Phoenix Pride Weekend ‘08
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My third year attending Phoenix Pride.
I took the day off Saturday in preparation for the parade and a day in the park. But as the day approached, I realized that this year would be different. Raymond’s gone. Marcos has nested and doesn’t go out as much. Ain’t going with Jose this year. David was working at his booth in the park. Martin had a wedding to go to. Others were maybe going on Sunday. Hmmm. I guess I’m going by myself?
Then got a text from Billy who I know from the softball team I cheer for. He lives near the parade route.
9:30 am pre-party with mimosas.
11:00 walked along the parade route. Great time to people watch. Also saw a former student. Never suspected she was; but not surprised either.
After noon into the park; beer, volleyball, chatting with friends, shopping in booths. One guy Michael said he saw Jose earlier and was cordial. I wanted to say that next time he has my permission to push him down and kick him.
Walked around a lot with Billy and we talked about life and ex’s.
Long walk back to my car. Home for a nap.
Then to Charlie’s. Packed. But not many of the regulars, so dancing was so-so.
McStudly was shocked because I ordered a beer. Then he shocked me by saying he tried to get my attention out at the park. He leaves me so confused.
Watched as Jose (Il Bastardo) chatted up some 20-something kid. I thought a) what do I have in common with this little snot that he would be attracted to both of us b) why is it that Jose talks endlessly to everyone else under the sun but always seemed lost for words when talking to me and (when Jose and junior were headed out the door together) Lord, please smite him with ED. Thanks.
So then I left and crawled in bed. Thinking why me? Took it easy Sunday morning; sleeping in and gym.
Then poolside brunch at Michael’s. Bellini’s and vodka 7’s. Yum. Then back to Charlie’s.
Packed. Fun Sunday. Il Bastardo was there (strange for a Sunday, and sans twink) with Ronaldo and Blake (who I used to count as my friends). Hung out with John (Ronaldo’s ex) and Donny, Marcos and Chad, Kramer, Billy and Adam from softball.
Then to dinner with Billy to cap off the night.
Fun weekend overall. A little sketchy there in the middle with the Jose stuff. But overall a fun Pride weekend.
I took the day off Saturday in preparation for the parade and a day in the park. But as the day approached, I realized that this year would be different. Raymond’s gone. Marcos has nested and doesn’t go out as much. Ain’t going with Jose this year. David was working at his booth in the park. Martin had a wedding to go to. Others were maybe going on Sunday. Hmmm. I guess I’m going by myself?
Then got a text from Billy who I know from the softball team I cheer for. He lives near the parade route.
9:30 am pre-party with mimosas.
11:00 walked along the parade route. Great time to people watch. Also saw a former student. Never suspected she was; but not surprised either.
After noon into the park; beer, volleyball, chatting with friends, shopping in booths. One guy Michael said he saw Jose earlier and was cordial. I wanted to say that next time he has my permission to push him down and kick him.
Walked around a lot with Billy and we talked about life and ex’s.
Long walk back to my car. Home for a nap.
Then to Charlie’s. Packed. But not many of the regulars, so dancing was so-so.
McStudly was shocked because I ordered a beer. Then he shocked me by saying he tried to get my attention out at the park. He leaves me so confused.
Watched as Jose (Il Bastardo) chatted up some 20-something kid. I thought a) what do I have in common with this little snot that he would be attracted to both of us b) why is it that Jose talks endlessly to everyone else under the sun but always seemed lost for words when talking to me and (when Jose and junior were headed out the door together) Lord, please smite him with ED. Thanks.
So then I left and crawled in bed. Thinking why me? Took it easy Sunday morning; sleeping in and gym.
Then poolside brunch at Michael’s. Bellini’s and vodka 7’s. Yum. Then back to Charlie’s.
Packed. Fun Sunday. Il Bastardo was there (strange for a Sunday, and sans twink) with Ronaldo and Blake (who I used to count as my friends). Hung out with John (Ronaldo’s ex) and Donny, Marcos and Chad, Kramer, Billy and Adam from softball.
Then to dinner with Billy to cap off the night.
Fun weekend overall. A little sketchy there in the middle with the Jose stuff. But overall a fun Pride weekend.
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