Queer Meme

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It's been a long time since I've done a meme, so here's a fun one from Dr. Spo.  I've eliminated a few questions as the original was very long.

1. How old were you when you knew you were gay?
It really started when I first got access to online porn. I was about 35 but it took a few years for me to acknowledge that I was really only looking the studly men.  I decided that I was "bi" about ten years later and only truly proved to myself that I was gay last summer (aged 48) with my first hookup.
 
2. Have you ever had sex with the opposite sex?
In the first year of our marriage, my wife and I had sex daily without fail ... often twice on Saturday and Sunday.  By the time the third baby arrived, this dwindled down to almost never.

3. Who was the first person you came out to?
When my wife discovered gay porn on my laptop nearly two years ago, I told her that I wasn't "100% straight."  I told her I was gay about nine months ago.

4. Are you out to your family?  Yes.  Everyone.

5. Do you want children?   My three kids are my proudest achievement in my life.  I would have wanted a fourth but not any more.  Frankly, I don't have the energy needed to raise a child properly. 


6. Do you have more gay friends or straight friends?
The majority of my online friends are gay.  I have several gay acquaintances but most of my real-life friends are straight.

7. Have you ever been in a sling?   No and I'm not in hurry to try one out.


8. Have you ever done a 3-way?   No, but I'd love to, but with some energetic, hot, aggressive and experienced guys.

9. Have you ever dressed in drag?   Would you date a drag queen?   No and No.... I'd prefer the rugged, outdoorsy, sporty type.
 
10. Cher or Bette?
I used to like Cher, but her plastic surgery gives me the willies.  It's Bette Midler all the way!

11. Been to Fire Island?  Saugatuck? Key West?  Ft. Lauderdale?  Palm Springs?
No.  No.  No. No. No. .... but I'd love to.  Are there any sugar daddies out there?

12. How many Madonna CDs do you own?  None. 

13. Name of your first love?  My wife.

14. Do you still talk to them?  My wife and I communicate most days, more by phone, text and e-mail than face-to-face.

15. Does size matter?    As Goldilocks discovered, I'd one which was not too big, not too small but just right.   (I meant my partner's cock, not his bowl of porridge.  I think mine is just fine.)

16. Biggest turn on?  Sexually aggressive and self-confident.

17. Biggest turn off?  Poor hygiene, arrogance, obesity

18. Ever been harassed due to your orientation?  No.

19. Worst gay stereotype that applies to you?   I wave my hands about when I talk in a limp-wristed way.

20. Ever been to a pride rally?    Yes

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21. Would you marry if you could?  Yes I can get legally married to a man in Canada and I plan to, when I meet Mr. Wonderful.

22. Would you rather be rich and smart or young and beautiful?    Rich and Smart.  Beauty fades but dumb is forever.

23. Do you sculpt your eyebrows?    No, mine are perfect just as they are.

24. Do you trim your body hair?   No, I love my fur.  But I did shave my shaft and balls for my first hookup.

25. Ever had sex with more than one person in a day?  No, but I've done different people, two days in a row.

26. Ever been to an orgy?  No, but I'd consider it.

27. Which character in “The Women” best reflects you?  I've never seen it.

28. How may ‘ex’ do you have?   When my divorce is finalized (I hope within a year), I will have just one.

29. Do you believe in fairies?  No.

30. Do you have any tattoos?  No. I find most tattoos ugly, but if I had to get one, a nice little Canadian maple leaf would be great.

31. Do you have any piercings?   One pierced ear with a diamond stud.

32. Would you date a smoker?   Maybe, if he was Mr. Wonderful.  He would have to do all his smoking outside because of my asthma.


33. If you are male, do you know many lesbians?   About three or four acquaintances but none of them good friends.

34. Do you know anyone who has died from HIV?   No one, actually.

35.  Are you part of a gay organization?  No, but I plan to volunteer at our town's only Queer organization once I am settled in my new home in the new year. 

36. Is your gym cruisy?  I never go to a gym, but in my town, I'm pretty sure its "no".

37. Grinder or Scruff?  I wish I could afford an I-phone.  I'd be on Scruff in a second!

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38. Are your best years behind or in front of you?  Having come out and ended a desperately unhappy marriage, I would say "ahead of me", despite concerns about my health and finances.

39. Ever been in love with a straight guy?  A few crushes, but "in love", no..

40. What gay gene did you miss out?
Good grooming / fashion sense.  I sometimes wear my shirts inside out at work (all day!) by accident. I often wear mismatched socks.  My hair usually resembles a rat's nest because I don't always brush it before I head out in the morning.  Nearly everything I wear is from thrift shops or is a hand-me-down.

Be careful what you ask for...

The Untamed Man

Recently, I've been in the middle of "The Perfect Storm" of many stressful events all happening at once.  All of this is taking it's toll on my spine, my health in general and my usual positive, sunny disposition.  

Everything will resolve itself just fine, I'm sure.  I just need to keep pushing ahead, however frightening and uncertain it might be.  There is no turning back, that's for sure!!!

Lest you think I'm boo-hooing.... "Oh gosh, poor me!",  my wife is even more severely affected by all this.  She became sick to her stomach after each of our settlement conversations so we are taking a week or two off from any further discussions.  She is not nearly so confident about having a happy, exciting future as I am.


So... since I'm too bummered out to think of anything original,  I am ripping off this post from Erik Rubright, that sweet, sexy tattoo artist / blogger from Arkansas.

Ask me a question about EACH (or any) of the following and I will post an answer:

1. Friends
2. Sex
3. Music
4. Religion
5. Love
6. Blogging 

The Untamed Man

Ask me anything and I will answer it.  I challenge some of the lurkers readers who have never commented to ask a question or two.  Please, I'd really love to hear from you!

34 Questions Meme

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I really enjoyed reading Cubby's responses to this meme on his blog, Patently Queer.  I can't imagine how anyone could possibly be interested in my personal details ... but what the heck, here it goes!   I only did half of this meme today so this post won't be too long. Part two continues here.



1. What colour are your socks?  I go barefoot as often as possible.  I bought a few dozen pairs each  of black socks and white socks at the Dollar Mart, so I never have to search for that stray sock.
 2. What are you listening to right now?  I only listen to CBC radio.
3. What was the last thing you ate? Oatmeal porridge with maple syrup and a piece of home-made rhubarb pie for breakfast.  Hey, I'm convalescing!
4. Can you drive a stick shift?   Yes, and I love it.  My current car has an automatic transmission.
5. Last person you spoke to on the phone?  Both my parents at the same time, discussing weekend plans.
6. Do you like the person who sent this to you?  Yes, Cubby is a great friend.  Very sweet, funny and honest.
7. How old are you today? I’m 45 years old.
8. What is your favorite sport to watch on TV? I never watch sports on TV mainly because I consider it a waste of time.  I'd rather be doing something active myself.  Also, we don't have a working TV in the house.  The only "must see" TV sports for me is watching the men's and women's hockey finals at the Olympics but only if the Canadians are in it.  They usually are!
9. What is your favorite drink? I drink very strong coffee made with dark roast espresso.  Also I enjoy a really good cup of black tea such as Darjeeling or Earl Grey.

I'll drink anything alcoholic but I do enjoy a good beer, but not American beer.  It seems so watered-down, we used to call it "fairy piss."  We meant "fairy" as in Tinkerbell, not the gay slur.   I enjoy drinking rye whiskey which I think is called "Canadian whiskey" in other countries.
10. Have you ever dyed your hair?  Never, but I have put in some blonde streaks several times,  when my wife or daughter had a home-streaking kit on the go. I really like the look of the streaks in my darker blonde hair. 
11. Favorite food?  Can't narrow it down as I love most food.  Indian, Thai, Mexican, Chinese .... I love it all.  I've tried very hard to enjoy eating kidneys, but to me, they are a good way to test your gag reflex.... and the same thing goes for tripe and overcooked beef liver. 
12. What is the last movie you watched?  Dirty Dancing on DVD.  Hadn't seen it in over twenty years and I still liked it.  It made my neck sore just watching the dancers flinging their heads about.
13. Favorite day of the year?  The day when we get our first major snowfall of the year, so I can start to do all of my winter sports.

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14. How do you vent? With my work colleagues as we understand our job stresses.   I discuss things with my parents and sometimes with my children, although I really shouldn't burden them with my problems, especially those involving their mother.
15. What was your favorite toy as a child?  Tonka trucks
16. What is your favorite season?  I love all seasons, but winter is my favourite.  All of my favourite recreational activities involve snow.  I love the crisp air, white snow and the lack of mosquitoes in winter. 
17. Cherries or Blueberries? We are all 'blueberry snobs' as we only eat the beautiful wild blueberries we pick from the north woods rather than the flavourless farmed blueberries.