Hi Nikky    We met at the Neufeld training in Vancouver and Edmonton, I'm the art tpriahest who works with Cowichan Tribes Child and Family Services.  I'm preparing a presentation for the Managers here to talk about the Neufeld training I've done and the value of using this approach in our agency.  My supervisor thought it would be helpful to hear from some others who are using this approach, why they think it's effective and how they evaluated the success of this model as opposed to other strategies.  I thought of you and Janine, and wondered if you could take a few minutes to send me your thoughts on this, just briefly.  I would appreciate it!Have a great holiday season!Liisa LaaksoPS. I've sent this same message to both of you!

ReRead the story again and it is a wonderfull story in it's complete version Thank you and i look forward too more story's in this manner.

I also went back and re-read the story.  It's nice to see the ending finally posted. This will always be one of my all time favorite stories.
-sv

A very good story.
 I started reading it in September---2004.  But, when I found the final chapter, I went back and read it from start to finish.  It is a truly captivating story.  A good plot line, well defined characters. and good story telling technique.  Only a minor distraction due to the editing.  

Thank you for finishing this wonderful little tale.  I hope many more readers will have an opportunity to enjoy it as I did.
P.S.  I just love happy endings.

I had the honor of reading the preview to the ending of this story.  None the less, I read it again here.

I wish small minded people could look past a typo and a cigarette and see this story for what it really is- a well crafted and original TG story.  Stories of this caliber are difficult to come by.

It takes a lot of talent and dedication to finish a story of this magnitude.  I applaud Karin for giving it to us.
-sv

The story could use the services of a good editor. the lack of properation punctuation really irked me

Pity my comment is the only one here.  It's a great story and deserves more attention.  Chapter 13 was nicely done.  It was good to see Nikki and her mother in a relationship.  And I liked how Nikki dealt with unsolicited attention from men.
-sv

Well, chapter 12 was so short!  I understand you needed a transition for things to come.  It was just that I was mentally ready to roll with the story again.  I enjoy it and always get excited when I see it on the "What's New" list.
Thanks,
sv

Thanks for the added length.  It helped with the long period of time between postings.  A little darker this time.  I guess every good story needs a shade of black from time to time. I'm really enjoying how Nikki is forging a new female life for her self.  It fits her well.  I'm hoping the next chapter starts where this one left off- in bed, and delving into the emotional relationship.
Thanks,
sv

Karin  

Absolutely love the story and can't wait for more - I am now so envious of Nikki that I would love to be in her shoes - quite literally!!

Ignore the grammar chat from "jimmy" - does not detract from a really appealing storyline - so nice to read a Scottish story too - brings it all home for me and I imagine it to be me slipping into her lovely stockings!

Keep it up, hon!!

Steph
xxx

Geeze Karin.  You're such a tease.  It was a fix but only a fix.  I need more!
-sv

Enjoyed the story but how does it end?

Loved it Karin.  I really enjoyed the relationship between mother and "daughter".  I liked how Craig saw himself differently as a female and noticed that other's appreciated him as well.  It was sweet and endearing.  Thanks so much.
-slimv

Jimmy

Thank you your feedback, I do not profess or strive to be a professional writer. The stories are written purely as a hobby. All stories are put through my PC grammar checker so I guess it can't cope with the "funny little marks."
As for the side issue of smoking today's politically correct world seem's to want to make smokers into some sort of social leapers. I half expect smokers in the future to be murdered for the act. Thousands of people kill themselves each year in road accidents but smokers do not ask people to stop driving. Simplistic I know but true never the less.

Dear, please learn how to use the little funny marks; it would make reading your story so much easier.  I was a bit disappointed to find the same mistakes in this final part as the last part that was posted.  The funny little marks are important.

i still luv it! can't wait for chapter 8

This isn't a bad story at all.  However, I agree with Jezzi about the smoking part.  I have no idea why anyone would find someone sexy when they smoke.  Smoking is a nasty habit and it makes the person smell bad, as well as killing them.

The other thing is that your grammar needs a lot of work.  There are many mistakes; missing stops and pauses to name a few.  Your story gets lost to the reader because of these mistakes.  Use a grammar checker if you don't have someone to proofread your story.  Grammar is important.  Grammar helps the reader to know the tone of the conversations of the characters in the story.  Grammar helps the reader to know who said what.  Your story was almost impossible to read.  A painter needs to know how to mix paint to get the subject of the art across to the viewer.  In the same light, a writer needs to know how to put together words properly to get the subject of the story across to the reader

after part 7

I like this story a lot, particularly now that it has gotten away from the gang stuff, but the major role of smoking in this chapter disturbed me .  Particularly this:

<<  ... lifting her packet she opened it and held it towards me "Here take one" I hesitated "Go on take one" she said I reached forward and took one of the long slim cigarettes from the pack she handed me her lighter and I put it to my lips and lit up. "It's ok I don't mind" she said as I exhaled a cloud of smoke "We'll get you a packet of your own when we leave here"  >>

The image of a mom urging her child to develop a habit that will very likely shorten his/her life was a real turn off.  And both them go on to smoke a lot more often than the occasional one or two on a special occasion that you wrote was both's habit.  Sorry, I really liked the story otherwise.  

wonderful story!  please do keep on with Nikki's Christmas adventures!

i love it!!  please write more...SOON!!   will nikki see eddie again?    will William make good on his promise/threat?  (i actually would love to see the William character role with his menacing hold over nikki expanded)  thanks for a great read :)

This story is fun to read.  I am all nervous waiting for the big blowup Saturday.  I suspect that will be a revelation for a lot of people, Margo when she finds out she's been two-timed, Nikki when she tries to protect the professor, and the gang when they realize Nikki is not the same person only 30 days ago.  Please don't delay the next Chapter too long.

Hey Karen,
I love your story!  It's fantastic.  I think it's great that you're TG character smokes and his/her love interest is a non-smoker.  She is a good girl and they make for a wonderful couple.  I really am enjoying it.

Thanks,
sv

Starting to get a bit interesting.  I must have missed something, though.  When did Nikki get a "femme voice" and would she even use that word in describing it?

Hi Karen,
Still keeping up.  :)
Hugs, Fran

Hi Karin

An interesting start.