Folsom 2010
Category Archives: Bears
Anyone using Scruff/Grindr?
I’m finding them interesting. I’ve been using my friend’s old Iphone 3G as an Itouch and remember some of the cool things about the iphone that I used to enjoy when I was provided one for free at work. My Droid has a couple of programs which try to do the same kind of GPS-gay-locating thing like Encountr and Purpll, but neither of them really have any critical mass, even in this gay Mecca of the Bay Area.
Adventure Weekend in Big Bear Lake, CA
After surviving some headaches the first day and some more altitude sickness, or bad food which caused my last night to be pretty bed and sink-focused, I must say that all in all I had a wonderful time at the pool with old and new friends in a new environment in a part of California I’ve never been to before, even though it reminded me in several ways of Lake Tahoe.
I’m also glad my car made it, despite some brake “burning” on the way down the mountain and a noise which my brother now believes was the wheel bearing. My friend Ed and I traveled about 900 miles round trip taking the scenic route up and down California in my Buick.
Here are the pictures from my camera and from others who attended:
Bear Market in Guerneville 2010 July 30-August 1
Dore/Up Your Alley 20100725
Trip to Santa Cruz and Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Some pictures and a video of our trip around the bay today.
We thought the buildings by the lighthouse were for the staff, but it’s actually a hostel! See http://www.norcalhostels.org/pigeon/
20100516 Urban Bear Weekend and other bear scenes
I actually saw Village Voice columnist Michael Musto at the Urban Bear Weekend Fair, so that makes three “celebrities” I saw in an 11-day visit in New York. Gallery and (PG-13-rated) video below:
Phoenix Phurfest 2010
Some of us did the Dining for Life at Alexi’s Grill in downtown Phoenix Thursday night.
I got a nice tan at the pool parties at the hotel, saw a lot of old friends and made some new ones. I got to speak a little Italian, Spanish and ASL (something I’m definitely an extreme amateur in). I really like the dry heat and climate of Phoenix, not to mention the wonderful topography that is visible from almost every horizon.
The luau they we had was amazing with authentic dancers and a fire/sword tosser. The music gave me chills and the dancers were stunning. Unfortunately it started to get dark toward the end of the video, but I’m so glad I got the video footage that I got. The (authentic?) and exotic buffet was awesome and I got to wear my barely ever-used Hawaiian shirt.
Also see my blog on going to Sedona with my niece to see my uncle.
Had lunch with my old friend Paolo De Nardo from Italy…
His friend, Phil, is a chef here in SF, and he recommended this cool place near my job which I never heard of. Former SF Mayor and state congressman and speaker of the California House Willie Brown was among the patrons at the time (we saw him walk out). Paolo took this picture of me.
Protected: Arizona Trip April 29-May 3, 2010
To my friends and family in Arizona –
I’ll be staying primarily with friends and I will be visiting friends, my niece and my uncle at various times (that’s what the trip to Sedona is for on Monday). I’d like to see as many of you as I can when I’m there, even if you are not going to the Phurfest activities, which is what prompted me to take my first trip to Arizona. My dad grew up there and I have family scattered all over the state. I’m renting a car and arriving Phoenix on April 29 at 530pm. My departure from Phoenix is May 3 at 8pm. Please make sure I have your mobile numbers and that you have mine (917-330-6105). I check texts much more than voicemail.