another 'first time out' thread

[Samm]

Well, I did it! My wife and I made it out to Tiffany Club in Waltham, mass. I under dressed as much as I could to get to the car. We stopped along the way to change, and a quickie wig and makeup job. (Using the tiny mirror on the sun visor, that was interesting) Fortunately, traffic was a breeze. Except hitting every...single...red light! Every one at Tiffany Club was great, and made me feel at ease. To say I was a little nervous is an understatement. The best part, I got to meet Claire1d from this forum ftf! Claire is very pretty, and has a great complete look. I can only hope to look half that good someday. Anyway, since I'm very bad at story telling, I'll end it here. A few firsts checked off, and more outings to come!

[sara66]

Congratulations, may this be the first on many. :cheers:
Sara

[alwayshave]

Samm, I'm glad that you made it out. Your story telling is just fine.

[Maria 60]

It's really great to be reading more and more of us are getting out there and meeting up with each other. It sounds like you had a great time and maybe one day I will look more complete and find your courage and do the same. Thanks for sharing

[BLUE ORCHID]

Hi Samm, That is great, You are out there now and there is no turning back now.>Orchid...:daydreaming:...

[AlissaMurray]

Sounds like you had a great time, I will admit I am a little jealous. I've not taken that step yet. I don't know about that changing in the car thing though. I will need to travel 100 miles to meet any like minded people but I do plan to do it. I'd guess the wife and I will get a motel and make a night of it when it happens.

[Fiona123]

Well done, Samm!

[Rebecca60]

That's good that you got out. I haven't gotten there yet.

[Pat]

Samm, congratulations! The folks at the Tiffany Club are awesome and the club itself is a great resource. Maybe you'll go to First Event next year?

[JocelynJames]

I knew you could do it. Wish I was there but wasn't "feeling it". Some days the fog is no where in sight, not a trace. Great going , Samm

[Samm]

Pat, I may go to first event. Probably on the Saturday, providing I don't have to work. Maybe the fog will be rolling in by then, Joss!

[Julie Slowinski]

I love reading these success stories!!! Thanks for sharing and congratulations.

[jennifer0918]

You brought back so many memories from many years ago,when I started going out. It only gets better and easier from here,you have an ace in the hole an accepting wife. Enjoy every step in your journey in discovering your inner femme side,always keep kicking it up a notch,keep checking off more firsts off your list. Good luck,remember there is no tomorrow live in the moment and just do it .
Jen

[Samm]

So, now that's done, will my cd'er membership card be mailed to me? Or do I pick it up at headquarters? Lol

[Kayliedaskope]

I believe your membership card was left at the front desk, Sammi - you'll have to pick it up in person.

Congratulations on a good outing!

[Ressie]

Well,I under dressed as much as I could to get to the car. We stopped along the way to change, and a quickie wig and makeup job. (Using the tiny mirror on the sun visor, that was interesting)

Congrats on stepping out Samm. This is what I do too. The last couple of times I stopped at a park that's pretty much for joggers. So far, hardly anyone has been there. I bring a magnifying mirror with me for applying makeup. Just not ready to freak the neighbors out ;) I've also thought about changing at a rest stop - in the car.

[Ashlee]

As your in mass try for First Event in Jan. It's being held toooo close for comfort to me. I went in 2015 in Waltham. It was ok but not my thing, I was sooo nervous. I met up with someone I've emailed before and had Jamie Austin do my makeup then. I don't know that I'd go again even if it wasn't in my backyard.

[patti1569]

So fun! First time out is so amazing!! So happy for you!

[Lana Mae]

Congrats on getting out! Get those firsts checked off and get out there when you can! Why not tell us what your firsts were? Hugs Lana Mae

[claire1d]

Well, I did it! My wife and I made it out to Tiffany Club in Waltham, mass. I under dressed as much as I could to get to the car. We stopped along the way to change, and a quickie wig and makeup job. (Using the tiny mirror on the sun visor, that was interesting) Fortunately, traffic was a breeze. Except hitting every...single...red light! Every one at Tiffany Club was great, and made me feel at ease. To say I was a little nervous is an understatement. The best part, I got to meet Claire1d from this forum ftf! Claire is very pretty, and has a great complete look. I can only hope to look half that good someday. Anyway, since I'm very bad at story telling, I'll end it here. A few firsts checked off, and more outings to come!

Samm, it was so great to meet you and your wife. You are too kind, I know my mirror is often lying to me :).

You were looking great too and congratulations again for your first time out, we need to do that again.

[Zoeytgtx]

Congratulations on your first time out. Congratulations should also be awarded to your wife for going out with you and giving you a shoulder to lean on. It gets a lot easier now!

Hugs, Zoey

[JocelynJames]

Congrats again Samm and you too on the outing Claire!

[Dana44]

Well done Samm, getting out is nice.

[Sometimes Steffi]

You brought back so many memories from many years ago,when I started going out. It only gets better and easier from here,you have an ace in the hole an accepting wife. Enjoy every step in your journey in discovering your inner femme side,always keep kicking it up a notch,keep checking off more firsts off your list. Good luck,remember there is no tomorrow live in the moment and just do it .
Jen

Congratulations Samm.

My wife has never been accepting, so all my firsts were solo. I pay for everything in cash, because my wife does the bills and looks at every item.

So, consider yourself lucky to have your wife by your side.

[Samm]

So, consider yourself lucky to have your wife by your side.

I do Steffi. Every day. She's actually my 3rd marriage. I could never have told either of my 2 ex's. So I know what you, and many here go through.

[curvious]

I wonder if that was the night of 10/3? I also went to Tiffany Club, but got there around 9ish (If I recall) and they were closing up early since there were so few there that evening... I had been there once n the past and can attest They are very nice at TCNE.

[Samm]

It was the following Saturday, 10/7. I would definitely go back for another meet up with forum members. It's finding the free time that's the hard part.

[flora39]

That's so exciting, congratulations! I went into the town centre in a skirt for the first time the other day - just a plain black skirt with tights and a cardigan. Wasn't fooling anyone that I could be female but that made me less nervous in a way - not trying to hide it, not embarrassed about it, just walking around in a skirt because why shouldn't I!

[BrendaPDX]

Congratulations Samm, sounds like you had a wonderful time, and you are very fortunate to have such a caring wife. Keep stepping out and thanks for telling us how it went. Oh your card is in the mail:tongueout. Brenda

[Leslie Mary S]

You mean there is such a thing as a CDers Membership card? I must have missed mine.
You Go Samm! where are the photos?

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OK SAMM you wanted a membership card, here it is,

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[Kayliedaskope]

:fp::go::yrtw:

[Samm]

I see there's no expiration date on that membership card! At least I don't have to worry about forgetting to renew it. :doh: As for pics, it hit me about a minute after we left TCNE that we did not take any. I was a little upset. But I did manage to take one "before" pic.
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My enormous 11's, and my wife's miniature size 5's we wore out that night.

[Leslie Mary S]

did not put any dates on it. My logic is simple Once a CDer always a CDer, you may go into the cloister for a long time but you still did the 'First Time Out" Thing.
It was like my father, a military pilot, when he became a membership of the Caterpillar Club. (having to parachute out of a airplane unintentionally going down). He got his one and only award in India in 1939.

[Beverley Sims]

Samm,
There is NOTHING like "The First Time".

May it remain in your memory forever.