Monday, November 24, 2014
It's time to SIGN UP, brothers...
From Papa Tony:
2015 is going to be ALL about the magic that we already share together, my brothers. There are some BIG, powerful things coming up, and you will be warmly invited to be a part of all of them.
The FIRST one (The All-Male Butchmanns Experience), is coming up on the weekend of…
Friday, January 30, 2015 at 4:00 PM - Sunday, February 1, 2015 at 7:00 PM (PST)
I STRONGLY endorse it (I’ve done it once already, and will gladly be a part of the one coming up). The All-Male Butchmanns Experience is life-transforming, joyful and Tribal. This is the first time that it is coming to US (instead of far-away places like Phoenix), and my personal goal is to see as many of my wonderful brothers be a part of it as possible.
This will be a unique occurrence that has never happened before, because so many of the men attending will already know each other as brothers. We’ve come a long way together, and now we can all take a big leap forward, together. If you're new to the community, this will be a golden opportunity to gather some wonderful friends into your life.
Think of this as a shared, spiritual and philosophical retreat, that will set the tone for the rest of 2015.
Let’s kick off the new year as only San Diego can!
Friday, November 7, 2014
Events as of November 7
Note from Papa Tony: These newsletters are going to slow down in number until after January 1.
Why? Because large, major events will NOT be scheduled until after the holidays are over. Too many family-visits, office-parties and conflicting events of every kind. It's time to relax!
On the plus side, you can look forward to many postings of photos, audio and video from past events that never got processed (we've had a VERY busy year, and it's hell to keep up). See below for an example.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Why? Because large, major events will NOT be scheduled until after the holidays are over. Too many family-visits, office-parties and conflicting events of every kind. It's time to relax!
On the plus side, you can look forward to many postings of photos, audio and video from past events that never got processed (we've had a VERY busy year, and it's hell to keep up). See below for an example.
As always, if the pictures are EXCELLENT, they are by Scott Smith and Felix Moo!
NEWS YOU CAN USE
Video of the Flame Whips Demo, onstage at the Leather Fetish Ball.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Nov. 7-9: Palm Springs Gay Pride, with the parade on SUNDAY, Nov. 9
Wednesday, November 12 (1st, 2nd & 3rd Wednesday of each month), 7PM: FMSD Men's Discussion at Mission Gathering. Come to a quiet, safe and welcoming space, where we can talk about stuff that matters, learn from each other, and build new friendships outside of a noisy bar!
Topic:
• Nov 12th Planning Meeting for December and January meetings
Thursday, November 13 (second Thursday of each month), 9PM; Red Hankie Social Night @ the Eagle, @ 3040 N Park Way.
Hi Papa Tony, stud night was moved up a week to Friday, November 14 to celebrate the 12 year anniversary of the San Diego Eagle. Michael Brandon will be here. It was only one exception for this month. Normally is the third Friday of every other month. The next is January 16 with Tony Vega and then on March 20th. I hope this helps, and thank you for everything. Chip
Friday, November 14 (second Friday of each month), 10PM: Harness Party @ Numbers Bar, at 3811 Park Blvd.
Wednesday, November 19 (1st, 2nd & 3rd Wednesday of each month), 7PM: FMSD Men's Discussion at Mission Gathering. Come to a quiet, safe and welcoming space, where we can talk about stuff that matters, learn from each other, and build new friendships outside of a noisy bar!
Topic:
• Nov 19th Stray Cats Potluck
Thursday, November 20 (first and third Thursday of each month), 10pm: Yellow Hankie Social Night @ the San Diego Eagle, at 3040 N Park Way
Saturday, November 22: Knotty Leather Cruising
Wednesday, November 26 (Fourth Wednesday of each month), 7PM: FMSD Hands-On Demo Night.
Topic:
• Nov 26th Demo Night hosted by Cobi (Chef's Choice – Topic TBA)
Wednesday, December 3 (1st, 2nd & 3rd Wednesday of each month), 7PM: FMSD Men's Discussion at Mission Gathering. Come to a quiet, safe and welcoming space, where we can talk about stuff that matters, learn from each other, and build new friendships outside of a noisy bar!
Wednesday, December 3 (first Wednesday of each month), 9PM: Puppy Night @ San Diego Eagle, at 3040 North Park Way.
Thursday, December 4 (first and third Thursday of each month), 10pm: Yellow Hankie Social Night @ the San Diego Eagle, at 3040 N Park Way
Saturday, December 6 (first Saturday of each month), 4-7PM: Cigars & Boots at Redwing Bar & Grill, 4012 30th St. - Relaxed, happy, comfortable, serene. Pure brotherhood.
Saturday, December 6, 3-6pm at NUM3ERS Nightclub, 3811 Park Blvd, San Diego, California 92103
From Mr. San Diego Leather 2013 Eli Correa:
Have you ever wondered what a jock smells like that, has been all used up by someone you always thought was hot?
Well, join us as we auction off jocks from some of the hottest leather men around. These men have been getting the jocks all nice and ripe just for you.
SPORTS GEAR ENCOURAGED, but make sure you are street legal.
We have men like Andy Cross, Eric Paul Leue, Chuck MrMichigan-Leather, Jay Heimbach, Keith Johnson, Matthew Mullins, Dan Lovell, and more that have donated their jocks. So bring your money and we'll bring the goods. It is also Bear Night later on, so grab a bite then come back ready to dance your ass off.
WHY: To help get our Mr. San Diego Leather 2013/2014 Eli Correa to IML, Compete, and ensure he has the funds to focus on winning.
Saturday, December 6 (first Saturday of each month), 10PM: BearNight Dance @ Numbers Bar, 3811 Park Blvd.
Wednesday, December 10 (1st, 2nd & 3rd Wednesday of each month), 7PM: FMSD Men's Discussion at Mission Gathering. Come to a quiet, safe and welcoming space, where we can talk about stuff that matters, learn from each other, and build new friendships outside of a noisy bar!
Thursday, December 11 (second Thursday of each month), 9PM; Red Hankie Social Night @ the Eagle, @ 3040 N Park Way.
Friday, December 12 (second Friday of each month), 10PM: Harness Party @ Numbers Bar, at 3811 Park Blvd.
Wednesday, December 17 (1st, 2nd & 3rd Wednesday of each month), 7PM: FMSD Men's Discussion at Mission Gathering. Come to a quiet, safe and welcoming space, where we can talk about stuff that matters, learn from each other, and build new friendships outside of a noisy bar!
Thursday, December 18 (first and third Thursday of each month), 10pm: Yellow Hankie Social Night @ the San Diego Eagle, at 3040 N Park Way
Wednesday, December 24 (Fourth Wednesday of each month), 7PM: FMSD Hands-On Demo Night.
Topic:
• Nov 12th Planning Meeting for December and January meetings
Thursday, November 13 (second Thursday of each month), 9PM; Red Hankie Social Night @ the Eagle, @ 3040 N Park Way.
Hi Papa Tony, stud night was moved up a week to Friday, November 14 to celebrate the 12 year anniversary of the San Diego Eagle. Michael Brandon will be here. It was only one exception for this month. Normally is the third Friday of every other month. The next is January 16 with Tony Vega and then on March 20th. I hope this helps, and thank you for everything. Chip
Friday, November 14 (second Friday of each month), 10PM: Harness Party @ Numbers Bar, at 3811 Park Blvd.
Wednesday, November 19 (1st, 2nd & 3rd Wednesday of each month), 7PM: FMSD Men's Discussion at Mission Gathering. Come to a quiet, safe and welcoming space, where we can talk about stuff that matters, learn from each other, and build new friendships outside of a noisy bar!
Topic:
• Nov 19th Stray Cats Potluck
Thursday, November 20 (first and third Thursday of each month), 10pm: Yellow Hankie Social Night @ the San Diego Eagle, at 3040 N Park Way
Saturday, November 22: Knotty Leather Cruising
Wednesday, November 26 (Fourth Wednesday of each month), 7PM: FMSD Hands-On Demo Night.
Topic:
• Nov 26th Demo Night hosted by Cobi (Chef's Choice – Topic TBA)
Wednesday, December 3 (1st, 2nd & 3rd Wednesday of each month), 7PM: FMSD Men's Discussion at Mission Gathering. Come to a quiet, safe and welcoming space, where we can talk about stuff that matters, learn from each other, and build new friendships outside of a noisy bar!
Wednesday, December 3 (first Wednesday of each month), 9PM: Puppy Night @ San Diego Eagle, at 3040 North Park Way.
Thursday, December 4 (first and third Thursday of each month), 10pm: Yellow Hankie Social Night @ the San Diego Eagle, at 3040 N Park Way
Saturday, December 6 (first Saturday of each month), 4-7PM: Cigars & Boots at Redwing Bar & Grill, 4012 30th St. - Relaxed, happy, comfortable, serene. Pure brotherhood.
Saturday, December 6, 3-6pm at NUM3ERS Nightclub, 3811 Park Blvd, San Diego, California 92103
From Mr. San Diego Leather 2013 Eli Correa:
Have you ever wondered what a jock smells like that, has been all used up by someone you always thought was hot?
Well, join us as we auction off jocks from some of the hottest leather men around. These men have been getting the jocks all nice and ripe just for you.
SPORTS GEAR ENCOURAGED, but make sure you are street legal.
We have men like Andy Cross, Eric Paul Leue, Chuck MrMichigan-Leather, Jay Heimbach, Keith Johnson, Matthew Mullins, Dan Lovell, and more that have donated their jocks. So bring your money and we'll bring the goods. It is also Bear Night later on, so grab a bite then come back ready to dance your ass off.
WHY: To help get our Mr. San Diego Leather 2013/2014 Eli Correa to IML, Compete, and ensure he has the funds to focus on winning.
Saturday, December 6 (first Saturday of each month), 10PM: BearNight Dance @ Numbers Bar, 3811 Park Blvd.
Wednesday, December 10 (1st, 2nd & 3rd Wednesday of each month), 7PM: FMSD Men's Discussion at Mission Gathering. Come to a quiet, safe and welcoming space, where we can talk about stuff that matters, learn from each other, and build new friendships outside of a noisy bar!
Thursday, December 11 (second Thursday of each month), 9PM; Red Hankie Social Night @ the Eagle, @ 3040 N Park Way.
Friday, December 12 (second Friday of each month), 10PM: Harness Party @ Numbers Bar, at 3811 Park Blvd.
Wednesday, December 17 (1st, 2nd & 3rd Wednesday of each month), 7PM: FMSD Men's Discussion at Mission Gathering. Come to a quiet, safe and welcoming space, where we can talk about stuff that matters, learn from each other, and build new friendships outside of a noisy bar!
Thursday, December 18 (first and third Thursday of each month), 10pm: Yellow Hankie Social Night @ the San Diego Eagle, at 3040 N Park Way
Wednesday, December 24 (Fourth Wednesday of each month), 7PM: FMSD Hands-On Demo Night.
January 16-19, 2015: Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend
Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend is a three-day long party and event with participants that now number in the thousands. The heart of the weekend is the historic leather formal Saturday evening cocktail social, Leather Cocktails. Leather Cocktails is the weekend lynchpin gathering from which all other weekend events evolved.
The Weekend also includes official events organized by weekend hosts, Centaur MC that include a bustling Leather Exhibit Hall; Sunday brunch; Mr. MAL Contest and the official Sunday night closing party, REACTION. In addition, Weekend hosts provide hotel space for what has evolved into a huge leather-loving community and affinity annual reunion. Weekend participants may purchase a full weekend package that includes access to all events. Tickets to a few select events are sold separately.
http://www.leatherweekend.com
January 30 thru February 1, 2015: Butchmanns Experience: A Journey Into Leather Heart And Spirit
January 30 thru February 1, 2015: Butchmanns Experience: A Journey Into Leather Heart And Spirit
Photos and Audio from Gear Invasion and Awards Dinner
Photos by the ever-superb Scott Smith and Felix Moo,
who always make us look our best!
who always make us look our best!
Wednesday, October 29, 2014.
Some folks had to leave early, but here are the folks who stuck around for the end.
Pre-Event Publicity:
Wednesday, October 29, 6PM: Gear Invasion and Awards Buffet Dinner. The plans are coming together FAST - the dinner will also feature our next Awards Ceremony, where men who have achieved their next level of personal growth will be publicly acknowledged.
Veggie lasagna arrives!
Get in your Gear and enjoy an evening with your friends and Brothers. October 29th, 2014 @ 6pm Join FMSD at DiMille's on Adams Avenue in Normal Heights for an All You Can Handle Italian Buffet.
Start off with Pizza Bites Appetizers, a Mixture of three different pizzas cut into appetizer size pieces. Enjoy a Garden Salad and some warm Garlic Bread. Grab a Beverage. (Soda, Tea, or Coffee included) Choose from Demille's Specialty Lasagna or Chicken Parmesan, or get yourself a bit of both. Then enjoy a selection of fine Italian desserts.
Co-hosts Papa Tony and Sir Jerry, Tribal Elders.
All of this while enjoying the company and love from your FMSD Family and Beyond.
Join Papa Tony and other Members as we celebrate each other and take notice of how far we have come this year. 2014 has been a Grand Year so let's celebrate and have a Grand time.
Buy your ticket early at the next couple of meetings/events and be entered into a raffle for prizes and gifts for only $25, this way we can have an idea of how many folks are interested. Money will also be accepted on the night of the dinner just make sure you RSVP to Papa Tony at SignMeUpForEvent @Gmail.com and specify the dinner along with your name and how many people.
Dust off your Leathers, Put on that Harness, Wear that outfit you have been wanting to show off as long as it's Street Legal, we would love to see it.
See you on October 29th.
Notes from Papa Tony:
The Under-Thirty-Five Crew.
Everybody gathered around our young folks for a Group Hug.
Then, everybody sat down, and the Support Team was re-introduced
to everyone else in terms of character, heart and integrity.
Two of our youngest and most-effective leaders - Keto and Nikita.
Our brother Sir Nicholas, the owner of the San Diego Eagle.
Donnie on the job:
Handling finances and raffle-tickets,
and always impeccably.
Our brother Duke from Club X.
Sir Magnum, who held FMSD together in a tough time.
Frank and Sir Magnum, whose dream is coming true -
Boy Brian being praised...
…and then his partner Brett.
Keto gets more love.
Sir David gets a shirt that was practically made for him!
Travis HAD to try on his Tom of Finland attitude!
Dad Ron being thanked for three months of leadership.
Mr. San Diego Leather 2013 Eli is officially
given a laptop for his schoolwork.
Talking about some VERY experienced and lovingly-used floggers.
Presenting them to our brother Travis, who earned them
by introducing hundreds of folks to flogging, done right.
Travis shows off his Florentine flogging technique.
Sir David demonstrates his Technical Poi skills with fiber-optic flame whips.
The flame whips are presented as a token of my esteem.
Sir David has applied himself endlessly, learning new and
exciting things, and succeeding at every step!
Our photographer Scott, FINALLY in front of the camera!
Our brother Donnie did a GREAT job of organizing the dinner.
Recent titleholders. Left to right:
Mr. San Diego Eagle 2014 Paulo
San Diego Eagle Pup 2014 Colton
Knight of Leather 2014 Cobi
Ms. San Diego Leather 2014 Sarge
SoCal LeatherBear 2014 Donnie
Cutest Couple Award!
Pup Colton and Mike
Tribal Elder Sir Jerry takes over for a while.
He had asked various folks to come up and
talk about their relationships with me, Papa Tony.
"I have no idea what the tattoo means…
It came with the body when I took it over!"
Left to right: Manager Dominic, Server Kali, and Papa Tony.
My long-suffering, vanilla husband Dennis.
This is the first time he has ever attended an FMSD event!
Our brother Jacob won a LOT of raffles!
Presenting a leather vest to our brother Jerry.
Duke (top center) won the custom-built whip
from Carol at Okanagan Whips. These were the
folks who had also hoped to win!
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