What an amazing Toronto Pride weekend this was. I’ve not felt this kind of energy in a few years.
Thursday
Thursday was a work day. Our guest, mutt, from Winnipeg arrived by train with Master Scott and slave-pup Kalen picking him up while I was at work. Master Chuck arrived later after I arrived home from work.
Friday
Friday we got up and headed out to the Spearhead Boat Cruise – this was a first for Master Chuck, me and mutt. A great time was had by all – and I must say I do like spending time with the men from Spearhead. Their run will very much be missed this year.
Both Sir and I got chatting with a number of folks both local and from far (Vancouver, Utah). A number of people also asked about the title – not many people realize that the LeatherSIR/Leatherboy circuit comes from the old Drummer contests. As soon as I mention Drummer, a lot of people light up and give me some of their history. Much thanks to those who have shared tidbits from their history with me. It is very much appreciated.
I highly recommend the Spearhead Cruise to anyone who is able to attend.
Friday night we spent some time on Church St walking up and down the street. We also picked up some much needed supplies for decorating the “Master Chuckwagon”.
Saturday
Pride Saturday we stopped at a few stores for the last set of supplies for Sunday. We headed downtown for dinner and did more walking up and down Church St.
Sunday
Firstly – my first pride was in Toronto 15 years ago. I was living in Ottawa, Canada’s National Capital at the time, newly out by three or four months, back from living in England by one month, with my first boyfriend. I remember standing at Church and Alexander, where there was an older apartment building where a Condo now stands being afraid to look at guys and feeling depressed. The Eagle was next door and one single floor, and was my very first back room!
A year later, 1997, would be the year that I met my primary partner, Master Scott, at The Steps which used to feature a Second Cup coffee shop. The Bijoux, the night before, would be my first sex club (not counting bath houses). A month earlier I finally set foot in The Toolbox.
That 1997 year was an eye opener for me, and was key in my explorations in Leathersex. Not only did Scott open my eye to the Leather world, we marched with The Black Eagle. Now my understanding was, at the time, there was a controversy around play and the parade involving a flogging. So in 1997 we had Chris Holmgren (MLT 1999) tied up and tickled with feather dusters. I learned quite a bit that day about Leather play, and not something I’ll forget.
Master Chuck, being the playful man that He is, and me being similar, we wanted to give Toronto something they’d never forget and I believe that we represented what Leather is to us, for those of us who are lifestylers and to the players community.
The crowds were shouting “Harder”, with me laughing, bent over Master Chuck’s knee, as He used a canoe paddle on my ass. The crowds went wild as Sir grabbed on to the collar that I wear and brought me in for a kiss, ending with my standard, “Thank You Sir” after any scene. *GRIN*
As they say, there is something special between a Sir and His boy. Thank You Sir!
After the parade we changed and took down the decorations in the truck, and hit Church St, being stopped for photos and greetings and stopping in very briefly at The Eagle.
Monday
I had the day off work, which is something I do every Pride year. Master Chuck, mutt and I took a drive downtown to stop in at Northbound Leather for some final preparations for ILSb at the end of July.
Sir left after we got home and has arrived safely up north. mutt left at 8:30pm tonight to go back to Winnipeg.
Master Scott and I, feeling the effects of event drop stopped in at The Eagle tonight for one last Pride hurrah.
Thank Yous
Much thanks to:
- Brandon and Dan for arranging the permits and magnetic banners
- O/our Leather brothers and sisters who joined us from Montreal, Ottawa and other places.
- Toronto Leather Pride
- Ted, Mutt, Jim, Xtra, Master Scott, and slave-pup Kalen for the photos.
- Spearhead for putting on the Boat Cruise
- The crowds for cheering all of us on during the Pride Parade
- The many people met during
Some more coverage
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- Before the parade
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- A Sir and His boy – Photo courtesy of JIm
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- Where is the mayor? Photo courtesy of Dan Falkenham
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- ILb 2010 boy ian – Photo courtesy of Mutt
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- With Toronto Leather Pride!
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- Toronto’s Skyline
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- Spearhead Boat Cruise
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- Taking the TTC again!
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- Versatile
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- Two Masters and a slave
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- The view down Church St
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- Setting up the truck
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- ILb 2010 boy ian, ECLS 2011 Master Chuck, ECLb 2011 boy iain
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- ILb 2010 boy ian
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- The crowd was shouting “harder!”
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- The view down Bloor St
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- with MLT Ryan
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- On Church St – Photo courtesy of Paul Ciantar
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- There’s something special between a Sir and His boy
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- Going in for a kiss – Photo courtesy of Ted Healey
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- Paying hommage to where we came from
That second to last photo is particularly enjoyable.