Articles Vol3 Iss3

EDITORIAL

Hi Girls,

Pat and Ann have now left to live in Lincolnshire and again we all wish them well in their retirement, we will all miss you. At the last committee meeting they were both made Honorary Members. Congratulations!

Also congratulations to Millie on becoming our new Chairlady, and we all wish her every success in her new role and I am certain she will make a fantastic Chairlady.

Please read Millie’s letter to us, published in this months magazine on page 7.

The Miss Cameo evening was a great success - see in magazine for details.

I would also like to thank Diana Cherry of Caudalie for sponsoring this colour issue.

All my Love

The Miss Cameo Evening Sophie - Editor

Thanks to Diana Cherry of Caudalie for taking some of the photographs which you can see on this page.

Chrissie, our last year's winner presented the prizes, to our new Miss Cameo Danielle, who was wearing a magnificent black satin dress with long gloves trimmed with fur, Marion who came second was wearing a beautiful black dress which had a sparkly top and Kathy who came third was wearing to a plain but stylish long maroon dress.

The judges of the competition were Pat, Ann and Toni.

Pat and Ann were presented with a gift of a beautiful blue set of glasses and decanter by all the members of the Group, as a leaving present and to show all our appreciation for all their work for the group over the years - we will all miss you.

At the event we had an E.G.M. in which Millie was voted in as our next Chairlady, although she was not present at the meeting. At the meeting nobody was willing to become our new Secretary and Member's Rep. (as Toni is stepping down). Fortunately this problem has now been resolved by Jessica and Carol who have volunteered their services as Secretary and Member Rep. respectively. Carol also solves the problem of the requirement of having a RG on the committee. Kay has very kindly volunteered to replace Ann as our new Raffle lady.

A big thank to Jane of the courtyard for putting on a splendid buffet for us.

We all had a great time.

JESSICA'S PAGE

Secretary’s Report

Firstly I would like to thank the committee for asking me to be your secretary. I feel it is a great honour to be able to do something to repay the group for the help you have given me in the past.

I attended my first committee meeting on the 2th July and after being co-opted onto the committee (along with Carol) I took over the recording of the minutes. There were 4 members of the committee present, which means we had a legal quorum (i.e. 2/3 of the total committee of 6). Various things were discussed and the following decisions were made.

For the Christmas dinner only the fully paid up members would be eligible for the £5 cameo subsidy. Partners of members (unless joint members) would have to pay the full amount, but please bear in mind that the joint membership is only £3.50 extra so there is a net saving of £1.50 in being a joint member.

Jan proposed (via Marion) that all meetings should be non-smoking. After discussion this was carried unanimously so as from the 15th Aug. this will take effect.

The committee arranged the meetings for Sept. and Oct. (details elsewhere). Anybody interested can receive a full copy of the minutes by request.

Our next committee meeting will be on the 26th Sept. so if any of you would like me to put anything to the committee please see me at a meeting or phone me (01 980 590 787). Please do bear in mind that I am a very busy lady and I cannot be at the phone all the time so please be patient and don’t give up.

The committee decided to award honoury membership to Pat and Ann and finally on a personal note I would like to thank Pat and Ann for all they have done for me.

Jessica

A CAUTIONARY TALE

It was a few summers ago whilst I was living in Harrow it happened. It was probably one of the most embarrassing moments of my life.

I got up as usual and it was my day off, skiving actually but please don’t tell anybody. I put on my make-up, done my hair and as it was a warm day l put on a thin white blouse and my favourite pink skirt, it had poppers down the front instead of buttons and I thought I looked the bee’s knees.

Off to the shops I went, the sun was shinning and I arrived at the car park behind Sainsbury’s. Crowded or what, there seemed to be a million people there. Oops I thought, I don’t much like crowds, but decided to proceed anyway.

I parked the car and carefully and very daintily got out of the car. Closing the door behind me I walked towards the shop, but my skirt didn't come with me, for it was caught in the door. There I was standing by the car with my sussy and stockings showing to the world desperately trying to pull my skirt back up whilst fumbling in my bag for my keys. I just wanted the ground to swallow me up.

Jessica

A FEW FUNNIES

A blonde woman walks into a chemist and asks the assistant for some bottom deodorant. The assistant, a little bemused, explains to the woman that they don't sell bottom deodorant, and never have. The blonde, unfazed, assures the lady behind the counter that she has been buying the stuff from here on a regular basis, and would like some more.

The shop assistant thinks for a minute, knowing full well that they don't stock, or have ever sold, such an item. She smiles at the thick blonde pillock and says, "One moment please, I will get the chemist." The chemist looks at the blonde and says, "Can I help you miss?" "I would like to buy some bottom deodorant please," says the blonde.

I'm sorry," says the chemist, "we don't have any." "But I always get it here," says the blonde. "Do you have the container it comes in?" "Yes!" Said the blonde, "I will go and get it." She returns with the container and hands it to the chemist who looks at it and says to the her "This is just a normal stick of under arm deodorant". The annoyed blonde snatches the container back and reads out loud from the container, "To apply, push up bottom."

A young she-male with small breasts buys a finely carved mirror at an oriental antique shop and hangs it on her bathroom door. One morning, while getting undressed, she playfully says: "Mirror, mirror, on my door, make my boobs forty-four". Instantly, there is a brilliant flash of light, and her boobs grow to enormous proportions. Excitedly, she runs to tell her partner what has happened, and in minutes they both return. This time she crosses her fingers and says: "Mirror, mirror on the door, make my penis touch the floor!". Again, there's a brilliant flash of light and, at that instant, both of her legs fall off.

Words of wisdom from children...

* Never trust a dog to watch your food. - Patrick, age 10
* When your dad is mad and asks you, "Do I look stupid?" don't answer him. - Michael, 14
* Never tell your mum her diet's not working. - Michael, 14
* Stay away from prunes. - Randy, 9
* Never pee on an electric fence. - Robert, 13
* Don't squat with your spurs on. - Noronha, 13
* Don't pull dad's finger when he tells you to. - Emily, 10
* When your mum is mad at your dad, don't let her brush your hair. -Taylia,11
* Never allow your three-year old brother in the same room as your school assignment. - Traci,
* Don't sneeze in front of mum when you're eating crackers. - Mitchell, 12
* Puppies still have bad breath even after eating a tic tac. - Andrew, 9
* Never hold a dust buster and a cat at the same time. - Kyoyo, 9
* You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk. - Armir, 9
* Don't wear polka-dot underwear under white shorts. - Kellie, 11
* If you want a kitten, start out by asking for a horse. -Naomi, 15
* Felt markers are not good to use as lipstick. - Lauren, 9
* Don't pick on your sister when she's holding a baseball bat. - Joel, 10
* When you get a bad grade in school, show it to your mum when she's on the phone. - Alyesha,
* Never try to baptize a cat. - Eileen,

LETTERS FROM PAT, ANN and MILLIE

Hello Ladies,

We would like to thank all of you that were at the courtyard, on miss cameo night. it was nice to see you all, and you provided us with an evening we will not forget. thanks to you all for the parting gift that you presented us with, it will go in pride of place in our new home. we will take with us, some wonderful memories of the cameo group, evening and members alike.

Congratulations to the new miss cameo, and to all who entered, we had a difficult time judging.

You will have seen elsewhere that we have had Jessica and Carol volunteer to join the committee. many thanks to them. the committee now satisfies all the criteria of the constitution.

We will miss you all, but we will remain members so that we will continue to receive the cameo magazine.

All our love

Pat and Ann

Spain, Thursday July 19 2001 10:00

Dear Cameo members,

Marion of the Cameo committee has just this moment telephoned to advise of my election as Chairlady of the Society. Pat and Ann, the retiring officers, will be a hard act to follow, but with your help, I will do my best to ensure Cameo is not only a source gathering for crossdressers, but a foundation for information on our predilection to enjoy being able to dress as we desire.

Looking to the future, there is the prime necessity to ensure views, opinions and ideas of all members are adequately canvassed. With this in mind I suggest an Extraordinary General Meeting of all members to be held at my home in Ferndown some time in September, the date to be arranged and published A. S. P.

Do remember please that any club or a society is only as good as its members. If you are a genuine crossdresser, wish to meet with others of like mind in secure surroundings, then pledge Cameo your support.

Love to all

Millie Wells - Chairlady Cameo.

A REVIEW

Danielle sent me a copy of her new magazine Silhouette the magazine for lovers of corsetry, the very first Edition Vol. 1 Issue 1. This magazine is sponsored by Axefords a corset manufacturer, apparently they have been making corsets since 1880. The magazine is quite glossy and expensive to look at, but is only in black and white. it is full of corsetry related articles, some on the history of corsetry and other under garments and has quite a few illustrations. It also features some articles by Annabelle, Annabelle,now where have I seen that face before?

I must say on reading the introduction it did make me want run out straight away and buy a corset, but then I remembered I have no money, so I couldn't.

At £7 it does seem rather expensive and I myself am not into corsets, except for the shape it gives you, but if you are a lover of all things corsetry, then this is the magazine for you.

Contact Danielle and I'm certain she will send you a copy.

A POEM

Man In The Glass

By Dale Wimbrow

When you get what you want, in your struggle for Self,
And the World makes you King for a day,
Just go to the mirror and look at yourself
And see what THAT man has to say!
For it isn’t your Father or Mother or Wife
Whose Judgement upon you must pass,
The Fellow whose verdict counts most in your Life
Is the one staring back from the Glass!
Some people may think you a straight shootin’ chum,

And call you a wonderful guy,
But the man in the Glass says you’re only a Bum
If you can’t look him straight in the eye.
He’s the fellow to please, never mind all the rest,
For he’s with you clear up to the end,
And you’ve passed your most difficult test
If the man in the Glass is your friend.
You may fool the whole World down the pathway of Life,
And get pats on the back as you pass,

But your final reward will be Heartache and Tears,
If you’ve cheated the Man in the Glass!

Birthday Girl

and Sophie's Dilemma

Hi all

Well what a year this has been for me.

When I started I was a very shy introverted guy, now I’m an outrageous cross-dresser, that can be seen two or three times a week windowshopping in Bournemouth or Poole in my skirt and high heels I have to do all this alone as of yet I haven't found a fellow trannie to be brave enough to go shopping with me, yet, but I live in hope!

Now where shall I start, you may have read my story which was published a year ago, but since then a lot has happened.

I am now the editor of this magazine and I do hope you like it, I'm afraid that I tend to put more emphasis on the look of the magazine than its content, but I hope that if I continue be the editor then I will be able to rectify this.

Initially, I thought that my mother and sister would get used to me being a trannie, but this was not to be, in fact a few months ago I was summoned, for a 'little chat' with my mother, more or less explaining to me that they did not want see me dressed at all. They said that they might be persuaded to see me dressed, but they would need a warning first, my sister said that she thought I was weird and my mother said that if she saw me out in Poole she would hide because she would not like the embarrassment of being seen with me, I know I should respect their feelings but I'm afraid this quite upset me.

My wife has continued to be supportive, this has been very hard for her as I have continued to push the boundaries forward, I suppose I have been a little bit naughty but I think it's understandable. You see that when I am dressed as a man, I don't feel good about myself I feel scruffy and dirty, but when I am dressed as a woman I feel proud, smart, clean and very good about myself.

I'm not certain what category all this puts me into if I'm a transvestites and the part of the definition of a transvestite is: that they are men who comfortably fill male roles in society and are satisfied with their boiloical sex and as I feel more comfortable in wearing women's clothes than I do when I wear men's clothes, in fact I don't like being a man at all, so where do I fit into the scheme of things or maybe I'm just halfway between a transvestite and a transsexual or maybe it just doesn't matter at all, were all slightly different I suppose. Why don't you write to me and tell me what your feelings are, why, not when you started to crossdress and what category you put yourself into, if any?

All this has not been helped by the fact that I have lost my job and I can't seem to put my mind into getting a new one, as the worry of finding a job where I have to dress as a man gives me the shivers. Oh dear what DP I going to do! sorry I am rambling on a bit here...

Love to you all

Trannie Tips

Are you a transvesttite, a drag queen, a transgendered woman, or a genetic woman looking for some sexy secrets about sexual illusion?

..... This is for you.

Passing as a woman when you are a genetic male is probably one of the hardest things you will ever encounter. Guys don't sit like ladies they don't walk like ladies and they certainly don't talk like ladies. Forget the male accent, the content of guys conversations is entirely blokish. So what can you do ? - I have been at many trannie bars and seen a TV asking for a pint of bitter and a large portion of scampi in the basket.... the proverbial "thanks mate" resounding to the barman. I suppose that if you just want to have some fun, do something different and go out with your friends dressed as the opposite sex then all that would be fine. If you happen to be ex services elite special forces then the odd comment or worse from passers by will not concern you too much. A lady like punch in the throat is more the order of the day. Acting in the role of a woman takes time, practice and a great deal of confidence

Rule 1...dress your age if you are 40 or 50 years old (or even over 30) don't dress in a miniskirt. You are not a spice girl and you are inviting trouble. Go to a department store and ask the ladies wear dept to advise on what a middle aged woman would wear. Make an excuse....it's for your wife etc etc. who cares these days. Dressing outside your age will get you into more problems than anything else.
Rule 2...don't overdo the make up in your enthusiasm to cover the beard shadow an inch thick of foundation is actually worse. Believe it or not women have hair too...on their arms, upper lip and all sorts of places.
Rule 3...study women (the right sort of course !) and how they act and don't overdo the I'm a little girl bit in your demeanour. Women are not like that unless they are 16 years old or an experienced Joan Collins.
Rule 4...don't speak from your chest try talking from the top of your mouth. eg your head. Do not try a falsetto or you will end up squeaking and that is worse. Guys speak from the chest - Women speak from the mouth.
Rule 5...don't smoke in the street and don't order pints of beer unless you are at a tranny club and you really have to have a pint.
Rule 6...get proper advice on wigs, clothes, hair and make up what you think looks great probably doesn't. Hair colour and make up have to blend with your natural colour.
Rule 7...think about how you will react to guys this is not so funny as it seems - as a woman you are inviting the attention of the now new opposite sex (men) and if you handle things wrong then it's probably trouble. Remember it is usually straight hetro guys that will be interested and if you are convincing and plan on winding a guy up sexually then be warned. A guy's ego can be damaged to find out that he just asked what he may later perceive as another guy. Learning how to act as a woman takes time and experience.
Rule 8...when you sit down always cross your legs if you sit with your legs apart you will attract attention in public. Guys sit with their legs apart, women usually sit with legs crossed, if they are not crossed keep the knees tight together.
Rule 9...using the ladies loo well clearly your not going to use the gents ! - that would be suicide. Use the bowl as a lady and sit down or if you do stand make sure you leave the seat down ! - If you have a skirt or dress on even questionable females have the right to use female public toilets these days. If you have jeans or pants on you may be ousted or it may raise comment. You don't need that
Rule 10..smile not so funny actually - when you meet someone in public a smile does a great deal to make them feel at ease - remember personality carries the day far more than looks. Once they realise you don't bite or have obvious hang ups then most things will follow on more smoothly.

These tips were edited from tips found on the Web-Site www.crissywild.com