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Some Thoughts:July 2007

June 30th, 2007 6:50 pm MDT

~Some Thoughts: July 2007~

Check Out My Revised & Updated Website: FoxyKaren.net

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Hi Everyone !

"IF I CAN REACH FOR THE STARS IT IS ONLY BECAUSE OF THE SUPPORTING HELP OF MY TGIRLFRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS WHOSE SHOULDERS I STAND UPON !"

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July is here ! For many girls this is a tough season to dress. Can you say "Sweaty?" Don't be afraid to venture out in shorts and limit the makeup to foundation and powder if you can. "Shades" will help you look the girl role and provide you some anonymity.

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BE ALL CONVENTION: CHICAGO, IL ( 31 MAY - 3 JUNE 2007 )

I always wanted to visit me friends in the Midwest. This trip helped make this wish a reality.

I flew in to O'Hare Airport on Thursday night after a 4 hour flight delay. I was told in Providence, RI that my 5:30 P.M. flight would be delayed to 7 P.M. and then 8 P.M. due to bad weather in Chicago. A nice group of guys suggested I go to dinner with them. Mind you, it was an airport restaurant (Mexican cuisine) !

After we ordered our food and drinks we started to chow down. Then the ticket agent came running along to tell us the flight was loading. The guys said it was too bad that we had to leave the food/drink virtually untouched. I said forget the food and ~CHUGGED~ my drink. BAD IDEA KAREN!!!!!

Once we taxied onto the runway I remarked that weather moved west to east. Enough said Karen! The pilot then announced that due to bad weather we had to wait on the runway. We sat there an hour and a half. And I sat there with an empty stomach, save for two drinks. I was feeling fine:-) *Giggles*

We got into Chicago four hours late.

The hotel for this event was so nice. It was a new venue for the convention. I had a room on the top floor in the back with a lovely view of the countryside. I wish to thank the staff of the Be All Convention for getting this suite for me at the very last minute.

On Friday I attended a couple of seminars and went out to dinner with Keri Renault and her wife Sunny. Keri told me she would be in boy mode due to an electrolysis session. How would I recognize her?????

At the appointed hour I sat out in front of the hotel on a bench waiting for Keri and Sunny. Soon I was joined by a handsome looking guy sitting next to me on the bench who seemed much too friendly and started flirting with me. I got nervous and was wondering how to get this dude away from me gracefully. Then Keri started to laugh. She pranked me GOOD ! Okay Keri you got me cold. Now comes payback sweetie:-)

Dinner was at a Japanese restaurant. We were joined by a friend of Keri's. I had some sort of fish dish. The food was GREAT and the fish was DEAD so I was happy:-)

The conversation was awesome and I really enjoyed getting to know Sunny. She is a lovely and supportive lady !

On Saturday my friend, Brenda Sue, came on over to visit me in my hotel
room since she lived in the area. It was great to meet her as well. We chatted for 3 hours and the time flew by. When she left we were almost in tears. This girl is sooooo sweet !!!!!

My dinner partner was Juliette, a local girl. She met me at the hotel and we hopped into the van for a ride on the parkway to the world headquarters of Sara Lee for our banquet.

The van rolled up the driveway to the 8 story building. We stepped out onto a red carpet where the cameras were rolling. I will pay for the camera which broke when they took a picture of me. They also took a group picture of all the convention members.

Inside we were whisked into a 3 story marble lobby with chandeliers. It was lovely. As we proceeded down the stairs to the dinning room the sun was setting on the lake behind the building. The effect was gorgeous.

Dinner was prime rib/shrimp with all the accoutrement's. They also had a jazz band playing.

As dinner was going on larger screens scrolled down from the ceiling and all the participants saw themselves stepping out of the vehicles in front of the building. When Juliette said "There You Are Karen!" I tried to slide down in my chair under the table. She stopped me with a laugh.

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of this convention they then had fireworks. With the mood music and lighting it was so romantic. I had to grab onto someone. Juliette and I entwined our arms around our bodies. The lovely evening was ended with a sweet kiss! Thanks sweetie pie!!!!! This was truly a night to remember.

I later met many more girls back at the hotel in the bar, lobby, and at room parties. I got to bed at 3 A.M. Just in time to get up at 5 A.M. to go the the airport and my uneventful flight home. I arrived home tired but happy.


RANDOLPH COUNTRY CLUB: RANDOLPH, MA ( 9-10 JUNE 2007 )

While out in Chicago one of my best friends, Tiffany Starr, asked if I was going to the RCC the next Saturday night. I told Tiff that being tried and loopy at 2:30 A.M. I could not even focus on a week later. I did say "Probably Not!"

Well a week later I was rested and ready to go again. Another best friend, Denise Armel, greeted me at the hotel with flowers. Thanks honey ! You are so special to me:-)

We got made up and headed to the RCC. The place was over flowing with people. I spent most of the time dancing with Jamie L. and Taylor J. Our moves impressed a couple of GG's enough that they came on out to give us some competition. Jamie, Taylor, and myself later posed for pictures in front of, and on top of, the bar. That was fun!

There was an altercation during the evening and we had to duck flying drinks, ice, and falling chairs. Combat pay will be provided to all attendees!


BOSTON OUTING: BOSTON, MA ( 22-24 JUNE 2007)

This was a busy month for me. I generally do not party every single weekend, contrary to what many girls think:-)

My friend, Lisa B. was coming up to visit in the area. I had not seen her in a ~LONG~ time so when she asked me to come on up for a visit I could not resist. After all she is really super nice and cute as well.

We met up on Friday evening and went on out to dinner. We had a lovely time catching up on old times as we feed our faces.

During the day on Saturday she had to work. I drove into the city to do some sight seeing and shopping. I bought a few items, saw a few sites, and met a cute guy.

Saturday night Lisa and I met up again. We had a nice time enjoying each others' company.

On Sunday Lisa had to work again. My friend Jackie T. drove down from New Hampshire to see me. We really hit it off. We went and visited the Kennedy Presidential Museum. It was really interesting and the weather was superb.

Later we had dinner together at the Olive Garden. We shared great times, food, and lotsa giggles! We then departed in mid evening to go our separate ways. I really enjoyed meeting my GFs.

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THE MAIN PICTURE

This picture is was taken at the Kennedy Presidential Library. Don't I look presidential?????

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ASK KAREN

I hope you like this feature also. Just email me any questions you might have and if I select your question, I will answer it next month. PLEASE EMAIL ME YOUR QUESTION AND DO NOT WRITE IT IN MY GUEST BOOK. YOU WILL OVERWHELM IT! No obscene questions please!

Dear Karen,

Which event from above did you like best? Why?


Mr. Leary King
CNN World Headquarters, Atlanta, Georgia

Dear Mr. King,

You know, Larry, I've been so waiting to say this to you. You are a lousy interviewer, your look is so hickish, and you are just plain irritating! If Paris can get $1 Million for her "diarrhea of the mouth" interview then I want TWO MILLION !

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I agree with the sentiments of many here regarding, "You got a 10" being repeatedly written in guest books. It's okay to do it but it does "get old". I'm guilty too ! I only started to do this so folks would know that I awarded them a 10. When I write to ANYONE in a positive manner from now on then you AUTOMATICALLY have my 10 vote if your ratings are on.

I also do not "cut & paste" the very same guest book comments, by the hundreds, each day to everyone. That "illusion" of individuality of comments to people when it, in reality, is not is just plain insincere.

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FOXYKAREN.NET

My website has been totally revamped. It has three new galleries, for a total of 30 new pictures. The pictures are also in larger frame when you click upon them in the drop down bar. Now you don't need to wear glasses. You can reach right out and touch me:-)

The site also now includes a News Links where you can find out my latest travels and event appearances.

Click on the tab or banner above my profile here in URNA, check it out, and leave a guest book comment if you like! Thanks!

I wanted to present myself to the world in a positive light and to tell the world about myself. I think I have done that. I also wanted to represent the TG community at large.

I have said it before and I say it again, any accolades I receive are due to ALL OF YOU ! ! ! Thank you for supporting me in URNA! We ALL need love and friendship, anybody who believes differently does not understand human nurturing. Nobody can exist in a vacuum. I hope my website makes you proud of yourselves as well. I am honored to be your friend :-)

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KAREN'S NEW YEAR RESOLUTION

I shall continue to work on this resolution in 2007. I still need to better myself in this department alot!

I am dedicating my life to helping all you Tgirls. I pledge to help all of you by offering my best advice, lending a hand, or just shutting up and listening to you. I am not a genius nor do I have all the answers here but I do care.

I know I am not supposed to reveal my resolution but if I state it publicly then you can all hold me to it ! May I suggest some punishments if I come up short ?

1. You naysayers can say to me, "I told you so !"
2. You can use my picture as a dartboard !
3. You can put me on a new site URA- You Are Alone !
4. You can force me to wear guy's clothes- NO NO NO ! ! !

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KAREN'S 8 FRONT PAGE FRIENDS FOR JULY 2007

I noticed in March that the four friends on my front page were now boxed in yellow and they had four others joining them there as well. What was this, an outbreak of Yellow Fever? Oh my !

I then received an email from URNA explaining to me that they had instituted, for paid members, the ability to reconstitute your front friends page to list your top 8 "Best Friends"

But what if you have more than 8 Best Friends? What if they list YOU and you can NOT list THEM? Oh no!

So many of you wonderful girlfriends and boyfriends have reached out and touched my life that this presented a real problem to me. I had to find a solution. Here is mine!

Each month, commencing this past April I shall select a new top 8 "Front Page Friends." They will be listed in alphabetical order by first name (except for Henrietta- giggles!).I will notify those selected that they have been selected. I shall pay tribute in my monthly journal posting "SOME (MONTH) THOUGHTS".

This will be in lieu of my monthly "Karen's TGurl Awards".

So many of you hold a special place in my heart. You have helped me so much. I hope this solution does not offend anyone. If so then please email me.

Thank you for reading this and understanding!

*With Love & Respect*

~Karen~

DENISE ARMEL ( Boston, MA )

http://profiles.urnotalone.com/NewDeniseArmel

Denise is listed as the "New" Denise Armel. She is just fine without that adjective before her name:-)

"Denise, my love, I know that you have been through some tough times. You are a best friend because you show grace, love, and understanding, in a time of crisis. I admire and respect you for that.

Thank you for being so sweet to me. Thank you for sharing the fun times with me as well. Your smile lights up my days. It also brings joy to many other girls. Do not change. You are a wonderful person and no one can take that away from you. You are so beautiful and that is forever!"

JAMIE LEE ( Glastonbury, CT )

http://profiles.urnotalone.com/95876

"When you say we will keep in touch you sure mean it Jamie! I enjoy our chats on the phone and our nights out clubbing. Whether it is dancing, drinking, pool, sitting out on the patio, or chatting you are so great. Thanks for being such a friend and such an inclusive one as well. It's nice to have a local girl to hang with gorgeous!"

JENNA TAYLOR ( Baltimore, MD )

http://profiles.urnotalone.com/JennaTaylor

"Jenna, at a very difficult time for me last year you performed one of the GREATEST acts of human kindness towards me that no one, except my family, has ever done. This was way, and beyond, the call of duty as a best friend.

You are an angel. You saved my life. You were there when I was suffering. The world needs to know what a wonderful lady that you are. I will always love you and respect you for all your help to me in so many different ways. Thank You Sweetie.

If there is a heaven then you will get a front row seat. I hold you dear to my heart forever!"

JON ( Boston, MA )

http://profiles.urnotalone.com/Jon

"You invented the concept of URNA Jon. This has changed the lives for so many of us for the better. Thank you for this meeting site and for your friendly manner. URNA is so amazingly important in our TG world.

I know for you that is more than just a site to make a few dollars. This is a life passion for you and a mission. Thanks for helping all of us and for alot of fun times ! You are #1 in my book!"


JULIETTE ( Chicago, IL )
http://profiles.urnotalone.com/JulietteTVChicago


"Juliette you have such a grace about you. I love your wit and charm. Thank you for reaching out to me on my trip to Chicago and sharing some special times at the 25th Be All. I respect you for your kind manner and for your acceptance of others. You represent true womanhood to me. You are the best honey !"


LISA BROCK ( North, AL )
http://profiles.urnotalone.com/lisabrock01


"Lisa you know that I am in awe of you. I think you represent the best of both gender roles. You are beautiful and also handsome. You are strong yet gentle. You are witty, intelligent, and kind. Thank you for remembering me always.

Our times spent together are few but they are precious. What they lack in quantity they make up for in quality. You are a beautiful girl. Never lose sight of that fact. I'm always here for you like you are here for me."


SUNNY FIELDS ( Brookfield, WI )
http://profiles.urnotalone.com/SunnyHika

"When I first met you Sunny your beauty took me away. As I got to know you at dinner I saw, if possible, and even greater beauty. You accept your mate. You accept her friends. You understand us but more than that you enjoy our company. Most of all, you ADVOCATE FOR US Sunny!

All the Tgirls in the world can advocate and explain who we are but the breakthrough of love, and acceptance, in the wider world will only truly happen, I believe, when the non TG world stands by us tall and proud.

In this way, Sunny, you are an angel here to so many of us. Thank you for your assistance, you advocacy, and your understanding. We owe you a huge debt we can never repay you.Thank you for honoring me by being a friend of yours."



TIFFANY STARR ( Cumberland, RI )
http://profiles.urnotalone.com/tiffanycd2k

"Tiff, you sure are a star! You take glamor to new heights. Thanks for always having a smile for me, some pointers, and more than a few stories. It's great to know that SOMEONE can talk as much as I can ! HA HA HA !!!

Keep on being so nice and so supportive of the community. In you own special way you make this a better world. Thanks for being my GF."

Comments

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  Re: Some Thoughts:July 2007 Frank Disalle July 3rd, 2007 12:05 am MDT Karen, I love ya, and I want to kiss ya', and hug ya', and squeeze ya' real tight! How about THU wvwning? Love ya, Frank =;-} 
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  Re: Some Thoughts:July 2007 Brenda Sue Faulkner July 3rd, 2007 4:01 pm MDT

  I'm so happy that we got to spend time at Be All, my wonderful girlfriend, but later this month is going to be far more special. I can't wait!!!!

  No One Deserves Never-ending Kisses and Caresses More Than You, Sweetie! You are The Best!!!!!!!

  Brenda Sue

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  Re: Some Thoughts:July 2007 Lauren Jayne McCarthy July 29th, 2007 8:09 am MDT Hello Karen, too bad I was't at Randolph Country Club when you were there. would have liked to meet you in person. I do go to RCC once in a while.  I was at Randolph Country Club last night, Saturday, July 28th, there were about 40 to 45 Tgirls there. I wore a new outfit, pink skirt and jacket with a black blouse and black heels (the shoes in this picture).   met a few new friends as well as many I've known for quite a while.  My friend Ashley Bottoms was there, I see her and Sonia at their new group, Sisters of Boston.  Sonia also goes to another group that  I attend that meets at the Crown Plaza hotel Lounge each and every Tuesday.  Hugs, Lauren