Blog for Wednesday 24th February

"30 Years of Leather Champions"

The night began with the meeting of many dignitaries from all over the world.  The first on hand was Jeff Payne the current IML and his partner David from Texas.  Allan Norman and Wayne Nicol (who much of the credit and thanks must go to for organising the event) introduced me to Patrick Brookes himself.  It was an extreme honour to meet the man and I have heard and read so much about.  Can I say gentlemen, he is every bit as sexy as he was in 1980.  I can only dream I look like that at 71. 

The night got underway with Mario mediating the event and Alan Norman hosting.  Questions were directed at Jeff Payne, Patrick Brookes, Anthony Lowe and myself from both the audience and Mario.  When the time came, I gave a speech regarding the launch of the Brookes Trust.  It went a little smoother this time.

The questions for the forum varied widely but all had a central theme "Should we dilute the leather community or keep it exclusive?"  There was a mood amongst some in the audience that this is selling out the community to bulster numbers.  The panel including myself disagreed. 

I would like to take this moment to give my opinion on the matter as it is something I get asked frequently.  I believe the leather community is made up of several tribes.  Some are old guard leather men, some are into fetish, some are bears, some are into BDSM, some are the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, some are into uniform, some are straight, some are transgender etc.... Some tribes are more closely related than others.  There is room for all these tribes under the banner of our leather community.  There is no need to exclude and discriminate against any!  That is the very last thing we should be about as a community.  I understand there is a time and a place for our tribes to gather as one and a time for us to gather individually.

If we keep this friendly philosophy in mind and banish the more judgemental amongst us, our happy community will remain so and we will be much more welcoming and appealing to those wanting to join (what ever their bent.)     

That said and out of the way, the night ended well and a few ales were had.  The final charge was after packing up and returning the benches and trestles to Sax Fetish.  Chirs Driscol and myself decided to drunkenly race our steeds (the trestle bases) down Oxford st.  I won.
   

Brookes Trust Launch Sydney & 30 Years of Champions - February 2010

“The Journey” Begins Sircuit Leatherman 2009

Another hectic night on the road in the tour of duty.  First stop was Eagle Leather where I attended a seminar called "Tops and Bottoms" at the invitation of Brian (the owner of Eagle Leather).

I have to admit I was a little hesitant at fist but very impressed by the end.  The course was an introduction into BDSM for novices lectured by Master BJ and Master Michael.  Can I suggest to anyone out there who is interested in this area to go and do the course.  It is very informative, costs $10, is professionally run and covers topics such as what is it, safety, negotiation, basic forms of play and more.  I also urge people who are perhaps not interested in BDSM but curious to know what all the fuss is about to go as well.  You will come out of the course with a very different opinion on the matter and feeling much more enlightened.   Go do it, all of you!

After the course it was a very quick drive across to Sircuit Bar where Francois Sagat, the most recognised porn star in the world, was performing.  It was standing room only in the venue and a very tangible buzz filled the air.  When the time came, Francois did not disappoint, baring all and proving why we love him so much. It was one for the bank boys.  After his show I got to spend 10 minutes with him alone.  No, there is no claim to fame unfortunately, we just chatted.  He is a very well mannered man and a little timid even. If it wasn't his body, it was his accent that had be barred up the whole time.  By the end of my time with him, the drool dripping from my chin had covered my clothes.  There is only one word for the man with tattood hair - SEXY!

Francois then jumped onto the bed near the bar supplied by Forty Winks and posed for happy snaps with anyone wanting to jump in at a cost of $10.  All proceeds going to the Victorian Aids Council.  Dean Bec from Joy FM was comparing the evening and well in his element.

Francois left and within no time at all, an even bigger star wandered in off the street. I am talking of none other than George Michael.  He chose Sircuit bar as his venue to celebrate the end of his four year tour.  That, I think you have to agree, is saying something about what is going on down at Sircuit Bar.  George happily talked amongst the patrons and posed in photos.  He was the true superstar with no attitude and well received by all at Sircuit. 

Wow, what a night, and it was a school night too!

Eagle Leather Seminar (Early Evening) and then to Sircuit for  Fracois Sargat & George Michael - Wednesday 3rd March

The day started at 9am with an excited crew of rally drivers waiting for their instructions with take away coffees in hand.  The start line was only metres from where the crew were busy constructing the course for that other little race called the Grand Pris.  Ours had much more flair with contestants wearing lab coats, juicy fruit wrappers, bright orange leis, sexy nuns outfits and grey haired nana's complete with carpet bags full of knitting, cut sandwiches and hot tea in thermal bottles.
 
The cars bolted off down Punt Rd and onto Hoddle st where many shop owners were bewilded to see car loads of wierdos stopping to pick up "souvineers" fromt their shops. 
 
After stops at sex shops, realestate agents, horseland, Car City and Yerring Station, lunch was at Zonzo Restaurant in the Yarra Valley.  From lunch the troops stopped at Tara Warra Museum of Art, The Hedgend Maze and Chandon Domain Winery.  Final destination which was top secret right until the end was at the Greyhound where all enjoyed a very delicious BBQ cooked personally by the manager of the Greyhound, Sally. 
 
Prizes were handed out and the amber liquid flowed.  Everyone agreed that another rally was in order so hold onto your habits nuns, there will be an Over The Rainbow Car Rally 2011!!
 
Thank you very much to the sponsors for making the day possible.  They are the Greyhound, MCV, Shortblack, Bitch Fridays, Rokstar and Schwepps.  You helped raise almost $500 for the Victorian Aids Council and the Brookes Trust. 

Over The Rainbow Car Rally march 20 2010

Kink Party & Queensland Brookes Trust launch Easter 2010