Pink Triangle News No. 32

November 20,1998

CIRCULATION: 214

Well guys and gals, it is time once again to bring you this week's

edition of The PT News! FreddieB and I would like to apologize for the

delay in this week's issue. We trust that you received your special

email announcement about the delay with the paper. (Although, the

delay was longer than we had anticipated!) We were without phone

services for a total of a week and a half, because of our move, which

has its advantages (No bill collectors or salesmen calling) and

disadvantages (NO COMPUTER!) We went round and round with the Phone

Company to get our service installed, to be able to get back online.

However, our hands were tied and it was beyond our control. We were at

the mercy of the Phone Company!

Besides the run a round we got from the Phone Company, we are finally

settled in our new abode and have been enjoying the comforts of living

next door to the beach. I made my first sandcastle the other day and

got to see the ocean for the first time during daylight! (Not to rub

it in or anything, but we have enjoyed several star filled nights

walking along the beach! Sorry, don't mean to boast, but I thought you

might want to know that!) (wink) If it is any consolation to those of

you who are enduring cold weather right now, I have been thinking of

you this week, wishing ya'll were here to walk along the beach with

me!

Anyway…now that we are all settled in and our phone is now installed,

things should get back to normal in the palace and it will be

business/pleasure as usual. (I might add that we missed everyone a

great deal during our time offline and would have much rather been on

the puter than packing, totting boxes, cleaning, unpacking, cleaning

again and setting up household! (Whew…I bet I have lost 10 pounds this

week and found muscles I didn't even know existed!)

Alladdinn

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So…that catches ya'll up with news in the FreddieB/Alladdinn beach

house, now…On with the News!

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STANDARD DISCLAIMER AND GENERAL SHIRKING OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Any information in this newsletter is not verified and therefore may

not be true. Neither the editors, nor any of the contributors, can be

held responsible for statements made or inferred and that information

has been accepted and printed here in good faith for the entertainment

and amusement of you, the reader. WARNING: SOME ARTICLES CONTAIN

SEXUALLY EXPLICIT MATERIAL.

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WEEKLY CONTRIBUTORS:

Primebear (Gay voice, Coming OUT, Fetish corner)

(Triangle Trivia)

Misty (Misty's Drag Bag)

Tech Master (Tech Tips)

Jansgirl (MedicDyke)

FairyMoon (Pet Corner)

(Newbie corner)

Bi_grrrl (The Birthday Mistress, Fetish corner)

POETRY: Youel, Krymsyn, Mamma_tat, GoldieLox, Gander, Alladdinn,

Blisseful

Denarius (Jokes)

Dear Tenny (TennGirl41)

Maxam (Various articles)

Ganymede03 (Various articles)

Alladdinn (Co-Editor, Pink Connections, Magic Carpet Ride, AIDS

Tribute)

Freddieb (Co-Editor, FreddieBeeswax)

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EDITORIAL

(Alladdinn)

I would like to share with you some letters and comments that we

received, which goes hand in hand with the topic of discussion I'd

like to address this week.

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As I enter the PT room, I say hello and have always been greeted by at

least one person and usually by several. I often do not stay long

since I have been most fortunate to meet and chat privately to a very

important person to me. You all know her by TC. We don't have the

luxury of time with our schedules but when I quickly say so long, I am

given farewells.

There are however some times when I can stay in the room for a longer

time. I was fortunate to catch a chat in the room from several

"regulars" and a few not so frequent chatters. It was nice and

informative to listen to people interacting with one another and

voicing their approval and disapproval of how the chats go in the

room. The direction it took was pleasant. It seemed as though no

matter what was said, the feeling and opinions were accepted,

commented on and appreciated. There was not any atmosphere of

harassment or lack of concern for anyone or opinions.

There were no earth-shattering decisions or world resounding news from

the conversation, but from the tone of the chat, I learned that the

interacting to each was important; their opinions were helpful and

each person could go away from the room feeling they were a part of a

whole. There was even a gesture or two. Everyone was in sync and

trying to discuss all issues as they were voiced.

I am a PT chatter at present that doesn't chat a lot. Just getting to

know the room and feeling out the people so to speak. I know that as I

learn about them and they about me, I will share in conversation and

get quicker with the gestures. I chat in IM's and find that to

sometimes be rewarding and sometimes not. But you know it is an

experience.

Never let it be said that the PT room is not an intelligent and fun

group, for we are and I appreciate being a chatter there. I look

forward to chatting with all of you each time I enter.

Till we chat again

suz611

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Ok pinkies we tried a new game developed by jasenkev…called questions.

The first group of guinea pigs were ...tab, RE_, bi_girrrl, sweetgurl,

screw, jacob, skeeter, x mikeyx, and our host and general rule maker

jasen. The game goes as follows. You ask anything you want to anyone.

No bowing out, you must give an honest answer. And nothing can leave

the room.

Well I found out a lot more about my roomies than I thought I would,

and I feel it brought us all closer together by understanding one

another better. Oh and bye the way its not movie trivia questions like

screwy thought lol.

I believe all of his and sweetgurls questions pertained to matt damon.

Of course I thought they were gonna rip tab to pieces when he asked

"who is Matt Damon" but it was a fun filled night and everyone should

try and play it at least once.

Mikey

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Ali's notes: I also had the privilege of playing this game the other

night with Screw, Freewalker, Tab, Jacob & Skeeter…although there were

not many questions asked, we learned a great deal about one another!

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Bi_grrrl mentioned the other night that she too was in a discussion

the other night in a private room. She said they decided to take the

discussion to a private room so as not to take away from the rest of

the chat. Then when the discussion was over, everyone returned back to

PT to resume chatting.

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Our weekly writers meetings for the paper were also held in a private

room. This was done so as not to take away from the conversation in

the room, and for those who were not interested in what we had to

discuss to be able to continue to chat freely and not feel like they

were interrupting.

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All of this just goes to show that there is more to the Pink Triangle

than just simple chat and gesture playing! Most of our folks come here

to chat with friends, and unwind. While for others, this is the only

outlet they have to just be free to be themselves. Several of our

family have the courtesy to the rest of us to take their private

conversations into a private chat room. By doing so, they are not

taking over the conversation in the room by playing a game, or a

discussion that others may not be interested in contributing to. Thus

allowing those who wish to discuss that particular topic to do so,

while others who are waiting to chat can enter the room and chat

freely.

We all don't have the same views and opinions on things, nor may we

wish to get into a serious discussion when entering the room. That is

why we have private IM's and private rooms available for such things.

We have to remember that this room was designed for communication

within a common interest group, and it is a place to have fun and

enjoy the company of like individuals.

A lot of great people enter this particular chat room, and several

wonderful inspirations have occurred because the people within the

room were willing to contribute. We have a room like none other in VP.

We are the Pink Triangle!

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LETTERS TO THE EDITORS

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Fairmerly

In case anyone wants to know, I'm back in the room mornings anyway.

Sorry about the absence, butt I had some very rough times in the

spring, and could not have been the fairmerly you all know and

love/hate, hee hee.

Then summer happened in Fairbanks, and as always during the summer we

all tried to change the world, and I was very busy helping friends

remodel etc.

I was in the room a few times, but w/all the changes, I didn't

recognize hardly anyone, so I didn't stay long or visit often. Then it

dawned on my blonde brain that if I visited at the same times I used

to, I might see more people I knew (duh) and they just might recognize

my av and name even if I didn't recognize them, blondes may have more

fun, butt it takes them longer to grasp the obvious. LOL

I hope to do the reunion, butt that will require working (yuck) since

I had to spend my wife's (serious typo there) life's savings on a

pickup when my car died. (I look like a lesbian driving my 4x4) If

anyone wants to help me get to the reunion you can send donations to

the "Send fairmerly to camp fund" @ Pt news. This is a joke guys, PT

News doesn't have any such fund, damn!

Also, during the summer my bi-friend reappeared in my life, not a good

thing! And I have anew puppy, who has finally gotten old enough to let

me use my puter without attacking me, peeing on the floor, or

destroying the cabin.

Looking forward to chatting w/everyone again.

love and sex (still very single)

fairmerly

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GAY VOICE

(Primebear)

Alright Pinkies. Wow. A lot of political stuff has been happening. We

say goodbye to House Majority Leader (damn, forgot his name now.

That's how important he was to me.) The Republican Party blamed him

for their out fall in the November Elections. Like it is his fault

right. Love those Republicans. Never admit to their own demise.

We have another Wrestler/Movie Star/Political Wannabe announcing that

he would like to run for President. Remember, Jessie "THE BODY"

Ventura became Governor and according to this individual he says he

has twice the fans and is more popular than Jessie Ventura. Who is

this egocentric person? None other than HULK HOGAN. I admit he was a

good wrestler but a lousy actor. He may be able to act in the ring but

not in Hollywood.

DID YOU KNOW THAT:

Twenty-eight other states, concerned that Hawaii might legalize

same-sex marriages, have already banned homosexual unions, but they

did it by statute -- not by changing their constitutions. In 1996,

Congress passed the Defense of Marriage Act, which denied recognition

of same-sex marriages on the federal level.

"It is still sex discrimination to deny equal rights and benefits to

same-sex couples. So we would ask the Supreme Court to rule in our

favor as to the rights and benefits and have them extended under a

different name."

That should put foes of same-sex marriage in dilemma, "They've always

said this is not about equal rights, that this is about traditional

marriage. So when I go into court and ask for equal rights but not

marital status, I'm sure they wouldn't oppose it. They're not against

equal rights, right?" Foley asked.

Rosehill acknowledged that the extent to which marriage benefits

should be conferred to gay couples has bedeviled her side. "There are

segments within our group that are OK with benefits as long as it's

not everything in marriage under this different name," Rosehill said.

"They particularly object to parental rights-type benefits, such as

adoption, in-vitro fertilization and custody issues."

Foley, Rosehill added, is obviously aiming to get "domestic

partnerships" through the courts. "I think that in and of itself may

take a while," Rosehill said.

Same-sex marriage, Foley predicted, will be a reality one day. "Hawaii

won't be the first state. But it is just a question of when and

where," he said. "If not Hawaii, it could be Vermont."

Later this month, the Vermont Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral

arguments on same-sex marriage. If the Vermont high court rules in

favor of homosexual unions, a gay couple from Hawaii could go to

Vermont to get married and return to Hawaii and demand recognition of

the marriage under a constitutional provision that requires states to

recognize each other's statutes and legal bonds, Foley said.

Did I read that right? Vermont Supreme Court has same sex marriage on

their dockets this month. Interesting. Why didn't any of our VERMONT

family tell me about this?

PrimeBear

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"Would you just explain it to me in plain English?"

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TECH TIPS

(Tech master)

TIP #5

How to steal a gesture

Most of the mail I get is for hacking tips for both attack and

defense. The questions are often very revealing though, and I can

usually see if the person wants to abuse VP or if they are a novice.

Either way, I won't reply to these two kinds of requests.

This week's tip is just for fun. It allows you to play literally any

gesture you see in the room without getting it from the person who

played it! The downside is that that particular gesture only appears

to play to everyone who has that gesture...everyone but you!

The first step is to download a gesture maker. Relax, only your eyes

will see this gesture so it doesn't have to be beautiful. In fact, you

can use the same images and sounds repeatedly. Follow these two steps

when you want a gesture you can't get.

1. Copy the displayed text from the gesture you want (but can't have).

2. Pick any picture and pallet image and any sound file.

3. Paste the text into the text box to be displayed.

4. Save the file into your gestures folder.

VP must be restarted for the gesture to be seen in your pallet.

When you play your own gesture it will play the similar gesture on

their computer and they will think you stole their gesture!

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"COME OUT COME OUT, WHEREVER YOU ARE!"

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COMING OUT!

(Primebear)

I was asked to resubmit this part of my story since the address was

changed before I finished. As I said earlier my oldest sister was very

happy for me and I really appreciated it, but alas all good things

must come to an end. My sister died on July 6th of this year of a

massive heart attack at the age of 45. So she will not be there when I

finally do get to meet the "right woman". None of my other sisters

know about me because I have been afraid to come out to them, they are

not very tolerable to gays. Although there is one person in my family

that knows and that is my oldest sisters daughter. We had a long talk

one day and she got onto the subject of gays, She told me that she had

feelings towards women but was afraid to try it for fear that she

would lose her kids. I told her that I was gay and she looked at me

and said, "Aunt Mary I already knew that"!! You could have knocked me

over with a feather!! LOL She said that I should go with what was in

my heart and not care about what others thought of me. I asked her

then how she came to find out she said " I already knew that you were

gay I guessed it a long time ago but it didn't help that my mom talked

in here sleep"!! I instantly freaked out because I wasn't sure who

else heard her but then I started thinking """WHO CARES"""" Big deal

so they find out But there again I haven't been able to tell my

husband I know I should but I don't know how. I know it will probably

freak him out totally but I know I have to he doesn't deserve to be in

a loveless marriage either. Well I really appreciate Ali and Freddie

giving me the opportunity to finish my story I love you both a lot.

Thanks.

kisses and Hugs

mary c36

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"What would you do with a brain if you had one?"

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TRIVIA TRIANLGE

Howdy guys and gals, this is Ali. I am going to fill in as host for

this week's Trivia. Mamma_tat will be taking over the Trivia as soon

as I can send her past issues of the paper. So…let's get on with the

questions for this week!

1. Misty, Celine, Alleycat, Isa, Gargoyle, Shamrocks, Rimbeau, and

Tinka all hail from what country? 10 points

1. Have you ever noticed what I (Ali) call Seaquestor? 10 points

1. Mamma_tat and Goose have something in common, what is it? (And no,

it's not Gander.) 10 points (Hint: This is what Screw has renamed

Mamma.)

1. FreddieB and I have two pets. Does anyone know what they are? 20

points

1. Iammetoo recently became a "mamma". What kind of babies did she

have, and how many were there? 40 points

1. FreddieB & I met for the first time (in person) at what location,

which ironically is the same as where the PT reunion is going to be

held in May?

10 points

1. Rex and Primebear both have something in common. Do you know what

that may be? 10 points

1. Gany and Faunus used to get into deep conversations in the room all

the time, discussing what? 10 points

1. Where is Islander from? 10 points

1. Ironically, we have a fairy in the PT. Who is he? And what is he

known for? 20 points

There are a total of 150 points! Good Luck ya'll !

Alladdinn

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Bios Bios Bios Bios Bios Bios Bios Bios Bios Bios Bios Bios Bios Bios

Bios

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FreeWalker

Well friends, this is FreeWalker. Just the other day I told my best

friend I was gay. I really did not know how he would respond, but I

had to tell some one. Fortunately for me he was very cool about it. I

know now that only my true friends will accept me and not push me

away. This new found freedom has left me somewhat confused and

intrigued, but I understand that through time I will better find my

identity. Of course he is only the first step, some day I will have to

tell my family and other friends, but if love and honor are there I

will be fine. Since this disclosure to my friend, I have become more

liberated I think. I have almost completely stopped drinking and my

mind is clear.

I have had time to think. I find myself more in thought now than ever,

but it is not the moral struggle it use to be or the deliberation

between my God and me. It is a freedom of or an illusion of peace.

This in my mind is all I need. Since I have opened the door I decide

on some appearance changes. I have parted me hair in the middle

instead of the side. I am going to get contacts instead of these

glasses, and I got my ears pierced. I got fired today because of my

earrings. It was store "policy" that I could not wear them, but me

being one just to take things I did. As I told my friend it all comes

back around and I am not worried about another's ignorance. I am free

and nothing can stop me now.

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RE_

Hi I'm known as RE__ but my real name is Rita I am 32 and I have lived

in Indiana for 8 years but I am originally from Louisville, KY where I

was born and raised.

I have always had an interest in women but I had my first experience

with a woman in high school, where I also achieved many things such as

FBLA award, who's who among American high school students - 4 years,

academic scholarship to Waterson Business College, varsity softball 4

years, pep club 4 years, president of the youth group in my church,

athletic scholarship, babe Ruth little league softball coach, there

might be more but I do not remember right off hand.

I love the Atlanta Braves baseball team and the KY Wildcat basketball

team, I love old trucks which I have one and I am trying to restore a

1969 Ford F-150 Farm and Ranch Special, fishing.

Right now I am looking for the same thing everyone else is, a home, a

special person to spend my life with, good friends, and anything else

you might think I want.

The Pink Triangle means friends and a place to express myself. It

means gathering with friends and bitching about the day or laughing at

someone's mistakes. I feel really at home when I am in the PT.

Everyone has made me feel like part of their family especially worry

and boo. I have met some of the people in person that are in the

triangle and they are as wonderful in person as they are on line. I am

grateful to have found them all and look forward to meeting more

people as they enter our room.

You know a lot of bashers come into the room and make fun of us and

the life we lead, and so many take up for us. I know it is hard for

those of you who are not gay or lesbian to understand the hurt we go

through sometimes, but I am so glad that we have those straight

friends that take up for us (Mickey, TennGirl, and many others).

Thanks to all my friends old and new.

Your pal Re__. luv ya

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Sweetgurl

Well, where do I start? Mikey would not leave me alone until I wrote a

bio for the news, so here it is. Sorry if it sucks. Well I am a

straight 16 year old (yes Screwy, 16 not 19) female. I came into the

pt as a mug only because I had heard such good things about the people

from Mikey. I finally got the program working and was no longer a mug.

(being a mug is horrible) I came into the pt with a lot of

hesitation.

I had always been taught bad things about gay and lesbian people. I

was so terrified to talk when I was there for the first time. It took

me a couple of weeks, but I began to feel more comfortable with

Mikey's help. Everyone was so friendly to me. I would come into the

room and receive

Hello's and wb's from everyone. It made me feel good that they

remembered me. I soon began to forget about everyone's sexual

preference. We all have our own minds and decisions to make. Since

that time (from when I was the dreaded mug up to now) I have become

part of the family here.

Boo (Lisa) is now my mother-in-law and is such a sweetheart. Screwy

and I always have a blast talking about Matt Damon, umm...MY Matt

Damon hehe. OH, and thanx for all the av shows Screwy, love ya! Goose

is another who has always welcomed me, although he tries to flirt with

MY Mikey! lol Gander has always been there to welcome me. I would also

like to thank Mary, Lips, Biglips, Misty, Jacob, Re, Redcatt, Redhank,

Sweetstuf, bi, tenn, worry, and Mamma_Tat. All of you have made me

feel accepted into this family and group of great and loving friends.

I now know that we are all alike. We are all people. I have come to

hate bashers, and have become very familiar with IGGY. I have brought

in a few people with me. I first brought my best friends Amy and

Cookie. I know some of you remember Cookie, THE ALL CAPS GIRL. She

also took care of some basher for all of you. Well now I have to talk

a little about Mikey. =)

He was the one to introduce me to the whole family. All of you mean a

lot to me and I love each one of you like my family and I consider you

my family now. I really enjoy talking to all of you. I don't know what

I'd do without all of you. And a special thanx to Screwy for all the

advice he's given me!! Well, I guess I'll shut-up for now. Just

remember I'm always here for you guys! Love all of you!

Sweetgurl (Bri)

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Kashra

Ok, here's what you are supposed to do: copy this entire email and

change all the answers so they apply to you, then send it to everyone

who thinks they know you, INCLUDING the person who sent it you. You

will probably learn a lot... :)

1. Name: David Ralph

2. Nicknames: Kashra (formally Kam Kashra Altanchi the lightning

struck)

3. Hometown: Chagrin Falls OH

4. Birthtown: Cleveland OH

5. Boxers or briefs: Both (not at the same time) and neither or jock

strap or speedos or....

6. Favorite color of bra: NEVER even considered

7. Bacon bits or croutons: Both

8. Favorite salad dressing: Blue Cheese AND Italian at same time

9. Do you drink: Water, juices (Mmmm carrot juice), beer (dark

prefered), Rum, Vodka, Yukon Jack (as a Snake Bite), Sake (around the

bonfire), Blush Wines.

10. What deodorant do you use: Mennen Musk

11. Favorite shampoo and conditioner: Head and Shoulders,

Conditioner????? What's that???

12. Have you ever been skinny-dipping: Yes, since high school. Now I'd

call it chubby dipping. LOL

13. Do you make fun of others: Oh , right, and you're wearing bunny

slippers on your ears while reading this? HAHAHAHAHA

14. Favorite colors: Yes

15. Have you ever commited any crimes: Yes, and I'm not telling which

one.

16. Best friends on/offline: (Waving at you! : ) )

17. Do you sleep with one or two pillows: four

18. Do you have any pets: Ottley (he's a dog) Do my bonsai trees

count?? 10 of them. What about the rest of my house plants??? The

squirrel in the yard? The goldfish in my bathtub pond?

19. Favorite movies: Just had to make that plural eh? Aliens. all.

more later

21. Hobbies: See pets above

22. Dream car: I'm still designing it.

23. Car you would like to drive: small pickup truck

24. Word or phrase you overuse: LOL and BORMLSH! (Bouncing Off Rubber

Mat Laughing So Hard!)

25. Favorite food: Ketchup (that's a veggie right?)

26. Do you have any piercing/tatoos: left ear one, left nipple one

27. Do you get along with your parents: I tolerate mom, and dad was

really cool (hey, he bought me a bag once).

28. Favorite town: Bangor Wales UK. Anyplace that puts up a NEW stone

circle in their public park in 1982 has got to be cool!

29. Favorite ice cream: Mint Chocolate Chip or Butter Pecan

30. Favorite soda: Peach

31. Bedtime: I am from the Ben Franklin School of thought, when I'm

tired.

32. Favorite shoe: Hiking Boots, well fitted ones.

33. Favorite perfume: Arabian Musk, it's Miklos's fault

34. Favorite song: The computer cooling fan hum song LOL (see told ya)

sensitive)

36. Favorite subject at school: Painting

37. Least favorite subject at school: Art history

38. Favorite sport to watch: NONE

39. Most humiliating moment: Oh deer!

40. Who's the craziest person you know: Frank Barney (I mean that in a

good way)

41. Favorite holiday: Samhain

42. What do you look for in the opposite sex: creativity, kindness,

openness, diversity, actually someone like me....

42a. What do you look for in the same sex: creativity, kindness,

openness, diversity, actually someone like me....

43. What sucks about college: teachers that can't teach

44. Will you wait until marriage: HELL NO!

45. Do you attend worship services regularly? I gave up Christianity

for Lent one year and never took it up again.

46. Say one nice thing about the person who sent this to you: I love

Anomie's long hair.

LIFE IS GOOD XXOO

" It is no great accomplishment to hear a voice in the head.

The accomplishment is to make sure that it is telling you the truth."

Terence McKenna

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Tenngirl_41

Well I am going to write this bio, so that you will know a little more

about me. I am not the type of person you see on the street that

someone can point at and say, "Oh look she is this or she is that!" I

have a natural outgoing personality, and I love life. I am Hispanic

(Mexican American), born in Texas, raised in Tennessee, 41yrs old

married, with two boys 6, and 8. Some do not approach me because they

think that I speak Spanish, and guess what? I have a pretty good

southern accent instead, and speak no Spanish. You might ask why am I

Mexican that doesn't speak any Spanish? Well I will share that with

you. I lost both of my parents at a very young age, my mom passed away

when I was five, and my father passed away when I was nine. When my

mother died my father remarried, so when he passed away I had a

stepmother that didn't care for us at all, she had only been married

to my dad for three yr., when he died. My stepmother was a typical

mean stepmother, I am sad to say, my brothers and sisters live in hell

till we left that house. We had a very dysfunctional upbringing, and

we always ask the question what is normal anyway. I have talked to

many people and found out that everyone didn't live like the Beaver,

or the Brady Bunch, as a child I thought that was how everyone lived

but our family.

I never did try to dwell on my misfortunes, but I did sense that

everyone did not have unhappy lives as we did. We were not accepted

at home, my stepmother didn't let us communicate with my dad's side of

the family, or my moms so we had no close family connections at all.

When I got to my teens I tried to go to Texas to reach out to my

family. Well, I didn't speak Spanish, and didn't know anyone, so I was

not accepted there either. I would often just lay in bed and cry,

wondering why? Why would God want to take both my parents, couldn't he

have left us with just one that would love us? I had many questions as

a child, and not many answers.

As if I wasn't already in the bottom of a dark pit my stepbrother

molested me when I was five and continued to, till I left home running

away many times had no where to go. I would run away any chance I had,

just to get way from there. I drank and did many drugs just to escape

the reality of life.

I did graduate from high school, I am not really sure how seeing I

missed so much school, and was high most of the time. There was no

family member at my graduation, but I was used to this by now. I

never had anyone at anything that I had ever accomplished in my

lifetime till I married. I never had anyone tell me that they loved

me, or you are doing a great job, or anything positive. All I ever

heard was do this and do that, clean this and clean that. You will

never amount to anything, you are worthless. I worked hard only to

turn over my paycheck over to my stepmother, I never got to buy

anything for myself. I was not allowed to date, or even go out at all,

my house was my prison. Her children got to do everything and had

normal lives cause we had to wait on them hand and foot. If you

haven't guessed by now I was a very angry teenager, and of course

growing up in the 70's meant I had my way of escape, taking drugs and

listening to Janis

Joplin, I loved my own little world then.

I was ready to change my situation when I turned 18, and did what ever

I needed to get out of my situation. All I knew at this point was

that there was more to life than all of this hell. I joined the Army,

and became all I could be. This was the only out I could see and I

grabbed it. They were always looking for a few good men anyway (and

women). This was my ticket out, and I wanted out so bad. Basic was a

snap for me, nothing could have been as bad as living in that hell

house. I even helped many girls make it. I had encouraging words or

would show them how to do what they needed to do to graduate. I was

in the Army for 8 and one half yrs, traveled everywhere. I played

softball, tennis, and racquetball for all Army teams, (best of the

best). All we did was compete with other teams, so I got paid for all

this fun. I was very good at my job and made rank quickly, I was a

Sgt. in my first three years, and that was fast especially for a

woman. I excelled and earned many medals and awards, the Army was the

best thing for

me and guess what? I figured out I wasn't that bad of a person after

all, and I could do anything I set my mind to. I was on the E-7 list

and decided to get out. I was getting older and ready to go home to

start my family.

That is just what I did. I married and had two boys, they are 6 and 8.

That brings me where I am today. I have been married for 9 yrs. I love

my husband, but I am not in love with him. There are many reasons for

this, and I will not bore you with the details and go into this with

you.

The best thing that has ever happened to me was having my two boys.

They are my world and my everything!!!! You might ask, "Why have you

gone through all this information to share with us?" Well the answer

is because I want to let you know my struggle. Most of all I want to

let you know through it all, and everything I have gone through, and

everything FI am going to go through. I DID NOT EVER GIVE UP!! I

could of been a serial killer and blamed everything on all my

misfortunes. Maybe I could of not made it at anything and been a bum.

Instead, I would always hold my head up, and never give up. Hoping to

always learn by mistakes along the way, and grow into a better person.

Now I am in another kind of struggle. I am trying to find out who I

am. I know how society sees me. I am a mother and a wife, involved

with the community doing everything the way society deems is the right

way. Yet inside I know there is something missing, there is a void. My

heart knows how I feel, but I am afraid of loosing my children if I do

what I feel in my heart. I know I like women instead of men, I am

happier being in the company of women. I cannot let this show, as I

said I am a mother and a wife, and when you see my name you know that

I am what society sees as a person that has made it through so much,

trying to raise her children the best way she knows how. No one knows,

if anyone even suspected the town would be stunned, and would be

talking for days. I continue to try to keep things together for my

boy's sake. I coach their softball team, we went undefeated last

summer. I take them to church, and have great birthday parties for

them. I give them everything I didn't have growing up especially LOVE.

I always let them know that I love them, always hugging and kissing

them. I know what it is to be rejected and not to be loved. I know

about prejudges, because I am Hispanic and female. I am teaching my

boys to love and accept everyone, even if they do not understand why

someone lives how they do, how they look, or where they are from. No

matter of race, color or religion, or sexual preference. We should

respect the human race. We may not understand, but we should never

hate. We should respect all people no matter what.

I know I have taken you through a long journey, but I wanted to give

you some background, so when you IM me you won't ask why don't you

leave your husband, and do what your heart says? You will know that

there are many struggles we all face, the test will be when we make it

will we have learned anything? Well I do not have all the answers,

because I am still learning, and hitting those bumps on the road as I

travel.

I love the pink triangle I have made many friends, and love to share

and talk about anything. There is only one thing I do not do......I

DO NOT CYBER!!!!!! Most everyone knows this and respects it. Thank

you for letting me share what makes me tick, and I hope to read many

of your bios, so when you come into room I will see more than just a

name, I will know something about you. There is only one pink triangle

and I am glad to be a part of it. IM me anytime friends....

TennGirl41

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Stephanie-Love

My screen name is Stephanie-Love. Well I am a transsexual girl who

wants to become a full time woman and Stephanie is my female name.

My b/day is 12/12/59

I was born in Toronto, Canada, and have lived in New Zealand for 21

years and now moving to the states to come out and live as a full time

woman and I have been dressing since I went out on Halloween night

when I was 15. I have been in the closet dressing for over 23 years

now. I am engaged and soon to be married to Enuf4 when I come to the

US.

Again thanks for the warm welcome.

Take care,

Stephanie

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"People who drink to drown their sorrow should be told that sorrow

knows how to swim." Ann Landers

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"The Birthday Mistress has the Birthday paddle all warmed up and

waiting!"

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The BIRTHDAY MISTRESS

(Mistress Bi_grrrl)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! HAPPY BITHDAY!

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Your Mistress is not pleased, no not pleased at all. Seems Excite is

being very bad and preventing your Mistress from visiting all of your

smiling faces. Excite is also preventing our very own RE_ from coming

in as her wonderful self, now she is a, oh I hate to say it, a MUG!!!

Excite, listen up! I have had just about enough of your misbehaving

and I'm ready to whip you into shape if you don't bow down and serve

us as you know you should. Why, even the name "Server" implies your

role. So get busy serving us and stop giving us trouble.

Poor, poor lilbutch and revamp. I am now in such a very bad mood and I

have only them to take it out on. *Sigh*

The Sore Butt Club Members

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Iammetoo……………….05 November

Telleshia………………...10 November

Now on to our upcoming BIRTHDAY list of lucky people:

Birthday Boys and Girls - WOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOO!!!!

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lilbutch…………………19 November (Stop resisting. You know you want it!)

reVamp………………..24 November

Future Stars of the Spanking Hall of Fame

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SeaQuestor…………...28 November

FreddieB………………02 December

Fairymoon98………….07 December

Stephanie-Love……….12 December

Maxam…………………31 December

sweetgurl4u…………...18 January

hipchick………………..15 April

PrimeBear……………..02 April

Redcatt…………………02 April

DConner………………..03 April

Chickadee……………...21 June

Shauna9 (Jans D)……..29 October

Kumera…………………29 October

Joker……………………31 October

Send in your birthdays or those of your friends for this week, month,

or year

(Get permission or get in trouble, your choice). Only month and day

will be published and maybe some smart-ass comments.

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"It's a known fact it takes more muscles to frown than it does to

smile!"

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A farmer walked into an attorney's office wanting to file for a

divorce.

The attorney asked, "May I help you?"

The farmer said, "Yea, I want to get one of those dayvorce's."

The attorney said, "well do you have any grounds?"

The farmer said, "Yea, I got about 140 acres."

The attorney said, " No, you don't understand, do you have a case?"

The farmer said, "No, I don't have a Case, but I have a John Deere."

The attorney said, "No you don't understand, I mean do you have a

grudge?

The farmer said, "Yea I got a grudge, that's where I park my John

Deere."

The attorney said, "No sir, I mean do you have a suit?"

The farmer said, "Yes sir, I got a suit. I wear it to church on

Sundays."

The exasperated attorney said, "Well sir, does your wife beat you up

or anything?"

The farmer said, "No sir, we both get up about 4:30."

Finally, the attorney says, "Okay, let me put it this way. "WHY DO YOU

WANT A DIVORCE?"

And the farmer says, "Well, I can never have a meaningful conversation

with her."

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"Love is in the air, I can feel it all around!"

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PinkConnections

(Alladdinn)

Nothing new to report to you this week. However, just a reminder…If

you have a meeting or a romance blossoming and would like to share it

with the PT Family, please feel free to email me (Ali) at

want. I am always keeping my eye out for new romantic encounters!

Until next week my friends…

Be Good, Play Safe and Be nice to those you chat with in the room, you

never know when you may be talking to your prince or princess!

Love Always,

(Ali)

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"An AV is the person we all want to be!"

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Weekly Avatar Contest!

Each week there will be a secret panel of judges in the room

throughout the week checking out AV's. The Winner(s) will receive a

personalized AV that they can proudly wear throughout the next week,

until they have to pass the "Crown" on to the next winner! (You get to

keep your personalized AV though!)

This is all meant to be FUN, eventually everyone will have won!

The AV contest will consist of:

BEST DRESSED (Or undressed) MALE.

FEMALE

COUPLE

FUNNY AV (cartoon or homemade)

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE! This is all meant to be FUN! Be creative! And

may the BEST AV's Win!

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HERE IS THIS WEEK'S AV WINNERS:

Best Dressed (Or undressed) MALE AV GOES TO: Redhank

Best Dressed (Or undressed) FEMALE AV GOES TO: JBABY

Best Dressed (Or cutest) COUPLE (Paired) GOES TO: There wasn't any

this week.

Funniest AV (Cartoon or Funniest) GOES TO: There wasn't any this week.

CONGRATULATIONS FOLKS! You may pick up your winning AV's from either

Youel, (Who creates them-Thanks youel!) FreddieB or Alladdinn

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STORIES

A guy came into a bar one day and said to the barman "Give me six

double vodka." The barman says "Wow! You must have had one hell of a

day." "Yes, I've just found out my older brother is gay."

The next day the same guy came into the bar and asked for the same

drinks.

When the bartender asked what the problem was today the answer came

back,

"I've just found out that my younger brother is gay too!" On the third

day the guy came into the bar and ordered another six double vodkas.

The bartender said "Jesus! Doesn't anybody in your family like women?"

"Yeah, my wife..."

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Here is a sick one for you.

This guy walks into a bar down in Arkansas and orders a white wine.

Surprised, the bartender looks around and says

"You ain't from around here... where you from, boy?".

The guy says, "I'm from Pennsylvania."

The bartender asks, "What do you do up in Pennsylvania?"

The guy responds, "I'm a taxidermist."

The bartender asks, "A taxidermist... what the hell is a taxidermist?"

The guy says "I mount dead animals."

The bartender smiles and shouts to the whole bar,

"It's OK boys, he's one of us!!!

(Submitted by Sevencees)

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"Gestures help when we can't type as fast as we are thinking!"

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THE TOP 10 MOST PLAYED GESTURES OF THE WEEK!

Another secret panel of judges will be on the lookout for the TOP 10

weekly most played gestures in the room during chat sessions. We have

several people who are making their own gestures now, as well as the

good ole standbye's that we all use daily. We thought it would be

kind of cute to see just which one's got played the most during the

week. Again, this is all in FUN! The TOP 10 weekly gestures will be

announced in the PT News on a weekly basis.

Now…let's take a look at this week's Top 10 Gesture list

10. Hello to the whole fuckin room damnit

9. Excuse me see that little button that says caps lock push it

8. Chicken Jack Off Dance

7. Attention Straight Men Leave the Lesbians alone

6. Tug of war

5. You know you need to calm the fuck down!!!!!!!

4. Betcha cant eat just one

3. To view XXX pics

2. Bluh Da Bluhda Bluh

AND NOW THE MOST PLAYED GESTURE OF THE WEEK:

1. Shut the Fuck up!!

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When things are down and you need to release, a poem is a perfect way

to feel because it can't talk back or try to give solutions to your

problem. "Krymsyn"

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POETRY CORNER

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There is a group of people

I met in a room,

I have met one good friend

for his name is Roon!

There is Gander & Geese

Ashlee and Chris

I also happen to know

this woman named Bliss.

There are many others

to whom with I chat

one of my favorite

Of Course Momma Tat!

Jenna is sweet

and screw is a blast

I hope through time

of friendship will last...

There are friends from all over

as many as can be

and we all get together

To chat in VP

Let's not forget misty,

for he's so much fun,

with out him in chat

the day is not done...

For all that I missed I say this to you,

I consider you friends so loyal so true.

As for Freddie and allad, My thanks go to you,

for getting this paper out, to all!!! (Me and you!) ;-)

And if ever in doubt and you need a friend

here is my shoulder to you,

this I lend...

Be safe in your journeys

and go with your heart

go with the role and play the part!!

Were all such good people

for this I know!!!

And I hope in time,

Our friendship will grow!!!!!!!!!

Goldie!

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"We may not be able to stop the disease, but there is no reason we can

not help!"

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AIDS TRIBUTE & SUPPORT

This column in dedicated to those of our family that are dealing with

AIDS in one way or another. Most of us either have loved ones or know

of people who are suffering from this deadly disease.

This is simply a means of support to those in our family that are

dealing with the pain that goes along with this. We would like to form

a support group of some kind for those that are dealing with this

pain. If anyone is interested in helping us form this support group,

Sometimes it helps to get through the rough times if we have someone

to talk to that has also gone through similar circumstances.

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This was sent in by Prime last week, but since we didn't get online in

time to print last week's paper, we are printing it this week.

Although, Prime, you were in our thoughts last week!

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November 14,1996. 10:00 a.m. George Hardy Wooldridge lost his battle

to AIDS. Tomorrow will be the 2nd year anniversary of my partner's

senseless death. His death came 3 months 8 days after we celebrated

our 14th year together and 1 month 3 days after our 14th time of

saying our vows in front of many in Balboa Park, San Diego in the

National Coming Out Celebration. I still remember the on slought of

this disease. How it tore a very healthy, strong and intelligent man

down. George was good with numbers. He knew how to crunch them.

Couldn't balance a check book but boy did he know how to audit. When

signs started showing up, I went to the Gay Community for help. Well

there was no help to be found. They sympathized with me and the

problems that had started to occur, but because I was not a relative,

there was nothing I could do. Well I guess you know me by now. NEVER

tell an ARIES NO and NEVER tell a very emotionally upset ARIES NO. I

found ways around the system. I found people who would look the other

way or didn't care about OUR relationship but cared that George was

being cared for. I still miss the guy. I know he is there waiting for

me. I know he is my guardian angel. I feel his presence.

His last night on earth wasn't easy or restful. He moaned. He cried. I

held him close to me. He kept saying he wanted to go. I told him it

was alright to leave. That BEAR would be ok. That BEAR would continue

on and remember him. He cried some more. That morning I woke up to go

to work. After my shower and dressing, I gave him a hug and a kiss and

told him that I would be home about 4 that night and would be thinking

about him all day. Then I got the call I knew I would get but always

played it like Scarlet O'Hara. You know the saying. "I don't have time

to think about that today. I'll think about it tomorrow." Well

tomorrow was today and George's Nurse told me that George had passed

away. Well I went to my supervisor and told her I had to leave. She

looked at me and told me if I left, I could be terminated. I told her

my partner died and she would have to terminate me because I was

leaving anyway. I was just giving her a courtesy notice that I was

leaving the office. Well I left the office and never returned.

So if I'm a little slow tomorrow night. BEAR (and yes I spelt it that

way) with me. I'll be drinking my rum without the coke and my mind

will be drifting in and out of this world. LOVE YA GEORGE. ALWAYS

PrimeBear

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Gany's Penis Review

(Ganymede)

Types Of Penis

The Nuprin Penis: Little, Yellow, Different.

The Equal Penis: Tastes like Sugar.

The Excedrin Penis: It's tthhhhiiiiiiissss big.

The Sprite Penis: Image is nothing...Taste is everything.

The Snickers Penis: It satisfies you.

The Alkaseltzer Penis: Pop, pop, fizz, fizz...Oh, what a relief it

is...

The Magnavox Penis: Smart. Very Smart.

The American Express Penis: Don't leave home without it.

The Tootsie Roll Pop Penis: How many licks DOES it take...?

The Pringles Penis: once you pop, you can't stop

The M&M Penis: melts in your mouth, not in your hand

The Frosted Flakes Penis: They're GGGRRRRRREEEEAAAAATTT!

The Lucky Charms Penis: They're magically delicious

The Energizer Penis: it keeps going and going.......

The Right Guard Penis: anything less is uncivilized

The Cambell's Soup Penis: mmm mmm good

The Kix Penis: kid tested, mother approved.

The All-State Penis: you're in good hands.

The 7-up Penis: the UN-penis.

The Nike Penis: just do it.

The Bud Lite Penis: great taste, less filling.

The Subway Penis: where fresh is the taste.

The Transformers Penis: it's more than meets the eye.

The Twizzler Penis: it makes mouths happy.

The Nintendo Penis: now you're playing with power.

The Robitussin Penis: used by nine out of ten moms.

The Crest Penis: recommended by 3 out of 4 dentists.

The Champion Penis: the official penis of the '96 u.s.a. olympic team.

The Toyota Penis: i love what you do for me.

The Citibank visa Penis: it's everywhere you want to be.

The Timex Penis: takes a lickin and keeps on....... >

Burger King Penis: have it your way

The US Army Penis: be all that you can be.

The Wendy's Penis: where's the beef?

The Wizard of Oz Penis: "oh my!"

The Folger's Crystal's Penis: The best part of wakin up is a penis in

your cup.

The Lays Penis: Betcha can't eat just one.

The Diet Coke Penis: Just for the taste of it...

The Doublemint Penis: chewing really satisfies.

The Big Red Penis: it's longer with big red.

The Robutussin Penis ][: Recommended by Dr. Mom...

The Little Caesar's penis: Penis!! Penis!!

The Bounty Penis: The quicker picker-upper.

The Domino's Pizza Penis: delivers in 30 min or less

The NyQuil Penis: the nighttime coughing, sneezing, runny-nose,

itching, burning, so you can't rest penis.

The Charmin Penis: Don't squeeze the penis!

The Gilette Penis: The best a man can get.

The Borg Penis: resistance is futile.

The Edge Shaving Cream Penis: ultimate closeness, ultimate comfort.

The AT&T Penis: reach out and touch someone.

The Secret penis: strong enough for a man, ph balanced for a woman.

The Sanka Penis: Good to the last drop

The Secret Penis: Strong enough for a man, but made for a woman

The Swiss Miss Penis: the taste you can enjoy anytime, anywhere!

The Payday Penis: Its almost totally nuts!

The Yellow Pages Penis: Let your fingers do the walkin.

Gany

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"I love you (Whip) and you (Whip) and you over there (Whip) I love you

all (Whip)

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LEATHER

(Primebear)

DISCLAIMER. Please Read. This issue of LEATHER is graphic. It deals

with the RED HANKIE. In case you forgot what the RED HANKIE means, it

means FISTING. If your stomach is too weak for this, then I would

advise to skip this column and go onto the next. If this interest you,

read on.

Another word of advice though. If you have never been fisted. Then

please be with someone who knows how to. This form of sexual pleasure

is dangerous. Ask JansGirl, our resident med dyke. Serious

complications can result if done improperly. OK. On with this weeks

LEATHER.

My first encounter with Fisting was arranged by Master. I guess he

wanted me to learn more of the Leather world. At least he arranged it

with an EXPERIENCED fistee. Frank was laying in the sling. Legs raised

as though he was going to deliver a baby. He told me to put on the

latex glove. So I found the latex glove box and put one on. He then

instructed me to lube it up and lube it up good. So I followed those

instructions and lubed up that glove. He then told me to start with 1

finger in his ass hole. So I started fingering him. Moving it around

inside. Up and down, side to side. He took a deep breath and started

grinning. I guess I found his prostrate gland because he was starting

to get a hard on. He told me to put in another finger. I complied and

now two fingers were in his ass hole moving from side to side, up and

down. He was becoming more relaxed because the fingers were able to

move independently. He then wanted the 3rd finger in. Who was I going

to argue with. So I complied and now 3 fingers were enjoying the

warmth of being inside him. He wanted some more lube so with the other

hand I reached for the lube and applied it generously into his rectum.

He was getting looser and more relaxed. His grin was getting bigger

and now he was getting a little vocal. Pleasurable sounds were coming

from his mouth. He now wanted a 4th finger inside him and the 4th

finger he got.

I was having more fun now. Being able to relax my hand and play inside

him. Finding the prostrate gland and giving it a little squeeze and

compression. Finally he wanted my thumb. So I had to ease out a little

so I could get the thumb to join the other 4 fingers. Then I inserted

all into him stopping just above by knuckles. I stopped there because

I saw no room for anything else. He instructed me to start opening and

closing my hand in order to help him relax so that the muscle would

relax and let more in. So I did so. Opening and closing. Going around

in circles or half circles. This continued for awhile. Finally he was

becoming more relaxed because my hand was able to move more freely. He

wanted some more lube so I applied some copious amounts to his rectum

and inserting just a little pressure, my hand went in freely. Now he

had my entire hand up to my wrist inside him. I was able to start

moving my fingers to ball them up. Up and down, side to side, in and

out. He was starting to squirm. He was jacking off at the same time

and kept telling me to go deeper. So I kept going deeper. I went in as

far as I could. Up to the muscle just before your wrist on the lower

arm. Forgot what that muscle is called but mine are big and I could

see there was no way he could stretch any farther. In and out, up and

down, side to side, I continued on while he was jacking off. Eyes

closed. Finally he exploded. Cum all over him. I was wiping him down

with my other hand. Feeling his abdomen, his chest and playing with

his nipples. I was having a blast. I was in control now. I had him

where he needed to be.

We continued to play some more. He came again. Finally I started

pulling out. Reversing the way everything went in. Stopped at my

knuckles. Opening and closing my hand. Going around in circles and

half circles. Eased out the hand to free the thumb. Then continued on

with the 4 remaining fingers. Took out another finger leaving 3 behind

and moving them from side to side, up and down. Eased out the 3rd

finger leaving 2 to have fun. Took out the 2nd finger and was now just

fingering him. Finally I pulled out the remaining finger and he

exploded again. I took the glove off and threw it away. Then collapsed

on top of him. He was exhausted and I was tired. I got off of him and

went to the shower. He joined me and proceeded in giving me a blowjob.

I had to pee so what the hell, his mouth was there so I peed in his

mouth. The water felt good and his mouth around my shaft felt good

too. Finally I exploded. He came up to me and we started washing each

other. Necking and fondling. After the shower we went back to the

bedroom where I proceeded to get dressed. Didn't put my leathers back

on. It was 5 a.m. Didn't see no sense in getting that dressed up.

Frank took me back to Masters house. The lights were on in the living

room so we went in. Master was resting on the lounger. He awoke and

got up. He said he wanted to make sure I got home all right and was

confident that Frank would get me home. So Master fixed some coffee

and we all sat in the living room. Master started talking to Frank,

asking questions about my performance. Frank told him how he felt. Not

sure of the rest of the conversation because I fell asleep right

there.

PrimeBear

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Subject: Gay Explosives

(Submitted by Maxam)

Actual article from the L.A. Times (Supposedly, this really happened)

"In retrospect, lighting the match was my big mistake. But I was only

trying to retrieve the gerbil," Eric Tomaszewski told bemused doctors

in the Severe Burn Unit of Salt Lake City Hospital.

Tomaszewski, and his homosexual partner Andrew "Kiki" Farnum, had been

admitted for emergency treatment after a felching session had gone

seriously wrong. "I pushed a cardboard tube up his rectum and slipped

Raggot, our gerbil, in," he explained. "As usual, Kiki shouted out

"Armageddon", my cue that he'd had enough. I tried to retrieve Raggot

but he wouldn't come out again, so I peered into the tube and struck a

match, thinking the light might attract him."

At a hushed press conference, a hospital spokesman described what

happened next. "The match ignited a pocket of intestinal gas and a

flame shot out of the tubing, igniting Mr. Tomaszewski's hair and

severely burning his face. It also set fire to the gerbil's fur and

whiskers which in turn ignited a larger pocket of gas further up the

intestine, propelling the rodent out like a cannonball."

Tomaszewski suffered second degree burns and a broken nose from the

impact of the gerbil, while Farnum suffered first and second degree

burns to his anus and lower intestinal tract.

Editorial comments:

TOP 10 SCARIEST THINGS ABOUT THIS STORY!

10) "I pushed a cardboard tube up his rectum..." (Ouch!!!)

9) "... so I peered into the tube..." (Aaaaaahhhhhhh. I'm sorry, but

that's like looking through

a telescope into hell. I'd rather use binoculars to stare at the sun.)

8) That poor gerbil (who obviously suffers from low self-esteem) being

shot out of the guy's anus like Rocky the Flying Squirrel on "Rocky &

Bullwinkle".

7) Suffering a broken nose from a gerbil being launched out of

someone's anus. I'm just guessing, but I seriously doubt the said

gerbil was springtime fresh after his little journey into Kiki's

"tunnel of love."

6) People walking around with these volcanic-like pockets of gas in

their rectums.

5) People who do this kind of thing and then admit what they were

doing when taken to the emergency room. Sorry, but I think I would

have made up a story about a gang of roving, pyromaniac, anal sex

fiends breaking into my house and sodomizing me with a charcoal

lighter before I admitted the truth. I mean, call me old fashioned,

but I just can't imagine looking at a doctor and saying "Well doc,

it's like this. See we have this gerbil named Raggot and we took this

cardboard tube..."

4) "First and second degree burns to the anus." Wouldn't this make the

burning itch and discomfort of hemorrhoids a welcome relief? How does

one take a healthy poop after something like this? And the smell of

burning anus must be in the top five most horrible scents on the face

of God's green earth.

3) People named "Kiki" which is obviously a Polynesian word for

'Idiotic white men who insert rodents up their butts.'

2) What kind of hospital would hold a press conference on this?

1) This happened in Salt Lake City. What kind of people are

thoseMormons? I'm starting to get a whole new image of the Osmond

family.

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"A Screen name becomes the Alter ego for some of us!"

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SCREEN NAMES

We hope you are enjoying discovering how we each created our screen

name identities. If you'd like to share how you chose your screen

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Hi guys, girls and others!!!!!

It is Gargoylz_ here, and I am going to tell you why it was that I

chose my nickname. The short and long of it is that I am very much

into fantasy books. When I started to consider downloading VP so that

I could stop being pissed into as a mug, I was in a bit of a quandary

as to what name I could pick, as I had used several as a guest, and

did not really like any of them (goggo and m21 being the most common

for those of you who may remember me). I had just finished reading a

book called Geis of the Gargoyle (which I hasten to add is very corny,

and gets rather annoying). I have always liked gargoyles, probably

starting about the time Ghost Busters came out, and those monsters

climbed out of them (I was young at the time, and very scared of the

monsters, but they had a certain lure). This combined with the fact

that my real name is Greg (when perverted becomes Garg) decided me

upon the name. However, of course there was already a Gargoyle, and a

Gargoyle21, and a Gargoyles, so I picked Gargoylz. When VP changed

their system, and you no longer had to type your name in, it saved

mine with a small g (gargoylz). Me, being a stickler for punctuation

(except in chat) had to create Gargoylz_ to get over this.

Hmmmm, silly story wasn't it. However there has not been a nickname

explanation for a couple of weeks now, and Ali suggested that I do

one. Keep smiling everyone, and I look forward to seeing you all in

the room.

Hugz and Kisses

Gargy

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My screen name is Stephanie-Love. Well I am a transsexual girl who

wants to become a full time woman and Stephanie is my female name.

My b/day is 12/12/59

I was born in Toronto, Canada, and have lived in New Zealand for 21

years and now moving to the states to come out and live as a full time

woman and I have been dressing since I went out on Halloween night

when I was 15. I have been in the closet dressing for over 23 years

now. I am engaged and soon to be married to Enuf4 when I come to the

US.

Again thanks for the warm welcome.

Take care,

Stephanie

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RE__ has always been called this growing up and just decided to keep

it..her real name is rita hence re_

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sweetgurl got her name off the top of her head the first time she

logged

on to vp.

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Imbrucewayne

Greetings from the Bat Cave, all!

Long time, no see, huh? By way of brief explanation, work, the degree,

and the boyfriend keep me hopping. I've visited with a few of you in

ICQ and AOL IM, but I haven't been in the PT in several weeks. I did

pop in a few times - and there were so many new names! What's that Oz

quote... "People certainly do come and go quickly here!"

Right now, I drive 210 miles (one way) on Friday nights to be with

John, and sometimes I bring him back to my place. He IS planning to

get a car soon, so we'll be sharing the travel soon. We plan to live

together in June. I'm not sure I can put into words how wonderful John

is, and how happy I am. But then, I suppose anyone whose been in a

similar situation knows exactly what I'm talking about. And, anyone

who hasn't yet been in love, don't give up - it's worth it!

Hmmm…

Oh - the screen name! Well, when I first started chatting, I was using

the name Weylon Smithers - still a favorite... But I wanted something

that sounded more...exotic? Plus, I wanted some sort of play on my

real name (Bruce! Remember?). SO, in my early days in Yahoo!Chat, I

was BATMAN747. Why 747? Well, first - there were a lot of

BATMANs...plus, I live near a Boeing plant! Well, when I graduated up

to Excite Chat, I thought I'd refine my name a little more...

imbrucewayne was born! Oh, and the "im" is an unplanned pun.... Not

only is it the contraction of "I am," it's also an invitation to

"instant message" me!

This is a crazy month for me. I'm presenting workshops at a convention

in DC, plus producing our town's live TV election coverage. That's

assuming anyone votes. OY!

Well, take care, and save me a spot in the room. A caped crusader's

work is never done.

- B

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QUEER CUISINE

(Tenordan)

Hey Pinkies!

Well, FreddieB warned me that getting stuff for ptnews is like pulling

teeth. Of course it doesn't help that I forgot to include my email

address in last week's column. Send your yummy recipes to me at

This week's recipe is one that has been passed down in my family. It's

from my Grandmother "Bobbie" Armstrong. She wasn't queer, but ask me

about my great aunt Charlotte...

English Muffins

2 packages of dry yeast (4 1/2 teaspoons in all)

2 cups of warm water

1/2 cup shortening

2 1/2 teaspoons of salt

1 tablespoon of sugar

5 1/2 to 6 cups of flour

corn meal

In large bowl, mix yeast, warm water and 1 teaspoon sugar. Let set for

5 minutes. Add shortening, salt, rest of the sugar and 3 cups of

flour.

Blend well. Beat vigorously until smooth. Gradually add remaining

flour to form stiff dough, beating well after each addition. Toss

lightly on floured surface. Roll out to 1/4 to 3/8 inch thickness. Cut

into rounds.

Place on ungreased cookie sheet, sprinkled with corn meal. Sprinkle

with additional corn meal. Let rise in warm place for 30 minutes,

until light. Cook on griddle or electric frypan at 350 to 375 degrees

F for 7 minutes each side.

These muffins are yummy, and much better than what yu can get in the

store. Great for breakfast and also good as hamburger buns.

Ok, I know you ALL don't live just on take-out pizza! Send me your

recipes right now, dammit! So far we have had a soup recipe, a

casserole, and now a bread recipe. I think it's time for something

sweet. But send anything you like! I dream of the week when I have to

choose the best of the 3 dozen that you guys and gals sent in.

Well, until next week, have fun in the kitchen (and cook something,

too!)

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"WANTED, NEEDED, SEARCHING FOR, GOTTA HAVE IT, CAN'T FIND IT!"

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CLASSIFIEDS

WANTED: Articles and submissions for the PT News! If you have a story

you'd like to share, we want to hear it, as well as Bios, how you got

your screen name and as always, your birthday! Send in any and all

WANTED: A silver studded leather leash to go with Misty's leather

collar! Must be a short one, we need to keep Misty very restricted, we

all know how wild she can get! LOL (PS…when you're not using the leash

Misty, may Freddie and I borrow it to walk our iguanas?)

WANTED: Searching for a new Birthday paddle for the Birthday Mistress.

It seems she wore her other one out on all the past birthdays! It must

be sturdy and able withstand long sessions! You know how the Mistress

loves her whooping sessions!

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ATTENTION PLEASE, I HAVE SOME ANNOUNCEMENTS TO MAKE!

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We've been announcing the Aussie Pinkies reunion for several weeks

now. Well, the time has past, and I've heard it was quite the event!

Misty tells me the strip show was quite the sight…and I had the

privilege to see pics! Misty and Gargy got an eyeful from what I

understand, as they got a close up view of the strippers in action!

Hey, guess what? Misty was in leather…a collar and everything! OH MY,

and I missed it! LOL She and Isa looked stunning as always in the pics

I viewed, as well as the other guys looking quite handsome! It was so

good to see all of you having such a wonderful time! I wish I could've

been there with you all.

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"Did someone say they needed a band-aid?"

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MEDICDYKE

(Jansgirl)

Hey there my fellow pinkies! How has everyone been since I have been

away?

My article took a slight vacation, as you all know I had to take care

of my Mom. She is very ill, and the doctors are not giving us much

hope. So, since I didn't have any questions this week, I am going to

fill you in on a disease that is growing in number of diagnosed cases.

It is what my Mother has, and as luck would have it, I will wind up

with it too.

Lupus erythematosus, or just lupus, is thought to be an autoimmune

process: abnormal antibodies are produced that react with the person's

tissues. These antinuclear antibodies primarily affect the DNA within

the cell nuclei. As a result, immune complexes form in the serum and

organ tissues, which causes inflammation and damage. The complexes

invade organs directly or cause vasculitis (vessel inflammation) which

deprives the organs of arterial blood and oxygen. Nearly all client's

that have LE have some digree of kidney involvement-the leading cause

of death. Renal biopsies show progressive changes within the

glomeruli. In minimal lupus nephritis, the glomeruli are slightlyn

irregular. In diffuse, severe proliferative nephritis, more than 50%

of the glomeruli are affected, and the client is in renal failure.

The second major cause of death in patients with LE is cardiac

involvement. Immune complexes lodge in the pericardium, myocardium, or

coronary vessels, and cause heart failure. Central nervous system

involvement is the third cause of death, usually from a cerebral

infarction (stroke).

The theory of an autoimmune response has been strongly supported, but

the origin of lupus antibodies has not yet been determined. The

incidence of lupus increases in families with a history of the

disease. Genetic markers, such as HLA-DRw2 and HLA-DRw3 are associated

with the disease. A bacterial or viral infection may initiate the

immune response, but this origin has not been supported.

Certain factors have been identified that trigger the disease process

and cause exacerbations. Sunlight and other forms of ultraviolet light

(ie: tanning beds), physical and emotional stress, and pregnancy are

documented stressors. Drug-induced lupus occurs as an adverse reaction

to several drugs, especially Pronestyl and Apresoline. Other

medications, such as Dilantin and phenobarbitol have been suspected of

causing a lupus like syndrome, but this suggestion has not been

substantially validated. Dicontinuation of the drug in question and

short term steroid therapy usually reverses the lupus or lupus-like

syndrome.

Lupus affects women between the ages of 15 and 40 years of age at a

rate 8 to 10 times more often than men. The onset of the disease is

most often during childbearing years, but it has been reported in

children as young as 2 years old and adults as old as 97 years. About

1 in 700 women between the ages of 15 and 64 have the disease; 1 in

250 black women of this age group are affected. If one twin has lupus,

there is a 60% chance that the other twin will develop the disease.

The only test significant in discovering lupus is a skin biopsy,

although blood tests are drawn, sometimes the lupus will be masked or

not show in blood counts until two or three tests later. If there is a

history in your family of lupus, it would be pertinent to go and have

the series of blood tests done. Do not believe the first test,

especially if it is negative and you have a history of lupus in your

family.

My Mother has gone through all three of the major causes of death. She

is in renal failure at the present time, and she has also had 8 small

heart attacks and several mini-strokes in the last 2 years. She is now

starting to have small seizures, memory loss, and moments of

hallucinations and disorientation. I have been tested only once, and

my test came back negative. However, my physician instructed me to

have the lupus series every 6 months, as it is not a matter of 'if'

but a matter of 'when'.

That is it for this week. I hope I didn't bore too many of you to

death. Just wanted to let you all know about this disease and inform

you a little on what I have been dealing with.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your

kind words and prayers during this difficult time with my Mom. I love

you all and appreciate everything!!! What a family!!!!

I will be checking to see what you send and to see if I can help you.

Till next time folks...Take two aspirin and kiss him/her for me in the

morning!!!!

Jansgirl

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DEAR TENNY

(Tenngirl_41)

I'd like to introduce a new column to the PT News: Dear Tenny!

Our very own Tenngirl will try to help give you the advice you need to

help with your somewhat embarrassing situations. Let's read what some

of you wrote in and Tenn's "expert" advice!

(Note: This is all meant for fun)

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Dear Tenny,

Why does my vibrator die just before the BIG BANG!

Signed Frustrated

Dear Frustrated,

Check your batteries make sure they are fresh, better yet get you a

real partner that will be a really BIG BANG!!! NOW THAT IS FRESH

Dear Tenny,

When I cyber, how do I type with just one hand.

IAMMETOO

Dear IAMMETOO,

Masters of cyber have a skill. They have worked on this skill day by

day cybering with anyone that wants to. To master cyber with one hand

takes much practice. IAAMETOO I suggest you work and practice with one

hand on this cyber skill everyday, so you can also get good at this.

If you keep on working at this you too can be good, or you can just do

what I do...The real thing baby, the real thing, it will make you give

up cyber for sure. Good Luck

Dear Tenny,

I hate to admit this but I'm mugaphobic. I not only don't say hi to

them when they come in the room, I try to completely ignore them and

when they IM me it makes my skin crawl, like they are some kind of sub

species. Gawd I hate being like this, what can I do??

Mega_byte_me

Dear Mega_byte_me,

To be mugaphobic is to hate mugs, first you have to ask yourself, why

do I hate mugs?? Where you hit in the head as a child with a mug??

Your parents never let you drink from a mug and you wanted to when you

were very young?? You just never liked mugs because you do not like

coffee or hot tea??

First Step: Instead of avoiding mugs you and the mug must become one.

Next time a mug ims you go ahead and answer it, don't ignore it.

Second Step: Get to know a mug, it might turn out to be a nice person,

I suggest Re__, she is a part time mug.

Step Three: If step one and two doesn't work write me again and we

will

start from square one. Good Luck

Tenngirl41

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"I can show you the world…"

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THE MAGIC CARPET RIDE

(Alladdinn)

Welcome to Ali's Magic Carpet Ride. I realize it has been some time

since last we heard from Tony and Drake. It has come to my attention

that the boys have been on vacation recently, thus the reason for no

story. However, they are back in Louisiana and seemed to have had a

very romantic time on their week at the ocean. So without further ado,

buckle those seat belts folks, the magic carpet is preparing to take

off on another voyage as Drake tells us of their adventures at the

beach!

We arrived at our beach house just at dust, midweek. I remember Tony

remarking how strange it felt being so warm in November! "Here it is

almost Thanksgiving and there are people walking the beach in their

swimsuits, and some even taking a dip in the ocean!" We sat on the

balcony watching the varied sizes and ages of people on the beach

picking up seashells, while we relaxed with a drink after our trip,

watching the magnificent colors of the sun set. It felt so great to be

able to get away from the hustle and stress of the city and begin to

focus on each other!

Tony and I had spent many hours discussing what the future may hold

for us, and we both agreed we wanted to see where it led us. I have

grown very fond of Tony these past months, feeling very comfortable

and at ease with him. I have never in my life felt as close to anyone

as I do with Tony and the strange thing about it, is he feels the same

towards me! So…we decided to take this trip to strengthen the bond

between us, allowing for time spent alone, focusing on building a life

together.

After we got our clothes unpacked we decided to take a stroll on the

beach. It was now dark and the stars overhead were shinning bright.

There was a slight breeze in the air, with the smell of the ocean and

the sound of the waves crashing against the shore making it a very

romantic walk. We walked for what seemed like hours. We talked, picked

up seashells, held hands as we walked barefoot in the sand just at the

point the water reached the shoreline slapping against our bare feet,

leaving behind the warmth of the sinking sand. We finally stopped to

rest at a secluded part of the beach. There were no people walking the

beach and the houses on that part of the beach were vacant and

lifeless. Tony spread out the blanket we had packed, along with some

wine and we sat and watched the stars and listened as the tide came

in. It was very peaceful and quite a romantic setting!

I remember looking into Tony's eyes and telling him I wish this

moment would never end. I felt so close to him at this moment, like we

were two hearts beating as one. He flashed that wonderful bright smile

as me as he leaned in to kiss me gently. His lips were salty from the

ocean mist, but were velvety soft. We lay there in each other's arms

for what seemed like an eternity, watching the stars and listening to

the ocean's song. Finally, we decided we had better start to head back

to the house to get some rest so we'd be refreshed to explore

tomorrow. We laughed and talked all the way down the beach, as we held

hands and just drew close to one another.

There are not too many places that two men can openly express and show

display of affection without the fear of being beaten or worse yet

killed. I'm quite sure if someone had seen us walking hand in hand

down the beach that night, they might be appalled, shocked, or even

angered at the sight. However, our walk on the beach that first night

of our vacation was a stepping stone for Tony and I and will always be

a night to be remembered and treasured forever as we embark on a new

life, together…just Tony and I.

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Isn't that romantic? It sounds just like a chapter out of one of those

romance novels, doesn't it? However, I know for a fact that the story

you have just read is true and did actually happen just as it was

told! It just goes to show that two men can be romantic and tender and

still be butch! LOL

Well, that's the ride for this week! I sincerely hope ya'll have

enjoyed your little magic carpet ride! I am considering rolling the

carpet up, putting it in the garage and ending this story on a

romantic and happy note unless I get a favorable response to continue

from the readers! (Just so ya'll know, these are true stories, the

names have been changed and some of the events enhanced a little to

add some spice! You know the old saying: "My life is an open book")

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Here's and idea: Maybe ya'll are tired of hearing about Drake and Tony

and would like to submit your own personal love stories or encounters!

If you have a story you'd like to share…maybe a first date, a romantic

Otherwise, it has a been a pleasure sharing my life with ya'll, I have

really enjoyed writing these stories for your reading enjoyment!

Until next we meet my friends,

Alladdinn

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TRIVIA TRIANGLE ANSWERS

Here are the answers to this week's trivia questions:

Let's see how well you know the people in the room, shall we?

1. Misty, Celine, Alleycat, Isa, Gargoylz, Shamrocks and Tonka all

hail from Australia. 10 points

1. I usually always call Seaquestor "Seasaw" when she comes in the

room. 10 points

1. Mamma_tat and Goose both are known for their typos…Screw even

renamed mamma "mamma typo" 10 points

4. FreddieB and I have 2 iguanas. 20 points

1. Iammetoo's dog recently had puppies, there were 3 of them. 40

points

1. FreddieB & I met for the first time in person in Detroit and drove

to Freddie's cottage in Port Hope, which is where the PT reunion will

be held in May.

10 points

7. Rex and Prime both share a leather fetish. 10 points

8. Gany & Faunus used to always get into deep discussions about movies

while in the room. 10 points

1. Islander is from Guam. 10 points

1. Youel is our room "fairy" and he is known as: "The AV fairy." 20

points

There were 150 points possible.

If you got all right, you're pretty knowledgeable of the people in the

room.

All of these questions came from info. Found within the room, or in

past issues of the PT News.

The reason behind this trivia is to see how well we really know the

people we chat with in the room, as well as the info. Printed in the

paper!

I'm quite sure Mamma's questions are going to be VERY tough, so get

ready!

Ali

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Websites from a few of our "Family" members for you to check out!

developed by RuLauro as a memorial for his late lover Rueben. This

week marks the year anniversary of Rueben's death from AIDS. Please

visit this site in respect and support of RuLauro. He has begun a new

journey with the love and companionship of Romy. We all have known

someone who has passed on from AIDS, let's show our support as a

family by paying our respects!

incredible PT News information site. This site contains past and

present issues of the PT News, as well as information about Virtual

Places and much more! You will not want to pass this one up! We all

thank you Master Rex for working so hard to provide us with this site.

This site will wonderful for the newbies that have joined our family

to catch up on what's been happening in the Pink Triangle!

Page. This site contains pictures and the love story about how the

two lovebirds met and fell in love. This site is still under

construction, but you wouldn't want to "fly" over this one!

Titan's of Pink Triangle site. Maxam has done a wonderful job

capturing all of our av's, combining them with a biography and

quotations. He even thought enough about the bashers to include them

in this site. What a guy!

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If you have a personal website you'd like to include in your list,

please fell free to send us the site address:

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FROM THE HEART

(Freddie & Ali)

We are lucky to have such a unique room as the Pink Triangle. This

room gives us the opportunity to gather together with people of like

interests from all over the world, with the ability to chat openly

about being gay, as well as reaching out for the support from others

who share in our everyday dealings of being who we are. Whether that

be bisexual/gay/lesbian or gay friendly, we as a whole are what makes

this room what it is, and we as a whole are also what makes the PT

News the success that it has become! It is because of people like you

that take the time to send in material that makes it something to look

forward to on a weekly basis. This paper was designed as a means of

communication of like individuals from the Pink Triangle. As you

already know, the contents of the PT News are articles and submissions

sent in by the people from the room. Some parts of the paper may not

be relevant to some of you, but hopefully there is enough

informational material presented to provide you with a pleasant and

enjoyable reading.

What you may or may not realize about the PT News, is that for one…it

takes a considerable amount of time and effort each week to gather

together the information you read on a weekly basis. As editors of the

paper, we are constantly asking for submissions, (Both in and out of

the room) sending out requests via email and ICQ, as well as weekly

reminders in the PT News. It is understandable that we all have lives

outside of this computer, which may take away from contributing weekly

to the paper. However, without your submissions and articles there

would be no paper for us to enjoy!

After listening to some of you express your ideas and desires about

what you'd like to see in the paper, I've taken the time recently to

stop and think about what sort of things would make the paper a more

enjoyable and informational reading. The following is what I would

like to propose for the future of the PT News:

1. Establishing a welcome wagon, consisting of 3 people working

together as a team to recruit new folks. They would be responsible for

getting email addresses, sending them a welcome packet with

information about the contents of the paper, as well as the past

week's issue of the PT News. They would also ask for birthdays, how

they got their screen name, and suggesting to them to send in a Bio to

help introduce them to the room. Also sending the information gathered

to the editors and writing and submitting an introductory article for

the paper welcoming the newbies to the PT Family.

1. Establishing a team of individuals (In combination with the regular

weekly contributors) to work hand in hand with the editors on the

contents of the paper. These individuals must be willing to take time

out of their busy schedules once a week to discuss ideas and give

feedback to the editors about the contents of the paper, as well as

help make plans for the following week's issue as team project.

1. Seeing more Bios from members of the room, telling us a little more

about one another and our backgrounds.

1. Seeing more Coming Out stories, which might help those that have

not made the decision to do so yet. In combination with more stories

from the parents on how they dealt with the issue of learning their

child is gay, which may help some of the other parents.

1. Seeing more personal stories from your area of the world. (Example:

I have shared with you personal things about mine and Freddie's move,

walking on the beach, setting up our new household and starting our

life together…etc.)

1. More people sending in letters expressing what the Pink Triangle

and the people who frequent the room means to you as a gay person.

1. Reading about more online romance encounters, which may have the

possibility to develop into something more. (Pink Connections)

1. Requesting follow-up stories from those of which have met from the

room and began a new life together in real life.

1. Reading more stories about real life meetings on a friendly basis

from the room. (Example: Several of us have met in real life and

established real friendships outside the room.)

1. Building an online support group from the chatters of the PT to

help those individuals who are dealing with HIV/AIDS who might just

need someone to talk to who really cares about them as an individual

and friend.

These may seem like unrealistic goals to some of you, but I personally

feel that this is the future of the PT News and it is not unrealistic

if we establish a team who is willing to work together to accomplish

these tasks! It will not happen with one or two individuals working

alone, it takes a lot of work to get people to send in articles and

submissions to the paper. Placing ads in the paper requesting Bios and

Coming Out stories just doesn't cut it, and personally, when Freddie

or I are in the room, we would like to be able to chat like the rest

of you, not advertise and recruit for the paper all the time! This is

not a cop out from us as the editors of the paper to do all of the

footwork for the paper. However, by developing a team to work hand in

hand with the editors, it allows for more people to get involved in

what goes into the paper as a whole. Therefore, relieving some of the

pressure from the editors to be able to focus on putting the paper

together in a more timely fashion, as well as being able to enjoy the

chat room when we enter it, just as you folks do!

Please understand that Freddie and I truly enjoy putting the paper

together and feel it is both an honor and a privilege to be editors of

the PT News. We proudly present the paper to you on a weekly basis. We

treasure being members of the Pink Triangle. We have developed many

strong friendships from within the room and count each and every one

of you as valued friends. The PT News is not a responsibility neither

of us takes lightly and we are constantly seeking new ways of

improvement to make it the best it can be for you the readers!

If you would like to be a part of the PT News team, we would gladly

Sincerely,

FreddieB & Alladdinn

Editors

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EMAIL ADDRESSES AND INFORMATIONAL MATERIAL:

pinktrinews@mailexcite

Letters to the Editors, opinion, comments, complaints

Submit an article

Classified Ads

Trivia Triangle

Birthdays (The Birthday Mistress)

Political (Primebear)

Tech Tips (Tech Master)

MedicDyke (Jansgirl)

Dear Tenny (TennGirl41)

FreddieBeeswax (FreddieB)

Pink Connections (Alladdinn)

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submissions to the paper! The deadline for submissions: Thursday @

6:00 pm EST. THANKS!

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Well folks, that wraps up another edition of The PT News!

Next week is Thanksgiving for us in the U.S., and I though maybe it

would be a nice idea to focus on things that we are thankful for in

next week's issue!

I'm asking each of you to take out just a moment of your valuable time

to sit down a write us a few lines of what you are thankful

for…whether it be family, health, friends, partners, or your pets! I

feel it would all do us some good to take this time to let others know

we love and appreciate them!

for submissions to the paper are Thursday 6:00pm EST!)

Have a GREAT weekend!

FreddieB & Alladdinn