the girls are here

it is thursday evening, just finnished having tea, with mercedes, natalie, and april. we had ribs, chicken, and veggies. we are now sitting around having some talk. we talked about religion and now we are talking about whatever.
it is raining out side and no pigeons across the street. they are probably hiding from the rain. i lov e the sound and smell of a spring rain.
so this is about it for now. talk soon.

visitors in our midst

woke up this morning went to work. it was a rough morning. it got better in the afternoon.

we have natalie and april for the next couple of days visiting. natalie is here to see doctor warnke. it is awesome that each month or time they come to see doctor warnke they will be visiting us.
we are planning to go to supper at royal pizza tonight.

message to transgender community from roommate

As some know, we've been looking at doing a few activities with the Sunday transgender support group.

We are looking at possibly pre-empting one of the meetings, likely the 3rd-Sunday Edmonton meeting (20may07, Victoria Day long weekend), for a Shop Class for both the Edmonton and Calgary groups (we would all be carpooling, as this would take place in High River, just south of Calgary). This is especially geared toward the transmen, who often don't get the benefit of this sort of thing growing up, but it is also open to others in the trans community who might be interested. There is no charge, but contributions to foodstuffs (we're planning to order pizza, but are open to workable suggestions) and gas would be appreciated. Your instructor (and host) would be April, who has carpentry experience, as well as extensive experience in the flooring industry.

Care will be taken with regards to safety; however, everyone is also responsible to practice safety and to behave accordingly.

We would like to get a head-count of how many people are interested in this, before announcing anything as certain. Please let me know, and also indicate if there are any specific things that you would be interested in learning. We're thinking the basics: small hand tools (including power tools) to start. Also, if you have plans for that weekend but would be interested in participating on a different date, please also let me know this.

(We will also be looking to get some safety glasses and probably a pair or two of kevlar safety gloves -- if anyone has some they can bring, please let me know before I buy any. I have current First Aid training, but if any others attending also have that, please let me know)

Axcella has agreed to be at the Pride Centre (Edmonton) to facilitate on that day (May 20th, if confirmed) for the benefit of any who prefer discussion and support instead of attending the shop class.

Thanks; take care;
Mercedes Allen,http://sistermercy.blogspot.com/Webmistress http://www.albertatrans.org/