Upcoming Events

Fri, Nov 29 (Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving), 5:30 PM
FMSD Planning Committee business preceding "FMSD HANDS-ON DEMO NIGHT: Hot Wax!"

RSVP to signmeupforevent@gmail.com to obtain the address (in Banker’s Hill, near 5th and Olive).

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Fri, Nov 29 (Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving), 7:00 PM
FMSD HANDS-ON DEMO NIGHT: Hot Wax!

Candles will be provided.  If your body-hair is long, you MIGHT get trimmed and oiled a bit, but only if you are ready to experiment!

In honor of Black Friday, we will be using BLACK CANDLES… How sinister!  White candle wax is too hard to see on human flesh, so it's hard to gauge responses vs. results.  Darker colors are better.

RSVP to signmeupforevent@gmail.com to obtain the address (in Banker’s Hill, near 5th and Olive).

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Wednesday, December 4, 7PM FMSD Discussion Group (HOST: Michael Perry)

A basic CPR training session given by the Red Cross. There is a basic $20 fee. If the fee is a financial problem please contact Michael Perry (https://www.facebook.com/mmlperry) and we’ll work it out.  He has a limited scholarship fund that that can cover some of our members. We are shooting for a group of around 20, and this is open to everyone, not just FMSD members. If you know someone who is interested, bring them along.  RSVP to signmeupforevent@gmail.com

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Wednesday, December 4, 9PM onward at the Eagle: PUPPY NIGHT

San Diego Eagle Pup 2013 PUP COLTON says:

Alright everybody........ So it's almost time for me to go on deployment and do our nation’s work once more!!!! As the days dwindle down to December 7th I must address my thoughts and my actions soon to come..

This coming up puppy play night in December will be my last one until I return next year, so please everyone come out and help send me off with love and good hopes, all u HANDLERS and SIRS, DADDYS, MASTERS come out in ur best Naughty Santa gear and all u Bad little Boys and Sons and Slaves come out in Ur Naughtiest gear as well..... As for u pups come out as Rudolph the reindeer and instead of a red nose, a red arse might be in ur future!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also I will be handing my title off to be my representative while I take care of out Nation’s business. See u all at Pup Night!!!!!!!!

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Friday, December 6, 2013, 6-11PM: December Nights Leather/Fetish Takeover

Mr. & Ms. San Diego Leather Eli Correa & Colt Everyday cordially invite you to join in this fun & free social event! Plan on meeting at the Top of the Park anytime between 6-7:30pm for a mixer and to form our posse!

If you don't feel like going to that portion or can't make it until later, we will then walk over to Balboa Park and swing slowly by the Museum of Man (which houses the Instruments of Torture exhibition) sometime between 7:45-8pm to pick up others.

We hope you'll also join us in getting geared up!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1406140706286849/

December Nights information here: http://www.balboapark.org/decembernights/

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Saturday, December 7, 6:30PM in Los Angeles at the Tom of Finland Foundation: 40th Annual Toast of the Season with the Regiment of the Blank and Tans. Uniform/Club/Leather/Bar attire.

http://fetishmensandiego.org/Event-Pics/2013-11-19/B%26TSeasonalToast.jpg

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Wednesday, December 11, 7PM FMSD Discussion Group (HOST: Michael Perry)

Meditation, Shamanism, and The Connection to Leather/Kink/Fetish/BDSM
To start the evening we will be presented with a very effective ‘being present’ group meditation lead by my friend Richard. This may seem unusual for our wednesday night meetings but there is a method to the madness that will be explained during the introduction. After the break we will continue with a brief talk on the Shamanism/Leather connection to be followed by a group discussion about kink, BDSM, and altered states of consciousness and what it may or may not mean. Specifically how do we express and explain the states we acquire in our practices and how it enhances our life journey.

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Fri, December 13, 10PM:  Harness @ Numbers San Diego
3811 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103

On the 2nd Friday of every month, CUB CLUB SD and Numb3rs Nightclub present HARNESS, a monthly Leather/Gear event.  It's simple; wear what you want. However, we encourage strapping on your HARNESS. GET IN EARLY to entertain your friends & imbibe......You never know what will happen in the dark.

DECEMBER HOST - IAN MORTON (BLACK AND RED MASQUERADE)

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Wednesday, December 18, 7PM FMSD Discussion Group (HOST: Michael Perry)

Meet Other Local Affinity Groups in San Diego.

Members and leaders of wide variety of the Fetish and Kink Groups here in San Diego will be giving an overview of the group they represent. This will be an opportunity to get to know the breadth an variety of groups, what they do, and how they do it. What I would like to see come out of this meeting is a good understanding of what is available in San Diego and also to give us as a group to pick a group or charity that we would create an event (remember event planning 101) to raise funds and provide our service to. We are really good at it.
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Wednesday, December 25: CHRISTMAS - NO DISCUSSION GROUP

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Tuesday December 31,  8:00pm until 12:30am:
Daddy Ron's Housewarming/New Years Eve Potluck in Otay Ranch

No plans for New Years? Now you have some! I want you to join me for a Housewarming/New Years Eve Potluck at my home in Otay Ranch. I am inviting my close friends as well as members of Bears San Diego, Fetish Men San Diego, and San Diego Fetish Brotherhood.

WHAT TO BRING:

(Use the first letter of your last name.)
A-K Salad/Appetizer/Side Dish
L-Z Main Course

Soft drinks will be provided for the entire evening. Champagne and sparkling cider will be poured just before midnight to toast the new year.

ADDRESS: 1477 Lavant Lane #2, Chula Vista, CA 91913

PARKING: Parking inside our neighborhood is by permit only. There is limited street parking available on Magdalena Ave. Carpooling is strongly recommended. We can shuttle people from neighboring shopping centers if necessary. (Please contact me to arrange this.)

GIFTS: This is optional... In lieu of gifts, I am asking that you consider a donation to Bears San Diego. This money will be given to the charities that they have chosen. (You can read more about them here... http://bearssd.org/charities/ )

-Daddy Ron

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Wednesday, January 1: NEW YEAR'S DAY - NO DISCUSSION GROUP

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Thursday, January 2, 6:30PM: FMSD GEAR INVASION
DiMille's Italian Restaurant & Lounge
3492 Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116

Please join Daddy Ron Brundige & Family for a Gear Invasion of DiMille's:

Cost will be ~$18-$20 per person for appetizers, an All-You-Can-Eat Italian Food Buffet, and Soft Drinks (Final pricing to be posted soon.)  If anyone has a monetary concern, please contact Daddy Ron Brundige (https://www.facebook.com/riversideron) or boy jon (https://www.facebook.com/jrossoc) and we will work with you.  Please RSVP to signmeupforevent@gmail.com
Good information from past FMSD Gear Invasions:
This is our opportunity to share with the greater LGBT community what we are like when we are at our best. Therefore, we can break through stereotypes they may have before engaging us. Here is an opportunity for us to break out of our usual hang outs.

We encourage you all to gear up as a visual identifier and symbol of our community. Whatever gear that you choose to express your fetish. Please remember, these are restaurants and places of business. Use good taste and adhere to the San Diego Vice Laws.

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Wednesday, January 8, 7PM FMSD Discussion Group (HOST: Daddy Ron Brundige & Family)

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Wednesday, January 15, 7PM FMSD Discussion Group (HOST: Daddy Ron Brundige & Family)

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January 17-20: Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend 2014

http://www.leatherweekend.com

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Wednesday, January 22, 7PM FMSD Discussion Group (HOST: Daddy Ron Brundige & Family)

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Wednesday, January 29, 7PM FMSD DEMO NIGHT (HOST: Daddy Ron Brundige & Family)
Location:  TBD

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8:00pm until 12:30am
(Use the first letter of your last name.) A-K Salad/Appetizer/Side Dish L-Z Main Course Soft drinks will be provided for the entire evening. Champagne and sparkling cider will be poured just before midnight to toast the new year. ADDRESS: 1477 Lavant Lane #2, Chula Vista, CA 91913 PARKING: Parking inside our neighborhood is by permit only. There is limited street parking available on Magdalena Ave. Carpooling is strongly recommended. We can shuttle people from neighboring shopping centers if necessary. (Please contact me to arrange this.) GIFTS: This is optional... In lieu of gifts, I am asking that you consider a donation to Bears San Diego. This money will be given to the charities that they have chosen. (You can read more about them here... http://bearssd.org/ charities/ )

Sunday, December 1st is World AIDS Day

From Aaron Duke:

If you or someone you know has ever felt ashamed of being gay or HIV Positive, please read this and pass it on.

Sunday, December 1st is World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day is held on 1 December each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died. World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day and the first one was held in 1988.

With Thanksgiving quickly approaching and most of us sharing what we are grateful for, let's not forget the tireless work of David J Watt and the Mr. Friendly Campaign.
Mr Friendly is an international, yet grassroots movement to reduce stigma of HIV, encourage testing for HIV, and improve quality of life for those living with HIV.

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*Disclaimer: This is my personal experience. Please do not judge my parents. It was a different time and many people were uneducated about HIV/AIDS and scared.

I remember it was 1986. A distant relative of my mother had passed away, and we made the trek to San Diego for her funeral. My mother had a cousin. I don't even remember his name. I just remember him. He was, well, you know - gay. I remember within three to five years, he died of "cancer". It was what they called it back then. Their was this unspoken shame of knowing someone who died of AIDS. Years later, I remember my mother confessing that it was probably AIDS, but no one wanted to say it.

My grandmother had a charming home in the White Rock Lake area of Dallas, which has become a popular location for gay and lesbian couples over the years. I remember a poly-triad "family" of gay men moving in next door. These three men had a beautiful home and yard. From time-to-time, they would even mow my grandmothers lawn for her. I remember one of the men died of "cancer". At least that is what we were told. Of course, my mother always said, "It was probably AIDS. They are gay."

These experiences taught me attitudes and beliefs about gay men, HIV/AIDS, and myself. I was taught being gay is something shameful. It should never be talked about. If people found out you were gay, what would they think? I was taught that HIV/AIDS are a gay disease. I was taught HIV/AIDS was something to be ashamed of. Don't ever tell anyone you have it. Just tell them you have "cancer". It was these beliefs based on ignorance and fear that taught me as a young, gay, man to be ashamed of being gay. IT TAUGHT ME TO HATE MYSELF.

People like, Mike Harrell identified this internalized homophobia and self-hatred. Mike helped me walk through it to the other side of freedom. I have learned to surround myself with people who support and love me.

I dream, that programs like Mr. Friendly will end the stigma associated with HIV, so others don't have to have these experience. If you are in one of those dark places, reach out and ask for help. Remember, The Best is Yet to Come.

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Duane Cramer: My Dad Died Of AIDS, But Here's Why We Told People He Died Of Cancer

The Agenda for FMSD for December 2013

December 4:

A basic CPR training session given by the Red Cross. There is a basic $20 fee. If the fee is a financial problem please contact me and we’ll work it out. I do have a limited scholarship fund that that can cover some of our members. We are shooting for a group of around 20, and this is open to everyone, not just FMSD members. So if you know someone who is interested bring them along.

Please RSVP with subject line:
CPR DEC 2013
To:
signmeupforevent@gmail.com

We hope to see you there, and please don't let financial concerns keep you away, we'll work it out.

December 11: 

To start the evening we will be presented with a very effective ‘being present’ group meditation lead by my friend Richard. This may seem unusual for our wednesday night meetings but there is a method to the madness that will be explained during the introduction. After the break we will continue with a brief talk on the Shamanism/Leather connection to be followed by a group discussion about kink, BDSM, and altered states of consciousness and what it may or may not mean. Specifically how do we express and explain the states we acquire in our practices and how it enhances our life journey.

December 18:

Members and leaders of wide variety of the Fetish and Kink Groups here in San Diego will be giving an overview of the group they represent. This will be an opportunity to get to know the breadth an variety of groups, what they do, and how they do it. What I would like to see come out of this meeting is a good understanding of what is available in San Diego and also to give us as a group to pick a group or charity that we would create an event (remember event planning 101) to raise funds and provide our service to. We are really great at this.

The next two Wednesdays are Christmas and New Years Day, so meetings to continue come January 2014 with Daddy Ron And Family.

kiss xoxo
-Michael Perry

Upcoming Events

The purpose of this listing is to provide a one-stop, unbiased and reasonably complete listing of events that would attract gay FetishMen in and around the San Diego area.  It is meant to be spread as widely as possible, so that folks inside and outside Facebook have free access.

Please follow the standard reference for events listings:

http://fetishmensandiego.blogspot.com/2013/09/posting-guidelines-for.html

If you post your event, it will be sent out via email each week, after being edited for appropriateness and completeness.

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Thursday, November 21: VENUS IN FUR

We have a wonderful opportunity to participate in a special leather/kink/BDSM event. The San Diego Repertoire Theater in Horton Plaza is honoring Leopold von Sacher-Masoch (the “m” in S&M.) with a production of his play, “Venus in Fur.”  The play’s run is from November 9 to December 8.

I am inviting you to join us on Thursday, November 21, before the play for a special activity that should be of interest to members of our Leather, Kink and BDSM communities.  There will be a panel talking about “All the Flavors of Kink.”  This panel features such luminaries as Dr, Jenn (Jennifer Gunsaullus), Jennifer Rehor, Suzy, Ms.San Diego Leather 1997, Alex West Moreau and the well known BDSM expert and leader, our very own, John McConnell.

http://fetishmensandiego.blogspot.com/2013/11/venus-in-fur-thursday-november-21.html

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Saturday, November 23rd, 10PM onward at the Eagle: Underwear Party & Contest

Time to break out all of your holiday boxers and briefs! Let's see who has the most outrageous:-) Clothes check opens at 10p and contest is at midnight with $100 1st prize!

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Fri, Nov 29 (Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving), 5:30 PM
FMSD Planning Committee business preceding "FMSD HANDS-ON DEMO NIGHT: Hot Wax!"

RSVP to signmeupforevent@gmail.com to obtain the address (in Banker’s Hill, near 5th and Olive).

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Fri, Nov 29 (Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving), 7:00 PM
FMSD HANDS-ON DEMO NIGHT: Hot Wax!

Candles will be provided.  If your body-hair is long, you MIGHT get trimmed and oiled a bit, but only if you are ready to experiment!

In honor of Black Friday, we will be using BLACK CANDLES… How sinister!  White candle wax is too hard to see on human flesh, so it's hard to gauge responses vs. results.  Darker colors are better.

RSVP to signmeupforevent@gmail.com to obtain the address (in Banker’s Hill, near 5th and Olive).

http://fetishmensandiego.blogspot.com/2013/11/fmsd-hands-on-demo-night-hot-wax.html

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Wednesday, December 3, 9PM onward at the Eagle: PUPPY NIGHT

San Diego Eagle Pup 2013 PUP COLTON says:

Alright everybody........ So it's almost time for me to go on deployment and do our nation’s work once more!!!! As the days dwindle down to December 7th I must address my thoughts and my actions soon to come..

This coming up puppy play night in December will be my last one until I return next year, so please everyone come out and help send me off with love and good hopes, all u HANDLERS and SIRS, DADDYS, MASTERS come out in ur best Naughty Santa gear and all u Bad little Boys and Sons and Slaves come out in Ur Naughtiest gear as well..... As for u pups come out as Rudolph the reindeer and instead of a red nose, a red arse might be in ur future!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also I will be handing my title off to be my representative while I take care of out Nation’s business. See u all at Pup Night!!!!!!!!

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Friday, December 6, 2013, 6-11PM: December Nights Leather/Fetish Takeover

Mr. & Ms. San Diego Leather Eli Correa & Colt Everyday cordially invite you to join in this fun & free social event! Plan on meeting at the Top of the Park anytime between 6-7:30pm for a mixer and to form our posse!

If you don't feel like going to that portion or can't make it until later, we will then walk over to Balboa Park and swing slowly by the Museum of Man (which houses the Instruments of Torture exhibition) sometime between 7:45-8pm to pick up others.

We hope you'll also join us in getting geared up!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1406140706286849/

December Nights information here: http://www.balboapark.org/decembernights/

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Saturday, December 7, 6:30PM in Los Angeles at the Tom of Finland Foundation: 40th Annual Toast of the Season with the Regiment of the Blank and Tans. Uniform/Club/Leather/Bar attire.

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Fri, December 13, 10PM:  Harness @ Numbers San Diego
3811 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103

On the 2nd Friday of every month, CUB CLUB SD and Numb3rs Nightclub present HARNESS, a monthly Leather/Gear event.  It's simple; wear what you want. However, we encourage strapping on your HARNESS. GET IN EARLY to entertain your friends & imbibe......You never know what will happen in the dark.

DECEMBER HOST - IAN MORTON (BLACK AND RED MASQUERADE)

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January 17-20: Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend 2014

http://www.leatherweekend.com

FMSD HANDS-ON DEMO NIGHT: Hot Wax

Friday, November 29 (Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving):

Starting at 5:30PM for Planning Committee business, and then 7PM for play and learning.  All are welcome at all parts of the evening's plans.

Topic for tonight:  HOT WAX!  

Magnum’s update:

In addition to "Hot Wax Candle Play" we will be demonstrating a different & new spin on flogging & spanking that you don't want to miss!

All in attendance will be able to learn, practice and indulge his senses with play being highly encouraged.

Bring a flogger, paddle, strap, or your hands and cum & release all that holiday stress in a fun, healthy, friendly and safe environment!

Candles will be provided.  If your body-hair is long, you MIGHT get trimmed and oiled a bit, but only if you are ready to experiment!

In honor of Black Friday, we will be using BLACK CANDLES… How sinister!  White candle wax is too hard to see on human flesh, so it's hard to gauge responses vs. results.  Darker colors are better.

RSVP to signmeupforevent@gmail.com to obtain the address (in Banker’s Hill, near 5th and Olive).

These Demo Nights are a way for newbies and old hands to learn and grow together as brothers. At our last month’s Demo Night, every man left happy. 

Here are pictures from previous Demo Nights, provided by our excellent Photo Journalist, Scott Smith:

Upcoming Events

The purpose of this listing is to provide a one-stop, unbiased and reasonably complete listing of events that would attract gay FetishMen in and around the San Diego area.  It is meant to be spread as widely as possible, so that folks inside and outside Facebook have free access.

Please follow the standard reference for events listings:

http://fetishmensandiego.blogspot.com/2013/09/posting-guidelines-for.html

If you post your event, it will be sent out via email each week, after being edited for appropriateness and completeness.

Cigar Social at Palm Springs Leather Pride 2013

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Wednesday, Nov. 13, 7PM: Massive Movie Night @ Birch North Park Theater at 2891 University Ave. Tonight's treat: The funniest gay comedy of all time.

http://tribalvibept.blogspot.com/2013/11/big-announcement-in-one-week.html

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The Eagle's 11th Anniversary weekend kicks off:

Thursday, Nov. 14th, 5PM onward at the Eagle: A new sports night early with new host Timmy starts at 5pm w/Rugby Team Fundraiser…

At 10PM, Red Hanky Night with bartender and host Eli, Continuing with the Sports Gear Fetish Theme.

http://fetishmensandiego.blogspot.com/2013/11/san-diego-eagles-11th-anniversary.html

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Friday, November 15, 8:30PM - 1AM: Beat and Greet

This social/ impact play event is for friendly people who would like to
learn more about flogging, paddling and the like. We'll be demonstrating
techniques on eager volunteers and curing the curiosities of those who
have questions. Nothing too wild, just pleasantly kinky enough to bring
a smile that lasts a while!

http://fetishmensandiego.blogspot.com/2013/11/friday-night-beat-and-greet.html

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Friday, November 15th:

9pm: Cowboy and Kinksters to support the IGRA 2013 Convention.

10:30 starts Stud Night with sexy porn star Robby Mendez.

interviews
GoGo Boys
Give Aways

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Sunday, November 17, 5-10PM @ Private Residence in Sherman Heights: Poker Tournament, Cigars, Drink Service & Cards Against Humanity side game.

Proceeds from this event will benefit Leather Cares Help Fund, an organization that benefits individuals in our community during tough times, created by Wish Linda.

https://www.facebook.com/events/530562953679565

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Sunday, November 17: Bus Trip from San Diego Eagle to LA Eagle. Details and tickets from bartenders at the San Diego Eagle.

http://fetishmensandiego.blogspot.com/2012/05/pictures-from-sundays-bus-run-from-los.html

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Monday, Nov. 18, 7PM:  White Board Session re: Leather Kink Fetish Area at San Diego Pride 2014

We're starting with a blank slate and want your ideas.

Please join us for an open conversation to share your input about the Leather Kink Fetish area at San Diego Pride.

(If you are unable to attend, please feel free to share your thoughts via email with Aaron and/or Wish.)

https://www.facebook.com/events/194548120729918

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Wed, Nov 20, 7-9PM:  FMSD Discussion Group (hosted by Patrick Willoughby)

TOPIC:  PTSD.  Patrick is going to share his own personal journey and there will be guest speakers to help us understand the topic better.  Intense play can bring up all kinds of stuff in people that you would otherwise never see.  This discussion will give us a better insight into PTSD and what we can do if we run into it with others (or ourselves!)

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Thursday, November 21: VENUS IN FUR

We have a wonderful opportunity to participate in a special leather/kink/BDSM event. The San Diego Repertoire Theater in Horton Plaza is honoring Leopold von Sacher-Masoch (the “m” in S&M.) with a production of his play, “Venus in Fur.”  The play’s run is from November 9 to December 8.

I am inviting you to join us on Thursday, November 21, before the play for a special activity that should be of interest to members of our Leather, Kink and BDSM communities.  There will be a panel talking about “All the Flavors of Kink.”  This panel features such luminaries as Dr, Jenn (Jennifer Gunsaullus), Jennifer Rehor, Suzy, Ms.San Diego Leather 1997, Alex West Moreau and the well known BDSM expert and leader, our very own, John McConnell.

http://fetishmensandiego.blogspot.com/2013/11/venus-in-fur-thursday-november-21.html

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Wed, Nov 27TH -OR- Fri, Nov 29th will be our monthly Demo Night.

All those interested in attending, please respond to our FMSD on Facebook Poll here:

https://m.facebook.com/questions.php?question_id=617045535008248

(The above link takes you to the poll via Facebook in mobile mode (which is the only way the link would work!)  To get back to regular "Desktop" Facebook, just click the back button after answering the poll question.)

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Friday, December 6, 2013, 6-11PM: December Nights Leather/Fetish Takeover

Mr. & Ms. San Diego Leather Eli Correa & Colt Everyday cordially invite you to join in this fun & free social event! Plan on meeting at the Top of the Park anytime between 6-7:30pm for a mixer and to form our posse!

If you don't feel like going to that portion or can't make it until later, we will then walk over to Balboa Park and swing slowly by the Museum of Man (which houses the Instruments of Torture exhibition) sometime between 7:45-8pm to pick up others.

We hope you'll also join us in getting geared up!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1406140706286849/

December Nights information here: http://www.balboapark.org/decembernights/

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Fri, December 13, 10PM:  Harness @ Numbers San Diego
3811 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103

On the 2nd Friday of every month, CUB CLUB SD and Numb3rs Nightclub present HARNESS, a monthly Leather/Gear event.  It's simple; wear what you want. However, we encourage strapping on your HARNESS. GET IN EARLY to entertain your friends & imbibe......You never know what will happen in the dark.

DECEMBER HOST - IAN MORTON (BLACK AND RED MASQUERADE)

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January 17-20: Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend 2014

http://www.leatherweekend.com

SAN DIEGO EAGLE'S 11TH ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND Starts This Thursday

From Chris:

There is a ton going on that I wanted to share:

Thursday, November 14:

A new sports night early with new host Timmy starts at 5pm w/
Rugby Team Fundraiser…

At 10PM Red Hanky with bartender and host Eli.
Continuing with the Sports Gear Fetish Theme.

Friday, November 15:

Friday Stud Night November 15th.
9pm Cowboy and Kinksters to support the IGRA 2013 Convention.

10:30 starts Stud Night with sexy porn star Robby Mendez.

interviews
GoGo Boys
Give Aways

Sunday: November 17:

LA Bus Trip from SanDiego Eagle
Get you tickets at the bar

VENUS IN FUR, Thursday, November 21

From Russ:

Dear Friends,

We have a wonderful opportunity to participate in a special leather/kink/BDSM event. The San Diego Repertoire Theater in Horton Plaza is honoring Leopold von Sacher-Masoch (the “m” in S&M.) with a production of his play, “Venus in Fur.”  The play’s run is from November 9 to December 8.

I am inviting you to join us on Thursday, November 21, before the play for a special activity that should be of interest to members of our Leather, Kink and BDSM communities.  There will be a panel talking about “All the Flavors of Kink.”  This panel features such luminaries as Dr, Jenn (Jennifer Gunsaullus), Jennifer Rehor, Suzy, Ms.San Diego Leather 1997, Alex West Moreau and the well known BDSM expert and leader, our very own, John McConnell.

The great thing about this event is that for every ticket sold, using the code: LEATHERFOUNDATION, during the run of the play the San Diego Repertoire Theater will donate $10 to The Leather Foundation. And this will apply through the run, not just on November 21.  Tickets for the evening cost only $39 per ticket.  So, now you can see a fine play and at the same time donate to your favorite charity.

You may purchase your tickets online, by calling the theater or going to the box office.  But whichever way you purchase your tickets, please use the code.  And by the way, there will be a full bar and complimentary hors d’oeuvres before the show on the 21st..

There is plenty of parking in the towers at Horton Plaza and you will be validated for four hours.

Please join us for this event.

Please let me know if you are going to be with us on November 21 as I have a limited number of seats set aside for our group and I anticipate that they will go fast.  If you want to reserve your seat with me and pay on the night of the show, please call me at 619-985-5385 or send me an email at mortensonboyd@ gmailcom so that you seat will be reserved for you.

Thank you and hope to see you there.

Russ Mortenson Boyd, President

The Leather Foundation

Friday Night Beat and Greet

Hosted by Bryan Teague - American Leatherboy 2010, Caryl, Mike
Underwood, Minta and PuP

Downtown San Diego Dungeon - Email addresses below for information.

Friday November 15th - 8:30 pm - 1:00 am -- Doors close at 11:00pm!

The Friday Beat and Greet is usually held on the 3rd and 5th Fridays
each month - 3rd Fridays open to all, 5th Fridays for men only
** This event will NOT be held the 3rd Friday of December **

This event is open to people age 18 and above.

Soft drinks and water will be available at the dungeon, we are asking
for $1.00 donation for each drink.

This social/ impact play event is for friendly people who would like to
learn more about flogging, paddling and the like. We'll be demonstrating
techniques on eager volunteers and curing the curiosities of those who
have questions. Nothing too wild, just pleasantly kinky enough to bring
a smile that lasts a while!

Please bring a flogger, paddle, cane or two with you, if you have one.
This will help you learn with your own toys. If you do not have toys,
we do have toys you may use.

Do not be intimidated by coming to a dungeon or being in the night life
of Downtown San Diego, this event is open to all levels of experience,
and beginners are particularly welcome. If you're new to this sort of
thing, you can always trust that you'll end up with a positive
experience. You'll be surrounded by very, very nice folks who have a lot
of expertise and a deep level of trust with each other. We've been doing
this a long time, and we like to share what we now.

This is not your typical BDSM event, it's not a fundraiser, a workshop,
or a class really. Even though teaching and learning will be involved,
Friday Night Beat and Greets are just a pleasant way to share some good
times in a relaxed kinky setting. We all need to get the heck out of the
house once in a while - why not hang out with some folks that enjoy
doing what you enjoy doing?

There is no charge to attend the event, we just ask that you leave any
Attitude outside the door, be playful and open-hearted!

Things to keep in mind for this event:

This event is held in a private space; however, you are responsible for
your own actions at all times. Safety measures will be in place during
the event. Please bring a valid ID and be prepared to sign a liability
form. All information given will be kept confidential.

Because Dungeon Servitus resides within the confines of a residential
and commercial building, we ask that you act and dress appropriately
anywhere outside of the dungeon.

Anyone behaving in a manner that is considered inappropriate will be
asked to leave the property and may not be allowed reentry for future
events. The decisions of the Dungeon Servitus staff and hosts are final.

Please note a few things about the Beat and Greet:
1) The maximum capacity is 50 people. There is a chance you may be asked
to wait until someone leaves before being permitted to enter.

2) In order to allow everyone a chance to try things, we ask that you
limit your time on the play equipment to a short time. If there are
people waiting, we may ask you to wrap up your time on the equipment
after 10 minutes.

3) This is a community event that is hosted by members of the community.
Membership in any club or organization is not required.

For more information about the Beat and Greets, please contact us at
info@beatandgreet.com or Caryl at caryl-cx@earthlink.net
www.beatandgreet.com

Huggybear Contest

From Aaron:

Hi there. For those of you not going to Palm Springs Leather Pride, or you just want to do something a bit different, you're invited to come to the HuggyBear 2014 contest (and perhaps even run for the title). The HuggyBear 2014 Contest is at Numbers on Sunday, November 10th at 6:00 (but join us at 5:00 for the Bear-B-Q, cooked up by the incomparable Blue Montana).

Awesome entertainment by Dylan Pristiq Delusions. Emcee magic by RubyEmpress Ajax (as AJ). And contestants all vying for your hugs to help them become HuggyBear 2014. All proceeds benefit the Bears San Diego Charities for 2013 Being Alive San Diego HIV/AIDS Services and Special Delivery San Diego). I'm still looking for contestants--if you want to make a difference in the world just by giving hugs, please contact me via Facebook or at (619) 890-9182. Thanks so much.

No door charge--use your money to pay for hugs from your favorite contestant. Each candidate will also auction off an item that will count toward their "hug" total. The one who raises the most money wins the title!

Make a difference--one hug at a time.

Upcoming Events - Big Weekend

This weekend is Palm Springs Leather Pride 2013. I'm under the impression that a LOT of San Diegans will be joining me there, based upon what I'm hearing.

San Diegans at the Formal Leather Kickoff Dinner

during Palm Springs Leather Pride, 2012

San Diegans at the Toolshed Party during 

Palm Springs Leather Pride, 2012

In addition to all of the other, official events, there is the annual Parking Lot Party at the Tool Shed on Friday night. We have GOT to get one of these for San Diego!

C-R-U-I-S-Y, sexy, testosterone-laden, and there will be a ton of vendors who want to cater to our specific needs, selling boots, leather, toys, masculine bling and beer. There will be an entire lusty culture’s worth of explosive sensuality, and it is not to be missed. Same sort of energy as the Vendor Fair at IML, or the Parking Lot Party at the Faultline during Leather Pride. It was surprisingly cold in 2012, so bring lots of heavy gear if you’ve got it!

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Recent Articles and Events

BIG Announcement in One Week, on Movie Night

Review of Hallow's Eve Spanking Demo & Impact Butt Play, Oct. 30, 2013

Cigars & Boots, Saturday, October 31, 2013. 

About 25 folks showed up, before many of them 

headed off to Palm Springs for Pride!  

Photo by Scott Smith.

Review of Palm Springs Pride 2013's Leather/Fetish Turnout

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Wed, Nov 6, 7-9PM:  FMSD Discussion Group (hosted by Patrick Willoughby)

TOPIC:  Event Planning 101. There will be an interview panel coming to give us some helpful hints and respond to a series of questions posed by Patrick and the group.

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November 7-10: Palm Springs Leather Pride

See above...

http://www.desertleatherpride.com

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Fri, November 8, 10PM:  Harness @ Numbers San Diego
3811 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103

On the 2nd Friday of every month, CUB CLUB SD and Numb3rs Nightclub present HARNESS, a monthly Leather/Gear event.  It's simple; wear what you want. However, we encourage strapping on your HARNESS. GET IN EARLY to entertain your friends & imbibe......You never know what will happen in the dark.

NOVEMBER HOST: SPIKE TRANC (BOOTBLACK/ BLACK AND TAN)

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Sunday, November 10, 6PM: HuggyBear 2014 Contest at Numbers (but join us at 5:00 for the Bear-B-Q, cooked up by the incomparable Blue Montana).

http://fetishmensandiego.blogspot.com/2013/11/huggybear-contest.html

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Wednesday, Nov. 13, 7PM: Massive Movie Night @ Birch North Park Theater at 2891 University Ave. Tonight's treat: The funniest gay comedy of all time.

http://tribalvibept.blogspot.com/2013/10/our-next-huge-level-three-event-is.html

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The Eagle's 11th Anniversary weekend kicks off:

Thursday, Nov. 14th, 5PM onward at the Eagle: A new sports night early with new host Timmy starts at 5pm w/Rugby Team Fundraiser…

At 10PM, Red Hanky Night with bartender and host Eli, Continuing with the Sports Gear Fetish Theme.

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Friday, November 15th:

9pm: Cowboy and Kinksters to support the IGRA 2013 Convention.

10:30 starts Stud Night with sexy porn star Robby Mendez.

interviews
GoGo Boys
Give Aways

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Sunday, November 17, 5-10PM @ Private Residence in Sherman Heights: Poker Tournament, Cigars, Drink Service & Cards Against Humanity side game.

Proceeds from this event will benefit Leather Cares Help Fund, an organization that benefits individuals in our community during tough times, created by Wish Linda.

https://www.facebook.com/events/530562953679565

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Sunday, November 17: Bus Trip from San Diego Eagle to LA Eagle. Details and tickets from bartenders at the San Diego Eagle.

http://fetishmensandiego.blogspot.com/2012/05/pictures-from-sundays-bus-run-from-los.html

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Monday, Nov. 18, 7PM:  White Board Session re: Leather Kink Fetish Area at San Diego Pride 2014

We're starting with a blank slate and want your ideas.

Please join us for an open conversation to share your input about the Leather Kink Fetish area at San Diego Pride.

(If you are unable to attend, please feel free to share your thoughts via email with Aaron and/or Wish.)

https://www.facebook.com/events/194548120729918

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Wed, Nov 20, 7-9PM:  FMSD Discussion Group (hosted by Patrick Willoughby)

TOPIC:  PTSD.  Patrick is going to share his own personal journey and there will be guest speakers to help us understand the topic better.  Intense play can bring up all kinds of stuff in people that you would otherwise never see.  This discussion will give us a better insight into PTSD and what we can do if we run into it with others (or ourselves!)

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Wed, Nov 27TH -OR- Fri, Nov 29th will be our monthly Demo Night.

All those interested in attending, please respond to our FMSD on Facebook Poll here:

https://m.facebook.com/questions.php?question_id=617045535008248

(The above link takes you to the poll via Facebook in mobile mode (which is the only way the link would work!)  To get back to regular "Desktop" Facebook, just click the back button after answering the poll question.)

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Friday, December 6, 2013, 6-11PM: December Nights Leather/Fetish Takeover

Mr. & Ms. San Diego Leather Eli Correa & Colt Everyday cordially invite you to join in this fun & free social event! Plan on meeting at the Top of the Park anytime between 6-7:30pm for a mixer and to form our posse!

If you don't feel like going to that portion or can't make it until later, we will then walk over to Balboa Park and swing slowly by the Museum of Man (which houses the Instruments of Torture exhibition) sometime between 7:45-8pm to pick up others.

We hope you'll also join us in getting geared up!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1406140706286849/

December Nights information here: http://www.balboapark.org/decembernights/

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Fri, December 13, 10PM:  Harness @ Numbers San Diego
3811 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103

On the 2nd Friday of every month, CUB CLUB SD and Numb3rs Nightclub present HARNESS, a monthly Leather/Gear event.  It's simple; wear what you want. However, we encourage strapping on your HARNESS. GET IN EARLY to entertain your friends & imbibe......You never know what will happen in the dark.

DECEMBER HOST - IAN MORTON (BLACK AND RED MASQUERADE)

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Wednesday, Nov. 20, 7pm: Men's Discussion

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January 17-20: Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend 2014

http://www.leatherweekend.com

Review of Hallow's Eve Spanking Demo & Impact Butt Play, Oct. 30, 2013

Photos by our superb Documentarian Photographer Scott Smith, and Magnum!

From Magnum:

Our final event for October; the much anticipated..."Hallow's Eve Spanking Demo & Impact Butt Play" was a HUGE success!

There were 38 excited, hungry and gluttonous TOPS and bottoms ready to try our alternative demo night "play space"!

Patrick, (a member) graciously offered his home for our "trial run".

Patrick's home perfectly accommodated all of us and it's one of a few homes that has a cellar which created a cavernous and dungeon feel and energy.

While Patrick served as host, Papa Tony, Magnum and Mister Timothy "stepped up" as Dungeon Masters.

These men showed off their collections of paddles, floggers, canes and other devices for our spanking pleasures.

After a brief explanation of safety protocol, men eagerly "jumped in" to play, socialize and make connections.

Some men couldn't wait to be spanked, while others watched or asked questions and was encouraged to indulge all their senses of the evening festivities.

There was a palpable sense of intimacy and camaraderie throughout the evening.

Papa Tony confidently demonstrated the power of intimacy and surrender with the use of his "slave bob", using the more advance floggers and paddles in his collection.

As the evening came to a close, we all gathered, embraced and acknowledged a night of "delicious" fun that was filled with tricks & treats!

We all agreed that we're looking forward to more of these "demo night specials"!