the way of size and appointments.

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There is a vitalistic pattern to these trips which has become established. I try to schedule the trip so that the first day in particular I arrive in the after- As soon as I am settled into my room I go to a delicatessen for sandwiches and snacks and to a pack- age store for a bottle of wine. On returning to the room I undress and slip into a negligee and mules and proceed with my unpacking. Dresses are hung one by one, lingerie is put in the dresser drawers. Shoes are set out, wigs are checked and cosmetics and jewelry laid out for a gala evening. Then comes body hair removal with a depilatory after which a cleaning sho- wer and a luxurious bubble bath. An extremely close facial shave is of course a basic essential. What hap- pens next depends on the time and place. I love to shop when on these trips so if there is time and a way, I slip on my foundation and hose, but omit the breast pads. Just a touch of mascara, lipstick and perfume and over all goes a shirt and trousers and I am on my way looking perhaps just a little bit as feminine as I feel. I have long since settled on my favorite shop. Since I am over six feet in height, it is always an 18 tall style gown. The Tall Apparel Shops are my first choice, but Lane Bryant's or Gimbles or Ohrbachs do have to be shopped too. As for shoes I get my 11 1/2 A's from a Tall Gals Shop here at home so that is no problem. I am partial to heels, but on Anita's ad- vice I bought a pair of flats to wear with a blouse and slacks. Of course I will need them if I get to the re- sort this summer. Then with purchases under my arm It's back to the hotel to resume preparations for the evening.

On rare occasions I have something sent up to my room by room service, but here timing is a problem so I generally depend on the delicatessen approach. I usually plan to eat by candle light and take cand- les and holders along for the purpose. Now, depend- ing on my mood, the dinner gown is selected and make up appropriate to it is applied. I try to give myself a choice of blond, brunette or grey wig depending on how I feel and of course all the accessories must be

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