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New York Pride 2007

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 17:34:54 GMT

WOW - OMG - what a great time!!!! THANK YOU to Robert and Derek for an amazing, proud and wonderful ride down 5th avenue!!!

Brian Kent was on the microphone getting the crowd worked up and having a great time!!!

I was on the back of the truck and have no idea how I never fell off.

GO MURCH on the blades!!!!

Folson East

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:15:23 GMT

Sunday - Father's Day - Folsom East. Great day - Excellent weather. I decided to not work, volunteer, etc. I really wanted to just hang out with Peter, smoke some cigars and relax.

We did breakfast with the kids, then headed over to 28th street.

Thanks to all those who worked so hard behind the scenes!!! Loved the stage!!!

Can't wait until next year!!!

Leather Pride Night

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:13:19 GMT

What a great event - Thank you to all who pulled this together for doing a great job again!!

I volunteered to work the Silent Auction with Grant. It's easy, hang out, chat, then it ends and all chaos breaks out. Way too funny!!!

Grant - would love to work with you again!!!!

IML

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:11:15 GMT

IML 29 - WOW what a ride. Stressful, exciting, fun. Let's start at the end and work our way back. Out of 52 Contestants, I placed 5th!!! Not too bad since I had never been to IML before and had no idea what I was walking into.

Arrived Wed morning and just unpacked. Trust me, there's a lot to unpack for IML. BIG HUGE THANK YOU to Kyle L for teaching me how to love and care for my boots. Spent Wed making sure they were cleaned and ready for the competition.

Thur night - Pretty easy, Walk on stage, say your name, title, city and your sponsor. Love the mic and the stage. Picked number 20. Now they bring you on alphabetically so I was next to the last guy. I lucked out. This means a Friday AM interview.

Fri AM - Interview with the judges. Wasn't as bad as I thought.

Free until Sat night - so did some shopping in the vendor mart and hung out with friends!

Sat night - Pecs and Personality. Fun and weird all at the same time.

Sun - Need to be ready by 12 and then off to the Chicago Theater for the contest. Rehersal rehersal, then the real thing.

Announcement of the Top 20 - I'm in!!!! Woo Hoo!!! I called home and the kids were shouting for me - Very cool. The wife was also texting Peter as he was watching the contest. At that point, I realized that I didn't need anything else. All I ever wanted was to be an Out Proud Leather man with the support of my family. I have it, so everything else was just the icing.

Time to give my speech. I can vividly remember standing on the stage, waiting, then walking down to the microphone. It has white tape on the left and the on/off button on the right. I took it out of the stand and started my speech. An entire theater filled to hear what I had to say. I LOVE IT!!! I took my time and spoke from the heart and what gives me so much passion!!!

Done finished, now to just wait for the others to take their turn and then the final results.

Landed 5th overall - I'm pretty damn proud.

THANK YOU Derek and Robert for hosting a great victory party at The Eagle!!!

Peter and I worked and pulled and laughed and cried all weekend. What to wear, where do I need to be, who should I meet. We did our own thing and set our own pace and wore what we wanted to wear. No coaches, No entourage - we were just ourselves. OK except for that 1 quick moment when I lost it and called Brian Kent. THANK GOD HE ANSWERED HIS PHONE!!! We're very proud. I say "WE" because I could not have gotten that far at IML without Peter.

What a ride!!!!

p.s. If you ever need a uniform designed for you? I know just the person - RRRRRODRIGO!!!!!

RIDE

Tue, 08 May 2007 14:37:28 GMT

Held a TEAM EAGLE fundraiser on Saturday May5th. What a lot of work, but what a fun night!!! Brian Kent was the mc auctioneer for the evening. The NY boys of leather sold 50/50 raffle tickets. Without them, we would not have had a successful night. Did you check out our team uniforms? OMG how funny!!!!

CLAW

Wed, 02 May 2007 15:13:11 GMT

Cleveland Leather Awareness Weekend. What a blast. No contest!! Just a great time to hang out, make new friends and meet more of my 2007 classmates. It's all volunteer and the money raised goes toward charities. This was a no brainer on whether to attend or not - DUH!

THANK YOU to all the people who took hours, days, weeks, months to pull this together, so the rest of us could have a great time!!!

GLAAD Media Awards

Wed, 02 May 2007 15:06:30 GMT

Peter and I were invited as Guests of the owners of The Eagle and Budweiser. What a fun night eating with celebrities. Although I did get in trouble with my daughter for not getting my picture taken with Hillary Duff. What was I supposed to do, I ran into her, literally, right before she went on stage to present an award. But don't worry, I didn't waste the opportunity to recruit any other celebrity for Braking the Cycle.

PORNO BINGO!

Wed, 02 May 2007 14:57:11 GMT

Welcome to Porno Bingo!! That's what you'll hear when you come to bingo on Wednesday nights with Will Clark. First, what an amazing man Will is. ALL and I repeat ALL the money that is raised at Porno Bingo goes towards the charity that is there that night. The night I was there, Dean Flynn from Titan was our porno man. His job is to call the numbers and then we auction items off of him. The money raised is being used for the HIV+ Peddlers on Braking the Cycle. Making sure the pos peds have the right kinds of food for such a long ride will totally help them get through all 275 miles.

THANK YOU Will and Dean!!!!

Dinner

Sat, 17 Mar 2007 14:31:39 GMT

We had our dinner this past Thursday at Philip Marie restaurant. What a great event. The place was amazing and the food was great. It was so nice to see all these HOT MEN in formal leather get together for a night of friendship and to support NYU's AIDS Research program. Without Grants and fundraisers, they would not be able to do the work they do.

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED.
THANK YOU TO:
The NYC Eagle
The Leather Man (donated leather officers shirt)
Wesco Boots (Custom pair of boots)
Tom of Finland Foundation
Lucky Tiger
Museum of Sex
Manhunt
DJ M Arana
Condomania
Movmnt Magazine
Picture This
e-maprod
The Nazca Plains Corp

and YES, this will be an annual event. SO, if you missed this year, we better see you next year!

Lots of stuff happenin at The Eagle

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 21:41:22 GMT

This past Friday was the beginning of a once a month party called GRUFF. It's put on by Max Scott. Each month there will be new men, different "activities" and different charities that will reap the benefits of the night. Last Friday, Peter and I helped out Maxx. Charlie Matula was in town. Mr February of Butch Bear calendar, owner of LA Eagle and a GREAT GUY!!!!

This Friday BK's Safer+Saner starts up. Anything that these folks put on will be HOT!!!

OK so I'm getting over this cold and gonna rest up!!!

Jail and Bail Fundraiser

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 17:03:47 GMT

OMG - What a fun and kinky night!!! There is no way this could have been accomplished if it was not for the efforts and time of all of those who helped!!! I can't even begin to THANK you all enough!!! And who said the NY Leather community was dead? They couldn't have been more wrong!!!

All of those hot men in leather on a Saturday Night!! Let's keep it going!!! It's that simple!!!

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

MAL 2007

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 16:57:20 GMT

What a great weekend!!! It was great to meet so many new people and to hang out with old friends!!! Congratulations Gary!!! And thanks for having such great weather. Loved hanging outside at the host hotel with hot men and great cigars!!!

MR LA Eagle Contest

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 15:53:34 GMT

OMG!!! I think the only thing that would have made the trip to LA better would have been a private jet. The folks in LA really rolled out the red carpet for me and Peter. I was totally overwhelmed by their generosity and hospitality!

THANK YOU - THANK YOU - THANK YOU!!!

Special Thanks to Michelle Jackson (Ms San Diego 2005, Ms World Leather 2005) for carting us around LA and West Hollywood!

Charlie, Gannon and Hunter, Hot Men!! Hot Bar!! - It's worth the trip just to meet these guys -WOOOOOF!!!

It was the 1st LA Eagle contest and they started off with a bang. 5 great contestants!!! Thanks for a great weekend!!!!

New Years

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 15:46:53 GMT

Peter and I spent New Year's Eve at a friends place smoking cigars, eating and drinking!! What a gret night!!! We rang in the new year, drank , kissed, then we all made our way down to The Eagle. Hung out on the newly enclosed roof deck for some beer and cigars!!! Thanks Peter, Barry, Z, Des for a great night - Here's to 2007!!!!

CODE - Thurs Dec 28th

Sat, 30 Dec 2006 23:39:21 GMT

What a fun night at CODE, but then again, I usually always have good time there. It was great to see so many HOT men there in gear!! Now if they would only understand that they are HOT and should wear their gear no matter what night it is!!!

Nothing like letting the head stubble grow all week, so Jake can shave it!!!

Leather Santa

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 18:52:21 GMT

It's not everyday you get to be Santa, let alone Leather Santa!!!

The New York boys of leather fundraiser benefited "The Anti Violence Project" For $5.00 you got to sit on my lap and have your picture taken - YEAH ME!!! For all of those naughty boys out there, they got placed over my knee for a much needed spanking and then got their picture taken!!

The boys raised over $500.00 that night - AWESOME!!!

Lavender Light Gospel Choir

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 18:49:19 GMT

November 28th, St John the Divine Church held a concert to benefit those living with HIV/AIDS. The price to enter the concert was a new unwrapped gift for someone living with this disease.

Peter and I had decided to take a break from running around and sit and listen to some great music. There were many talented performers there, but ya just can't explain the energy that comes from the members of Lavender Light!

Thank You for a great evening!!!!

BTW - When I was purchasing my gift, I explained to the store clerk why I was purchasing it and where it was going to be donated. The clerk threw in a bunch of store merchandise for free! THANK YOU "The Body Shop"

WORLD AIDS DAY

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 18:43:42 GMT

What and emotional and humbling experience!!! I was honored to be the "Reader of The Names" for the LGBT Center's World AIDS Day ceremonies. Words can not express the feelings and emotions of that day.

The candle light march from The Center to Union Square was almost rained out. We managed to march and read more names once we got to Union Square. It was nice to see people stop and listen. Stop to take the time to remember those we lost. Once we were all done, I was interviewed by "The Villager". The article came out the following week and I was labeled "An Activist". I'm not sure if I fall into that column, but if that's what it takes to get the word out that the fight is not over, then I'll take it!

I couldn't help but notice that there were not a lot of youth there. Just some questions running through my head.

Are they not affected by this?
Do they not care?
What can we do to ensure that the next generation doesn't forget those we've lost?

Mr Toronto Leather Contest

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 18:36:17 GMT

WOW - What a packed filled weekend!!! We got to meet so many people in such a short amount of time!! If you were thinking of heading up to Toronto, DO IT!! Those folks will welcome you with open arms!! Thanks to everyone who made us feel welcomed!!!

The contest was HOT and fun!!!

Congrats to Steve Martin, Mr Toronto Leather 2007
Congrats to David Kraft, Mr. Leather Fellowship 2007

Gloria took us for some much needed cigars from another small country near miami. AWESOME!!!

The weather was great and hanging on their roof deck with some cigars was a great way to end the weekend!!!

MR DC Eagle Contest

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 18:30:52 GMT

When they say it's starting at 10pm SHARP, they mean it!!! It was probably the shortest contest I have been to. Great to see Bennett again - What a HOT MAN!!!

Congrats Joe Hurchick!!! WOOF, the class of 2007 just keeps getting hotter and hotter!

If I had known that this was a smoking bar, I would have brought some cigars. Those days are soon to be over come Jan 2007.

Mr/Ms Philadelphia Leather

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 19:29:35 GMT

What a weekend. Can't help but be a little partial to my hometown. The venue was great, the MC did an awesome job and the contestants looked like they were having a blast!!!

The after party at The Bike Stop was fun, but then again, The Bike Stop is always a good time!!!

Great to see some old friends and make new ones!!!

Thanks for a great time Philly!!!!

Bear Cafe Bake-Off

Tue, 07 Nov 2006 22:05:32 GMT

I was invited to be a judge at the 4th Annual Bear Cafe Bake-Off. What a blast!!!

After walking around the room and judging the entries on presentation, the judges were huddled behind a partition where we were brought samples of each entry.

The winner made a chocolate grenache cake with cashews.

Mr CT Leather Contest

Tue, 07 Nov 2006 22:01:34 GMT

After a quick hour and a half drive, Peter and I made it to New Haven, CT. There were only 2 contestants this year, but all I can say is that I'm glad I wasn't judge. The judges had 2 very quilified candidates!

We got to hang out with Chuck (Mr NJ Leather 2007) and Jim (Mr Boston Leather 2005) and I got to meet many other titleholders from Boston.

Congratulations Jayson!!!