I remember feeling the material and commenting to myself on how much more comfortable I would be if I wore these instead of the tight-fitting underwear I had on just then.
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Now we need to step forward slightly. New grade, new classes, new students.
I'm outside at recess because my P.E. instructor was telling me I need "fresh air" and to stop spending so much damned time in the library.
So here I am outside and watching kids my age play, and no there are no teachers to supervise anything. Only if a kid screamed bloody murder would a teacher step out - and usually tell him to knock it off.
Now there is this curious game I remember well called, "Butt's Up." No I can't make this stuff up. You have 3- or more people play. You have a hard rubber ball, about as big as your fist for your size which are average 5th graders.
You take the ball and throw it against the wall where it bounces. You or anyone else can make a run to catch it, but you can only use your left hand.
Now if you "go for it" to catch it and miss or it brushes your hand then you must run top speed to touch the wall while anyone else can now pick up the ball with two hands and bean you in the butt with it.
Get 3 of these and then you must go face the wall with your head down, "butts up" and standing about 5-feet away everyone gets a chance to bean you in the butt with the ball.
Once this is done that player can quit the game or continue playing. So the "payout" is a chance to throw a hard rubber ball at the other guys.
I actually do remember playing this and strangely enough the prospect of being hit in my butt by a hard rubber ball made me play the game remarkably well.
But when we got to the point of "butts up" I instead threw the ball against the wall where the "leader" of the group said, "Andrew, you missed so you're out !"
And by that I guess I mean I was out of the game.
This got to be pretty common though, if someone would lose I would quietly slip away and I think they got used to that.
Now activities even more vicious than this were taking place. One of which is bullies would grab you, three of them.
Two to hold your legs and one to hold your torso and they would RAM your groin right up against a metal pole and then laugh yelling "Ball Breaker" as the person falls over in agonizing pain.
They hit with such force I was pretty sure some kids that had it done to them would never recover, never have use of their member again.
Fortunately I never had it happen to me. I mean two kids did grab my legs one time to do it but unlike the other kids that didn't fight back - at this point and time =I= did ! I would kick the stuffing out of them and they'd let me go laughing saying I was a weenie.
Yeah well I'd rather be one than lose one.
Other things took place too. Real drug deals near the fire escape and boys and girls making out near the side entrances. "Dry docking" someone mentioned to me as I watched it one time and asked what was happening.
I remember I had stepped around the playground to the side of the building to avoid being seen by one particular bully where a big kid was kissing a pretty girl from a younger grade when he looked at me, smiling, and said, "You want some of this ?"
I shrugged, I didn't know what he was talking about.
Then he took his girlfriend's dress getting a high-pitched squeak out of her, and he hiked it up from behind so I could see her panties.
I swallowed hard. I think it was so much me thinking about teddy bears the other day and the clothes they were in. For instance I had one teddy bear that had a dress on. I remember when I was alone I carefully lifted up her dress to see panties on beneath.
Now as I wore just your regular tighty-whitey underwear, this was something new to me.
I remember feeling the material and commenting to myself on how much more comfortable I would be if I wore these instead of the tight-fitting underwear I had on just then.
So seeing panties on a human being was something new. I did come close to look. She laughed softly looking over her shoulder and he raised her dress up a bit more, grabbing some of her hair to move out of the way so I could get a good eyeful.
"Touch it." he offered me.
I looked to the soft curve of her butt sticking out prominently in the pretty laced and pink underwear. And was there a warmth in me that I hadn't felt before ? It started from the top of my head and worked its way down to my knees and back up again.
I felt my breath come out in short hot puffs now.
But then something sparked in the back of my brain. "This is wrong." it told me. And to this day I'm not sure where that voice came from. Nonetheless I listened to it and ran away.
And both her and him laughed as I took off. Clearly I was afraid. But afraid of what ? Did I think he was gonna beat me up ? I mean he was the one that offered me to touch her there.
But that sight of her pink panties and her pert little butt pushing against the cotton, that stayed with me for 2-weeks. And then finally working on the Apple ][ computer was of more interest and I was introduced to "Ultima I" the one and only true RPG I played for the very first time.
Oh Nintendo 8-bit come out of course and I was deeply fascinated with Final Fantasy 1. It took me months to win using the standard characters and a bit over a year later to win it with all my characters being White Wizards, the hardest level possible.
Now we get to the next grade of school and things changed even more. While I was sort of on the radar last year, it was pretty clear now bullies were definitely looking for victims.
* * *
I was still pretty short for my age and the damned Anageria was definitely not being a help here. Because I looked younger than I was the bigger kids thought I was some type of nerd who had skipped grades and classes as I was in their class.
No it was more the reverse. That they were so DUMB in classes that they got held back a couple of grades. Of course I never did mention this to them.
Bullies had a way of taking anything you said, any word, even a cough, as being disrespectful and they'd "Teach you a lesson."
As far as "teaching a lesson" went class was apparently open 24-7 and not just reserved to the school grounds.
I know I was with my Dad and we stopped by a Dairy Queen. I went to use the bathroom to pee when I forgot to lock the lock. The door opened and I immediately said, "Occupied !"
But not before the very recognizable bully from school stood there to tower over me.
"Poindexter." he said. He said it in such a way that he was apparently really glad to see me.
Not knowing any better I held out my hand in friendship which he knocked away and then turning me around easily forced my head in the toilet where he sat on me pushing me down even further and then flushed the toilet.
He seemed quite sure of himself, "Get in there and lick that toilet clean !"
I remember it was pretty gross. There was an incredibly strong smell of my own urine and I guess some type of chemical cleaner. I struggled to free myself but with his full weight on me I wasn't going anywhere fast.
Maybe I had better do as he said or he'd never let me go ?
Then I guess I blacked out. I don't know how much time had elapsed. I must've fainted or something. I know I was sitting in a kneeling position and Dad had leaned down to my level to ask me what happened. I told him I think I fainted.
There were several people now that I looked around including staff from Dairy Queen it seemed, all concerned for the little boy who was spending too much time in the bathroom.
"No more ice cream today." he said telling himself it had to have been sugar related. And that was pretty likely. I remember my sister said that she had low blood sugar and today I think I do too.
I can be working on the computer in any capacity and then feel faint-like if that's a word. Like I need to eat something. I go downstairs and have a Saltine cracker, that helps, then start lunch.
The medication I'm on today makes food taste really good, which is really quite negative as I used to have a superb physique, wide chest, small belly, very muscular legs and arms.
While my arms and legs have stayed to "Popeye" size my belly hasn't. Even raw broccoli out of the freezer tastes good. I know the medication is for my mental health but the side-effects include weight gain.
While I'm not large like a barge it's still pretty obvious I have a gut. I wish I didn't but there you have it.
As for the Dairy Queen incident strangely Dad never said a word despite my hair obviously being wet when he found me.
And then I had to wonder, is it possible that Dad had never talked to me about bullies because he himself was terribly bullied back in his own school ?
It would make sense. I mean my Dad today is one of the men that helped Sam the monkey into a stable orbit around Earth, the founder of the Singles Scene, president of PWP (Parents Without Partners), received a plaque award for Psychologist Of The Year.
And even the founder of the GUTS theory, the Grand Unified Theory of Systems.
So, yeah with all this riding on him today, maybe back as a kid, back to my age, he was bullied mercilessly.
I do know that once I believed this I felt it important to never mention any of the bullying that was going on in school. the closest that ever happened was a parent-teacher conference meeting where the teacher said it seemed like little Andy (me) was being picked on by bigger kids.
Dad sighed and asked what could be done ? The teacher offered that I could take self-defense.
So I did. I took self-defense. Dad signed me up for a class with an instructor named Karl Von Schlingg. Presumably he was ex-Green Beret. Or at least that's what he told us.
His feet and toes looked terrible, like little stumps. And the reason was clear. An hour before we got there he would be pounding the stuffing out of them against door frames or heavy wood. I guess he enjoyed the pain or something.
I remember his words in yelling, "And when you block I want you to break bones ! Repeat !"
And we repeated, "When we block we will break bones !"
"Again !"
"When we block we will break bones !"
So, yeah, I don't think he was your basic Karate Instructor and while I managed to get all the way to Green Belt, I could go no further as I kept getting hurt and having to go to the clinic.
Karl later told my Dad while I was there. "He's a fine study, but he lacks ambition. It's clear he's here against his will. He made Green Belt. You should be proud for him to get this far. But - there's nothing more I can teach him if he's unwilling."
Which I guess was his polite way of saying take me out of class as I was bumming out the other students.
So Dad did and the bullying continued back at school. Hmm ...
Next time we'll talk about me growing up even more and having further incidents in life that shaped my growth. See you then !
My high school boyfriend transitioned, and she also finds women's panties and dresses much more comfortable. Personally, I like dresses because I'm lazy about matching a top and bottom. Dresses are easier to put on, too. It's just one item, and it's done.
Talking to bullies sounds like talking to cops . . . unless you're dating a polyamorous cop you met on OKCupid, which is an entirely different matter. That's the one who died in 2015 I may have mentioned before. It was a motorcycle accident, but we still have our suspicions that maybe it was actually an assassination. He was being considered for a big promotion, after all. I keep thinking that things would have been different in the political sphere if he was still alive. Anyway, I'd say treat the average cop like a bully. They'll take anything you say and use it against you:
https://youtu.be/d-7o9xYp7eE
Very interesting as always!
Posted 3 Years Ago
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3 Years Ago
>> Wow, that sounds rough!
I didn't realize until later that night my neck was red to.. read more>> Wow, that sounds rough!
I didn't realize until later that night my neck was red too. Redneck. No. When he had mashed me up in the toilet expecting me to lap up my own pee I guess, he had applied such pressure to my neck by his full sitting weight on it that it bruised my neck with a purple mark.
It reminds me of the first time Rose and me started dating. she dearly loved giving me I think they're called hickys (hickies ?). It is when someone kisses you with such ferocity that they leave a red mark where they did.
Rose really did like to give me hickys in our early years. Dad noticed this one time and shaking his head said, "You better do something about that bruise, son, or someone might think you have a girlfriend."
Well yes I =DID= have a girlfriend, but he wasn't really content with that. For you see Rose was and is still married. And while the husband knows - at one point we got along pretty good with each other.
But then he started talking about computers and making up all kinds of things - and against my better judgment I corrected him.
Bad idea.
Anyways today, yeah, we're not really on talking terms though he does still bring her by to visit on the weekends for I guess what is legally called "Conjugal Visits."
I remember being in the mental ward and the doctor not wanting me to leave said he could arrange for conjugal visits, me and Rose.
But we'll save that story for another time.
Anyways, yes Dad would rather I date a single gay man that a married straight woman. He made that very clear.
Now he died of a combination of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's what ... 20-years ago now ? I miss him terribly, the good conversations. Anyways, I'm getting off track.
The thing is that was the first time I had seen a bruise on my neck was with what that bully did to me in the bathroom those years ago.
While the bullying did continue in a very similar vein back at school I would now shout, "You're crushing me !" at which point they would take some of the weight of their butt off of my head but still not enough to let me go free.
"You belong in there." one bully said many years ago. I wondered if he realized those cruel words would forever be remembered today ...
>> My high school boyfriend transitioned, and she also finds women's panties and dresses much more comfortable. Personally, I like dresses because I'm lazy about matching a top and bottom. Dresses are easier to put on, too. It's just one item, and it's done.
At one point I was actually shopping for my teddy bears at a thrift store. I had a bear with me when I came in and pointed out to the woman greeting people that I was bringing him in.
"For a refund ?"
I smiled, "No. I'm here to buy some clothes for her. She's my sweetie and I've been meaning to do this for some time now."
At which point she laughed and swallowed her laugh rather quickly when she realized I was not kidding but being dead serious.
The first thing I heard when I walked in was a shrill whistle. I was certain it was not an emergency so I had to wonder why.
I followed the sound to the toys and saw a very small boy blowing it. And I wasn't the only one that could hear it. There were many people trying to make a grab for the boy to stop the incessant racket.
But he was too quick and having too much fun. He was laughing and running away and as soon as he got out of hand's reach blew even louder on the whistle.
"Someone needs a spanking." I muttered to myself.
Finally I realized I could do something here. I put my bear under my left arm and picked up something random from the shelf. It was one of those old-style calculators.
Without looking at him I spoke, "Oh boy ! Now THIS is the videogame I was looking for ! And there's only one left ! But who should I give it to ?"
Sure enough that piqued the young boy's curiosity. He came close keeping a tight grip on the whistle. I kept looking at the calculator like it was a superb pocket videogame which was a real treat to find in those days - letting him lower his guard.
He finally came close to look over my shoulder and spoke in a quiet voice, "Can I see it, mister ?"
When I made a snatch for the whistle, succeeded, and BOY DID HE SCREAM !
Oh lordee he acted like I had unscrewed his arm or something. Naturally the Mother came running straight up and demanded to know what I was doing to her precious little boy !
I spoke a little loudly so others could hear, "Your 'precious' boy has been blowing this whistle ever since I got in here !" and held it up as the boy made a grab for it again, but I was much faster than him and jerked it back.
And I was backed up by some shoppers.
"Yeah it's been annoying the hell out of me."
"God ! I'm glad someone stopped him !"
"Get that whistle away from that kid !"
So I don't know if you've ever seen someone that is so determine they are in the right and ready to rightfully lower the boom on someone - so much so that they will swallow their own tongue if it weren't true.
Well - she did. Her whole face screwed up like a pinched grapefruit, she grabbed the arm of her kid protectively and muttered under her breath.
"He was just playing with it. Don't you people have any patience ?"
But it was loud enough for the others to hear.
"NO !" came the very resounding reply.
Determined she would be right at least once today she held out her hand, "Hand me that thing, young man !"
I wasn't going to do that either. Instead I saw we were by the toys and the way this particular thrift store had things set up, there was an area in the back where people sorted through things, locked off to the general public, but reachable if you had a 15-foot ladder.
So giving it my best pitch I tossed the whistle way over the shelves directly into the back where the staff was still working and sorting through things, putting prices on them.
And that got me some decent applause by the others. At which point I grinned and bowed my head in respect and appreciation.
The woman with her unruly child then grabbed him by his ear and stormed away muttering to herself as he started to howl in pain.
Wow.
But the reason I was here was for my teddy bear. So I went into the kids section of clothing and started to look at some nice blouses and dresses.
A much quieter little girl came to me, curious, and asked what I was doing.
I told her in all honesty, "I'm picking out some clothes for my girlfriend here."
The Mother nearby heard this and immediately latched on to her kid pulling her back. But the little girl was still immensely curious.
"Momma look ! Momma ! He's buying clothes for his teddy bear. And it's his GIRLFRIEND ! Isn't that sweet ? Can I help him ? Huh ? I wanna help !"
I looked to the Mother and she clearly thought I was insane speaking in her nicest tones. "Nono sweetie. can't you see he is very busy. Very busy BUSY busy indeed ! Mustn't disturb the nice man."
At which point she took her daughter's arm and fairly ran to the other side of the store dragging her behind.
I laughed. Continued to shop. Bought some nice outfits in the children's section, where I was now. Went to checkout.
I pointed that I had brought in the teddy bear originally from outside so I didn't need to pay for her.
The lady behind the counter clearly could've cared less. I believe her words were, "I couldn't give a rat's a*s."
Rang up my purchases and I was out of there.
Now the reason I'm mentioning this is because of your transitioning friend. While I never wore women's clothes (except with Wayne and that was years later, different story for different time) at the time I felt probably very much the same thing your friend felt.
That women's clothes were softer and easier to wear than men's. More comfortable. And while I don't think you can easily guess the gender of a teddy bear, I just assumed mine was female as she didn't have a tail.
Long ago I told myself any teddy bear that has a tail is male and those that don't are female, despite whether the tail was in front or in back as guys have today.
>> Talking to bullies sounds like talking to cops.
Well not with me. I have to be contrary on this. I have talked to policeman in the past, you remember I have been locked up a few times in a mental ward and they were the ones that did it.
No I have had nothing but kindness and patience from policeman in any capacity whether they are called for me or I call for their assistance.
Bullies though ? Quite different. Everything to them is a joke. Absolutely everything. And jokes begin with taking the 'smart' kid in class and doing one of a few things.
1. Stuffing him headfirst in a bin of trash.
2. Toilet swirly him in girls and guys bathroom.
3. Locking him in a locker.
Now I know bullies also like to beat the stuffing out of you but that only happened with me once. I'm not sure if a prayer was heard up in heaven or what but every since bullies got their hands on me I was never really physically hurt, not really.
Mostly just the 3 up above.
It could be because I looked so small and pathetic going in class they think I'd make a better toilet brush than a punching bag. But yes I have seen bullies fight other students and the other students fight back and get bloodied for it.
I remember whenever I would get into a 'fight' with a bully I would just get down on the ground, put my head down, and cover the back of my head with my hands, the universal 'I don't want to fight you.'
Those watching would really screech, "P***y. F****t. Wimp. Loser."
And that's when the one I was supposed to fight drags me to my feet and chooses one of the above.
So, no, policemen and policewomen have been very kind and consider to me - always. Bullies ? Not quite so.
>> That's the one who died in 2015 I may have mentioned before. It was a motorcycle accident, but we still have our suspicions that maybe it was actually an assassination.
I fully believe this happens. My Dad was friends with a mechanic who may have had a shady past. I don't know. I do know that Dad told me that he was gunned down which is why we stopped seeing him one day.
As I got older I got more curious about what happened and Dad told me. Lee was working on a car. Some people drove by and gunned him down with a machine-gun. They don't know who did it. But bullet-holes were everywhere around where he was working.
Wow.
So, yeah, this sort of thing does happen.
>> Anyway, I'd say treat the average cop like a bully. They'll take anything you say and use it against you.
I watched the video. The 5th Amendment. You know I've seen a lot of videos where people wiggle their way around a policeman doing this and I will be honest. If I were a policeman myself I would find it disgraceful, instead of owning up to whatever I did wrong and take the consequences.
I think policemen and policewomen have treated me with such respect over the years is because - I do recognize them. I do recognize them as authority figures. And when I see them I try to 'exude' this knowledge to them. That I recognize they are authority figures.
That they were given the badge because they are peacekeepers, they are the mediators, they are the level - to keep harmony, discipline, and peace in society. And once they're aware I know this and will not confront them - I have been treated very well by them, always.
>> Very interesting as always!
Glad you like it, Kari. Time is getting away but I'm getting there. Going to write up a new Future Barrier chapter either today or early Thursday as Wednesday is going to be quite busy.
Hey, as long as the spouse is OK with it, dating married people is great!
That is a .. read moreHey, as long as the spouse is OK with it, dating married people is great!
That is a very interesting story with the teddy bear. Going from hero to “creep” in such a short time just goes to show how weird social norms are.
Oh toilet brush . . . that reminds me: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Donald-Trump-Toilet-Brush-Bowl-Gag-Home-Cleaner-Brush-Toy-Base/114437053838?hash=item1aa4fadd8e:g:yGkAAOSwXoJcr~Qk
Anyway, how cops treat you probably does have a lot to do with how you look. I’ve never had a bad encounter with one, but I think it’s still probably a good idea to exercise caution when dealing with them.
3 Years Ago
>> Hey, as long as the spouse is OK with it, dating married people is great!
One of t.. read more>> Hey, as long as the spouse is OK with it, dating married people is great!
One of the main reasons I think I got along so well with Rose was I was 18 and she was twice my age at the time. And I had always appreciated the wisdom of people older than me. She calls me on the phone 3x a day to check up on me and usually I have a question or two that only someone with her wisdom can answer.
>> That is a very interesting story with the teddy bear. Going from hero to “creep” in such a short time just goes to show how weird social norms are.
Yep. Of course how many guys do you know go around buying outfits for their teddy bears ? I can completely see where she is coming from.
I sent a link to Carlos with the words, "You see ? He CAN do good work when he puts his head to it."
Anyway, how cops treat you probably does have a lot to do with how you look. I’ve never had a bad encounter with one, but I think it’s still probably a good idea to exercise caution when dealing with them.
>> You are correct there. Caution, respect, or fear. They may mean the same thing to a police officer.
My high school boyfriend transitioned, and she also finds women's panties and dresses much more comfortable. Personally, I like dresses because I'm lazy about matching a top and bottom. Dresses are easier to put on, too. It's just one item, and it's done.
Talking to bullies sounds like talking to cops . . . unless you're dating a polyamorous cop you met on OKCupid, which is an entirely different matter. That's the one who died in 2015 I may have mentioned before. It was a motorcycle accident, but we still have our suspicions that maybe it was actually an assassination. He was being considered for a big promotion, after all. I keep thinking that things would have been different in the political sphere if he was still alive. Anyway, I'd say treat the average cop like a bully. They'll take anything you say and use it against you:
https://youtu.be/d-7o9xYp7eE
Very interesting as always!
Posted 3 Years Ago
1 of 1 people found this review constructive.
3 Years Ago
>> Wow, that sounds rough!
I didn't realize until later that night my neck was red to.. read more>> Wow, that sounds rough!
I didn't realize until later that night my neck was red too. Redneck. No. When he had mashed me up in the toilet expecting me to lap up my own pee I guess, he had applied such pressure to my neck by his full sitting weight on it that it bruised my neck with a purple mark.
It reminds me of the first time Rose and me started dating. she dearly loved giving me I think they're called hickys (hickies ?). It is when someone kisses you with such ferocity that they leave a red mark where they did.
Rose really did like to give me hickys in our early years. Dad noticed this one time and shaking his head said, "You better do something about that bruise, son, or someone might think you have a girlfriend."
Well yes I =DID= have a girlfriend, but he wasn't really content with that. For you see Rose was and is still married. And while the husband knows - at one point we got along pretty good with each other.
But then he started talking about computers and making up all kinds of things - and against my better judgment I corrected him.
Bad idea.
Anyways today, yeah, we're not really on talking terms though he does still bring her by to visit on the weekends for I guess what is legally called "Conjugal Visits."
I remember being in the mental ward and the doctor not wanting me to leave said he could arrange for conjugal visits, me and Rose.
But we'll save that story for another time.
Anyways, yes Dad would rather I date a single gay man that a married straight woman. He made that very clear.
Now he died of a combination of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's what ... 20-years ago now ? I miss him terribly, the good conversations. Anyways, I'm getting off track.
The thing is that was the first time I had seen a bruise on my neck was with what that bully did to me in the bathroom those years ago.
While the bullying did continue in a very similar vein back at school I would now shout, "You're crushing me !" at which point they would take some of the weight of their butt off of my head but still not enough to let me go free.
"You belong in there." one bully said many years ago. I wondered if he realized those cruel words would forever be remembered today ...
>> My high school boyfriend transitioned, and she also finds women's panties and dresses much more comfortable. Personally, I like dresses because I'm lazy about matching a top and bottom. Dresses are easier to put on, too. It's just one item, and it's done.
At one point I was actually shopping for my teddy bears at a thrift store. I had a bear with me when I came in and pointed out to the woman greeting people that I was bringing him in.
"For a refund ?"
I smiled, "No. I'm here to buy some clothes for her. She's my sweetie and I've been meaning to do this for some time now."
At which point she laughed and swallowed her laugh rather quickly when she realized I was not kidding but being dead serious.
The first thing I heard when I walked in was a shrill whistle. I was certain it was not an emergency so I had to wonder why.
I followed the sound to the toys and saw a very small boy blowing it. And I wasn't the only one that could hear it. There were many people trying to make a grab for the boy to stop the incessant racket.
But he was too quick and having too much fun. He was laughing and running away and as soon as he got out of hand's reach blew even louder on the whistle.
"Someone needs a spanking." I muttered to myself.
Finally I realized I could do something here. I put my bear under my left arm and picked up something random from the shelf. It was one of those old-style calculators.
Without looking at him I spoke, "Oh boy ! Now THIS is the videogame I was looking for ! And there's only one left ! But who should I give it to ?"
Sure enough that piqued the young boy's curiosity. He came close keeping a tight grip on the whistle. I kept looking at the calculator like it was a superb pocket videogame which was a real treat to find in those days - letting him lower his guard.
He finally came close to look over my shoulder and spoke in a quiet voice, "Can I see it, mister ?"
When I made a snatch for the whistle, succeeded, and BOY DID HE SCREAM !
Oh lordee he acted like I had unscrewed his arm or something. Naturally the Mother came running straight up and demanded to know what I was doing to her precious little boy !
I spoke a little loudly so others could hear, "Your 'precious' boy has been blowing this whistle ever since I got in here !" and held it up as the boy made a grab for it again, but I was much faster than him and jerked it back.
And I was backed up by some shoppers.
"Yeah it's been annoying the hell out of me."
"God ! I'm glad someone stopped him !"
"Get that whistle away from that kid !"
So I don't know if you've ever seen someone that is so determine they are in the right and ready to rightfully lower the boom on someone - so much so that they will swallow their own tongue if it weren't true.
Well - she did. Her whole face screwed up like a pinched grapefruit, she grabbed the arm of her kid protectively and muttered under her breath.
"He was just playing with it. Don't you people have any patience ?"
But it was loud enough for the others to hear.
"NO !" came the very resounding reply.
Determined she would be right at least once today she held out her hand, "Hand me that thing, young man !"
I wasn't going to do that either. Instead I saw we were by the toys and the way this particular thrift store had things set up, there was an area in the back where people sorted through things, locked off to the general public, but reachable if you had a 15-foot ladder.
So giving it my best pitch I tossed the whistle way over the shelves directly into the back where the staff was still working and sorting through things, putting prices on them.
And that got me some decent applause by the others. At which point I grinned and bowed my head in respect and appreciation.
The woman with her unruly child then grabbed him by his ear and stormed away muttering to herself as he started to howl in pain.
Wow.
But the reason I was here was for my teddy bear. So I went into the kids section of clothing and started to look at some nice blouses and dresses.
A much quieter little girl came to me, curious, and asked what I was doing.
I told her in all honesty, "I'm picking out some clothes for my girlfriend here."
The Mother nearby heard this and immediately latched on to her kid pulling her back. But the little girl was still immensely curious.
"Momma look ! Momma ! He's buying clothes for his teddy bear. And it's his GIRLFRIEND ! Isn't that sweet ? Can I help him ? Huh ? I wanna help !"
I looked to the Mother and she clearly thought I was insane speaking in her nicest tones. "Nono sweetie. can't you see he is very busy. Very busy BUSY busy indeed ! Mustn't disturb the nice man."
At which point she took her daughter's arm and fairly ran to the other side of the store dragging her behind.
I laughed. Continued to shop. Bought some nice outfits in the children's section, where I was now. Went to checkout.
I pointed that I had brought in the teddy bear originally from outside so I didn't need to pay for her.
The lady behind the counter clearly could've cared less. I believe her words were, "I couldn't give a rat's a*s."
Rang up my purchases and I was out of there.
Now the reason I'm mentioning this is because of your transitioning friend. While I never wore women's clothes (except with Wayne and that was years later, different story for different time) at the time I felt probably very much the same thing your friend felt.
That women's clothes were softer and easier to wear than men's. More comfortable. And while I don't think you can easily guess the gender of a teddy bear, I just assumed mine was female as she didn't have a tail.
Long ago I told myself any teddy bear that has a tail is male and those that don't are female, despite whether the tail was in front or in back as guys have today.
>> Talking to bullies sounds like talking to cops.
Well not with me. I have to be contrary on this. I have talked to policeman in the past, you remember I have been locked up a few times in a mental ward and they were the ones that did it.
No I have had nothing but kindness and patience from policeman in any capacity whether they are called for me or I call for their assistance.
Bullies though ? Quite different. Everything to them is a joke. Absolutely everything. And jokes begin with taking the 'smart' kid in class and doing one of a few things.
1. Stuffing him headfirst in a bin of trash.
2. Toilet swirly him in girls and guys bathroom.
3. Locking him in a locker.
Now I know bullies also like to beat the stuffing out of you but that only happened with me once. I'm not sure if a prayer was heard up in heaven or what but every since bullies got their hands on me I was never really physically hurt, not really.
Mostly just the 3 up above.
It could be because I looked so small and pathetic going in class they think I'd make a better toilet brush than a punching bag. But yes I have seen bullies fight other students and the other students fight back and get bloodied for it.
I remember whenever I would get into a 'fight' with a bully I would just get down on the ground, put my head down, and cover the back of my head with my hands, the universal 'I don't want to fight you.'
Those watching would really screech, "P***y. F****t. Wimp. Loser."
And that's when the one I was supposed to fight drags me to my feet and chooses one of the above.
So, no, policemen and policewomen have been very kind and consider to me - always. Bullies ? Not quite so.
>> That's the one who died in 2015 I may have mentioned before. It was a motorcycle accident, but we still have our suspicions that maybe it was actually an assassination.
I fully believe this happens. My Dad was friends with a mechanic who may have had a shady past. I don't know. I do know that Dad told me that he was gunned down which is why we stopped seeing him one day.
As I got older I got more curious about what happened and Dad told me. Lee was working on a car. Some people drove by and gunned him down with a machine-gun. They don't know who did it. But bullet-holes were everywhere around where he was working.
Wow.
So, yeah, this sort of thing does happen.
>> Anyway, I'd say treat the average cop like a bully. They'll take anything you say and use it against you.
I watched the video. The 5th Amendment. You know I've seen a lot of videos where people wiggle their way around a policeman doing this and I will be honest. If I were a policeman myself I would find it disgraceful, instead of owning up to whatever I did wrong and take the consequences.
I think policemen and policewomen have treated me with such respect over the years is because - I do recognize them. I do recognize them as authority figures. And when I see them I try to 'exude' this knowledge to them. That I recognize they are authority figures.
That they were given the badge because they are peacekeepers, they are the mediators, they are the level - to keep harmony, discipline, and peace in society. And once they're aware I know this and will not confront them - I have been treated very well by them, always.
>> Very interesting as always!
Glad you like it, Kari. Time is getting away but I'm getting there. Going to write up a new Future Barrier chapter either today or early Thursday as Wednesday is going to be quite busy.
Hey, as long as the spouse is OK with it, dating married people is great!
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That is a very interesting story with the teddy bear. Going from hero to “creep” in such a short time just goes to show how weird social norms are.
Oh toilet brush . . . that reminds me: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Donald-Trump-Toilet-Brush-Bowl-Gag-Home-Cleaner-Brush-Toy-Base/114437053838?hash=item1aa4fadd8e:g:yGkAAOSwXoJcr~Qk
Anyway, how cops treat you probably does have a lot to do with how you look. I’ve never had a bad encounter with one, but I think it’s still probably a good idea to exercise caution when dealing with them.
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>> Hey, as long as the spouse is OK with it, dating married people is great!
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One of the main reasons I think I got along so well with Rose was I was 18 and she was twice my age at the time. And I had always appreciated the wisdom of people older than me. She calls me on the phone 3x a day to check up on me and usually I have a question or two that only someone with her wisdom can answer.
>> That is a very interesting story with the teddy bear. Going from hero to “creep” in such a short time just goes to show how weird social norms are.
Yep. Of course how many guys do you know go around buying outfits for their teddy bears ? I can completely see where she is coming from.
I sent a link to Carlos with the words, "You see ? He CAN do good work when he puts his head to it."
Anyway, how cops treat you probably does have a lot to do with how you look. I’ve never had a bad encounter with one, but I think it’s still probably a good idea to exercise caution when dealing with them.
>> You are correct there. Caution, respect, or fear. They may mean the same thing to a police officer.