The Transcendent Rainbow Cafe - social space for LGBTI members

[Paul]

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 🙂

[startingnew]

Hi Birdy


I am glad she asked you that pick up line, it sounds like things went well esp since its been 6 yrs. That is amazing!




Hi Sez,
I hope things went well with your family visit..... calm and peace is a good thing. Dont you ever get bored?


Hi MsP
take a look on pintrest for hairstyles. They have heaps on there- maybe thatll give you some ideas?
I use to do my sisters hair and id grab a small amount from the front twist it and pin it back kind of like a headpiece that wraps around (-) -like that shape.. I cant think of what thats called but seems to be popular these days...

[MsPurple]

Hi everyone

SN I watched a few youtube tutorials on shorter hair. I have stared putting some rough curls in it. I find it looks better than just leaving it be. I am so keen for it to grow 2 inches. Just want it in a pony tail. But it will grow back soon 🙂

[startingnew]

afternoon/eveing all

how is everyone?

[MsPurple]

Hi SN

I am well. I went to a friends house today to introduce her to my new bf. It went well. I was really happy with it. I felt really good about it when I left. I have met a few of his friends (went to a party with him) but he hadn't met my besite yet. So it went well

My new job is going well. It is a bit hectic. A girl just went down from part time to casual so we are short staffed, with half of us new staff members. So makes it hard to come on the forums and organize all my appointments etc. Especially cause the hours are a bit bizzare (5am-1pm or 11.30-6.30pm) Because the 5 am shift I got home and nap and the late I sleep in. Im hopless haha

How has everyone else been? You guys excited for the commonwealth games

[Just Sara]

Hey MsP, SN, Birdy and all reading;

It's been quiet here for a while eh? I haven't been on due to a (mindset) transition I've been working on. It's paid off big time as I'm in the Zone; yay!!

MsP; I love short bobs on women. It's fashionable and can accentuate the face. I'm sure you look amazing! 🙂 It's so nice to read about your new bf and bff meeting. That's the next level yeah..noice!

SN; I don't actually remember which family member that was tbh. I think it was sis from out of town. If it was, it went well. Nice to catch up with her and hubby.

Birdy; I've seen you around this morning posting up a storm; you went MIA for a while. Was wondering if you've given any thought to becoming a Community Champion. I think you'd make a great Rainbow Champ to boost our numbers. Just sayin' 🙂

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I come across a member recently who's been struggling with the gay dating scene; Mitch. (Hi if you're reading!) We chatted about travel groups that cater for singles and thought I might bring it up here.

So many people talk about not knowing where to start when they're ready to 'get back in the saddle' so to speak. lol I think this is a great idea. It's in a group situation, (which feels safer for people like me) so meeting others in the same boat would fit the criteria nicely. And, might be a whole lotta fun. 😄

I googled the topic and there are quite a few options. Everything from overseas travel to B&B's in each state. Obviously the latter would be a much smaller group, but you get my meaning yeah?

When I lived in NZ, I organised a group of about 10 people to travel to a rock concert around 3 hrs away. I hired a mini bus, found good accommodation and had enough money left over to treat everyone to dinner and drinks afterwards.

There are agents who do this, but they take a surcharge for themselves; I've been on a few over the yrs to stage productions in Sydney. Although it was enjoyable, the groups were too big which depersonalised the trip and made it harder to get everyone together when it counted.

Just thought I'd bring this up as travel ticks quite a few boxes for people looking to meet others and see the sites.

Have a great day everyone!

Sez xo

[MitchL]

Hi everyone. I am new here.
I live in Adelaide, I am gay and I am pretty much struggling to find a partner and maintaining a circle of friends. I came across a message from a user who said the following about the dating apps "I was mostly ignored and came away feeling annoyed and frustrated. I did my best to relate to others and tried to find a connection with someone, but I felt as though I was wasting my time because my effort and enthusiasm was not reciprocated." This is exactly what I have been going through myself. In addition, the circle of friends I have are mostly couples who have their own schedule and I see them very rarely and it is usually me who has to take the initiative and organize something. Even then it might take ages for us to decide on a date, time and place.
I was wondering if there is anyone out there from Adelaide who has been experiencing the same issues and if you would have any tips/suggestions for me, as I have reached a stage where this is getting me down.

Thank you in advance. Have a great day.

[Just Sara]

Hey and welcome to our Rainbow Cafe' Mitch;

It's good to see you posting again. Thanks for the intro, hopefully there'll be a good response to your querie.

Just to be clear, we can't give out identifying info about ourselves or others, but it might be ok to talk about places, experiences or appropriate websites. You probably know this of course, it's more for others who might see this and give out personal details.

So pull up a piece of carpet and enjoy the view, have a cuppa Joe or something a little more feisty and shoot the breeze. It's great to have you on board!

My best;

Sez x

[startingnew]

Hi all


HI MsP


thats pretty exciting news and im glad it went well for you!
No pressure to be here, only when you can. Sounds like a very busy time indeed


Hi Sez, I dont even remember writing that until I read back but im glad it went well.


Hi Mitch and welcome to the Cafe


Hi Birdy I agree with Sez, I think you would make a great CC. Something to consider anyway

[MsPurple]

Hi everyone

yeah work still a bit hectic. I did finish a little late (that's because they are trialing an extra shift for our work but we don't have enough computers for when we finish seeing people on the wards). So alhough today was a good shift I was a bit frustrated with it at the end of the day.

Mithc welcome to the rainbow cafe. I myself am bisexual, but recently started a relationship with a man. It is very new for me. Before this relationship I had been single for over 5 years. It was frustrating. I still am not sure why I was single for so long, but I also think I wasn't in the right headspace for a relationship either. But I know how frustrating the dating game can be. I didn't want to meet online, but it seems like that is how every is going at the moment. I met my bf at a friends party, but we communicated for ages using messenger.

SN yeah it is a bit hectic at the moment but I am trying to pop in when I can. I want to help others when they need it because people did the same for me when I needed it. I am only setting small goals when it comes to coming on the forums. Gotta practice self care

[roadhawk]

hi to every one

my mode of horse is a Harley Davidson

1800cc soft tail, to chronicle my life to the smallest detail in one word

my life has been with-in the luxury in live in.

i have climbed the ladder to get no-where, but with-in myself, any higher one is in the clouds,

my contemporaries live life from one episode to another,

my shadow thought life has been denial, of my sexulity?

this purpose comes with lips fire red and high heals,

a man-women for the bull.

roadhawk