topic The Transcendent Rainbow Cafe - social space for LGBTI members in BB Social Zone

The Transcendent Rainbow Cafe - social space for LGBTI members

Paul — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 06:43:11 GMT

It would be so great to have a thread here where we can chat about almost anything. We can have fun, tell jokes, share stories, you name it!

There's a "BB Cafe" thread in the general area where lots of people chat daily and have established some nice light hearted conversations, it's treated as if it's a real cafe, there's even virtual baked goods and coffee!

Let's create a chat here for anyone to join, in particular the GLBTIQ community to let their collective hair down and chill out. It's a safe space to be yourself.

We just need a name 🙂

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Gruffudd — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 07:49:35 GMT

What a fabulous idea Paul.

I was in a cafe today in a Riverina town where I stopped of on my way somewhere. One of those farming communities with an abundance of tumble weed in the main street where one feels a little out of place not being straight and all. So I went in, and there was an old lady with purple hair and a cardigan and her son wearing a check shirt and gumboots. He looked so butch and scary that I contemplated making my exit right away. But then he stood up and said hello in the most high pitched camp voice imaginable. I couldn't have been happier then at that moment. Now I have a new mate, his name is Francis, and he is the proud owner of 200 dairy cows. We could provide the milk for the cafe from there. Hope your day went well.

Rob.

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white knight — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 08:13:45 GMT

Hi all, what a good idea for a thread.

I lived with a lady for 10 years. Initially at first there was no dominance from her so all went well. Then as time went by she slowly gained control of both our finances and I was, sadly left with pocket money. Such was my gullibility and trust.

I constructed and flew model airplanes. Like any hobby and sport it wasn't cheap. I earned 3 times more than my partner. I was, following several airplane crashes, expecting a lecture on the expense and it arrived..

"How much do you think you've spent on your airplanes in the last 7 years"? she asked , "$11,000 I reckon dear" I replied. "Are you proud of that" she returned. "Yep...I have engines and radio equipment to show for it" I said. "Only equipment to show for it...that isn't much" she accused......" well, its more than spending $35,000 for cigarettes with nothing to show for it"...

Checkmate.

Needless to say I could have added..."except ruined lungs". But it isn't in me. We separated a couple of years later.

Its one of the very few times I've ever anticipated such a conversation. And I'm glad I did.

Tony WK

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Gruffudd — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 08:49:04 GMT

A name...

Pansy Patch, the pink triangle, Transcendent (I quite like trans words), perhaps a real place like The Builders Arms where... I'll get to those stories. Any other ideas?

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Paul — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 10:28:27 GMT

Transcendent Cafe - going beyond the norms

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Paul — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 10:29:41 GMT

New best friend sweety, NEW BEST FRIEND!

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Paul — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 10:31:30 GMT

Touche Tony!

I'm not keen on domineering people. They can Foxtrot Oscar as far as I am concerned.

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Paul — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 10:39:17 GMT

I just made my boss a cushion for his lounge. He's a keen Hawthorn AFL supporter so I embroidered something special on the front, put a zipper in and wrapped it.

HUGE smile from him. I just got pics of the cushion taking pride of place on the lounge. Wonder if his wife will be a little upset, I think I'll need to make one for her as well to even things out.

Oh by the way Gruffudd, milk supply from your new friend would be ace! Coffee with fresh unpasteurized and non homogenised milk. Don't forget to stir in the cream!

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Gruffudd — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 14:01:48 GMT

Staring is my speciality. I can stir a cup of coffee almost as well as I can stir a possum.

Cushions sound grand we might need some for the cafe too, perhaps we could put portraits of the footballers on them rather then the team colours 😉

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Paul — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 20:08:44 GMT

Hunky chunky footy player cushions and how about lovely lady lounge blankets. I'd better warm up the janome, get the overlocker rockin' and choose some images to go on the pillows. Oh I vote that one of them MUST be Ben Cohen (He's mine, eyes off!)? He is the most awesome advocate for GLBTI rights. He's also the epitome of my type. (Still mine, look but no touchy touch)

Did I mention I'm in the love with my new Janome embroidery machine? If not, I'm in the love with my new Janome embroidery machine! Ben is a close second.

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Paul — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 20:09:26 GMT

Way the by - I miss your real photo Rob, it was handsome.

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Gruffudd — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 21:50:20 GMT

Paul, you've turned into a cat. I quite liked you in person too. Perhaps one day I will feel more confident again and change it. 🙂

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Paul — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 21:57:19 GMT

Do we make a pact and do a reveal?

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justinok — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 05:15:30 GMT

I'm crap with names but I reckon Transcendent is the pick of the bunch so far. It means so many things, not least of which will hopefully be welcoming to all our trans and genderqueer friends.

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Kazzl — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 07:37:39 GMT

Hellooooo! (small white squawky bird wobbles in with large picnic basket on head - not an easy task doncha know) ...

How lovely to see a new chat-space-cafe-thingy on the forum! My mates and I from the BB Cafe thought you might not have had time to get get your menu sorted yet, so in true cafe solidarity, we've been baking. (drops basket, remarkably not splodging any of the assorted baked treats within)

So, please help yourselves. We have apple crumble and jam drops from me, caramel slice and profiteroles from Carol, cinnamon scrolls and fresh fruit from Shelley, baked cheesecake, raspberry coulis, cream and ice cream from Sherie and a big dollop of love and good wishes from us all.

So, you need a name eh? Rainbow Cafe? (or RainBBow Cafe), The Rainbow Room? Just a thought.

Cheers folks, and very best wishes.

Kaz

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blondguy — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 07:46:51 GMT

Hey Paul

What a great idea! I think a Rainbow Cafe would be a great idea Paul...and what a positive suggestion!

I know I can be very slow Paul...I have just figured out your abbreviation...GLBTIQ.....I must be getting old!

An original and kind idea that can only bring more people to BB...Which I think is our site's objective !

Great Idea

Paul

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Gruffudd — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 12:13:51 GMT

Doing a reveal would be very eurovision. Being a queer type space I suspect we have a bit of a show going on up there on the stage, so why not make it magical and fabulous. Can't resist a pact.

Is that Shelley's world famous cheese cake? Might be worth a try.

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Gruffudd — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 14:15:36 GMT

So here we go... Introducing me in the middle and my two alter egos. On the left is Rusty who is a transman that likes to dress as a sailor and does a mean wolf whistle should there be a good looking tradie catching his eye across a crowded bar, on the right is Max who is a talented painter and Doctor Who nerd that sometimes braves the stage. Both the alters are way more outgoing.

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Paul — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 19:03:40 GMT

Hey Kaz,

You're amazing! Thanks heaps for the welcome gift. The goodies are going to go down very well I think!

Caramel slice - the way straight to my heart.

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Paul — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 19:06:06 GMT

Well hello handsome!

My pic is loading. It's me this Australia day weekend riding around Tassie. My friends and I did 2,000K in 4 days. We try and go every year. Such an awesome adventure.