Went to two Cinco de Mayo parties yesterday only a few blocks from each other. Here are some pictures from one of them. I was too much of a chatty Cathy to take them at one party.
Category Archives: Parties
Saint Patrick’s Dinner at Rik & Steve’s
2024 Bear Barbeque Oakland
Vallejo Gay Network March Potluck
Monty and Frankie hosted since I was not able to this March due to the fire. They have an amazing house with a super-comfortable couch and it was Saint Patrick’s Day themed.
July 2024 Update: Shea is in the video and a few of the pictures! 🙂
Other people took pictures, and look who is rubbing elbows and beards in these pictures! I think these are literally the first pictures taken of Shea and me together:
Other pictures taken by others that day:
















January 2024 Vallejo Gay Network Potluck
It was very difficult to imagine attending this, but I was implored to do so. The community was wonderful to me and it was a good chance to see a lot of friends only three days after the worst day of my life. My ex had flown back for a few days to help me out and to ensure that I was not left alone in the early days, so it was somewhat awkward to explain he had moved away nine days before the fire.
East Bay Bears New Year Party
Holiday Party for Rowing Club
New Year’s Day Open House at Neighbor’s
Our neighbors have two grand pianos and are both pianists. They serenaded us with live music at their traditional New Year’s Day Open House (the first one since Covid).