The Primrose, November 2009
Deadline! Pressure! Stress! Argh! I usually write and submit my column to the tender mercies of The Primrose editorial staff well in advance of the deadline. But this month, circumstances have caused me to wait until the very last minute. I can feel beads of sweat gathering under my wig. They break free and run down my face leaving furrows in my foundation and beard cover. Will I be able to write? Can I create yet another literary masterpiece under these intolerable conditions? Let us see . . .
*****
October is a special month around our home. This is the month of our wedding anniversary, and we usually take some sort of trip to celebrate the occasion. Unfortunately, Greer is only present on these trips in spirit. Nevertheless, I would like to devote a few words to the subject even though there is no “T” in this rip (that’s trip without the T). We spent a few days in Las Vegas at the beginning and end of the trip, but the real destinations were the national parks at Zion and Bryce Canyon. We stayed a couple nights at the lodges at each of these parks, and it was wonderful. No televisions, no telephones, just an abundance of natural beauty. Much like a CGS meeting!
*****
October is also special because of Halloween. That wonderful day when everyone who has a secret urge to crossdress can do so with some degree of impunity. I certainly planned to attend the big Halloween Extravaganza presented by Transformations and Skyscraper Heels on the 24th, but that also left the night of Halloween itself to celebrate. A friend from Minnesota was going to be in town for that weekend, so we were planning on doing a Halloween bar/club crawl. I was quite undecided about wearing a costume. Should I just dress and look fabulous, or should I get into the costume thing? I hesitated and let time pass. I began looking at web sites to see what sort of costume would work for me. OK now, you know me. What sort of costume would I be looking for? Of course, something short that shows off my legs. I am rather predictable I guess. Anyway, I zeroed in on the “Women’s Sexy Costumes” sections.
In my search for an acceptible costume, I first eliminated anthing with pants or a long skirt (that’s a given). Next I eliminated having to do with sports (sexy referee, sexy football player, sexy race car driver, sexy jock strap). I’m just not a sports person. Then I eliminated those taken from things about which I know nothing (sexy Harry Potter, sexy Twilight person, sexy Octomom). Next I eliminated anything with wings, since I did wings last year (sexy bee, sexy angel, sexy fairy). Finally I eliminated anything with a plunging neckline or an exposed midriff (on me, the former is boring and the latter is plain scary).
I ended up buying a sexy geisha costume with a very short skirt (grin). Unfortunately, size large was too small (rats). It was also missing several costume pieces such as chopsticks for my hair and the obi belt. Back to the store. Alas, no larger size available for my chosen costume. Looking closer, I saw that most of the available costumes come in sizes medium, small, extra small, and teeny tiny. A few come in large, and even fewer come in extra large or plus sizes. Those that come in the larger sizes seem to be more interested in covering up my legs rather than showing them off. Where is the Tranny Costume Store when you need it? As always, if I would have planned better, I could have ordered something in advance and done just fine. Another lesson that I will ignore in the future.
So what did I end up with? Well, after checking availability at every Halloween costume store I could find, I ended up with Sexy Swashbuckler. However, it doesn’t look particularly pirate-like, so it can also be used as a Sexy Wench costume. The party isn’t until after the deadline, so I will have to report back later with reactions and photos.
*****
A very sad happening in October was the announcement that the Tall Girl shops were closing. It has been less than a year since I first walked into the shop in Schaumburg, but in that short time the ladies of Tall Girl have become supporters and very good friends.
It was my great pleasure to attend the impromptu going-away party for Sarah (formerly manager of the Chicago store) that took place at Big Shot in Arlington Heights. There was a good turnout considering that it was strictly a word-of-mouth event. Other honored attendees including Kathy (manager of the Schaumburg store), Carmen (area manager), and Shentel (beautiful daughter of Carmen). Transformations was fully represented by Rori, Olivia and Soto (I think Lisa had a date or something). Prez Jackie was there wearing a stunning new animal-print dress with exposed shoulders (oh la la!), and VP Christine
also showed up apparently by accident (out trolling for a party I guess). Other luminaries were ex-Prez Katie and web-mistress Audry, both of whom didn’t look too bad (tee hee).
So what is in the future for the ladies of Tall Girl? Sarah is moving back to North Dakota where she was raised. No doubt she will soon be missing the warm 20 degree days here in Chicagoland. Kathy is looking at other retail management opportunities in the area. I am still trying to figure out what sort of “T” event we could have at the duty-free shop at the airport. Carmen briefly considered supporting herself by selling her hair, but that didn’t work out. For now, she is content to be a mom and give Shentel good advice like, “Don’t you cry” and “Man up!”
I have no doubt that we will see these ladies at community events, or anytime the bar is open. Heck, for all I know, they might still be sitting at Big Shot drinking martinis.
*****
The other big event during October was Chicago Illusions night at the CGS business meeting. The lovely and provocative ladies of Illusions
presented another original show featuring audience participation, great costumes, and corsets. Yes, I was indeed called upon to don a corset along with Christine and Jenny. Unfortunately, mine wasn’t nearly tight enough, so I missed out on all the squeezing that the other two enjoyed so much. To make up for that, I was given the opportunity to help wipe down the leather suit worn by Miss Lola.
Thanks to Senior Mistress Luna, Mistress Celeste, and Miss Lola for a fun evening!
*****
Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions? Please send to me at greercd@hotmail.com.
*****
October is a special month around our home. This is the month of our wedding anniversary, and we usually take some sort of trip to celebrate the occasion. Unfortunately, Greer is only present on these trips in spirit. Nevertheless, I would like to devote a few words to the subject even though there is no “T” in this rip (that’s trip without the T). We spent a few days in Las Vegas at the beginning and end of the trip, but the real destinations were the national parks at Zion and Bryce Canyon. We stayed a couple nights at the lodges at each of these parks, and it was wonderful. No televisions, no telephones, just an abundance of natural beauty. Much like a CGS meeting!
*****
October is also special because of Halloween. That wonderful day when everyone who has a secret urge to crossdress can do so with some degree of impunity. I certainly planned to attend the big Halloween Extravaganza presented by Transformations and Skyscraper Heels on the 24th, but that also left the night of Halloween itself to celebrate. A friend from Minnesota was going to be in town for that weekend, so we were planning on doing a Halloween bar/club crawl. I was quite undecided about wearing a costume. Should I just dress and look fabulous, or should I get into the costume thing? I hesitated and let time pass. I began looking at web sites to see what sort of costume would work for me. OK now, you know me. What sort of costume would I be looking for? Of course, something short that shows off my legs. I am rather predictable I guess. Anyway, I zeroed in on the “Women’s Sexy Costumes” sections.
In my search for an acceptible costume, I first eliminated anthing with pants or a long skirt (that’s a given). Next I eliminated having to do with sports (sexy referee, sexy football player, sexy race car driver, sexy jock strap). I’m just not a sports person. Then I eliminated those taken from things about which I know nothing (sexy Harry Potter, sexy Twilight person, sexy Octomom). Next I eliminated anything with wings, since I did wings last year (sexy bee, sexy angel, sexy fairy). Finally I eliminated anything with a plunging neckline or an exposed midriff (on me, the former is boring and the latter is plain scary).
I ended up buying a sexy geisha costume with a very short skirt (grin). Unfortunately, size large was too small (rats). It was also missing several costume pieces such as chopsticks for my hair and the obi belt. Back to the store. Alas, no larger size available for my chosen costume. Looking closer, I saw that most of the available costumes come in sizes medium, small, extra small, and teeny tiny. A few come in large, and even fewer come in extra large or plus sizes. Those that come in the larger sizes seem to be more interested in covering up my legs rather than showing them off. Where is the Tranny Costume Store when you need it? As always, if I would have planned better, I could have ordered something in advance and done just fine. Another lesson that I will ignore in the future.
So what did I end up with? Well, after checking availability at every Halloween costume store I could find, I ended up with Sexy Swashbuckler. However, it doesn’t look particularly pirate-like, so it can also be used as a Sexy Wench costume. The party isn’t until after the deadline, so I will have to report back later with reactions and photos.
*****
A very sad happening in October was the announcement that the Tall Girl shops were closing. It has been less than a year since I first walked into the shop in Schaumburg, but in that short time the ladies of Tall Girl have become supporters and very good friends.It was my great pleasure to attend the impromptu going-away party for Sarah (formerly manager of the Chicago store) that took place at Big Shot in Arlington Heights. There was a good turnout considering that it was strictly a word-of-mouth event. Other honored attendees including Kathy (manager of the Schaumburg store), Carmen (area manager), and Shentel (beautiful daughter of Carmen). Transformations was fully represented by Rori, Olivia and Soto (I think Lisa had a date or something). Prez Jackie was there wearing a stunning new animal-print dress with exposed shoulders (oh la la!), and VP Christine
also showed up apparently by accident (out trolling for a party I guess). Other luminaries were ex-Prez Katie and web-mistress Audry, both of whom didn’t look too bad (tee hee). So what is in the future for the ladies of Tall Girl? Sarah is moving back to North Dakota where she was raised. No doubt she will soon be missing the warm 20 degree days here in Chicagoland. Kathy is looking at other retail management opportunities in the area. I am still trying to figure out what sort of “T” event we could have at the duty-free shop at the airport. Carmen briefly considered supporting herself by selling her hair, but that didn’t work out. For now, she is content to be a mom and give Shentel good advice like, “Don’t you cry” and “Man up!”
I have no doubt that we will see these ladies at community events, or anytime the bar is open. Heck, for all I know, they might still be sitting at Big Shot drinking martinis.
*****
The other big event during October was Chicago Illusions night at the CGS business meeting. The lovely and provocative ladies of Illusions
presented another original show featuring audience participation, great costumes, and corsets. Yes, I was indeed called upon to don a corset along with Christine and Jenny. Unfortunately, mine wasn’t nearly tight enough, so I missed out on all the squeezing that the other two enjoyed so much. To make up for that, I was given the opportunity to help wipe down the leather suit worn by Miss Lola. Thanks to Senior Mistress Luna, Mistress Celeste, and Miss Lola for a fun evening!
*****
Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions? Please send to me at greercd@hotmail.com.
No comments:
Post a Comment