tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970098682068094639.post7861639823906829278..comments2024-03-07T20:17:12.957-07:00Comments on One Step at a Time: Too Much Information: Pride Month 2014Buddy Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18052407067718899985noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970098682068094639.post-61638408804616483322014-06-06T15:56:38.064-07:002014-06-06T15:56:38.064-07:00Yes, it is great to be able to talk about my socia...Yes, it is great to be able to talk about my social life and the men I'm dating without having to be "on guard" the whole time. <br /><br />In Canada, I haven't encountered a single person who has voiced any concern or disapproval about me being gay.Buddy Bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052407067718899985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970098682068094639.post-27600440138375732962014-06-05T07:35:26.428-07:002014-06-05T07:35:26.428-07:00I really liked and understood your comment about &...I really liked and understood your comment about "finally out". After agonizing about it for years and all that meant, it feels good to be myself. And the fun you can have with it. For example at work I was confused about something, then said I figured it out. One of the girls went "so are you straight now?" My response? Oh heck no! Laughs all around. It really isn't a big deal anymore for most people.skierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00094802443325458254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970098682068094639.post-71728500325600093042014-06-05T03:23:35.119-07:002014-06-05T03:23:35.119-07:00This is a hotly-debated topic, both in LGBTQ circl...This is a hotly-debated topic, both in LGBTQ circles and straight ones. I'm okay with whatever gay people choose to do while celebrating Pride. Jay, I do understand your point!<br /><br />But I would be disappointed, if at World Pride in three weeks, if I DON'T see some semi-naked, hot guys parading around in skimpy undies, Speedos or less. lolBuddy Bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052407067718899985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970098682068094639.post-12953110370073612562014-06-05T03:21:17.443-07:002014-06-05T03:21:17.443-07:00You're correct. I've actually never been ...You're correct. I've actually never been to a Pride Parade but I enjoy our town's little LGBTQ film festival.Buddy Bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052407067718899985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970098682068094639.post-56072554030378153962014-06-05T03:20:19.711-07:002014-06-05T03:20:19.711-07:00Yes, they're flashy!
They are actually thos...Yes, they're flashy! <br /><br />They are actually those really skinny balloons which are used to make balloon animals at children's parties, etc. Foam pool floaters would be too heavy. Buddy Bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052407067718899985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970098682068094639.post-24895749470740113682014-06-05T03:19:09.544-07:002014-06-05T03:19:09.544-07:00Yes, thanks, Sean. When I read back on my 3.5 yea...Yes, thanks, Sean. When I read back on my 3.5 years of blogging, I am also amazed as to how far I've come!<br /><br />I'd have to think about the "It Gets Better!" thing... good idea, though!Buddy Bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052407067718899985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970098682068094639.post-3710483934302926862014-06-04T19:50:03.175-07:002014-06-04T19:50:03.175-07:00oh! I love the pool floater ensemble ! oh! I love the pool floater ensemble ! Ur-spohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237644452200889946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970098682068094639.post-20760590149790714372014-06-04T17:35:09.075-07:002014-06-04T17:35:09.075-07:00I don't disagree, Sean, but the "non-norm...I don't disagree, Sean, but the "non-normal looking ones" would be on stilts, or clown costumes, or riding in funny little cars, they wouldn't be in their underwear! It's called UNDERwear for a reason! And I'm no prude - I love nudist gatherings, hot guys in tightie-whities, but all in their place, which in my opinion is not in a parade where we are allegedly showing PRIDE in being LGBT but can't dress for the occasion, thus the haters, etc. are given fuel to hate us. I mean, there were kids at our Pride festival, do you think the parents would bring them back if hot guys were parading around in their underwear? Do you think they'd take them back to a straight parade if people were parading in their underwear? <br /><br />Peace <3<br />JayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970098682068094639.post-73205546412772821822014-06-04T06:34:11.550-07:002014-06-04T06:34:11.550-07:00I have nothing against parading in underwear or le...I have nothing against parading in underwear or leather gear. Guys who are into that more power to them. I am out and proud, just not into parades - gay ones or any other kind. So the fact I don't go to a pride parade doesn't mean I am in the closet. I participate in things I am interested in - like the LGBT film festival in the big city I used to live in. Never missed a year. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970098682068094639.post-10152852067903082982014-06-04T05:22:54.592-07:002014-06-04T05:22:54.592-07:00You know, if straight people had a Pride Parade th...You know, if straight people had a Pride Parade the 'non normal looking' ones would be the ones to get photographed too. All people who march in parades are more likely to have style, flair and a desire to show off or be heard. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970098682068094639.post-39310472556752332042014-06-03T19:22:01.885-07:002014-06-03T19:22:01.885-07:00Your answers almost mirror mine. But the bottom tw...Your answers almost mirror mine. But the bottom two photos are my most reviled reasons why Pride needs to be reformed. Do we REALLY want the general public thinking gay guys are only underwear and leather people?<br /><br />Cool post. Thanks, like you, I love learning more about my blog friends!<br /><br />Peace <3<br />JayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970098682068094639.post-5608342727318294012014-06-03T16:14:25.889-07:002014-06-03T16:14:25.889-07:00It's really amazing to see how far you've ...It's really amazing to see how far you've progressed in such a short time. After reading your answers I'm thinking it's time you make a "it Get's Better!" video. That would help you with your 'fix' in #6.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com