting on m makeup with one hand while takking on the cell phone with the ither while in rush hour traffic in the mornings goong to wirk... Why won't thus darm laptip cimputer day stil in thw pasemger seet whem i;m druving?// Darm! droped my mscara.

[FurPus63]

I'd love an experience of driving en-femme but I can't figure out how. We have neighbors who we're friends with and one who's a "busy-body" who watches everything that goes on. He knows when we get new things from the store, i.e. furnatiure, UPS deleveries, etc.... So what does a girl do? Any suggestions?

Paulette

[Dana7]

I'd love an experience of driving en-femme but I can't figure out how. We have neighbors who we're friends with and one who's a "busy-body" who watches everything that goes on. He knows when we get new things from the store, i.e. furniture, UPS deliveries, etc.... So what does a girl do? Any suggestions?

Paulette

Hi Paulette,

You can do what I did on my first night out in public fully dressed; go to a motel and change there. It's a small expense but definitely worth the peace of mind that comes with not having to worry about nosey neighbors. Just pack up all your clothes, forms, makeup, hair, etc. and take it with you to a safe location well away from anyone you might run into. Then just change in the motel room. Make sure you have everything you need with you when you get to the room and also be careful that you don't accidently lock yourself out!

You should also try practicing at home getting fully dressed so that you can get an idea of what it is that you want to pack in your "getaway" bag. Organize your outfit and beauty aids in suitcases/small boxes and it will all be together when you go out so you won't forget anything. And if you have nosey neighbors, don't let them see you carry suitcases out to your car, they will undoubtedly ask you where you went on your "trip". Camouflage your suitcase of dressing stuff in a cardboard box and put stuff over it so it looks like you are carrying out thrift store donations or trash. Then just load it in your car and off you go!

You can see my outfit from my first trip out for Halloween here:

http://www.crossdressers.com/forums/showthread.php?162609-My-First-Halloween-Outing&highlight=

Good luck and have fun! :)

[Beverley Sims]

I'd love an experience of driving en-femme but I can't figure out how. We have neighbors who we're friends with and one who's a "busy-body" who watches everything that goes on. He knows when we get new things from the store, i.e. furnatiure, UPS deleveries, etc.... So what does a girl do? Any suggestions?

Paulette

Go out be seen and when the questions come, "Hoos that"?
You reply, "Isnt it amazing I have a twin cousin who lives out of town." :)

[Babeba]

I'm not going to lie, when I lived in a big city I had my moments of refusing to let in asshole drivers. There may have even been a few hand gestures involved. I went a different route than Shananigans, my car is small and moves quite nicely. I can steer my way out of a lot with it... Some idiot in a truck tried to run me over when I was test driving it, the fact I could get out of the way was one of the reasons i bought that car! I don't know a single city bred woman who doesn't have a story about dealing with other drivers being buttheads, usually by driving aggressively right back.

I honestly think you cross dressing girls have it worse than us, because so much more is at stake if you were to get into an accident.