Me, Val, Boy Taz and Jeffrey at IML 32
Saturday, September 4, 2010
International Mr. Leather 2010
Wow,, finally my first time to attend IML. It was a lot of fun and there were lots of people. It was great to see everyone. I arrived Thursday around noon. Took a short nap and waited for Boy Taz to come and join me. Court would arrive much later that night. On first night we all went to the Leather archives Museum to attend Jeffrey Payne's Roasting. Food was served and of Course David watt was where there was a person laying with food on his body.. It was Awesome. The roasting was awesome and the ASL interpreter was great. Bob Donaldson. (IMRDL) also showed up and it was great to spend time with him as well.
On Friday we attended the Leather Market which was great and there were lot of people. Court and I went out to lunch. That night it was an honor to speak about Jeffrey during his step aside speech. IT was Awesome that he had about 5 or 6 people speak and had his IML 31 class come up to the stage. After this Court and I headed to Touche to make an appearance to promote IDL 2010. I ended up speaking with my own voice as they were not able to get interpreter for that night. Thanks to David Boyer from TOUCHE for supporting IDL.
On Saturday we went to the leather market again and I had some downtime. IT was great to see several of the contestants and others.
Sunday was the contest and the entertainment was AWESOME. All the contestants did a great job. Congrats to Tyler McCormick who won as IML 2010 and Tim Starkey who won as International Mr. Boot Black 2010. They are great. History was made when Tyler won . Congrats to Lance Holman Mr. SF Leather 2010 as first runner up and Jack Duke, Mr. Texas Leather 2010 as 2nd runner up.
IML is a fun event. I hope to go again next year. Leather Hugz Terry
On Friday we attended the Leather Market which was great and there were lot of people. Court and I went out to lunch. That night it was an honor to speak about Jeffrey during his step aside speech. IT was Awesome that he had about 5 or 6 people speak and had his IML 31 class come up to the stage. After this Court and I headed to Touche to make an appearance to promote IDL 2010. I ended up speaking with my own voice as they were not able to get interpreter for that night. Thanks to David Boyer from TOUCHE for supporting IDL.
On Saturday we went to the leather market again and I had some downtime. IT was great to see several of the contestants and others.
Sunday was the contest and the entertainment was AWESOME. All the contestants did a great job. Congrats to Tyler McCormick who won as IML 2010 and Tim Starkey who won as International Mr. Boot Black 2010. They are great. History was made when Tyler won . Congrats to Lance Holman Mr. SF Leather 2010 as first runner up and Jack Duke, Mr. Texas Leather 2010 as 2nd runner up.
IML is a fun event. I hope to go again next year. Leather Hugz Terry
Jeffrey Payne's last stop before his step down
On May 21 in the evening Court and I went to pick Jeffrey up at the airport. I was embarrassed that my car battery died and we had to use my jumper cables to get car started. We then headed home and had a little down time. It was great to see Jeffrey again. It was an honor to have Jeffrey come to Maine as his last stop before his step down.
On Saturday we went to Portland Headlight and Two Lights. We had lunch at Two Lights. It was a beautiful day. Later that evening we headed to Mark and Dave's to have dinner before heading to Blackstone's. It was great to have dinner with Mark , Dave. Stan, Andy, Steve, Mike. Court and a few others. After that we headed to Blackstone's and met up with people. Thanks To Chris and Andy and those who helped sell 50/50 tickets. Thanks to Mark and Dave for hosting a great dinner and Thanks to Blackstone's for being the place for the Fundraiser to happen.
On Sunday, we headed to Blackstone's and the Harbor Masters had most everything set up. There was Bingo, and the Maine Gay Men's Chorus came and sang a few songs. There was also comedy by Kris Francis. There was also a Delicious spaghetti dinner that was made by Mark Holt and Stan Fortuna from the Harbor Masters. Mark, Dave, Stan, Andy Sue and Bill. You all rock and made this event a huge success. I could not have done it without you. Thanks for everything. Thanks to everyone who showed up for the events and also thanks to Justin Gifford for his help as well. You rock Justin. Of course thanks to Ralph and Butch and Blackstone's.
On Monday I had to work but luckily Court was off and could spend time with Jeffrey. One night we had grilled filet Mignon at home. One night we went out to eat and Jeffrey and Court enjoyed their Lobster. I don't eat sea food, people often say you are from Maine and you don't eat sea food. I am from northern Maine, Aroostook county, so I love my potatoes.
On Tuesday Court and I rode up to Rumford Maine where Jeffrey was born and of course Bear Payne went with us. It was unusually humid that day. We then headed back home As Jeffrey was flying to Chicago the next day. It was an honor to have Jeffrey come to Maine and once again thanks to everyone .. Leather Hugz Terry
On Saturday we went to Portland Headlight and Two Lights. We had lunch at Two Lights. It was a beautiful day. Later that evening we headed to Mark and Dave's to have dinner before heading to Blackstone's. It was great to have dinner with Mark , Dave. Stan, Andy, Steve, Mike. Court and a few others. After that we headed to Blackstone's and met up with people. Thanks To Chris and Andy and those who helped sell 50/50 tickets. Thanks to Mark and Dave for hosting a great dinner and Thanks to Blackstone's for being the place for the Fundraiser to happen.
On Sunday, we headed to Blackstone's and the Harbor Masters had most everything set up. There was Bingo, and the Maine Gay Men's Chorus came and sang a few songs. There was also comedy by Kris Francis. There was also a Delicious spaghetti dinner that was made by Mark Holt and Stan Fortuna from the Harbor Masters. Mark, Dave, Stan, Andy Sue and Bill. You all rock and made this event a huge success. I could not have done it without you. Thanks for everything. Thanks to everyone who showed up for the events and also thanks to Justin Gifford for his help as well. You rock Justin. Of course thanks to Ralph and Butch and Blackstone's.
On Monday I had to work but luckily Court was off and could spend time with Jeffrey. One night we had grilled filet Mignon at home. One night we went out to eat and Jeffrey and Court enjoyed their Lobster. I don't eat sea food, people often say you are from Maine and you don't eat sea food. I am from northern Maine, Aroostook county, so I love my potatoes.
On Tuesday Court and I rode up to Rumford Maine where Jeffrey was born and of course Bear Payne went with us. It was unusually humid that day. We then headed back home As Jeffrey was flying to Chicago the next day. It was an honor to have Jeffrey come to Maine and once again thanks to everyone .. Leather Hugz Terry
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