LEATHER WEEK BEGINS SUNDAY - and we open the occasion

The huge Leather Flag is raised above the Castro.... the beginning of Leather Week.....
This Sunday is the beginning of Leather Week in San Francisco. To jump start the occasion, Mamas Family produces Leather Walk, by which we obtain people to sponsor us in our walk.And anyone can join in the walk. The funds raised, are for the Aids Emergency Fund (AEF). The walk begins at Harvey Milk Plaza, with speeches from notables/ personalities,and politicians. Following the speeches, spectators,release, their black, white, blue and red balloons into the hemisphere. The crowd gathers behind the entertainment float (with bumping music, live singing (Donna Sachet of course!),,, and off we go, with banners, flags down Market Street and stop for a beverage at 4-5 familiar watering holes, until we end up at the Eagle. There the crowd participates, in the South of Market Bear Chest Calendar Auction; where Lenny Broberg (woof!) auctions off the BARE CHEST CALENDAR MEN - for your possible dinner date. Woof! More info if you want to sponsor or donate to this important cause
Usually the day before is the San Francisco Leather Contest, where the lucky winner will then compete in IML (International Mr Leather. I always have the opportunity of helping set up, for the staff etc...fun and a great personal way get to know the coordinators, and to get to know the studs! However this yr, the event will not happen. It has been moved to April of 2008.

Festivities from this day on,,, to the next Sunday... The Folsom Street Fair.

Warning! Don't let your kids play with flip phones. Ouch!

( mild NWS )

In the beginning...Latest theory of Creation

In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth and populated the Earth with broccoli, cauliflower and spinach, green and yellow and red vegetables of all kinds, so Man and Woman would live long and healthy lives.

Then using God's great gifts, Satan created Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream and Krispy Creme Donuts. And Satan said, "You want chocolate with that?"

And Man said, "Yes!" and Woman said, "And as long as you're at it, add some sprinkles." And they gained 10 pounds. And Satan smiled.

And God created the healthful yogurt that Woman might keep the figure that Man found so fair. And Satan brought forth white flour from the wheat, and sugar from the cane and combined them. And Woman went from size 6 to size 14.

So God said, "Try my fresh green salad." And Satan presented Thousand-Island Dressing, buttery croutons and garlic toast on the side.
And Man and Woman unfastened their belts following the repast.

God then said, "I have sent you heart healthy vegetables and olive oil in which to cook them." And Satan brought forth deep fried fish and chicken-fried steak so big it needed its own platter. And Man gained more weight and his cholesterol went through the roof.

God then created a light, fluffy white cake, named it "Angel Food Cake," and said, "It is good." Satan then created chocolate cake and named it "Devil's Food."

God then brought forth running shoes so that His children might lose those extra pounds. And Satan gave cable TV with a remote control so Man would not have to toil changing the channels. And Man and Woman laughed and cried before the flickering blue light and gained pounds.

Then God brought forth the potato, naturally low in fat and brimming with nutrition. And Satan peeled off the healthful skin and sliced the starchy center into chips and deep-fried them. And Man gained pounds.

God then gave lean beef so that Man might consume fewer calories and still satisfy his appetite. And Satan created McDonald's and its99-cent double cheeseburger. Then said, "You want fries with that?"And Man replied, "Yes! And super size them!" And Satan said, "It is good." And Man went into cardiac arrest.

And, God sighed and created quadruple bypass surgery.

Then Satan created HMOs.

What a great pic & concept.....coming soon!