5 years today

[Sandi Beech]

Wow all,

I just noticed that I registered here 5 years ago today. I cannot believe how fast that time went by. I have certainly had some good times with all of my outings, but things seem to be winding down a LOT for me. I will likely never get back to the good times I had in previous years, but I have memories that are priceless. Glad to be here to share.

Sandi

[Marketa]

5 years. Whoa!

And unfortunately no, the good times will never come back. But it's important, as I found out the hard way, to remember you can still make new good times.

So cheers to your wonderful 5 years and to many many wonderful years ahead.

[Helen_Highwater]

Yep Sandi, time does fly. I can believe it's been 14 years for me, Enjoyed every minute of it.

As for slowing down. Perhaps what you're doing is replacing quantity with quality.

[Sandi Beech]

Thanks Marketa and Helen,

I know we have some members who have been here a lot longer. I probably would not have stuck around here so long myself without the mods keeping the peace so to speak : ) It really makes a difference. I hate going to forums that are unruly.

I am going to have to go back and reread my old posts, kind of like a diary of sorts. I am starting to forget some of the details. Some were pretty funny like the time I gave an expensive blouse away at a bar. The woman took her top off at the bar to try it on. That was pretty funny to me at the time. She did have a bra on but still. Haha.

Sandi

[Amelie]

I've been on and off the forum for 20 years. I can take only so much of the forum and have to leave for awhile, otherwise I get depressed as my sig says.

Sometimes I do wish I could go back in time to better, fun times. Maybe avoid the headaches and troubles of my past would be nice.

[Karren H]

Congratulations girlfriend! We need to dress up and go out to The Castle and celebrate!! As far as winding down, I can tell you that it is not that bad, things change and you can change with it! Right? Who am I kidding? Winding down and retirement suck from a crossdressing perspective. Down right depressing! Guess you will have to take up gardening or buy a nice riding lawn tractor and just cruise around the neighborhood and mow peoples lawns! Lol.

[Sandi Beech]

Ha Karren,

You are hitting close to home. I do have a lot of projects around the house, but crossdressing is not one that I am allowed to do in front of you know who. But then again, she does not flip out any more if she finds something I misplaced. It just ends up in the trash. Nothing said and no repercussions.

Sandi

[Karren H]

Well, I totally really recommend my new John Deere x300! It has a bagger, cruise control and a cup holder! And little compartments you could probably hide a bikini and a pair of sun glasses!! Lol.

[Maria 60]

Congrats on the five years but for some reason for what I've read in the past and enjoying all your amazing outings for some reason I believe there's more to come. You have a wild side and a lot of courage and confidence to do what you did in the past and that just doesn't disappear with age. I have a feeling you will keep us reading more amazing outtings. Looking forward to the ten year milestone. Cheers

[docrobbysherry]

James Bomb said, "Never Say Never!", Sandi. :tongueout

I started dressing at 50. But, stayed in a vacuum for 10 years. Then, I found CD.com and found all of u! Well, actually? Nearly all those girls r gone now.:sad:
So, I was in my 60's before I ever went out dressed. Those were times of discovery and confirmation. And, what I discovered is that I LOVE CDing and dressers!:devil:

Now, I'm over 80 and guess what? Now that I know who and what I am, my best and most fun dressing time is NOW!:heehee:

[Christie ann]

Ya, what Karren said. Retirement and winding down and so many projects none of which involve dressing pretty.

I looked at my start date and it was a bit over 17 years ago. You should read all your old posts. They will bring a smile to your face and maybe a tear to the eye.

[BLUE ORCHID]

Hi Sandi :hugs:, Happy:Party2:Aniversary, >Orchod**O:daydreaming:O**

[kimdl93]

Congratulations on five eventful years. I can relate to the feeling of slowing down, both in terms of age and opportunity. I retired to a rural, resort community and though I am out and about during daylight and early evening, I seldom go out in the evenings anymore, in either gender presentation. There simply arent the number of suitable venues and events around here.

But I do have a nice John Deere lawn tractor, so theres that.

[Crissy 107]

Congrats on 5 years Sandi! You are one of the top fun monkeys and have certainly packed a lot of adventures in during that time.
Somehow I can see you finding a way to enjoy some Sandi time at least occasionally.

[Jillcder]

Congrats Sandi, and thanks for sharing your adventures with us. I might as well chime in on retirement it has definitely reduced my dressing opportunities especially my overnight travels as Jill but my desire to dress has increased.

[CynthiaD]

I’ve been a member for a bit longer than 5 years. The newness of it has worn off, true, but the joy of crossdressing and the joy of coming here to talk with like-minded individuals has not. Things change. Things get different. Sometimes different is bad, sometimes different is good. Take the good and forget about the bad.

For example, there was a time when just putting on a dress, (my own dress, not a borrowed one,) was an intensely emotional moment for me. I miss those feelings. Today, putting on a dress is just ordinary. Seems like a negative? Not really. I derive great joy from it being ordinary. Putting on a dress is ordinary because when I do so, I’m expressing my true self. I’m a woman. An everyday ordinary woman. No pretending, just the truth. On top of that, today I’m wearing one of my "power dresses." One that makes me feel like I could conquer the world. Before wearing a dress became ordinary, I didn’t have a power dress. I like having power dresses. That’s a positive that outweighs any negatives. I wouldn’t change it for anything.

[Lorna]

With some horror I realise that I have been reading and occasionally posting here for about 18 years - and, like others, I greatly appreciate the opportunity the forum provides to be involved, even if, like mine, our CD world is generally private. Moderators - and contributors - thank you.
Also like others, I have less freedom now to enjoy our hobby/lifestyle/fetish (I'm happy to use whatever term is thought appropriate) due to changing circumstances and increasing age but the one constant over those 18 years has been this web site and these forums.

[TheHiddenMe]

Time flies and when you get to the down side of the hill it seems to roll by faster.

Perhaps you'll find your MOJO again. One can live in hope. Maybe you'll get a few more trips in 2025.

I've certainly enjoyed our interactions.

[Fiona_44]

Congrats on 5 yrs. Sandi. Glad you stuck around!

[Sandi Beech]

Thanks all

And same here Dee

Sandi

[NancySue]

Congrats Sandi. My how time flies by when you?re having fun. I always enjoy your stories and sure do wish things were different on the home front. I?m so glad you have great memories. 👏👏👏

[alwayshave]

Sandi, that is great. Happy belated anniversary.