HI all
My next trip will be to Mr. Leather Toronto and I will finally be able to make appearance with International Deaf Leather boy taz 2009. It will be on Thanksgiving weekend. Leather hugz
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Harbor Masters 27th Annual Leather Run
On the weekend of November 6, I attended my first leather run. It was Harbor Masters 27th annual Leather Run. It was in Portland Maine.
It was also great to have Sir Y International Mr. Deaf Leather 2008 attend with me. Thanks Sir Y.
It was neat to spend time with Harbor Masters which I am currently an associate member of. The whole event was fun and it was great to see people that I have not seen for a while.
I was asked to give a short speech on Saturday during the banquet. I really enjoyed teasing the audience with my speech. It was nice to get people laughing.
I really was happy to take the opportunity to thank Harbor Masters for sponsoring me and also for supporting me with my journey prior to entering the IMRDL 2009 contest and during this year as well. It was important for me to thank David and Mark, Ralph and Butch, Stan and Andy of Harbor Masters of Maine for their support. I also thank all of the members of Harbor Masters of Maine. It was a great leather run .....
Next year they plan to have the run in Ogunquit Maine. I encourage you to check out their website HarbormastersofMaine for more information.
On Sunday morning during brunch winners of pig of the weekend, and winners of scavenger hunt were announced. I was also asked to draw for the raffle . I was also surprised when I was pinned that morning as well. It felt so great. Thanks to Harbor Masters.
It was great to meet with members of leather community from out of state. Leather hugz to all
International Leather Sir/Boy and ICBB 2009 Contest
On October 29th my partner Court and I flew to San Francisco to attend the International Leather Sir/Boy and International Community Bootblack 2009 contest. When we first arrived we met up with Ms. World Leather 2005, Michelle Jackson. We really enjoyed spending time with her and getting to know her more.
On our first night we attended the kickoff at Mr. S Leather. I was thrilled to pick up my new leather uniform shirt. Of course I ended up buying leather and having my leather custom fit. It was great to meet other titleholders at Mr. S Leather and during the weekend for this event. I was thrilled to see American Leatherman, Alex and his partner Loren, International Ms. Leather 2009, Lamalani, and International Mr. Leather Jeffrey. It was also great to see John, Mr. New Jersey Leather 2009. It was also great to see Mr. Toronto Leather 2009.
It was nice to meet Gabrielle who interpreted for the event. While at Mr. S Court and I were shopping and just happened to chat with Gabrielle before we even knew he was the ASL interpreter for the event. We also met up with Greg and Joseph who are interpreters from San Francisco. We had dinner with them and it was Awesome.
All the contestants in the contests were great. There were so many great demonstrations, fantasies and speeches. For me the whole event was fun and the people were great. I really do have to say Kudos to all of the contestants.
Congratulations to Sir Tony and Boy Brad who won the title of International Leather Sir and International Leather Boy 2009. Congratulations to Syr Evan who won International Community Boot Black 2009.
In the picture above Court and I were thrilled to meet up with Jeffrey, IML2009 and his partner David. We all walked to a couple bars together and chatted.
Court and I went out to eat with Greg and Joseph for dinner on Halloween night and wow what a riot it was from the hotel to the Castro. People were dressed up in costumes and they were everywhere. I have never seen so many people dressed up and having such a great time on the streets.
I am really thankful to the organizers of the ILSB/ICBB contest. I am thankful that they had an ASL interpreter and that they also made me feel very welcome.
I could write so much more but then it would be like a book so I will stop here but will add some pictures from the contest and from the weekend. If you have never attended an ILSB/ICBB event. I strongly encourage you to attend one as for me it was a wonderful experience.
Hugz
Thursday, November 5, 2009
NO MARRIAGE FOR GAY AND LESBIAN COUPLES IN MAINE
I was sad to return home to a state where there is no EQUALITY for marriage. It was a close vote. 53% voted to repeal the law and 47% voted to keep it. I sure hope that someday the people of Maine will allow equality for all. Hugz Terry
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Vote NO on One in Maine
Hi All,
Thought I would share this before I head off to San Francisco.
Last May here in Maine our Governor signed a bill that would allow gay & lesbian couples to marry. It was a great victory, but of course stand for marriage and others wanted to repeal this. Unfortunately, they gathered enough signatures to bring this to a ballot. So now here in Maine, we are facing this issue again. It appears like it is going to be a close vote. I hope to return from my trip to S.F. to find that the law is not repealed and that gay & lesbian couples can get married.
On Friday Oct 23rd the "NO on One" campaign asked John Post and I to do a video in ASL; Here is the link http://www.protectmaineequality.org/blog.cfm?ID=50
I sure hope Maine becomes a state where there is equality for all.
Hugz
~Terry
Thought I would share this before I head off to San Francisco.
Last May here in Maine our Governor signed a bill that would allow gay & lesbian couples to marry. It was a great victory, but of course stand for marriage and others wanted to repeal this. Unfortunately, they gathered enough signatures to bring this to a ballot. So now here in Maine, we are facing this issue again. It appears like it is going to be a close vote. I hope to return from my trip to S.F. to find that the law is not repealed and that gay & lesbian couples can get married.
On Friday Oct 23rd the "NO on One" campaign asked John Post and I to do a video in ASL; Here is the link http://www.protectmaineequality.org/blog.cfm?ID=50
I sure hope Maine becomes a state where there is equality for all.
Hugz
~Terry
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