Safe travels to ILSb

Tomorrow starts the long commute to one of the best Leather events that you will find in the US. The combination of International LeatherSIR/Leatherboy/International Community Bootblack and Dore Alley.

It’s a big travel day for the contestants taking part in this fun contest – everyone descending on San Francisco, the Holiday Inn Golden Gateway Hotel – once again, kinked up; and the frolicking in SoMA.

Other than Sir Alan and Pup Nitro whose job this year was to promote kink and Leather and judge the various contests – Master Chuck and i have been honoured to be part of that journey – with Sir and me having judged both the Eastern and Western Canada competitions; and me being invited to judge Michigan LeatherSIR/Leatherboy leading boy jim to win Great Lakes Leatherboy.

So good luck to:

  • Boss Rocco – Eastern Canada LeatherSIR 2012
  • Sir Marc – Western Canada LeatherSIR 2012
  • Sir Josh – Great Lakes LeatherSIR 2012
  • boy alex – Eastern Canada Leatherboy 2012
  • boy daniel – Western Canada Leatherboy 2012
  • boy jim – Great Lakes Leatherboy 2012

And a special shout out to Gabriel – Great Lakes Bootblack 2012. If I recall correctly my boots were among the first he ever licked when we first met in Kentucky several years ago.

To those of you, whom I have not yet met – good luck to all of you. To each of you I dedicate this video from the latest Pet Shop Boys single, “Winner”. This really is a moment you will remember for the rest of your lives.

Most importantly – have fun!

I will see all of you starting Friday when I arrive in San Francisco.

To Sir Alan and pup nitro – it has been awesome to briefly travel with You to the frigid temperatures of Calgary, and seeing You briefly as i spent time in Atlanta for work. Thank You all for all You have done – Your camaraderie, and promotion of hot Leathersex and kink. i cannot think of another couple who could have done a better job of representing us all, and what we stand for. Thank You for Your inspiration!

Continental: The Big Finish

A look at the legendary New York City gay bath house ‘The Continental Baths’ told by the people who were there.

Back in April 2011 I posted about a documentary called “Continental” that my friend Malcolm is putting together.

Well, he needs one more big push and he’s posted another Kickstarter to get the film completed and all the legal fun stuff that you have to do when you’re a film director.

Not only is Malcolm a friend, but he does great work.  We talked early on before he put together Small Town Gay Bar about that project, I was interviewed for Bear Nation, and Continental looks like a phenomenal doco.  Given I love baths, I’m really fascinated by the old-school baths of the 70s and who went through the doors.

This is a part of our history, and it’s important we preserve it.

Check out Bear Nation and see if you can spot me in the trailer: